The lateral breakfall
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6DKF techniques
The 10 principles of Tai Chi
An explanation of the most important concepts of Tai Chi Even if 6 Dragons Kung Fu has a lot of differences with Tai Chi (Taiji), it is very useful to analyze the core concepts of this incredibly complex and fascinating style of Kung Fu. Probably the teachings that we are going to share cannot be […]
The backward breakfall
How to minimize the damage of a backward fall In a lot of martial arts, the backward breakfall is one of the firsts controlled fallings that are taught, it is very simple and effective but it must be performed in the correct way. To execute the involved movements we do not have to be incredible […]
What are breakfalls and how to learn them
How to minimize the damage of a fall Continuing the discussion about the basic principles of controlled fallings (read The fundamental concepts of the fallings) we go a step forward to talk about breakfall technique. Breakfalls are the first fighting techniques that are taught in 99% of martial arts courses, they are specifically created to: […]
Kung Fu rooting: the pyramid concept
The body pyramid In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, when we talk about rooting (as in Tai Chi or in Wing Chun) we refer substantially to two things: Ability to resist the opponent’s interaction (thrusts, projections, etc.) without losing balance Ability to express the full potential of our body power (punches, constrictions, etc.) avoiding any dispersion […]
How to solve any kind of life problem
The 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Method to solve problems Reconnecting to the previous article (read Accept problems to find solutions) we see now a simple, effective and “scientific” method to solve any kind of life problem: In the 6DKF’s Method, there are no magic tricks, only a rational mindset Sometimes what stop us from winning […]
How to break a closed finger
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Flexible weapons: how to defend with a nunchaku
Are flexible weapons for attack only? Flexible weapons like the nunchaku (or erroneously “nunchuks”) are very versatile for the attack but we rarely ear speaking of them in purely defensive terms. Nowadays most people use them for individual training, juggling and only in few cases as real weapons or for practical applications (sparring, self-defense, combat sports, […]
How to kick (simple explanation)
Learn how to kick In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, there is a wide variety of kicks (with different types of impact, loading, breathing, rotation, etc.), in this article, we will show, in the most simple and direct way, one of the most educational kicks (useful to understand all the others): the front kick. So let’s […]
Chin Na: basic exercises
How to use Chin Na techniques As we said (read Chin Na) in order to effectively learn, use and resist to Chin Na’s techniques, it is essential to fortify our body and refine the control we have on it in terms of: Application of precise movements and actions – Without the interference of external factors, […]