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3 hours individual training session sample 1
A 3-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (3 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of sequences of basic blows with the stick (dynamic movement and stationary target, read The basics of short sticks: base strokes and stance) 10 […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu training duration
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Mind skills: what we will learn
What are focused on the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s mind skills? As we said for the combat skills (read Combat skills: what we will learn), 6 Dragons Kung Fu is a style of life before then a martial art and this means that our study do not ends becoming simply physically stronger. The mind skills […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu training sessions’ structure
What is the structure of a perfect training session? The development of each single Kung Fu skill that makes the perfect practitioner requires, on average, 5 minutes a day. The problem is that the number of the basic, advanced and special capabilities is high and each of them require a constant practice: To be developed […]
Learn Kung Fu: a Free and Online Complete Course
A martial arts course free for everyone We are publishing a Kung Fu course online and complete with the goal to: Share free knowledge – To give a learning occasion to all those (willing) people who cannot afford to pay for our video courses or even the Core Course Show what our school is about […]
Dojo (guan): rules, respect and etiquette
The rules for a safe and effective martial arts learning All students who want to participate in a 6 Dragons Kung Fu course are required to comply with the rules described in this article. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
Quit Smoking: harmful substances in cigarettes
So much money, so many lives Let’s continue the discussion about how to stop smoking (read How to stop smoking). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). According to the World […]
The 2nd 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s donor: thank you
Thank you I dedicate this thanking to the second donor of 6 Dragons Kung Fu, he promised to send me his photo, I will add it to this post as a remembering of his help. Few people have that kind of courage that makes you able to choose the hard way, the one that the […]
MMA vs Tai Chi 10 seconds knock out: an explanation
The truth about a fight which has “upset” the foundations of Tai Chi from China to the United States A note by Master Kongling – Initially I was not so much interested in dealing with such a trivial subject but given the number of questions I’ve received, I decided to make a small effort sharing […]
Self-defense: which martial arts are effective?
The big problem: few people understand what self-defense is Since there is a lot of confusion on this subject, it is important to start with some distinctions: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: […]
Training area and external people [ Free video course ]
Kung Fu near me (a free online Kung Fu course) How to train safely:Â training area and external people In this video, we rapidly talk about how to choose / adapt a training area to start your practice (follow our free online Kung Fu course) and how to manage the people around you. Lesson 2 Today […]
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 […]
How to start training [ Free video course ]
Kung Fu near me (a free online Kung Fu course) How to train safely:Â how to start training In this video are described the most important concepts for each practitioner who wants to start a serious martial arts training path. Lesson 1 To introduce all the other courses, I have decided to create this one about […]
Lesson 6 – Self-defense: how to escape
Everyone says it is better to escape rather than fight but… As we have seen, a lot of bad instructors underline the importance of mental preparation in self-defense but without explaining how to manage it (read Lesson 7.3): in the same way, they also say that it is always better to avoid to fight and […]
Unwanted ads on 6 Dragons Kung Fu Home Page
05/03/2019 – Site recovered For some months our website showed unwanted advertisements on all of our pages (which redirected to a site named “cobalten”). These were promotional messages that replaced the opening of our articles (without our knowledge, unfortunately, they were visible only to users not logged in). We are pleased to announce their removal. […]
The 1st 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s donor: thank you
Thank you I want to dedicate this article to the first donor (who preferred to remain anonymous) of 6 Dragons Kung Fu: it is thanks to people like you that I find the strength to devote, day by day, hours and hours of my life to the sharing of martial arts. Sometimes there are people […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu practitioners’ interview
You know many things about me, now it’s your turn… I have received a lot of e-mails about requests on how to start training in 6 Dragons Kung Fu profitably and I have decided to create a small interview to better understand: What are the issues of the always increasing number of home study practitioners How can […]
LEARN KUNG FU Online: FREE introductory VIDEO COURSE (video playlist)
A free mini-guide about the basics of a safe Kung Fu training This is a mini-course that introduces all the others, it gives the basic rudiments to start a serious and constant workout. The video list (in order): How to start training Training area and external people What you need to train The respect during […]
Lesson 5 – Basic physical preparation: the breakfalls
At the base of physical safety: how to limit the damages of a falling After mentioning the rudiments of psychological self-defense, let’s start talking about physical defense. The first techniques that every practitioner should learn and master are controlled falls (breakfalls). In this lesson we will see: What the breakfalls are What they are for […]
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: […]
Lesson 4 – Self-defense: negotiation
Personal defense: what is meant by negotiation After having seen how to start to train our minds to self-control in critical contexts (read Lesson 7.3), we go a step further to talk about negotiation. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
Self-defense: the types of aggressors
Know your enemy As we have repeatedly said (read Best martial arts for self-defense), in no case self-defense, even the most advanced (serious training, sparring, psychological factors, prevention, etc.) is able to: Magically put ourselves away from danger Guaranteed to prevail in every situation Anyone who claims otherwise is either naive or more likely a […]
Martial art and self-defense: what are the differences?
What is the difference between martial arts and self-defense? Self-defense is (should be): A way to avoid / limit, as much as possible, violence (read Personal defense: the S.A.F.E. method) A way to preserve us, our properties (and, possibly, also the integrity of all the involved people) A way to solve problems with intelligence (in […]
Lesson 3 – Self-defense: mental preparation
Nobody explains how to train the mind One of the least treated (and probably among the most fundamental) aspects of self-defense is mental preparation. The first time, you simply do not know how you will react: Realizing that you are truly close to a fight Undergoing an unexpected aggression … Especially for those who are […]
The Official 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s T-Shirts and Accessories Store
We are pleased to present the Official 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s T-Shirts and Accessories Store (created in collaboration with Spreadshirt): https://www.6dragonskungfu.com/6-dragons-kung-fu-t-shirts-accessories/ Are available: Various designs Customizable colors Garments of various kinds Accessories (bandanas, smartphone covers, etc.) Sizes (generally S, M L, XL, XXL) Formats (man, woman and child) Choose the ones you like! If you have […]
Lesson 2 – Learn self-defense: prevent dangers
The 3 steps of prevention The first thing that everyone should know is that: prevention is the most effective technique of self-defense and therefore it is the first step of our method (read Personal defense: the S.A.F.E. method). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Cecep Arif Rahman: real master
A tribute to Cecep Arif Rahman, a real master. Info: Actor and master of Silat.
Lesson 1 – The basics of self-defense
A rational approach to self-defense In this chapter, we will start to describe the foundations of serious martial preparation for self-defense. We will try to be as much as possible: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn […]
Is it legit?
Is it legit to ask if… On the web, one of the most frequently asked questions about the various martial arts is the one relative to their legitimacy. Masters and combat systems are often evaluated in terms of: Overall efficacy Effectiveness in self-defense contexts Effectiveness in a ring / cage Technical effectiveness Effectiveness against other […]
Dynamic stretching: a lower limbs exercise
Legs stretching (for intermediate-level practitioners) After seeing the basic exercises for stretching the whole body and the correct modalities of execution, let’s go to the next step with our basic Tendons Transformation path: the intermediate-level exercises for flexibility. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Stretch the upper limbs: 3 easy exercises
Stretching for intermediate practitioners After seeing the basic exercises for stretching the whole body and the correct modalities of execution, let’s go to the next step with our tendons transformation path: the intermediate level exercises for flexibility. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu is now on Reddit
Now we are on Reddit! Help us subscribing, sharing, commenting and upvoting our free Kung Fu Course Lessons: https://www.reddit.com/r/KungFuFreeCourse/ You can also participate in the discussions: https://www.reddit.com/user/Kung_Fu_Course/ Don’t forget to follow us! Good practice, Master Kongling
Lesson 4 – Stretching exercises for flexibility
From stretching to tendons transformation As you have seen in Lesson 6.3, stretching can have a variety of applications; after having understood its function of preparation for good training performances (after warm-up, read Lesson 1.3) let’s pass to the next step: gain flexibility. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
Martial Arts Anatomy
Follow our new board on our 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Pinterest profile: Martial Arts Anatomy. We are adding detailed illustrations about muscles, bones, etc. For any serious practitioner, it’s very important to have, at least, a general understanding of the body conformation (both for fighting both for training). Good practice, Master Kongling
Self-defense: how to avoid street robbery
How to prevent an assault for robbery The self-defense scenario We are alone in the street and we see in the distance, on our path, one or more unknown people: In physical and / or numerical advantage Who look at us from afar and sideways, with quick and elusive glances (or looking everywhere but in […]
Kung Fu rooting: the pyramid concept
What is rooting in Kung Fu? The 2 crucial aspects related to rooting In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, when we talk about rooting (as in Tai Chi or Wing Chun) we refer substantially to two things: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
Lesson 3 – Stretching: goals and applications
The importance of stretching: why practice stretching? As we mentioned in previous lessons, stretching is an extremely important practice and can be used for a variety of applications: Daily life relaxation Sport application Martial application Mobility recovery Contortionism performances Each of these goals has different rules and methods of acquiring, in this lesson you will […]
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 […]
Lesson 2 – Types of stretching
The elongation levels Since gradualness is one of the fundamental pillars of 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s training method (read The instructor of 6DKF and the teaching method), we distinguish 8 levels of elongation: Without effort (level 0) – This is the condition of mobility you reach during a normal warm-up; it does not create any […]
Lesson 1 – Flexibility training
Flexibility: a fundamental part of Kung Fu workout In previous lessons, we have repeatedly referred to stretching (read How to correctly perform stretching) and warm-up (read How to correctly perform warm-up) in terms of body preparation for training. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Enrico Luciolli: real master
A tribute to Enrico Luciolli, a real master. Info: Founder of inWarrior.
Best martial arts for self-defense
Illusions are more expensive than we can imagine As we said in Self-defense: why 90% of martial arts does not work: the vast majority of martial arts are not suitable for self-defense. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study […]
Lesson 6 – How to dodge a punch
Dodge an attack is anything but simple Parrying a blow (eg. a punch) is not always easy but to effectively dodge it could be even more difficult (read Dodge attacks). To gain a perfect dodging capability you need: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Self-defense: why 90% of martial arts does not work
The limits of martial arts and combat systems Even if saying that 90% of martial arts (in terms of self-defense) does not work may appear exaggerated, there are some crucial aspects on which everyone should reflect. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
Lesson 5 – How to defend yourself
A brief summary Let’s recap what you have learned in this course (in relation to combat preparation): Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). Naturally what we have seen so far […]
Body flexibility and martial arts
Why is flexibility important for a fighter? Let’s see the principal reasons why flexibility is so useful in martial arts (in combat and not only): All the fighting movements become more fluid, powerful and fast (because they do not find the slowdown of limited joints) The body becomes more resistant and less predisposed to the […]
Workout music: how, when, why
The power of music As everyone has seriously practiced sports knows: music is an extremely powerful training tool. Listening to the right sounds can make the difference between a lackluster workout and an intense one that leads us to overcome our limits. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course […]
Lesson 4 – Kung Fu: the basics of the kicks
At the base of everything: the front kick In the previous lesson, we saw the straight punch basics (read Lesson 5.3), now we move on to learn the first leg’s technique, the front kick: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
Chin Na: how to break a clenched finger
Chin Na: break a clenched finger This type of fingers compression is very simple and easy to apply in a static situation; the only thing to understand is the application’s direction of the force. Before starting, it is extremely important to read (we have to know what we are doing and how to train safely): […]
How to protect a punching bag
The use of a punching bag To improve the durability of our punching bag we must first understand that: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). An intelligent installation of the […]
Lesson 3 – The fist & my first attack technique
The straight punch After seeing how to sketch a first guard stance (read Lesson 5.2), let’s move on to the first offensive combat technique you will learn in this course: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn […]
How to correctly perform warm-up
Before starting a warm-up session (for martial arts purposes) Many inexpert people think that phases like warm-up and stretching are a useless waste of time but nothing is more false, wrong and dangerous. Those practices are crucial to: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Lesson 2 – The guard stance
What is the best possible guard stance? As we have already said in Lesson 5.1, 6 Dragons Kung Fu is a liquid martial art: this means that, even in this case, it has not a single or completely defined way to maintain a guard stance. Note – This article has been asked by one of […]
Lesson 1 – How to learn to fight
The path to real combat skills In this chapter, we begin to see some of the basics of fighting. In terms of combat skills, the path we are following is: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn […]
Is iron palm conditioning good for a woman?
Is the iron palm practice good for a woman? Hands conditioning is not a matter of gender, we have to choose our training path in relation to our specific goals: Gain breaking-related abilities Be able to sustain a real self-defense situation … The problem is not being male or female, Kung Fu does not make these kinds […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu is now on Twitter
Now you can check my daily tweets on Twitter (tips and experience about martial arts, Kung Fu, self-defense, etc.): http://www.twitter.com/6dragonskungfu Follow me! Good practice, Master Kongling
Lesson 6 – Breathing exercise
Focus on breathing Working with constancy and dedication on the practices described in Lesson 4.5, you will slowly develop unconscious attention to quality breathing: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). […]
Breathing for immediate relaxation
The causes of physical and mental tension Over the course of our life, it is possible that stress and fatigue accumulate mental and physical tension without us even realizing it. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn […]