Yossi Sheriff: real master
A tribute to Yossi Sheriff, a real master. Info:Bujinkan shidoshi and headmaster of AKBAN Academy (Bujinkan Ninjutsu).
Master Kongling All, Real masters Ninjutsu 0
A tribute to Yossi Sheriff, a real master. Info:Bujinkan shidoshi and headmaster of AKBAN Academy (Bujinkan Ninjutsu).
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Exercises 2
As we have seen, we must be in good physical shape to be able to climb without help a 2.5m wall, now let’s see some more specific exercises to be performed as a consequence of those already mentioned. Exercises to be performed for the 50% of the time (the initial half) with the 25kg vest […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques 2
Climb over a wall with bare hands can be more or less easy in relation to the following variables (independent of us): The height of the wall The slope of the wall The wall surface type (eg. stone, live brick, etc.) … As well in relation to some other closely related to us: Our weight […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning advanced training, Iron palm 0
In the 6DKF the construction of the iron palm is (as already mentioned) the result of a long process of improving, mental (concentration, etc.) and physical (conditioning, etc.); in short, we must treat the evolution of: A passive structure (hardening of the bones, muscles, etc.) An active structure (the control of breathing, Qi, etc.) In […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Fighting strategy, Training 8
What is the most useful fighting skill? Not without a bit ‘of irony, we want to ask a question rather absurd: What would be the ability that “potentially” (brought to the highest level conceivable) could be sufficient (eg. for an old man or a child) to win against every kind of opponent? Note – This […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Training 1
Speed, power and precision: how to mechanize and optimize our moves In martial arts terms, when we talk about muscle memory we refer to the capability that our psychophysical system has to facilitate, accelerate and / or improve the execution of a certain move (eg. a kick, a throw, a defensive step, etc.). Note – […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Exercises 0
Every human body expresses its own potential at the same time in a similar and different from all the others way. As we have already had occasion to say, in a fight no matter how we are quick to move but how we are fast to execute effective techniques, the 6DKF therefore insists on two […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Wellness / health 0
What are the soft movements? At the base of a large percentage of 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s techniques, there are soft movements (read 6DKF’s interactions: from the strong blow to the light touch), their fundamental characteristics are: Relaxation – It has to be interpreted as an absence of stiffness, not a weak setting Harmony – […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning Iron palm 4
The Iron Palm skill: second phase Important – Do not read thi article without having read the indications of the first phase Iron Palm conditioning (for beginners). As we said, in our and in many other martial arts, is developed a particular type of hand conditioning commonly known as “Iron Palm”. In our school, even […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School 8
What distinguishes 6 Dragons Kung Fu The classical martial arts schools’ teaching method and its limits Let’s imagine a total beginner, most martial arts schools (modern or traditional they are, read also The disadvantages of “traditional” Kung Fu) tend to immediately force him / her to a preconfigured type of: Techniques Training exercises Tactical purposes […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Training tools advanced training 0
A good exercise to learn how to distribute our weight dynamically is this one: Let’s take a medicine ball (minimum 5 kg) Let’s position the ball on a flat surface, smooth and resistant (our weight + the ball) Let’s take a chair with the backrest and let’s position it in front of the ball With […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Training tools 3
An unorthodox training with a Tennis ball In this article we want to talk about pneumatic ball training, an advanced workout that in some ways may seem “ridiculous” but it really helps to develop and combine high-level skills: Precision Speed Fighting pace / timing Reflexes … This is not a 6 Dragons Kung Fu invention, […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Training tools, Weapons 1
A”T” weight and a crucial exercise to master weapons After having seen the risks related to the use of a martial weapon with an incorrect muscular setting (read Prepare arms, wrists and fingers to use weapons), let’s see a fundamental exercise to strengthen one of the most important parts of our arms (that comes from […]
Master Kongling All, Training sessions advanced training 2
A 4-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (4 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of fast running (explosive power, maximum speed, short distance, round trip, read 5 running exercises ideal for beginners / warm-up) 10 minutes of power […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Mind / body control, Wellness / health 4
The importance of breathing in combat Breathing is a fundamental task during any type of struggle and it can make the difference between prevailing and losing. Good management of the respiration is the signature of the expert fighter. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Weapons 1
To utilize even a 1.5kg sword (or any other weapon to hold in hand) in an effective way, as well as having a good technical knowledge we must also have a suitable physical structure. Each sword, stick, ax, nunchaku or other proper or improper instrument has a: Specific weight Different aerodynamic Certain kind of balance […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF philosophy, 6DKF School 4
We saw 10 changes at the physical level, we see now, mentally, 12 examples of what changes in the life of a true 6DKF’s practitioner: The martial art permeate every element of our lives but it isn’t our life, it is a support but not an end There is nothing that is worth losing our […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School, Training, Wellness / health Shaolin 3
Am I too old or too young to start practicing Kung Fu? One of the most recurrent questions (read also Questions / answers about Kung Fu, courses and more) among people who are entering the world of martial arts is the one that concerns the right age to start, well: It does not exist. Everything […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Exercises, Training 11
Legs conditioning for kicks After having seen the characteristics of a good kick (read The characteristics of a good kick), we go on to expose what to train (and how) to allow our legs to kick in the most effective way. Before proceeding to the practical exercises to perform it is important to know that: In […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques Wing Chun 0
Why is kicking more dangerous than punching? During combat: Using the upper limbs – Involves the classical trapping-related risks (open our guard, get intercepted, give the chance to our opponent to hit our vulnerable parts, etc. read Trapping) Using the lower limbs – Could be even more dangerous, because, in addition to the trapping’s dangers, […]
Master Kongling All, Deception, Fighting strategy, Premium contents 1
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Master Kongling All, Deception 2
The principle behind a persuasion-oriented mental conditioning Deception, of whatever kind it is, is functional if the victim is unable to recognize its existence. In particular, a big or small cheat is the more effective, the more difficult the following parameters are to identify: Note – This article has been asked by one of our […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School, Questions and answers, Training 2
How Kung Fu can transform us into a totally new person: the physical changes Kung Fu is not only a martial art (read 6 Dragons Kung Fu: what does it teach?), it is also a style of life and if we truly focus on its rational path of self-discipline (read Discipline is the key to […]
Master Kongling All, Deception 7
Although we often do not realize it, our mind never works at the same pace: at the variation of needs and /or resources at its disposal (genetic and / or present) it uses different types of brain waves. Our brain continues, in short, to jump up and down varying tirelessly waves that considers more appropriate […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF philosophy, 6DKF School, Meditation Qi, Qi Gong 0
What Qi is not and our approach The first thing to stress is that, in 6 Dragons Kung Fu, Qi has nothing supernatural: 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). We […]
Master Kongling All, Deception 1
In the previous article we talked about “conscious” deception, let’s now attach to the speech the idea of “unconscious” deception. This second category includes, for example, the famous subliminal messages: those constructs that lead to take actions or convince of certain things without noticing it (in many cases, neither before nor after the attainment of […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Mind / body control Shaolin 3
How to do the splits In the previous article (read The easiest method to do the side split), we have described the most simple and effective way to make a good side split. Let’s define now the final details of the exercise (it is useless to say that to read this we must have already […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises 0
How to learn to do the split As we already mentioned, in Kung Fu and in martial arts in general, body flexibility involves a myriad of applications (read Body flexibility and martial arts) but some of the biggest advantages come from the improvement of the opening of our legs. In this discussion, we will see: […]
Master Kongling All, Deception, Self defense, Self defense scenarios 0
Deception: the functions of the mind Talking about the human brain, we could say that what governs our behavior and reactions (in relation to the external stimuli) depends on: Speed and breadth of reasoning (the effectiveness of the work of our synapses) Previous experiences (what we can remember or we think to remember) Reasoning method […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Training tools Dragon Motion, Jeet Kune Do, rattan ring, trapping, Wing Chun 2
Training with the Jook Wan Huen An effective tool to improve our martial skills (tactile sensitivity for trapping, Chi Sau, etc. read All the skills of 6 Dragons Kung Fu) is to use the Wing Chun’s Jook Wan Huen. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon […]
Master Kongling All, Deception 2
Let’s reassume the idea of receiving-processing of external impulses with one word: attention, pay attention. Attention is like a video camera: If we try to frame a too large portion of space we lose all the details If we zoom on a small area we see some details but we lose everything else The conjurer […]
Master Kongling All, Deception 0
After mentioning the four (main) types of deception that we will discuss and having gradually focused their most common point (the “distraction”), let’s try to analyze what are the forced paths that allow us to convey our “fallacious messages”. First, it should be emphasized that there are: Active / passive distractions created by us Fortuitous […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF philosophy 2
Take the right direction in your life: choose a straight line One of the most interesting principles of surviving says that: When we are lost (for example) in a forest, if we are certain that no one will ever come looking for us, the best way to get out is to choose an intelligent direction (a […]
Master Kongling All, Deception, Fighting strategy, Self defense 0
In the 6DKF, as we mentioned in the past, the ability to deceive opponents is taught: In terms of combat (eg. feints) In terms of survival (eg. simulate dead) In terms of persuasion (eg. lead a discussion where we want) In terms of intelligence (eg. perform an action without the observer’s consciousness) In this specific […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Training, Video 9
What is the difference between speed and quickness? Let’s start with a little disambiguation note to determine the difference between speed and quickness in terms of martial arts: Quickness – It is the time that our natural and “innate” body capabilities need to move our body (eg. we are quick if we can throw a punch […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Exercises, Training tools advanced training 0
An intermediate level dodge conditioning After having initiated our mind/body to the idea of the dodge motion (read Preparing body to dodge punches (“U” motion)) we want to share an exercise that, at the same time, teaches us to: Dodge multiples / combined attacks without going too far from the opponent Maintain balance even in […]
Master Kongling All, Meditation meditation method 5
Another step As we have seen for the second meditation method of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read Meditation method 2), to pass to the next stage we must have practiced profitably the first 2 (read Meditation method 1), otherwise we risk damaging / slowing / stopping our evolution. The third meditation method Method 3 partially comes […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Exercises 4
How to dodge punches: prepare the body for the “U” motion Before starting to train our reflexes to recognize and avoid punches, we must accustom our body to the calibrated and explosive movement of a basic dodge (read Dodge attacks). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques 0
In a combat against an opponent who is really able to fight (or that is at our level) it is not reasonable to expect to be able to effectively intercept any attack (parry, channel, etc.). The attacks (kicks, punches, etc.), when they are brought by opponents with some experience arrive: In the direction of our […]
Master Kongling All, Training sessions advanced training, Wing Chun 6
A 4-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (4 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of rhythmic blows on the abdomen muscles (with the fingers at medium intensity / power) 10 minutes of running and jumps against the wall […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Mind / body control 0
Coordination has to be a constant in martial arts. Here is an exercise that helps us to have greater mastery of our body: Let’s take a pencil / pen and a sheet of paper (A4 size) Let’s create in our mind a state of relaxation and concentration With one hand, let’s grasp the pencil and […]
Master Kongling All, Meditation, Wellness / health 4
Why is correct breathing so important? In every aspect of human life, breathing can play a crucial role and although it is a vital gesture, it is by no means a foregone action. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Conditioning, Exercises 7
The second exercise to build a good muscle chain After the first exercise (read Exercise 1 for the abs to develop the muscle chain), it is now time to see the second one useful to condition our muscle chain (read Use the body power: the muscle chain). Note – This article has been asked by […]
Master Kongling All, Real masters, Various 0
A tribute to Rener Gracie, a real master Short info Rener Gracie is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master, head instructor at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy and co-founder of Gracie University. 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 […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Mind / body control Iron palm 1
Conditioning to pain: a simple but effective exercise After having familiarized ourselves with the concept of “pain tolerance” (read Acceptance and prevention of pain), it is now time to make a new step toward a real impact conditioning for combat. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises 2
A multitasking practice to develop physical and mental coordination In 6 Dragons Kung Fu when we talk about coordination we do not refer only to the capability to master more or less complex motor skills but also to the ability to mentally focus on 2 (or more) different and simultaneous tasks. Note – This article […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises Iron palm, Shaolin 1
Why condition our body to resist pain One of the most basic things that a true martial artist should learn to manage / reduce is pain. We cannot panic or remain powerless at the slightest contact: Caused voluntarily (eg. a punch) or involuntarily (eg. the impact with a wall) Caused by an active (an aggressor) […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF philosophy, 6DKF School 1
1 million voices, 1 million opinions For every teacher / practitioner who we will meet, we will find different opinions on every single aspect of martial arts (starting from the general terms, up to the smallest technical detail): Who will say that their method is older and therefore more refined Who will say that their method […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF philosophy, Conditioning, Exercises, Fighting strategy, Mind / body control, Training 1
At the base of multitasking: mental coordination With “mental coordination” we normally refer to the ability to process information, plan / organize actions and make decisions in a coherent / effective way. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Stealth techniques Ninjutsu 4
How to effectively learn to walk silently Connecting us to the topic of stealth walking (started with Stealth walking: an introductory exercise) we want to give a set of tips and tricks to learn and practice better. To start it is important to stress that: To truly learn how to walk without being noticed is not […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School, Sparring 3
The most brutal types of fighting After having described the peculiatiries of declared techniques, sparring and sportive fight (read Declared techniques, sparring and sport competition), we conclude the discussion about the 6 general types of martial confrontation with: Self-defense Martial clash War clash Self-defense Normally it is not a voluntarily chosen fight (read Self-Defense: is […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF techniques, Stealth techniques invisibility, ninja, Ninjutsu, shinobi, stealth walking 2
How to walk (almost) without making noise After having seen the introductory exercise for silent walking (read Stealth walking: an introductory exercise), we move now to the first practical technique (the one that, better than the others, describes the general method). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF philosophy 1
The fool seeks to control opponents, the true warrior seeks to control itself. Our real enemy is our irrational weakness in front of emotions and sensations.
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School, Sparring Kung Fu sparring, Wing Chun 2
The first 3 types of fighting Continuing the discussion about the various types of martial clash (read The 6 types of martial clash) we start analyzing the peculiarities of the first 3: Declared techniques Sparring Sportive fight Declared techniques The (direct or implied) exchange of declared techniques is the most common and elementary form of […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School, Fighting strategy, Sparring Ninjutsu 2
Each type of fight correspond to a specific context Often those who have never had anything to do with it tend to consider combat as if it were a single great discipline: nothing more false and wrong. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Self defense advanced training 0
See everything, do not look at anything: the applications As we seen in the past articles (read The overall view: see everything, do not look at anything and What we need to develop the overall view) the overall view is a fundamental skill for any kind of practitioner: In self-defense – To see what happens around us (unexpected aggressors, […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises, Stealth techniques core concepts and principles, Ninjutsu, stealth, stealth walking 1
The basic concepts of stealth walking As Ninjutsu teaches us, the same concepts that we have introduced talking about invisibility in the crowd (read Be invisible in the crowd: divert attention), return in stealth walking: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend […]
Master Kongling All, Mind / body control Ninjutsu 5
It seems that the ancient shinobi (ninja) were driven to create inside their minds a kind of “demon”, a judge to condition (ethically, etc.) any aspect of their life, almost like a separate entity, a keeper always vigilant. This kind of practice is a bit ‘extreme and can give rise to many questions, but it […]
Master Kongling All, Conditioning, Exercises 4
An exercise to develop the soft touch skill 6 Dragons Kung Fu has no juggling purposes but a basic level of dexterity is absolutely fundamental: especially managing sharpened weapons. During combat is not so strange to lose the control of ours or opponent’s weapon and this eventuality must be managed in the correct way. Particularly in the […]
Master Kongling All, 6DKF School Ninjutsu 2
As mentioned earlier, the 6DKF actively invites its practitioners to experience other fighting styles (through stages, seminars, courses, etc.) to: Enlarge our technical background and training (exercises, tools, tactics, etc.) Correct our faults through different visions and alternative teaching methods Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of our potential opponents Our goal must be to […]