Overview
Martial arts study, practice, and philosophy. Interest spans Filipino martial arts and the principles of Jeet Kune Do.
Topics
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- Kali-Arnis-Eskrima — Filipino weapon-based martial art
- Jeet Kune Do — Bruce Lee’s philosophy of combat and self-expression
- Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian
- Jiu-Jitsu Japanese
- Karate
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Kung Fu
- Yin
- Yang
- Silat Silat is a diverse Southeast Asian martial art, particularly from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, focusing on rapid, close-quarter combat, weapon mastery, and artistic, flowing movements. It emphasizes practicality through striking, joint manipulation, and throws, designed for self-defense. Techniques are often rooted in animal movements, such as the low stances and sudden explosive strikes found in Silat Harimau (tiger style)1
- Tai Chi Chaun is a traditional Chinese internal martial art known for its slow, graceful movements, deep breathing, and cultivation of internal energy. It acts as a moving meditation that enhances balance, reduces stress, and boosts cardiovascular health, making it highly effective for improving overall physical and mental well-being.
- Xingyiquan Xingyiquan (Shape-Intent Fist) is a powerful internal Chinese martial art known for explosive, direct, and linear attacks, designed to cultivate both health and high-level combat capability. As one of the three main internal styles (along with Taiji and Bagua), it centers on five fundamental “fists” (Elements) and twelve animal forms, emphasizing whole-body tension and intention.
- Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm) is a major internal Chinese martial art (Neijia) focused on circular, evasive footwork and continuous, spiral movements. Developed in the 19th century, its core practice involves circle walking
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