Martial Arts

Inhale – With the fingertips stretching down the hands move in toward the centerline. Interlace the fingers to the first knuckle and lift to the navel. Exhale – The hands continue to rise up the torso with the forearms slowly rotating till the palms face the ground. Finish the exhale as the hands reach the… Read more »

  Muay Thai Cup Knee Body Alignments: This technique is worked from the clinch. The root foot has pivoted so that the heel points slightly toward the opponent. With the Muay Thai Cup Knee the side of your knee is striking into the opponent’s ribs or head. Your arms have pulled into the shoulder on… Read more »

  Pick up the left foot and step out into a bow stance. At you lift the foot the waist turn very slightly to the right and the hands flow over to the right side of the body. They form an open diamond shape, both palms facing out, with the right hand at eyebrow level… Read more »

The Yang 24 Form is also know as the Simplified Standard 24 Form. This is a relatively more recent iteration of the Yang family of Tai Chi. It was developed in 1956 at the behest of the National Sport commission. The form is the result of the efforts of several esteemed members of the Yang… Read more »

  Inhale – The hands lift up behind the body to the small of your back. The left hand rests in the right palm. Exhale – Using the movement of the exhale turn the body to the right. Work your way up the spine from the tailbone, turning vertebra by vertebra. Finally look over the… Read more »

Step into a wide horse stance and rest the hands on the middle of the thighs. Inhale – Roll down the spine, vertebra by vertebra letting the head hang down at the end of the breath. Exhale – Swing your torso to your right, letting the feet pivot with the movement until you are in… Read more »

  Inhale – The hands move toward the center line with the backs of the hands facing each other until the middle fingers almost touch. The hands lift to the navel with the last of the inhale. Exhale – The arms continue to rise with the exhale to the top of the chest. Inhale –… Read more »

The Heart’s Sound • Energy: Radiating • Associated Organ: Small Intestine • Element: Fire • Season: Summer • Color: Red • Negative emotions: Impatience, Hastiness, Arrogance, Cruelty • Positive emotions: Joy, Honor, Sincerity, Respect, Love • Sound: “Hawwww” (mouth wide open) Inhale as you lift the hands up and out to the sides. Continue lifting and… Read more »