Tandao Kung Fu
In the mid seventies while studying Damo Animal Kung Fu in Taiwan, Master Li Min-Ching showed me secret dragon stepping techniques. A series of quick steps employing an intricate pattern of movement using traditional twisted stance. It was impressive as far as chop socky fantasy fighting goes. Otherwise it was bullshit! As a student of [...]
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Knocking an opponent down with a touch of a finger seems magical. You have seen it in chop socky films, heard the tales and may have even seen it demonstrated. Proof of qi. Or is it? Many tai ji, aikido, ba gua or Tandao Dazzling Hands techniques seem mysterious and can be attributed to qi [...]
A note of thanks to our TanDao forum member, Kevin, for responding to our post on Spirit Boxing and asking about the supernatural powers of qi. Since the TanDao’s Dazzling Hands stage traces to qi based tai ji, the question arises: is there any truth to this mysterious power? Qi is the life force energy [...]
This awesome Lion Dance ushering in the New Year is spectacular, performed at Pearl River Mart in New York City’s Soho district by the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute troupe. Toni filmed this ceremonial lion dance performed for centuries throughout southern Chinese villages. And here we are in our global village! Learn more about [...]
Kung Hey Fat Choy! Happy New Year! It’s a tiger year—rrrrROAR! http://www.tandao.com/premium-videos/
