Kung Fu Uniforms

It is necessary for a kung fu master to do swift and fast movement. Kung fu masters need to be agile, flexible and alert. This need is reflected in the choice of the uniforms. A kung fu uniform is designed to help swift movements. The cloth does not come in between moving hands or legs. The uniform provides maximum comfort to the wearer. The uniforms are available for adults as well as for children.

Since kung fu also reflects a philosophy of life, the kung fu uniforms are simple in nature. They are not very stylized or fashionable, but are made for real use.

A basic kung fu uniform consists of trousers and top or jacket. The trousers are loose-fitting. Pants come with an elastic waist with drawstring, a gusseted crotch and an elastic ribbed ankle. Pants are made of cotton, polyester or silk.

A kung fu uniform top has rollback cuffs, a mandarin collar and side vents. They are generally adorned with frog buttons or knots. There are mostly three color options: black with red, black with white or completely black. The tops are also made of cotton, polyester or silk. A kung fu jacket comes with white frog buttons, white collar, and white cuffs. Middleweight polyester/cotton fabric keeps this jacket looking sharp. The soft, silky, shiny sashes will complement any kung fu uniform. It generally measures 4"" x 120"". The cost of the entire kung fu uniform is up to $100.

There are many online companies that sell kung fu uniforms. The shipping charges are generally waived if the purchase is more than $100.

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Credibility of Distance Learning in the Martial Arts

Something in the martial arts that is argued back and forth all the time is the effectiveness of distance learning versus traditional training in a dojo and can one learn the martial arts to any degree of proficiency through distance learning. In an age where communicating and learning via the Internet are staples of every day life and the ability to learn anything efficiently is open to everyone because of this, my answer is a resounding "YES!".

Consider this...one of the recent arguments I have encountered is that to earn a Dan ranking takes years and years of blood, sweat and tears and that only after you have spilled blood on the dojo floor can you be considered credible to wear the Dan you are awarded by XYZ Organization, School, Federation, etc. and only through this method can you become a better practitioner. While I agree with the idea in general, the argument against distance learning is that there is no way you can advance rank as a Black Belt, or as a Colored Belt for that matter, unless you train in a school under age old traditional methods. There is no way you can possibly learn any system of self-defense through "home study" methods.

OK..well...let's say that a person has put 15-20 years into his/her training and they now wear the rank of 4th or 5th Dan. This person has trained and completed all of the requirements to advance his/her rank. I guess some could say that because of the rank and the years put into the training that he/she is deserving of praise and respect, being of great honor and integrity because of the advancements and the time spent training in the arts. This person obviously has learned what it means to be a better practitioner and is now credible in the eyes of his/her peers. Seems like a solid point.

Now, on the flip side of that coin, let's say that this same person on the outside looks and acts like the rank they wear and talks the talk of a true Black Belt but underneath has a drinking problem or a drug problem or, worse yet, both. They treat people with disrespect behind their backs and are full of ego. Every time something goes wrong in his/her life all they want to do is go out, get high and pick a fight. Just so you know, I am not speaking hypothetically. I trained under just such a person. Does this mean he/she deserves to wear the rank of an advanced Dan just because they have put their time in at a traditional school and passed the curriculum? Does this make him/her better than me or anyone else who wants to open up their learning to a credible, comprehensive distance learning program taught by advanced, committed, honorable individuals? I think not as we all know that the martial arts are about so much more than just the belt one wears.

The traditional thinking is if you choose to train like this that it is lacking in so many respects, ie: training quality, lack of training partners, too easy to slack off and not train, no one is there to insure you are actually performing the material, and on and on, that there is no way this can work and once you receive your rank, it is just a "piece of paper" from a "diploma mill" or in the case of a Dan ranking, a paper "Black Belt Mill". Well, let me pose this question to you, what takes more effort, dedication, perseverance, integrity and personal commitment, walking into a local school and having someone tell you what to do or to take a course and break it down yourself, put together a training schedule based around your school or work schedule, provide yourself with a place to train and then effectively complete the training per belt rank? I realize this question is rhetorical but the point I am trying to make is that BOTH methods of study, in class and home study, are just as effective in learning any type of material and that as martial artists, to be so closed minded about knowledge via sources "outside the box", especially in this day and age of advanced technology, is a true detriment to the advancement of the arts as a whole.

The traditionalists fail to recognize the doors this can and will, most assuredly, open up to students around the world just as it has with all areas of education. Right now...today...you can earn the highest level of certified, recognized, accredited university degrees online from the most reputable Colleges and Universities - WORLD WIDE! This is an absolute, indisputable fact that even the most dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist cannot refute. In my mind, it isn't so much how you learn what you learn but how you apply that knowledge after you have learned it. I have always said that certifications and degrees are just pieces of paper but what ultimately makes them so valuable is the application of that knowledge and how it is presented to others down the line. We should always be moving forward with our knowledge, always be willing to embrace new ideas and concepts. If we stop learning, we stop growing.

As the sport is constantly evolving, so too must its practitioners evolve. No longer can we just accept the traditional training orthodoxy as the rule. Just the simple fact that hand-to-hand combatives have become so much more advanced in just the last 10 years would dictate that we as practitioners of the arts should be more open-minded and willing to advance our learning from as many sources outside of our own backyards as possible. Distance learning offers just such a solution by eliminating the geographical boundaries that currently exist in limiting students to train and learn in just one setting, in one style, and from one instructor. With the Internet, video conferencing, online tutorials, forums, blogs, etc. literally at our fingertips, the possibilities are endless. No longer will students have to be relegated to choices for learning that only include the local dojo. Imagine being able to train with and share information and ideas about advancing the arts with students from all around the world in real time!

Of course, to that extent, the traditionalist would argue that there would be a problem with time differences as well as differences in training disciplines and that there is no way this would work. Always an excuse. I have heard this argument for years but that is because they fail to see the potential that exists in people to come up with long term solutions to these problems, solutions that are offered by just such a group of dedicated individuals in the AKPKF...American Kick-Punch Karate Federation, headed by Sensei Danny Hill. This is an organization that leads by example and is all about keeping the integrity of the arts intact while attaching 21st Century thinking to an age old problem of bringing the training and discipline to students around the world who otherwise would not have access to the information and they do it for FREE!

Now, I understand that traditionalists want to keep the training in the dojo's...OK...but what about the aspiring student who wants to become involved in the martial arts but has nowhere to train, or who lives in a remote area where it is 50-100 miles to the nearest dojo? What about the people around the globe who live in villages where there is no training for thousands of miles around? How then does the traditionalist solve that geographical problem? They solve it by continuing to argue for classroom training as the only beneficial means of learning self-defense. In my opinion, what that argument really boils down to is money.

Think about it. They insist that receiving your certification via distance learning is not credible yet they take "Little Johnny's" tuition every month, usually an exorbitant amount, and pass the student through the system whether he/she has learned the material or not. Again, I am not speaking hypothetically here. I have seen this first hand even at the Black Belt level. This problem exists on a wide scale and is becoming worse every day. The traditionalists say that distance learning has become a blight on our beloved art form and that it is denigrating everything that is sacred about our beloved sport, even to the point of "bastardizing" what the arts stand for, while all along doing the same thing by charging outrageous monthly fees and providing training that is mediocre at best. To me, this action is deplorable and not even remotely deserving of respect and honor, yet this practice continues to grow day by day with new "McDojo's" springing up on just about every street corner. The traditionalist view has become about "selling the product" and not about "teaching the art". Anything that does not "jibe" with their way of thinking is garbage and only their style and only the way it is taught by them, is the "be all to end all" and the only path towards martial arts excellence. In my opinion, there is nothing credible about this practice or this way of thinking and it is only hurting the arts, not enhancing them.

In closing, let me state that I have had great personal success training in both mediums. Each method has its place in education and each, in my opinion, is equally effective. I believe that both methods can co-exist peacefully. I personally have continued to expand my knowledge of self-defense through many different methods of learning such as books, tapes, cd's, dvd's, online tutorials, and traditional training on the mats with practitioners who are also open-minded enough to see the positive impact that distance learning can have on all of us if we would just embrace the need for this type of studying. I have my own dojo and am about to begin my training in Renzoku Jiu-Jitsu, a program that is taught by Soke John Cozatt who happens to live on the East Coast (I live on the West Coast) and yes, it is a distance learning program, one that I can advance to 5th Dan in and since that is the highest level of achievement in that system, that is my goal. In lieu of this program, in order for me to train in a "credible" traditional jiu-jitsu class setting, I would have to drive 100 miles round trip 3 nights a week at great expense to accomplish what I can do in my own dojo via distance learning. Whether or not I make it to 5th Dan will strictly be up to me but that really isn't the issue. The point is that the opportunity exists for all of us to utilize modern day technology to continue to move forward with our training and help advance this sport through the 21st Century. We have to continue to be open to new training methods and learning techniques so that the martial arts can continue to grow and survive. I for one will do all I can to be at the forefront of that movement.

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Self Defense Benefits of Boxing

Today we discuss the Self-Defense benefits from enrolling in a boxing class. If you are learning self-defense and are considering taking a boxing course to supplement what you've been learning, this article will be of particular interest to you.

First and foremost, find a good teacher! Ask people you know whom they would recommend. Watch a class by each prospective teacher. Do they take the time to work with students having issues, or are you left on your own to repeat bad technique over and over? Do they show equal attention to all the students, or have their favorites they spend more time with? Are there warm-ups before class? Do they make sure you are solid on the basics before showing you more advanced material?

A good boxing coach will show you proper ways to warm up, including stretching. Avoiding injury during your workouts is key. A common complaint is "but I don't have time to warm up while being attacked!" That's correct! But, you are not in a self defense situation now, you are performing demanding physical activities in class. If you are working out, practicing self-defense techniques, or taking a boxing class, then you owe it to yourself to prepare your body for what is coming.

Studying boxing will teach you the importance of your stance and how to move. These are the foundations not only in a self defense situation, but in any fighting style or sport. You can quickly gauge someone's experience as a fighter by observing how they stand and move.

Boxing classes teach how the stance maintains balance. You don't want to be out of balance after a punch or self defense move. Everything in boxing, karate, self defense, or any fighting style happens in split seconds. Being out of balance for even a brief period makes you very vulnerable to your opponent (not to mention embarrassed if you fall during class).

A course in boxing will reinforce what self-defense training preaches: keeping your hands in proper position. Hands must be up at all times (but not in front of your face. Your vision is obscured and you can be whacked in the head by your own hands if someone punches them). You must be ready to block a takedown, grab, punch, or kick.

Have you ever walked by the type of school that has the big glass windows in front? Watch the class for a few moments. If the teacher yells a command, and the students throw a punch, but keep their arms held out at full extension after the strike, waiting for the next command from the teacher, AVOID that school. The way you train determines the way you react in a self defense situation. Things happen very quickly, and you don't have time to analyze what you will do next. If you don't train to bring your hands back to a defensive position immediately, you will leave them out there, and you WILL get hit. Hard. If you need proof, turn on the television and watch a boxing or UFC MMA fight. The fighters quickly bring their hands back to position after every punch to prevent themselves from being hit by a counterstrike from their opponent.

Physical fitness is another major benefit of boxing classes. Your cardiovascular health will increase by leaps and bounds. Your entire body is used during boxing. Legs are moving constantly, abs are twisting as you throw punches, back, shoulders, biceps, and arms are worked non stop. Hitting the bags over 1000 times during an hour long class is not unusual. Using the speedbag for 10 minutes straight will make your traps burn. When class is over, you are dripping in sweat, and it's clear you've had one of the best all around workouts possible.

Finally, sparring will definitely sharpen your self defense moves. Lets face it: anyone can throw punches at a heavy-bag. The bag doesn't move, and it doesn't hit you back! Put the gloves and headgear on, step into the ring, and your whole perception changes. It doesn't matter if you never want to be in a boxing match. I recommend you spar at least a few times with your training buddy or coach. You will understand clearly what it is like to have someone trying to hit you. You will see just how fast things happen, which is why I stress over and over to my self defense students to train the techniques into muscle memory. They must happen automatically, without thinking. Trust me, sparring will quickly make a believer out of you.

How do you transition what you learn from boxing into a self-defense situation? After all, when you are boxing you have big pillows on your hand to protect your face and body with. On the street, you don't. Well, stay tuned for a future article!

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Self Defense DVD's - Another Tool in Your Self Defense Arsenal

Crime is on the rise. Gosh what a shock!! It seems like it always is. Have doubts about that? Watch the evening news! You can't see a newscast without some story about crime be it a home invasion, assault, robbery, carjacking or murder and more.

While it is true that self defense tools like stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms can go a long way in protecting you and your family in most situations I always recommend another step.

Self Defense Training at just about any age can give you a decided edge in an assault situation. Most folks don't have the time to do it with their busy schedules.

There is an alternative! Self defense training DVD's can be done at home, at your own pace, on your schedule, with world class instructors-how cool is that?

It is great women's self defense for crime prevention.

You can repeat the lessons as often as you want, practice alone or with a friend or spouse and learn anything from the basics of self defense moves for women to advanced tactics on how to protect against multiple attackers armed or unarmed-something for everyone!!

I have long preached that basic self defense skills and martial arts should be taught in schools at an early age and repeated for a few years-but that is just my opinion.

Just think about it. Boys and girls trained in the basics at an early age and then reinforced for a few years will provide protection for a lifetime. It will teach boys in the class that at least those girls may not be a pushover on an assault.

I have also found that when done together as a family this type of training is a moral booster, fun, good exercise, and promotes family unity. So get the kids and mom and dad involved-get trained today. It will build your confidence and your ability to defend your self and your family.

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Self Defense - Which Non Lethal Self Defense Weapon is Best for You?

Okay so you have made a conscious decision to get a non lethal self defense weapon instead of a handgun. Now what?

Non lethal self-defense weapons are gaining in popularity because they are effective against attacks. Martial arts and other self-defense courses are great to learn, but for many people, they take too much time to learn and can be expensive. You are not always going to have the opportunity to use learned self-defense skills. Non lethal self defense weapons such as stun guns, pepper sprays, tasers, etc. are a more practical way to go.

Before you go out and purchase a non lethal self-defense weapon you should consider some of the following points:

o WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU? Study and learn as much as you can. See what weapon is going to be right for you both on a physical and mental level.

oLEARN HOW TO USE IT. Having a self defense weapon and not knowing how to use it can injure you as easily as it can hurt your assailant. Once you have chosen a self-defense product, ask for proper instructions on how to use it, or take a course in using the products properly. Then PRACTICE using it until it becomes second nature.

oIS IT LEGAL IN YOUR AREA?You don't want the embarrassment of being harassed by local law enforcement. Take the time to see if you are allowed to carry the self-defense product you have chosen. Some may need permits or other permission before you can carry them around in public.

oDON'T OVERCARRY - If pepper spray is going to give you the jump you need to defend against an assailant, then there is really no need to carry air guns, slingshots or a taser. When the time comes to use your weapon there cannot be any indecision as to which to use.

Self defense products can get you out of a bad situation - there is no doubt about that. Unless you know what you need, how to use that product, and the legality of it, you may be getting into trouble. You can actually do yourself more harm that good by not doing your homework before you invest time and money into self-defense products. They can save your life, your money and provide you with peace of mind.

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Chances are very good that you are reading this because in some way crime has touched your life or you want to be proactive and protect yourself, family, home, or business from the ravages of crime. That is the first step.

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The Terrible Truth About Self Defense DVDs

All over the internet, there is constant buzz about different self defense systems. Its present in every forum, and every community that you can picture. People ask themselves... Is it really true? Can I learn to be a ball-busting super commando in just three short days? Super mystery special ops guy tells me that I can.

And so every day, countless people fork over upwards to $200 for this piece of this state-of-the-art top secret info. Every day people get these courses in the mail and every day they are convinced that they have what they need. Unfortunately, some of these people find out to-little-to-late that they need more than just a DVD to teach them correct self defense.

There is an ongoing debate about the validity of seminars and fighting instructional DVDs. There are a lot of people out there who would tell you that in three days you can learn how to defend yourself effectively on the street, when that cannot be further from the truth.

Now, dont get me wrong, I am by no means stating the fighting instructional DVDs and seminars are not excellent tools to use when learning self defense. In fact, I believe that they are excellent tools, but they are by no means the whole enchilada. Self Defense DVDs should be used in conjunction instruction from a teacher from a real school. Now, there are several reasons why this is important.

A school can teach you how to effectively use your technique. You have people you can practice with. You can learn what the right or wrong punch feels like. Even more specifically you have an instructor that you can work on a day-to-day basis. A commando tape can not do that for you, and a Seminar can do that only for a few days. It takes time before mastery of any art can be achieved.

So, before you try out your latest technique from your favorite fighting instructional DVD on some jerk on the street, you need to think before you act. People need to understand that there is no magic pill to a difficult thing such as self defense. To learn effective self defense one needs time to learn the reality of what can really happen to them on the streets. They need to know both the pros and the cons of doing the right or wrong thing in a self defense situation.

It is also important to understand that the right self defense dvs and weapons can often be more practical and even more effective when used in conjunction with effective training and advice from professionals. So even a consumer should call and inquire before they decide to pick any self defense product, including a DVD.

Remember, in self defense, knowledge is power. The more you know the better prepared you are in a confrontation, and the greater your chances are of getting out of a violent situation alive.

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WARNING! FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY! WARNING! Bird shot to 1 ounce Slug Modification = DIY Home Made Slugs ============================== Here is a vid series, part 1, that shows how to modify a multi-purpose shotgun shell to a 1 oz slug. Why do this? 1. In case you can't purchase manufactured slug shells (emergency) and... 2. To save money - a box of 5 each 1 oz manufactured slugs cost about $5.00, so thats $1.00 per shell. Now by modding a box of multi-purpose shells you save some money. A box of 25 each MP shells cost about $10, so that about .40 cents per shell. If your gonna practice wouldnt it make sense to save some money in the process? Yes it does. Anyway check the vid and remember its for informational purposes only and I am not liable for anything you do. ;) Steve safearmsreview SAR shotgun remington 870 mossberg 12 20 gauge self defense tactical under over pump semi auto saiga boom stick shot shell slug modification

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Self Defense Weapons - Should Consequence Matter?

I attended a self defense product seminar last weekend and while TASER Internationals latest innovation in self defense, the C2 Taser, was being demonstrated, the question came up"can't we be sued for using those?"  Wow, I couldn't believe what I had just heard. Has our society made us so afraid of the legal system that it has actually given an edge to the criminal?

Has the honest, hard working, average individual become so timid that such a question would even have to be asked? Yes, we live in a society were prayer has been taken out of our schools. The ideals of honor and patriotism no longer seem to be instilled in our young, and our idea corporal punishment is a "time out" without video games, but has it really come to the point that when a situation arises where our safety is threatened, that our first reaction is to consider the legal implications before we act?

Well, let me say this. If your answer is yes than it is too late and you are already a victim. If you are going to take the time to consider anything at all, you are already a victim. When confronted with an aggressive or possibly aggressive situation that would call for the use of some sort of defense product, you have only a split second to either act or surrender yourself to your higher power and hope for the best. There is an old saying I can still here my grandfather spouting "boy, it's better to be judged by twelve than carried by six". You've got to appreciate the logic of the old timers. What argument is there fore a statement like that?

Now don't get me wrong, I do not promote violence of any kind. I wish with all my heart that we lived in a society that when I am on the side of the road changing a flat tire and a car pulls up behind me, that I did not have to worry whether or not they were there to help me or to rob me. But that is the society we live in and like it or not we must be prepared. That is why my wife and I both carry Pepper Shot pepper spray in our self defense tool box, and my wife even added a C2 Taser just in case.  I have told her time and time again, "If you are approached in a threatening manner or if your spidey sense tells you that you are in danger, Do Not Hesitate, use your tools and get away quickly!"

Then, if that individual manages to get her name and address off of the name tag displayed on her back while she is running away and knows where to have the papers served, we'll sort that out when it happens.  

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