fallen_milkman

Qigong or chi kung is a name for any exercises used to develop internal energy. Most traditional Chinese martial arts have some form of qigong training in the system.

Chinese broadsword. I like the feel of it better than any other sword I've held, and I like the way it looks better too.

I'm a little skeptical that you'd be learning just "snake style" on its own. I didn't think it was taught as a separate style.

Train well with a fan, and it can be just as good defense as any striking weapon. I have a friend that keeps his with him and all times.

Anyone else seen this movie yet? I freaking LOVED it. Not only is it a great movie, but I've never heard a better soundtrack for a children's movie. "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George" by Jack Johnson and Friends. I highly suggest looking into it.

Different people answer this differently. Here is my take. Kung fu is the Romanized Chinese form of gong fu. They mean the same thing. Basically, in this context, any martial art originating in China. Technically, the Chinese apply the term gong fu to any skill you put a lot of effort and time into mastering, but using it to refer to Chinese martial arts in general is pretty well accepted. Wushu has two meanings, again depending on who you're asking. The more common use for it that I hear is in reference to the sport based on Chinese martial arts. However, it can be used as a synonym for gong fu as well.

Um...mine is a Wu Tang Clan quotation. Nothing too special.

Hughes by decision. Both are great fighters, but Hughes has an insane "win or die trying" attitude.

You have just asked a question that can't be answered, and is a lifetime of study.

Cane is also a weapon integrated into our style of kuntao. I've learned a few locks with it.

Depends on the school for sparring (most probably do some), but definitely yes on forms.

I personally prefer the environment I am in. We have fun, we chat, rank is no big deal. We are all there to learn and become friends. Respect and fear are two different things.

Hehe, no winter break here. I graduated! I never have to go back to school again. That still feels weird, but in a good way.

Just got done with my first sledding of the holiday season! Everyone was done with finals, and we just had freezing rain over old snow. Can anyone say ICE SHEETS?! We were going so very, very fast. Amazing.

Sledding with friends (with hot chocolate afterwords!) is the best part of my Winter-een-mas season. My entire extended family also comes over Christmas eve and we all catch up and eat some good food. I guess gift giving and getting is kinda cool. I mostly do it because my family does. I feel silly celebrating Christmas without being Christian, but oh well. As long as it keeps my mom happy, I'll pretend. A bit of drinking with friends on New Year's Eve never hurts either...