How to identify a real, traditional kung fu system?
„A system is a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole” What is a TRADITION by definition? According to Encyclopaedia Britannica „way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc.,
Why it is not possible to learn kung-fu online?
Lord Kelvin, one of the greatest scientists of all time once made a bold statement “heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible” He was a well respected scientist, and obviously he was wrong! You might say that is different. It is! Is it? Is it really impossible to learn kung fu online?
How to find the best martial art for you?
When I was a kid, I wanted to learn martial arts. As many others. Being a Hungarian kid during the communist dictatorship in Romania wasn’t always a Disney dream, we had let’s say some difficulties there… That was one of the reasons why I wanted to learn martial arts in
Is the Power in Chow Gar Internal or External?
Sifu Bálint talks about the different types ad levels of power developed in Chow Gar Tong Long.
Stable Stance
The stable and firm stance is one of the most important skills in our kungfu. The source of our special power is the stance. We liken the body to a tree where the flexible power of the branches (the bridges) and the stability of the trunk (the torso) depend on how strongly the roots hold the tree.
Why your techniques are not working?
Sometimes, or in worst case mostly, happens that your techniques are simply not working in a certain situation. Here is a short explanation why. This video is part of an insight series. Check for more videos on our channel. Check our page for more details about our program: https://mychowgar.com/chow-gar-online…
Heavy Bridge
Heavy bridge is a common term in Chow Gar Kung Fu. What does it mean? Why it is important? We explain it here. This video is part of an insight series. Check for more videos on our channel http://youtube.com/mychowgar For more details check our ONLINE COURSE!
Iron neck
As part of our Chow Gar insight video series, here is the next one in which SIfu Bálint talks about the neck power and its importance.. If you want to know more about our program, check it here Get The Taste of it
Finger Power (Jee Lik)
The method of training of Chow Gar aims at strengthening the whole body and the basic exercises develop all parts of the body at once. However, in order to understand how the power is built up and make the power training more effective we also practice special exercises which concentrate
The Way of the Power
None of us have the chance to discover the true ways of martial arts back in those times when such skills served the meaning of survival in life-and-death situations. That makes harder to make statements which claim to picture the so called real kung-fu. In its original context kung-fu served as a supportive leverage to spiritual practice and also as a source of the aforementioned skills either on the battlefield or in the normal course of life that oftentimes was cruel and merciless.
