“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” - Vince Lombardi The Bane of my Existence I have spent a lot of time thinking about Vince Lombardi’s famous maxim on the value of practice. I... Continue Reading →
Introduction Welcome to “Chinese Martial Arts in the News.” This is a semi-regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea in which we review media stories that mention or affect the traditional fighting arts. In addition to discussing... Continue Reading →
Warning: Speculation Ahead No topic surrounding Wing Chun elicits more interest than its deep historical origins. Did the art really originate at the southern Shaolin Temple? Was it connected to late Qing revolutionary groups? Did Leung Jan actually learn... Continue Reading →
Introduction There are a number of different ways of observing a community. One of the most frequently overlooked is to pay attention to their physical culture. What sorts of objects do individuals invest their scarce time... Continue Reading →
Meeting a New Friend Recently I have been spending a lot of time (and practice hours) thinking about the Mook Yan Jong. This type of wooden dummy is commonly used in Wing Chun schools around the world. I had not... Continue Reading →
Introduction: A Very Brief History of the Wooden Dummy in the Southern Chinese Martial Arts. I have been shopping for a new wooden dummy (Mook Yan Jong). Obviously Wing Chun has a long and fruitful association with the wooden dummy,... Continue Reading →
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