Miao Dao: The Chinese Long Saber of Power, Speed, and Battlefield Precision The Miao Dao (苗刀) is one of the most impressive and lesser-known traditional Chinese weapons. Often described as a Chinese long saber, the Miao Dao combines exceptional reach, cutting power, and speed, making it a formidable weapon both on the battlefield and in […]
Temple Blog Meihua Quan Yin & Yang Martial arts is the primary content of the Meihua Quan school. Meihua Quan is a Martial Arts style most profoundly influenced by Chinese traditional culture. It is mainly composed of skills, routines and fighting principles. Meihua Quan has no fixed fighting routines Its primary fighting method is called “shelf”.
Temple Blog Meihua Quan Characteristics Since ancient times, there have been literary and martial arts activities in the Meihua Zhuang (Plum Blossom Pile, 梅花桩). Its spread and development is “complete in civil and military”. Wenchang (文场) respects his ancestors and is responsible for the scriptures and genealogy passed down from generation to generation. Wenchang’s teacher
Jing, Qi, Shen the three treasures The human body has three treasures called Jing, Qi and Shen. Qi is more known, but Jing and Shen are equally important. qi Qi means the vital Energy or life force. It is invisible and cannot be touched, but it helps the human body think and perform a movement.
Horizontal Splits Temple Blog about horizontal splits Horizontal Splits How to practice horizontal splits Bend both knees to squat, holding on to the ground with both hands in front of the body. Slowly split both legs leftward and rightward and gradually stretch the legs to touch the ground with the backsides of legs, tips of