Folklore and Legends The Full Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, stands as one of the most cherished and significant occasions in Chinese culture. At its core, it is a time of family gatherings, mooncakes, lanterns, and, most importantly, a celebration of the full moon, which has inspired countless tales and legends. In …
Mooncakes Around China: A Flavorful Exploration of Regional Variations Just as the Full Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival) unites families and communities across China and the world, it also showcases the incredible diversity of flavors and regional traditions. Mooncakes, the festival’s culinary stars, undergo a fascinating transformation as they adapt to local tastes and preferences. Let’s …
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1. Hamstring stretch – This will improve a lot of movements including kicks, general flexibility and splits.~Place one leg on an elevated ledge like a bar or window sill. The supporting leg should be straight and the supporting foot facing directly forward. The elevated leg should be straight and toes pointing upwards. Slowly bend forward …
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Chinese Visas; How to get a Visa for China (tourist and student Visas）  Obtaining a Visa for China can be quite the hassle, doing circles of paperwork and applying several times. This information will hopefully help you get your Visa the first time you apply.  Tourist Visa, L type Visa for China  …
Chinese martial arts, in it\’s many forms, embraces both soft internal and hard external training in symbiosis. The internal Qi and mental fortitude reinforces the body\’s external movements and durability. The physical conditioning of the body is not, usually, complex – it involves the repeated striking of the body against a hard object or the …
1. LEGS TO STONE PILLARS 石柱功 (Shi Zhu Gong) Courtesy of Jin Jing Zhong* All disciplines of martial arts are based on stances, for the steadfastness and mobility a strong stance can offer. Perhaps, the most basic stance in Chinese Kung Fu is the Mabu, or horse stance, and if trained properly will result in …
KEEP READING BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION… 1. VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK – VPN Several sites used in the west are blocked in China, you will need to download a Virtual Private Network BEFORE you arrive in China. If you intend to Access Google and Gmail, or social media sites such as instagram and facebook …
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Looking to improve your competitive edge, or focus on combat elements applicable to an MMA setting? 4 ways to throw, sweep and wrestle your opponent to the ground. (Explained from an orthodox stance) 1. LEFT-SIDE BODY-KICK CATCH This is one of the most, if not the most, used kicks – therefore it follows that a …