| What are 'internal' martial arts? | Welcome and many thanks for your interest in the Seattle Xinyi Dao Kung Fu Club! This page is posted for those new to martial arts, and also for those who have many years of art to share. |
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| History and lore | This is not a formal school, just a casual group with no established facilities or agenda. Our members have simply practiced long enough to understand the personal rewards, and want an affordable way to keep some kung fu in our lives. Some may say that we're "more about the art than the martial". | |||
| Forms versus function | While effective fight tactics and theory are important, they are envisioned here as a 'measuring stick' against the true goal: for each individual to train for their own body awareness, balance, movement, striking skills, etc. We help one another to advance our strengths and improve our weaknesses. Persons of any age, with the ability to listen, respect and reciprocate will find it easy to participate. No high kicks, knuckle pushups, throws, or strenuous aerobics required! | |||
| Physics & physicality | The system we practice, Xinyi Dao, is one of the 'internal' martial arts. Perhaps comparable to Tai Chi, but with more focus on direct combat applications. Training is all about the body's core, which is used ubiquitously in our everyday - sports, work, recreation - and a stunningly effective tool in combat. | |||
| Training partners - the gems | We meet in person on most Saturdays from 10am - noon in the Wallingford neighborhood of north Seattle to practice. Our welcome mat is always out to anyone with a true appreciation of the kung fu / martial arts lifestyle! Please feel free to reach out and correspond . | |||
| We'll strive to add more links and information here - on just about everything martial arts - so check back soon and often... | ||||