Harmonious Fist
Harmonious Fist exists to practice, preserve and transmit traditional Chinese martial arts as living disciplines.
We don’t claim to possess the only interpretation or final word.
We document what was given to us, test it through practice, share what experience has taught us, and leave the door open to continued learning.
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Harmonious Fist has been a trusted source for traditional Chinese martial arts instruction since 1989.
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Article: History of Tan Tui
Tan T'ui or Spring Leg 譚腿 / 潭腿 / 彈腿- This style could be one of the oldest styles that is still widely practiced today. In the past, it was required that all high schools have physical education and that Tan T'ui be part of its curriculum. Every student had to learn Tan T'ui before they could graduate in China. During the Sung Dynasty, Tan T'ui was regarded as a complete style. The techniques within the set were all practical and easily used. There are many versions on the origin of the style. The first theory is recorded in the text, Liu Ho Style by an unknown author. It states that Liu Ho Style uses Tan T'ui as one of their basic foundation sets because it contains only a few moves and is easy to learn.
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Article: What a Grandmaster Would Want Every Student to Understand
To My Students: The martial arts are not a secret hoard to be guarded in fear, nor are they a mere collection of physical tricks to defeat an opponent in a ring. They are a profound, living science of human motion, spatial awareness, mental composure, and moral integrity. When you step onto the training floor, understand these truths: 1. Structure is Truth:
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Article: Tan Tui, the Pillar of Northern Shaolin
Tan Tui is a pillar of the core techniques of the northern Shaolin eighteen hands. Master Gu Yu Cheong's Northern Shaolin style of Kung Fu has ten core forms choreographed as the curriculum for his teachings. Each intended to be a comprehensive lesson on a specific aspect of Kung Fu. An accomplished student of this style should pursue into the deep meaning of each form through careful practice and analysis of the techniques and combinations. Hui Hui Spring Legs Tan Tui (弹腿) Is Not Just a Drill.
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The Ancient Legend
The Northern Shaolim style of Kung-Fu was made famous by the late Grand Master, Kuo Yee Cheung. Like many in the Chinese martial arts annals, the legends surrounding his life and his actual feats are so intertwined, it becomes nearly impossible to separate the man from the myth.
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The Modern Masters
The traditional martial arts community is rife with charlatans and actors, but there exist a few practitioners that hold true to the essence of kung fu. These individuals have developed the ancient discipline that few still hold to be able to pass down their teachings to the next generation.
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