In Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and even daily life, pressure is unavoidable. Sifu Oscar shares how understanding pressure, as force divided by surface area, reveals a powerful lesson: when we widen our support and stay connected, we can handle any challenge. But when it’s time to act, precision and focus make the greatest impact.
After 56, training shifts from chasing max lifts to maintaining strength, mobility, and flow. For martial artists, this means focusing on quality movement, higher-rep strength work, and steady cardio through Kung Fu or Tai Chi practice. The key is simple — keep moving, keep breathing, and keep showing up.
The habits you build in your 20s with food and training can last a lifetime. Learning to “Push” away what doesn’t serve you and “Pull” strength where you need it most is the key to lasting fitness. Discover how the Push-Pull principle, from strength coaches to Kung Fu practice, helps you stay strong, mobile, and balanced at any age.
In Kung Fu and Tai Chi, every class is a chance to grow. Frequent feedback from instructors at Wah Lum builds confidence and steady progress, just like low-stakes quizzes in school. Mastery comes from practice, corrections, and a supportive community.
Growth doesn’t happen only during practice but in the spaces between. The “gap effect” explains why rest, pauses, and stillness in Kung Fu and Tai Chi are essential for mastery. Pausing lets the body and mind process and encode lessons more deeply.
True progress in training is not instant—it takes patience, practice, and perseverance. In Kung Fu, the path to strength is built on showing up, doing the work, and staying consistent. Mastery is found in the journey, not quick fixes.
Every movement in Kung Fu and Tai Chi is about managing—not absorbing—force. From jumps to push hands, training teaches us to redirect energy, strengthen stances, and prevent injury. Mastering this principle builds control, safety, and lasting progress.
Achieving a goal is like solving a puzzle. Using the 5/2 plan and the idea of reverse goals, you can cut through distractions and focus on what truly matters. Start small with simple daily habits—like eating well, lifting, walking, and sleeping enough—and turn daydreams into progress.
True progress isn’t about chasing the newest move—it’s about falling in love with the basics, again and again. This post explores why fundamentals, focus, and smart training habits matter more than fatigue, and how they fuel lasting growth.
Progress comes fast at the beginning, but what happens when it slows? In this post, I share how to push through plateaus with intention, patience, and consistency—focusing on the long game rather than short-term setbacks.