Like a Tiger

by admin | Apr 1, 2022 | Bubishi

A Bubishi Key A while back there was a blog post on some Fighting Images in the Bubishi that gave a key to deciphering the ancient manual. These were from Kenwa Mabuni's Bubishi and depicted the varying affects on the opponents nervous system. These images are from...

Black Snake

by admin | Sep 25, 2020 | Bubishi

5 Venom's In Wing Chun there is the dichotomy of the White Crane vs. the Black Snake, this is akin to the White Crane - Black Tiger dichotomy of the ancient Bubishi. In the Black Tiger as well as the Black Snake, the Blood vessels, organs and circulation are the main...

Dragon Posture

by admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Bubishi

    From the Bubishi In Article 21 of the Bubishi, as well as other pages, books and scrolls, there are drawn human figures in certain Martial postures. In the Bubishi, these postures are given the names of a particular Shichen, in particular for this...

Kata Rokkishu

by admin | May 22, 2020 | Bubishi, Styles

      The 6 Ji Hands of Gokenki 六つの風手 (六気手) Rokkishu translates into 6 hands (as seen in the ancient Bubishi as the 6 Ji Hands) and originated in Chinese Martial Arts.  It is widely thought to be the precursor of the Goju Ryu form called "Tensho"....

Monkey Shichen

by admin | May 15, 2020 | Bubishi

    White Ape  Tongbeiquan (通背拳) This is but one Monkey Style among many, however it is of note that this is also designated as (White), a distinction called out by the Bubishi many times throughout the text. The full name of the original Tongbei Quan is...

Rokkishu Kyusho Knockout Bunkais

by admin | Mar 6, 2020 | Bubishi, Styles, Training

    Six Hands of Shaolin For the full 3 hour film - Click Here - Free for Platinum Subscribers Rokkishu translates into "6 hands" (seen in the ancient Bubishi as the 6 Ji Hands or 6 Wind Hands of Shaolin), originated in Chinese Martial Arts. It is widely...