Clear's Silat & Street Kung Fu

Phase 2 – Explosive Power & Speed

Street Kung Fu — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:53 +0000

Training in phase 2 is much more physically demanding than phase 1.

You must be able to do your Bagua exercises at “thighs parallel” (to the floor.)
You must build the stamina to deliver 6 hits per second with full body power for at least 3 min.
And your Internal Iron Body training begins in this phase.

You will build very powerful and explosive movement in this phase if you are willing to do the work.

Phase 2 is taught at your own pace.

Whenever you have developed your last phase 2 skill you can learn the next one.

If you are self disciplined and work hard you can progress through this phase in 6 – 8 months. Some people will spend 1 – 2 years in this phase. Most people find an easier way to spend their time.

Those who complete this phase earn the title Guru Muda (young instructor.)

New Events, Workshops & Schedule Changes

Street Kung Fu — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:34 +0000

Let us know ASAP if you want to be a part of any of these events.

Also check to see which Saturdays we are having class.

This Week

Feb 21 – Free 6 Week Tai Chi Session Begins in Maryville TN

Next Week

Mar 3 – Friendly Push Hands Meetup in Athens AL (no Sat Class on the 3rd.)

March

Mar 5 – Free Kun Tao Silat Session Beg in s in Maryville TN
Mar 16, 17 & 18 - Combat Tai Chi in Brunswick GA (no Saturday Class on the 17th.)
Mar 23, 24 & 25 Combat Tai Chi Workshop in Maryville TN (no Saturday Class on the 24th.)

April

Apr 3 Clear Defense Class in Maryville TN 7:15 – 9:30 (Tai Chi will end at 7pm – This class is free to Silat & Tai Chi students.)
Apr 14 U.S.A. Martial Arts ‘Hall of Fame’ in Indianapolis IN (no Saturday Class on the 14th.)
Apr 27, 28 & 29 Fa Kung Healing Workshop in Maryville TN (no Saturday Class on the 28th.)

May

May 11, 12 & 13 Combat Tai Chi, Kun Tao Silat & Chi Kung Healing in Peoria, IL (no Saturday Class on the 12th.)

June

June 1, 2 & 3 Tai Chi Gala in Albany, NY (no Saturday Class on the 2nd.)

Hsing-I Chuan (Mind Shape Boxing)

Street Kung Fu — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:21 +0000

Hsing-I Chuan (Xing Yi Quan) is an old and powerful style of Kung Fu. This art focuses on building a very powerful mind & body integration and is based on only 5 movements.

Though it requires a lot of hard work Hsing-I is a military art and so it is designed to be learned quickly.

Hsing-I is one of the “big 3″ internal arts and it is a primary Kun Tao style in Clear’s Silat. Becoming proficient in Hsing-I is the last step to earning a black sash in Clear’s Silat

Smothering

Street Kung Fu — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:20 +0000

Do not allow any space between you and your opponent. If there is a gap or an opening fill it.

The opponent should have no room to attack or counter without retreating first. When they retreat close the gap.

Phase 1 – The Toolbox

Street Kung Fu — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:54 +0000

The beginning. The basics.

This phase contains all the principles and techniques you will need for more advanced training.

There are 42 classes in Phase 1. Each class will give you tools you can use right away while also laying the groundwork for later Phases.

Take Notes!

When you see a class for the first time focus on the basics. Make sure you write down and take away the key components of each class. Don’t worry about the details yet.

When you see a class for the second time you can begin filling in more detail and you will now see how it relates to the other classes.

Once you have seen each class twice you will be ready for the Phase 1 Test. Phase 1 has been completed in as little as 5 months though for most students it takes 8 – 12.

New Events, Workshops & Schedule Changes

Street Kung Fu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:14 +0000

Let us know ASAP if you want to be a part of any of these events.

Also check to see which Saturdays we are having class.

February

Feb 16 – Knife Tactics & Defense Workshop in Maryville TN – 7 – 10pm (Tai Chi will end at 6:55 – This workshop is free to Silat & Tai Chi students.)
Feb 21 – Free 6 Week Tai Chi Session Begins in Maryville TN

March

Mar 3 – Friendly Push Hands Meetup in Athens AL (no Sat Class on the 3rd.)
Mar 5 – Free Kun Tao Silat Session Beg in s in Maryville TN
Mar 16, 17 & 18 - Combat Tai Chi in Brunswick GA (no Saturday Class on the 17th.)
Mar 23, 24 & 25 Combat Tai Chi Workshop in Maryville TN (no Saturday Class on the 24th.)

April

Apr 3 Clear Defense Class in Maryville TN 7:15 – 9:30 (Tai Chi will end at 7pm – This class is free to Silat & Tai Chi students.)
Apr 14 U.S.A. Martial Arts ‘Hall of Fame’ in Indianapolis IN (no Saturday Class on the 14th.)
Apr 27, 28 & 29 Fa Kung Healing Workshop in Maryville TN (no Saturday Class on the 28th.)

May

May 11, 12 & 13 Combat Tai Chi, Kun Tao Silat & Chi Kung Healing in Peoria, IL (no Saturday Class on the 12th.)

June

June 1, 2 & 3 Tai Chi Gala in Albany, NY (no Saturday Class on the 2nd.)

Retreating forwards.

Street Kung Fu — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:46 +0000

Make sure you can move in any direction and avoid your opponents attacks while always moving forwards.

If you back up you will have less power, your movement will be slower and the attackers will run you over.

What is internal?

Street Kung Fu — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:12:15 +0000

Internal simply means “inside the body.” It’s referring to the development of an advanced understanding of the inner workings of the body and mind.

So in an internal martial art the focus of training is on body mechanics, body states, mental states, tension, relaxation, energy, breath, intention, vectors of force & power through the body, etc…

This is why we refer to our “no style” push hands as internal push hands. Because with the hands directly on the body you must use your body states, alignments and your mind to move your partner.

Practice your push hands!

Remember that in over 30 years of study and research this is the fastest way to build internal skill that Sifu Clear has encountered.

Silat is a Closing Art.

Street Kung Fu — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:05 +0000

If a threat cannot be avoided Silat will close on the attacker until it collides and runs over and through the attacker.

There are only a couple exceptions to this rule…

3 Things to Know About Ranges of Fighting

Street Kung Fu — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:28 +0000

1) Where the Ranges are:

Shooting
1 to 2 Steps out of Kicking
Kicking
Punching
Knee
Elbow
Pukalon

2) What is available to you and your opponent at each range.

Grapples, Kicks (foot techniques,) Punches (hand techniques,) Knees & Elbows are available at each range. (except shooting range)

Make sure you know how they are available at each range.

3) How to transition between ranges without leaving yourself open.

Work your positioning skills so you can close on your opponent through any of the ranges without leaving openings.