The Lama Style

Lama was brought into southern China around (1644-1911) in the later Ching Dynasty. The style originated in Tibet, many generations ago, but was made famous in China when a (LAMA), a Tibetan monk named Sing Lung arrived in Kwang Tung province China, in which time he subdued the most powerful pirate, Chang Pao Chai. After this he wandered for years until he settled at the Ching Yun Temple, (Blessing Cloud Temple), on Mount Ting Hu in the Lake Chao Ching District, after the death of the presiding monk. He became Abbot, or head of the temple, and later engaged Wang Ping, known as the tiger of Chao Ching, also known as one of the heroes south of the five ridges. Once Wang saw how superior Sing Lung's martial arts skill were, the two became good friends. Being a layman, Sing Lung could not accept him as a student. Wang understood his predicament and sent his only son (Wang Yin Lin) to become a monk under the great monk.

Chinese Boxing

Chinese boxing is a generic term that applies to the martial arts originating in China. They may include striking, punching, kicking, grappling, throwing, sweeping, blocking, weapons, joint locks and more. As opposed to traditional boxing we are familiar with in America, the Chinese martial arts are more than a physical activity. It is holistic in that mind-body integration is essential. There is a multitude of systems conceived in different regions of China with different bases as their underlying foundation.

The Origin of Wing Chun

 

“The Origin of Wing Chun” (English Version) By Yip Man

The founder of the Kung Fu system, Miss Yim Wing Chun was a native of Canton China . As a young girl, she was intelligent and athletic, upstanding and manly. She was betrothed to Leung Bok Chau, a salt merchant of Fukien . Soon after that, her mother died. Her father, Yim Yee, was wrongfully accused of a crime, and nearly went to jail. So the family moved far away, and finally settled down at the foot of Tai Leung Mountain at the Yunnan-Szechuan border. There, they earned a living by. All this happened during the reign of Emperor K'anghsi (1662 – 1722).

Lui Ho Pa Fa

 

Lui Ho Pa Fa: Last of China's Closed-door Arts

by Karl Knoble

At one time or another, every martial arts style was a "closed-door" art, meaning it was not shown or taught to people who had not yet proved themselves worthy of learning and keeping the style's deadly secrets. So dedicated were the masters and their students that tests and rituals had to be passed before one could be accepted into this closed-door society. The rules may have been stringent, but the masters had their reasons. We must first realize martial arts was not a hobby, but rather the next priority to life itself. When warlords were pitted against higher officials, few had the time to hear a woman yelling rape, a farmer being robbed or to notice villagers being squeezed for money to prevent their town from being burned. You could only depend on yourself to understand your family situation and protect your land and wealth. So, martial arts grew because people needed a better way of defending themselves and protecting their families.

The spread and growth of martial arts also took a turn toward secrecy, as one style battled another for total supremacy. The master would not publicly demonstrate or talk about his style for fear of another instructor borrowing the most deadly techniques and calling them his own. In those days, there was only one way to test a kung-fu style or technique - fighting. And that resulted in close-to-death or knock-out situations depending on the skills of the combatants.

Northern Shaolin

Huo Yuanjia (1868-1909), born in Tianjin, Huo became one of the most famous martial art heroes in modern Chinese History. Due to the oppressive state of China during the turn of the century, by foreign occupation and the failing Ching Dynasty, Huo, like many patriots was motivated to keep the honor of his people alive. His father was a bodyguard for caravans traveling to the northeast, Huo trained diligently on his family martial art skills.

Hsing I

Yue Fei, (1103-1141), a native of T'sang-Yin in Hunan. As a youth he divided his time between practicing martial arts and reading Sun Wu's Art of War. He studied from the famous martial artist Chou Tung, who could draw a bow of three hundred catties. In the early days of the Tartar conflict, he raised a troop of five hundred horsemen, and defeated a force of more than one hundred thousand under Wu-shu (chieftain), the heir apparent of the tartars. He then served as lieutenant under Chang Chun, and for his services in inducing a formidable leader of brigands to submit to Imperial authority, Yue was raised to the rank of general.

Ji Long Feng, (also known as (Ji Ji Ke), of Shanxi province born during the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1628). After sitting for the imperial examination, he passed with such great marks that he became an official in Shanxi, but because of the corruption he encountered, he was eventually forced out of office. After leaving office, he decided to travel throughout China. It was in Xian, at the temple honoring Yue Fei, he noticed a crack in the figure of the general. Within the opening he found books on Yue Fei's Hsing I. He later mastered the skills laid out in Yue's books.

Muay Thai Kickboxing

 

Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) is a form of hard martial art practiced in large parts of the world, including Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: pradal serey in Cambodia, lethwei in Myanmar, tomoi in Malaysia and Lao boxing in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art muay boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing.

Shootfighting

Shootfighting is a combat sport and martial art, with competitions governed by the International Shootfighting Association (ISFA). Shootfighting incorporates techniques from a multitude of traditional martial arts, the most principle of these being Muay Thai and Catch Wrestling.

Shootfighting was previously used synonymously with mixed martial arts competitions in Japan, as opposed to shoot-style professional wrestling competitions. This usage of the term is retired from common usage because it became a registered trademark of Bart Vale, who uses it to describe his hybrid fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. However, it is still sometimes used colloquially.

Examples which were once considered shootfighting styles, tournaments or organizations are Pancrase, Shoot boxing and Shooto, where many fighters still considered themselves to be shootfighters. Ken Shamrock was a well recoginzed shootfighter, who later went on to UFC superstar.

Bart Vale is possibly the most recognisable shoot fighter, along with reaching super star status,  he is one of the most respcted martial artists in the nation.

Grappling

Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent (sometimes making use of the clothing of either person) in order to gain a physical advantage or to escape a dangerous position. Grappling is a general term that encompasses several disciplines or styles practiced throughout the world. Grappling is practiced as a sport and as a form of self defense, but does not include striking or the use of weapons. Some grappling disciplines, however, do teach defensive tactics against strikes.

Boxing/Kickboxing With James Warring

Between 1985 and 1997 I had competed in 23 professional boxing matches. My record stood at 18 wins (11 KOs), 4 loses and 1 draw. Many people would say my track record at the time was not a big deal, but I won the IBF cruiserweight title which was enough to grant me a place in history. Being the second kick-boxer to become a world champion  launched my career into superstardom. In September 7, 1991 in Salemi (Italy) I had a chance to fight James Pritchard, the fight ender on a knock out for the win in my favor and proceeded to claim the IBF crown. I proceeded to defend my title against Donnell Wingfield (5th round TKO) and Johnny Nelson (unanimous decision), before the IBF title win, I won against Nate Miller to become NABF cruiserweight champion. In kickboxing I won the WKA world title, ending in 1992 with a lost to legendary Don Wilson in Tokyo. In 1984, I was named the best fighter in the world by Paul Maslak’s Star System and four years later I was rated number one among heavyweights in PKO rankings.

 

James Warrings experience in Martial Arts:

-    US Kickboxing Champion.
-    KICK World Cruiserweight Champion.
-    PKC World Cruiserweight Champion.
-    FFKA World Super Heavyweight Champion.
-    WKA World Cruiserweight Champion.
-    WKA World Heavyweight Champion.

Boxing:

-    NABF Cruiserweight Champion (December 12, 1990 - )
-    IBF World Cruiserweight Champion (September 7, 1991 - July 30, 1992)
-    World Combat Championship Finalist (1995)

As of 2002, Warring was a referee for the Florida State Athletic Commission in Shin Do Kumate.

Between 1985 and 1997 I had competed in 23 professional boxing matches. My record stood at 18 winds (11 KOs), 4 loses and 1 draw. Many people would say my track record at the time was not a big deal, but I won the IBF cruiserweight title which was enough to grant me a place in history. Being the second kick-boxer to become a world champion  launched my career into superstardom. In September 7, 1991 in Salemi (Italy) I had a chance to fight James Pritchard, the fight ender on a knock out for the win in my favor and proceeded to claim the IBF crown. I proceeded to defend my title against Donnell Wingfield (5th round TKO) and Johnny Nelson (unanimous decision), before the IBF title win, I won against Nate Miller to become NABF cruiserweight champion. In kickboxing I won the WKA world title, ending in 1992 with a lost to legendary Don Wilson in Tokyo. In 1984, I was named the best fighter in the world by Paul Maslak’s Star System and four years later I was rated number one among heavyweights in PKO rankings.