Martial Arts
Fighting styles, techniques, and the philosophy behind wuxia combat systems
13 articles
The Complete Guide to Wuxia: China's Martial Arts Fiction Tradition
Everything you need to know about wuxia — the martial arts heroes, legendary swords, secret sects, and the code of jianghu.
Wuxia Martial Arts: Fighting Styles & Internal Energy
Fighting Styles, Internal Energy, and the Secrets of Kung Fu Fiction
Neigong: The Art of Internal Energy in Wuxia
Discover neigong — the foundation of all martial arts power in Chinese wuxia fiction.
Dianxue: The Deadly Art of Pressure Point Strikes
Learn about dianxue — the martial art of striking acupuncture points to paralyze, heal, or kill. A cornerstone technique of wuxia combat.
Qinggong: The Art of Lightness in Wuxia Fiction
Running across water, leaping over walls, and fighting on rooftops — the physics-defying movement art that makes wuxia heroes fly.
Shaolin vs Wudang: The Rivalry That Shaped Chinese Martial Arts
One is Buddhist, external, and hard. The other is Daoist, internal, and soft. The Shaolin-Wudang rivalry is the foundational conflict of wuxia fiction —...
Forbidden Martial Arts: Techniques Too Dangerous to Practice
Techniques Too Dangerous to Practice
Healing Arts in Wuxia: Medicine, Acupuncture, and Qi Restoration
Medicine, Acupuncture, and Qi Restoration
Internal vs External Martial Arts: The Great Debate
Taijiquan practitioners say softness conquers hardness. Shaolin monks say a fist to the face works just fine. Who's right?
Musical Martial Arts: Fighting with Flutes, Zithers, and Song
Fighting with Flutes, Zithers, and Song
Exploring Wuxia Fiction: The Art and Culture of Chinese Martial Arts Novels
A deep dive into wuxia fiction, jianghu culture, and the lasting impact of kung fu novels.
Iron Palm Training: Hardening the Body Through Discipline
Hardening the Body Through Discipline
Wudang Sword Techniques: The Art of Taoist Swordsmanship
The Art of Taoist Swordsmanship