by Mark | Dec 18, 2015 | Training
One of the most frustrating things about this sport is the painful climb that most of us need to embark on when building our wushu endurance for a competition. The words “full set” become synonymous with “burning lungs” and “extreme pain”. Just the thought of it is...
by Mark | Dec 4, 2015 | Minimalism
If you travel like most people, the process of packing for a trip is more of a “just in case” mental exercise than a practice of minimalist travel. And if you’re going somewhere to train wushu or compete? Then you can add in a few more pounds of gear to the mix. It...
by Mark | Nov 20, 2015 | Training
Over the past decade I’ve been taking a poll. During my time in China, when I would spend time with an athlete or coach, I would inevitably ask them a specific question. “What are the 5 wushu basic techniques that have the greatest impact on improving one’s...
by Mark | May 20, 2015 | Languages
It can be intimidating going to China for the first time, especially if you don’t speak the language. During my first trip to train in Beijing back in 1999 I couldn’t speak a lick of Chinese and constantly relied on my friends to translate for me. Even just to do...
by Mark | Apr 24, 2015 | Training
Based on your emails and messages, it looks like a lot of you have a hard time finding good training options. Some of you are in a remote location with no facilities, or perhaps it is too cost prohibitive to pay for a coach, but for some reason or another you are...
