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History of Kendo – The Way of the Sword

The history of Kendo stems from kenjutsu (the art of the sword) over several centuries, and was kept alive...
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Never Give Up: Powerful Quotes to Inspire Your Wing Chun Journey

Contrary to first thought, success is not reaching of the goal, but the growth of the individual towards that...
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Kids and Afterschool

Black Belt Kids – Youngest Black Belt EVER!

Black Belt Kids should children receive Black Belts? We don’t believe in Black Belt kids, but we do believe...
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Posted: May 23, 2016

Learning Ground Game Tactics in Wing Chun

Many, if not the majority, of traditional martial arts systems (Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kun Do, Karate, Wing Chun,...
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Why Kung Fu is the Ultimate Martial Art for Self-Defense

Sifu Och serves Kung Fu Winter Haven FL area—including Plant City , Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, Bartow and Auburndale. If...
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Different Wing Chun Lineages "expanding skill"

Different Wing Chun Lineages “expanding skill” (this article can not be copied or used on any other site, permission...
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The Black Belt Hall of Fame – EUSAIMMA

The Black Belt Hall of Fame, EUSAIMAA (Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association) is the of the oldest Hall...
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Posted: July 16, 2012

Tampa bay Bouncer uses Wing Chun street fights in Ybor City bar

Tony Marques – read the full story and comments – click here Tampa bay bouncer uses Wing Chun street...
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Wing Chun History

Is There a Difference Between Ip Man Kung Fu and Sifu Och Wing Chun?

We're frequently asked whether there is a difference between Ip Man kung fu and Sifu Och Wing Chun. The...
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Wing Chun Theory

Wing Chun; proven self defense – (part 1)

Wing Chun; proven self defense practical training… not a belt factory – part 1 (this article can not be copied...
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The Best Situational Awareness Strategies You Must Know Now

The two major obstacles preventing people from having good situational awareness are naivety and laziness.
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Cardio, Lifting, and Martial Arts

But weightlifting goes beyond additional speed and power, affecting our bodies down to bone. Other studies show that lifting...
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Techniques and Styles

The Whipping Punch Broken Down and Explained

I personally never used to be a fan of the whipping punch because I found it complicated to understand...
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Hung Nguyen: Reaching Orange Sash

Hung Nguyen: Reaching Orange Sash is my story about how I reached Orange Sash level and training at Tampa...
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Wing Chun Theory

High power attacks come with high risk

High power attacks come with high risk (this article can not be copied or used on any other site,...
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Wing Chun Theory

Should You Fear Wing Chun or Wing Chun Training?

A lot of experienced and inexperience students come from various backgrounds, but should you fear Wing Chun training? We...
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Safety and Security: 4 Ways to Intercept a Sudden Attack

Now that we have addressed what intercepting as a concept let me provide you with 4 Ways to Intercept your...
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Learn Wing Chun Kung Fu from the Best at Lakeland Florida

Are you a fan of Kung Fu? Do you stay stuck to the television when the movies of martial...
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Kids and Afterschool

A Top 10 Summer Camps in Lakeland—Martial Arts and Dance

OK, I’ll be brief, I know you’re busy. I think the Sifu Och program is most definitely in the top...
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Wing Chun Theory

Authentic Traditional Martial Arts vs Modern Combat We Use Now

For some of us it was always the goal of training within the traditional martial arts to develop a system...
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Kids and Afterschool

Does Martial Arts Make Kids Violent?

So will learning martial arts techniques ultimately encourage violent tendencies? To be honest, the answer to this question greatly...
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The Best Real Self Defense in Lakeland

Proven Wing Chun Techniques for Real Self Defense in Lakeland Why Sifu Och Wing Chun is the Best Self-Defense...
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Techniques and Styles

MMA vs Wing Chun Similarity and Differences

The Wing Chun style has long been acknowledged as being illogical for MMA on the grounds that striking doesn’t...
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Natural help for adhd / add through martial arts (adhd/add kids focus)

Natural help for adhd /add through martial arts Written by a Polk County school teacher who believes in Wing Chun...
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5 Ways Your Black Belt Journey Will Make You Stronger

There is a reason the title is “Your Black Belt Journey”, it’s YOUR journey. No one else can walk...
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Wing Chun Kung Fu: The Best Self-Defense in Lakeland

Downtown Lakeland Martial Arts Sifu Och’s Wing Chun Kung Fu Studio After many years of serving the Lakeland, FL...
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The Best Family Self-Defense Advice for Lakeland Residents in 2025

Family self defense lakeland fl tips: Pointers for central florida residents seeking family martial arts Sifu Justin Och’s Wing...
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Techniques and Styles

Fighting Three Against One – Advantages

Fighting three against one has an advantage...So how about three limbs against one?
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David Peterson: The Ultimate Source for WSL Ving Tsun Mastery

Unlock the Secrets of WSL Ving Tsun with David Peterson’s Expertise David Peterson, a recognized authority in Ving Tsun...
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Techniques and Styles

Chang Quan Long Fist Kung Fu Weapons

Chang Quan Long Fist Kung Fu Weapons I have included a brief description of long fist’s various weapons found...
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Techniques and Styles

How to Train for Armed Encounters: Gun and Knife Defense Basics

From Threat to Defense: Practical Gun and Knife Training in Wing Chun If you want to learn truly effective gun...
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Kids and Afterschool

Practical Kids Kung Fu Training

Should children participate in Kung Fu? Absolutely! Kids kung fu training can help them assimilate a lot more at...
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