Yvonne Mo
Fitness and Health Coach & Kung Fu Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (14)
How to
Teach Yourself the Basics of Karate
The philosophy behind karate is vast and complex. It stems from thousands of years of armed and unarmed combat. Techniques that were perfected hundreds of years ago are still being perfected over and over again by each n...
How to
Learn Kung Fu Yourself
Kung Fu, also known as Gong Fu, is an ancient Chinese martial art. Should you be inspired to learn this art, yet there isn't a school nearby, you can't afford classes, or your schedule simply doesn't allow it, you can le...
How to
Learn Wing Chun
Wing Chun is a style of kung fu that emphasizes close quarter combat, quick punches and tight defense to overcome opponents. This traditional Chinese martial art destabilizes opponents with quick footwork, defense and of...
How to
Train Iron Fist Kung Fu
Iron Body Training is a facet of Shaolin Kung Fu where the practitioner trains his body such that he is able to give or sustain heavy blows without serious injury to various parts of his body, with many sub-skills focusi...
A Simple Guide to Making Yourself Sweat a Lot
How to change your habits & make yourself sweat moreBelieve it or not, sweating is good for your health. Perspiration is your body’s way of cooling itself, replacing electrolytes, and conditioning your skin. You’re p...
How to Know if You're in Shape
What's considered "fit?" And do you meet the standard? Your questions, answered Whether you're thinking of taking up an exercise program for the first time or are already a regular gym user, do you ever wonder how fit yo...
How to
Do the Horse Stance in Kung Fu
This article will teach you how to do the Horse Stance (aka Horse Riding Stance). This stance is also included in karate but is known as sumo stance in most karate schools.. Thursday, September 2, 2021.
How to
Use Drunken Fist
Zui Quan or Drunken Fist is a Kung Fu style found mostly in China. Despite the humorous name, this fighting style has deliberate moves and resemble the actions of an over indulger. The following will show how to use this...
13 Ways to Train Like a Running Back
Simple running back workouts to do at homeRunning backs are some of the most important players since they can run well with the football and break defenses. If you want to improve your skills as a running back and get a ...
How to
Perform Mae Geri (Shotokan Karate)
Mae Geri, known in English as "Front Kick," is the most basic of the many kicks in Shotokan karate. Since it's used so often, it's important to practice and really hone this technique. You've come to the right article—...
How to
Learn Kung Fu Fast
Kung fu is often described as a lifelong journey. While it does take years, if not decades, to achieve expertise in this martial art as a whole, it is possible to learn the basics in a relatively short period of time. Wi...
How to Do a Karate Punch in Shotokan: Standing, Lunging, & More
Learn the correct stance and technique for this essential moveThe basic karate punch in Shotokan is so direct, Iinear, and powerful that it can knock someone out on impact. In this article, we'll walk you through how to ...
How to
Get a Black Belt in Karate
If you do karate, one of the first questions people will ask you when they find out is "are you a black belt?" The black belt is the international symbol of an advanced martial artist and a very exciting point in your k...
How to
Do Kung Fu
Learning Kung Fu is a fantastic way to develop your discipline, train your body, and create a stronger connection between your mind and your body. It isn't as easy as the movies make it out to be — you won't exactly be...
