5 things you must do when you visit Kyoto
Kyoto is synonymous with Japanese culture. It has the highest concentration of historic sites in all…
Browsing: Culture
Saya No Uchi De Katsu
by Phillip Starr The title of this lecture can be translated as, “Victory is in…
The Confucius Institute
What is the Confucius Institute? The Confucius Institute is a non-profit public educational organization affiliated…
Martial Arts and Mandarin: Are you an ‘A’ or a ‘B’ type student?
In China martial arts students who are dedicated and stay in the country long term generally…
The Things Chinese People Say
Once you arrive in China and meet a few locals it won’t be long before…
Guide to Huang Shan, Yellow Mountain
The Yellow Mountain (Huang Shan, 黄山) is among the most visited and notable mountains in China. For…
Mistakes to Avoid when Learning Chinese
If you’re studying martial arts in China whether north or South, the chances are you…
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Every year, in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, the city of Harbin hosts the Harbin Ice…
Manjianghong fist
Manjianghong fist is a modern wushu form that was created by Jet Li in 1989…
Teaching English and Studying Martial Arts Abroad
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