“The purpose of mastering self-defense applications is not to bully people, but to study the marvelous principles with friends.”
Confusion
Mar 2
Confusion is caused by reason’s failure to control the external world. It is caused by the separation between what we are and wheat we think we are. Where there is a difference, there is something hidden. Whether it is hidden because of ignorance or denial is not important. The crux of the [...]
All motion has it’s roots in stillness. If time is broken down into small enough slices, you might say that any movement you make is nothing more than a series of still postures. Therefore, learn to be still and then you can learn to move.
The masters of old, who we all revere, understood [...]
Trying to Change Yourself
Feb 18
Sometimes it might be good to merely observe who you are and how you relate to the environment around you.
A Real Street Fight
Feb 17
Shows you how dangerous the streets can be…
Somebody sent me an email the other day and asked if I thought learning kung fu would be good for a bad back. Here is my reply,
Tai Chi Sparring
Feb 16
Here is a good example of kung fu/tai chi sparring. Notice how the one guy waits for the other to attack.
What is Strength?
Feb 5
The Chinese made a distinction between two different ways a human being is able to generate force.
Wu Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise system that appears to consist of nothing more than simply standing perfectly still. It seems almost unbelievable that something so simple can have such a profound effect on your overall level of health, both mental and physical. Nonetheless, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised the first time you experience the power of stillness.
There is only one school of Tai Chi Chuan; there are not two methods. Don’t be deluded by your own cleverness and foolishly make additions or deletions.
