Blog 12: Enlightenment, Martial Arts and Death, Part 1
Three Days More (from Zen Flesh, Zen Bones) Suiwo, the disciple of Hakuin, was a good teacher. During one summer […]
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The Scientist and the Caveman I first heard this idea from Sifu Donaue a few years ago and I loved […]
Read MoreBlog 11: Martial Arts, Toothpaste, the Scientist and the Caveman, Part 1
Toothpaste Breathing I basically live at the dojo, so I have a toothbrush and toothpaste here. Otherwise my teeth would […]
Read MoreBlog: Legends of Kung Fu, Part 2
Kung Fu and the Shaolin Monks Before Da Mo arrived, the monks at Shaolin Temple spent their days hunched over […]
Read MoreBlog: Legends of Kung Fu, Part 1
Legends of Kung Fu According to legend, Kung Fu was invented at Shaolin temple in China by an Indian monk […]
Read MoreBlog: New Year’s Resolutions, Part 2
Break it down Rather than focusing on the end result (which can be overwhelming, especially if your goal is substantial), […]
Read MoreBlog: New Year’s Resolutions, Part 1
New Year’s Resolutions This is my favorite time of year. This is the time of year that lives can change. […]
Read MoreBlog: Martial Arts Workout, Part 2
Mind/Body Because a martial arts workout engages the mind as much as the body, it is really a total being […]
Read MoreBlog: Martial Arts Workout, Part 1
“Martial Arts is the best workout I’ve ever done.” –anyone who has practiced real Martial Arts Total Body Martial Arts […]
Read MoreBlog: Partners, not Opponents, Part 3
What about the guy attacking me on the street? Surely THAT GUY is my opponent/foe/enemy, right? Some styles of martial […]
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