Observation shows that animals in nature appear healthier than we humans. I mean, when was the last time you saw an obese giraffe, a lion with arthritis, or a depressed chicken? Most of the animals I see (at the zoo and on television, anyway) look fit and well. One thing I admire about the Chinese […]
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Being a teacher in education as a profession, I do understand this certain dilemma of many foreign students especially those coming from the west when learning from most old eskrima masters here in the Philippines. The reason why is due to the fact that most of them who were exposed and enlightened in their educational
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Wing Chun is a martial art with the reputation of being a highly-effective form of self-defense. Also, it claims to be a scientific approach to combat, using correct angles and power to align the body with its natural power. It is direct and often described as a simple martial art. As Wing Chun is a principle- and concept-based
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Structural mapping, conscious and subconscious development, plus positional referencing, many arts and cultures have used this format in various ways—such as in the wide-spread use of kata. This is for good reason, as it takes hours of repetition and then, when you understand the forms correctly, you have a blueprint for your success. Is Wing
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Gratitude is a powerful social emotion; a deep feeling of thankfulness, one that has long reaching benefits for wellness and quality of life. And multiple studies show that aside from being a socially favorable way to be with others, generally being in a place of gratitude is good for your health and improves quality of
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While watching TV programs and reading articles about the death of civilians at the hands of the police in different cities in the US, I often think about that morning 7 years ago when a cop confronted me in Easton, PA. I used to practice Traditional Yang Family Tai chi chuan early in the morning
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“It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.” —Eckhart Tolle Gratitude is uplifting, and journaling about gratitude is even more empowering than just saying you’re grateful. The act of writing down what you’re grateful for makes you more closely consider the thing, the person, or the event you’re grateful for. This practice brings the energy of
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“Without ‘letters,’ the effort to spread the martial arts across the nation is bound to fail.” −Cai Yangwu, a slogan of the Jingwu (Pure Martial) Association. By Ben Judkins, Kung-fu Tea It may seem odd or inauthentic to label a manual as “the Bible” of a given martial arts style. Certain students have taken issue
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A poem written by the award-winning writer, editor, martial artist, and novelist Herb Borkland. Please enjoy and share. The effacing of Triumph The loss of all regret This dimming of Enlightenment Not remembering to forget. The hopeless ease of Tyrants Lingering repose of past coquettes A tradition which includes us Not just a Past by
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A Poem written by Rene J. Navarro MEMORY Waking up in the empty dark- ness of a bamboo hut somewhere in the hills far from the old home- town: At three, that’s the first picture in my memory. Alone, without a blanket on a cold morn- ing, the sharp passage of a fighter plane, and
