HOW TO LIVE A LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIFE
Using Taoist Principles of Preventive Medicine Many Chinese follow a way of life called Taoism. Its goals are to promote balance and...
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- Feb 6
- 1 min
Inside/Out, Yin/Yang
Many years ago when I was 17, my Emperor's Long Fist and Monkey style Master knew that I'd be carrying a very special and rich lineage as...
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- Jan 24
- 5 min
What, How, When is Chinese New Year?
Mark your (Gregorian) calendar for Jan. 22, 2023, and get ready to welcome the Year of the Rabbit! Jan. 22, 2023 will usher in the Lunar...
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- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Mental Benefits of Martial Arts
Martial arts is an ancient tradition of combat practiced for self-defense, competition, physical, mental and spiritual development....
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- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Labeling Thoughts and Experiences. Why it Hinders our Search for Happiness.
Life is like a long road trip with several stops. Life provides the ‘car’ for the journey, and we get into a new one periodically. Those...
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- Oct 8, 2022
- 2 min
HOW TO LIVE A LONGER HEALTHIER LIFE
Using Taoist Principles of Preventive Medicine Many Chinese follow a way of life called Taoism. Its goals are to promote balance and...
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- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
Deep Wisdom in Martial Arts
The meaning of the word “kung fu” runs deep. Most of us would say it refers to the traditional Chinese martial arts or specifically the...
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- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
10 Tips; How to Choose a Martial Arts or Combat Sports School
We understand that convenience and price are the concerns when choosing a school. But what exactly are you paying for? If you were buying...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
EMPERORS LONG FIST - Chueng Kune Pai
The long fist system of the south, Emperors Long Fist, was founded by Emperor Sung Tai Jow. It quickly became very popular but only after...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
HISTORY OF NORTHERN SHAOLIN
There is only one original Shaolin Temple on Song Mountain in North China, Hunan Province. The lineage of Bak Siu Lum (Chinese name) that...
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
What is Chi Gung?
THE ART OF BREATHING For thousands of years, Taoists in China practiced and developed various techniques of breathing to improve and heal...
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
What is Tai Chi Chuan?
The Chinese say that the "secret to long life is Tai Chi Chuan." This Chinese art with its slow, effortless, rhythmical moves can...
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
What is Kung Fu?
Kung fu is a Chinese system of martial arts and considered the grandfather to all other martial systems due to its antiquity and...
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- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
Difference Between Traditional Kung Fu and Wushu
Traditional kung fu encompasses hundreds of family styles with a legendary history spanning thousands of years. Wushu was created in 1949...
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- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
The 3 Treasures of China
1.Tai Chi 2.Chi Gung 3.Meditation There is so much information on health and wellness it can be overwhelming. Yoga studio’s offering...