Namaste » kung-fu http://blog.kaanchan.net Thoughts, Ideas, and Expression Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:15:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 i was told to move like a dragon http://blog.kaanchan.net/kung-fu/i-was-told-to-move-like-a-dragon/199 http://blog.kaanchan.net/kung-fu/i-was-told-to-move-like-a-dragon/199#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:10:22 +0000 kaanchan http://blog.kaanchan.net/?p=199 Image by Xonkdesign*

Image by Xonkdesign*

I just had an(other) awesome kung-fu class today. Practicing pa kua, one of the internal styles of kung-fu, Master Joe came over and reminded me the body “moves like a dragon” in this particular form. It really transformed  how I moved and felt. Limbs naturally shifted position to allow for fluidity. Mind shifted in attitude in a similar way. I came home completely energized, ate dinner, washed all the dishes, super good wipe-down of the kitchen and then went for the broom! I love sweeping after a good class; it just feels different holding and moving it. It transforms the chore into a playful game of smooth movements, jabs, and awareness.

Learning martial arts, kung-fu in particular, is one of the most fortuitous decisions I made in life. Physical education, at least in public school, never ventured to teach the principles I learned in a few weeks of this art. Consider the following:

How do I:

  • breathe
  • think
  • stand
  • move

What are my:

  • strengths
  • weakness
  • fears
  • ambitions

Regarding my potential:

  • how much am i manifesting?
  • how do I increase it?

Shaolin-Do made me aware of these questions and provided knowledge in the form of techniques to experience and develop various aspects of myself. I began to see the personality of the animal styles as components of myself; naturally resonating with some and resisting others. Principles learned on the mat were applicable to all aspects of my life. If you get a chance to experience a class, even if just once, I highly recommend it. It could change the direction of your life.

*Credit for picture goes to Xonkdesign from this page.

]]> http://blog.kaanchan.net/kung-fu/i-was-told-to-move-like-a-dragon/199/feed 2 Learn Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi in Austin http://blog.kaanchan.net/austin/learn-kung-fu-and-tai-chi-in-austin/190 http://blog.kaanchan.net/austin/learn-kung-fu-and-tai-chi-in-austin/190#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:14:06 +0000 kaanchan http://blog.kaanchan.net/?p=190 If you live in Austin and have been contemplating learning martial arts, there will be an open house at the North and South locations of Austin Shaolin-Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi this Saturday, August 15th. Come see demos and learn self-defense techniques from the instructors. It makes for an awesome & unique field trip if you have kids (and if you don’t)! It’s one of the best choices I made for self-development (read why)…

Starts at 1pm for Kung Fu and 2pm for Tai Chi.

North Location: 512-339-8978 2136 Rutland Dr, Suite D-1

South Location: 512-326-2989 3005 S. Lamar

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Theyre about to throw a front kick after blocking the groin and head.

They're about to throw a front kick after blocking the groin and head!

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Theyre about to throw a front kick after blocking head and groin!

They're about to throw a front kick after blocking head and groin!

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