Namaste

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.

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