"How can you be a Master of others (a Sifu), if you can't even master yourself." GrandMaster Henry Sue, Circular Tong Long Kung Fu I love this quote. It makes it very clear to me the responsibility required of the Sifu to make sure he practices...
Last month I talked about what a Sifu is and how this traditional figure from martial lore is relevant in modern times. (You can see that article here). This time I want to talk about the bonds that form between a Sifu and his Disciple...
"We grow through discomfort or insight. But never through apathy." - Vishen Lakhiani 2016 The regularity of training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi is like the blacksmithing that creates the sharpest swords. The steel is heated in the forge, or crucible, then pounded and folded,...
Martial arts today are many and varied. They come from different countries and cultures, with the result being countless styles and varying degrees of quality. Some are traditional arts that require a lifetime of commitment, others are sports oriented that give the student limited time...
Welcome to our Selfhelp Seminars, a joint production from FitLife Health and Selfhelp Retreat. These will be a series of seminars presented by professionals in their respective fields, Gina Winter and Marc Webster. The goal of these seminars is to empower people to once again...