Nurturing the Human Spirit
Martial arts and healing/wellness have been interconnected since their origins As the owner of a martial arts school, it’s important that I feel my best at all times. Although the occasional injury or illness may happen, I address them right
Why We Think Kungfu is the Best Martial Art for Children Harmony Although Shaolin Kungfu as a martial art entails the practice of combat skills, the culture also places great value on cultivating a peaceful environment. Kungfu classes are a
The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands Sun Tzu Yesterday, (April 20) was truly a beautiful spring day befitting of Resurrection Day. The perfect amount of sunlight shined through the front windows lighting up
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” ― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics “Speed will follow when the mechanism of the movements is more assured.” ― Rafael Sabatini, Scaramouche So you’ve just started taking kungfu
Good respiratory function is important whether you are exercising, meditating or practicing qigong. Therefore, we will discuss the quality levels of the breath. There are techniques that you can practice to improve the efficiency of your breathing. This will lead
“The mind is the root from which all things grow if you can understand the mind, everything else is included.” Bodhidharma In a recent conversation I had with my teacher, Shifu Guolin of Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters, he mentioned
The Meaning Behind the Yin and Yang Symbol by Shifu Guolin Everyone sees the many martial arts dojos, traditional Chinese medicine clinics, vitality health training centers, etc use the Yin Yang symbol as their logo. Generally, it is to explain
Guest post by Shifu Guolin, 34th generation Shaolin Temple disciple, teaching qigong and Shaolin Kungfu. For more information about Shifu and opportunities to train with him, please visit his website at shaolinoverseas.com. “There are principles of Tai Chi found everywhere,
The following tips and suggestions are provide by Brad Krause who created Self Caring after years spent putting his own self-care on the back burner. His goal now is to educate people on the importance of self-care by providing tips and
Guest post by author Charlene Roth. Please visit Charlene’s website, Safetykids for more great ideas to keep your kids safe! The martial arts aren’t just about learning to defend yourself from an attack or training to compete against other