LOCAL STORIES PUBLICATIONAUGUST 26, 2022 Rising Stars: Meet Maria Baird Today we’d like to introduce you to Maria Baird. Q: Hi Maria, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today. A:…
Structure is the hose that water pours through. Without the hose, there is no possible way of transporting water in such a focused way. If the hose is weak, it breaks; if the hose is too stiff, it’s lack of pliability impedes its full use. Our bodies are similar to the hose. They are the…
Mr. Suh’s teacher was Park, Chull-hee the man in the center of the photo below. To the right of Mr. Park is Grandmaster Kim Soo a friend and training partner of Mr. Suh back in Korea. They were part of the body guard team together. Grandmaster Kim Soo continues to teach in Texas, Chayon-ryu style…
When training a martial art, it is important to keep on mind that you are involved with an “inch by inch” endeavor — that it takes time to do something well; and, more particular, it takes time to undo what time has done! You could be 15; you could be 50: but those are not…
“A response to a question on a Facebook thread. I thought I would share the info here, with you.” “It is the scholarly position that I represent. Doing what one believes is one thing; proving it through years of research is another. In that, keep in mind that techniques are not unlike suggestions. There are…
A Year, A Life – in Reflection Martial arts has a Way about them. There is a humbleness and yet a power within them. But, the power is not one that is obtained; it is a power that is gifted from years of arduous training. Train soft to become strong; train slow to become quick;…
When you train kung fu/karate, you step into another world. You walk, kick, and punch through the hands and feet of the ghosts of the past — but you are actually becoming that past, now present. It is a spiritual step. It is a step of trust and ethic. It is a step of faith,…
Well folks and students! Tonight, Dec. 14th, 2013, is the biggest night of the year – and in this case, the biggest night in the history of our school’s promotion celebration! Several surprises! It’s going to be historic! Don’t be late. Don’t miss it! 5:30pm – 8:30 pm Golden Dragon Restaurant Broadway Chintown, Los Angeles…
This is a really great article and study, as reported by ABC Network, regarding Tai Chi and Parkinsons disease. In the USA there are over 500,000 cases of Parkinsons at various levels of intensity. Take a moment and read. It’s interesting and once again, shows that studying this soft, gentle art is so beneficial to…
Years back (in the 80s) Grandmaster Suh attended our annual Christmas Party – Promotion Dinner. He came each year after I took over the school until around 1988. He always took a moment to speak or share something about his martial arts or life. In a few moments, he began performing a form – Pal…
