The opponent’s physical characteristics often expose….. strengths and weaknesses. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
Tag Archive: kung fu
Carelessness Is Rust
Carelessness is rust. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) I think the word and action of carelessness speaks on its own behalf. It’s clear that if our basic behavior in managing our daily lives is careless what the result will be. It’s not that we [...]
Suspend The Head From Above
“Suspend the head from above. Let the body hang from the head, dangling completely aligned.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Copyright 1986) We have to reach a place in our movement where the body becomes light and nimble yet remains powerful. If we “ground” too much our [...]
The Way of Kung Fu
“The way of Kung Fu is taught by teachers but the essence must be comprehended by students.” (from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) Very often, the student puts the responsibility of his/her learning on the teacher’s shoulders. To a certain degree that’s how it should be. [...]
There Will Be No Peace Until Everyone Comprehends The Words . . .
There will be no peace until everyone truly comprehends the words “unconditional love”. These two words reveal the perfect source of understanding and patience. They are the only weapons against war. Acceptance of each other for who we are, perfect and imperfect combined, is of utmost importance. And, Instead of complaining, love more: instead of [...]
Training At Home
[Editor's note: The following is yet another great guest post from Adam Marshall. Adam is an instructor at the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank, California]. When it comes time for the student to take what they have learned in class and bring it home for their personal training, most students just draw a [...]
Laziness
[Editors note: The following is a guest post from Adam Marshall. Adam is an instructor at the American School of Martial Arts in Burbank, California.] Laziness- a disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to do so. A wonderful word that we use for so many things. It is the one that hits [...]
Martial Arts Terms
Welcome to Burbank Martial Arts (dot net): Many folks, students or not, ask me about kung fu and what it means. They ask the same thing about Shaolin. Then, they ask, “well, what is the term for martial arts in China”? These are three common questions. KUNG FU Kung fu has become, these days, kind [...]
How Tai Chi Ch’uan Can Help You If You’re Pregnant
Did you know that training Tai Chi Ch’uan may be very good for you if you’re pregnant? Here are some things to think about: Tai Chi is a wonderful art form of soft movement that has been proven over and over to aide in relaxing the body and mind. It is, indeed, an anxiety inhibitor. [...]
Kung Fu For Kids
What’s in it for kids? Just about everything a parent would want for them and the plus side is, children love it too!!! Martial Arts provides a wonderful atmosphere where kids of nearly all ages can train together learning lots of interesting and effective techniques for children’s self defense personal development. Areas children will improve [...]
