Train only to Master Yourself. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
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With Perserverance
With perseverance, progress will come. Those who do not persevere, will always find themselves wishing instead of manifesting. (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
The Six Necessary Coordinations . . .
“The six necessary coordinations are: feet and hands upper and lower body footwork and technique eyes and mind experience and knowledge knowledge and function.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986) Ponder these a bit. Let the meanings come to you on their own. And, keep…
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…
Procrastination
They say “a journey of a thousand miles starts under one’s feet”. Now, if we can only get the feet moving! It’s striking to realize how many good intentions people can have and yet such sluggish feet at the same time. It’s seems procrastination and excuses have almost become a cultural way of life in…
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…
The Art Of Chi Kung Breathing
When practicing Chi Kung breathing, remember to touch the roof of your mouth with your tongue while touching the lips together very lightly. Breathe in the nose and out the nose, in general. There are some breaths that require you to exhale through the mouth, though. In that case, breathe in the nose (tongue to…
How Often Should I Train?
Often, I am asked “how much should I train at home”? “Should I train at home everyday or just the days I don’t attend class at the school”? “Should I train an hour or two”? “What should I train”? My suggestion is this: make as many of the scheduled classes that you can, first and…
Kung Fu: Points Of Posture
One of the primary subjects of traditional martial arts is posture. Most often, though, in modern martial art schools, the topic is nearly ignored. Yet, proper posture is essential to power; and, it is essential for excellent health. The following is a list generally studied in traditional kung fu schools: head as though suspended from…
Chi Kung Helps Fight Migraines
Migraine headaches can be quite a pain in your life. Symptoms often include blurred vision, stomach nausea and headache. Some folks become slightly dizzy as well. Also, there’s a version that’s called a “silent migraine” where it has all of the regular symptoms but without the actual headache (painless migraine). Often, medication doesn’t help and…
