Seeds of a Hermit

This is an older book of Grandmaster Baird’s written back in the 1980s. There are things to ponder and wonder about. Hopefully, in its simple presentation it will reach your soul in an enlightening way. Click the following link to the book. On either side of the book are arrows. Click those arrows to move…

Chi Kung (Qi Gong) for a Healthier Life

In traditional Chinese medicine the following 7 emotional factors are considered the most likely causes of cancer: joy, anger, melancholy, mental activity (excessive), grief, fright, and fear – important influences on health. These factors generally fall within the normal psychological reactions of the human being. They are a major part of the internal/external being. They…

Tai Chi for Parkinsons

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…

School Rap

This is really cool. Take a moment and listen (click title below): Enter The Dragon Thanks Ken!!!

An Interview of Master Baird – Poetry/Haiku

Drop by and read an interesting interview of Master Baird: Master Baird Interview

Half Hour Exercise

Please take a moment and watch this clip. It’s an excellent piece on the benefits of exercise … down to earth … easy to understand … by a respected doctor. (Thank you Master Adam for the information) Link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo&sns=fb All the more reason to train Kung Fu!!!!!

Sometimes You Just Have To Speak Up

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Process and Learning

‎”Pedantry and mastery are opposite attitudes toward rules. To apply a rule to the letter, rigidly, unquestioningly, in cases where it fits and in cases where it does not fit, is pedantry … To apply a rule with natural ease, with judgment, noticing the cases where it fits, and without ever letting the words of…

Mirrors to Windows

Most people are mirrors, reflecting the moods and emotions of the times; few are windows, bringing light to bear on the dark corners where troubles fester. The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. -Sydney J. Harris, journalist and author.

Haiku North America

Today, it all begins! We’re here in Seattle, up early and ready to go. Registration begins at one but setup for the event itself is underway starting at 9a.m. We’ll have a chance over the next three days to meet a lot of poets from around the world that we have known by internet activity…