Monthly Newsletter – October 2016

  Dear Friends,

From seminars, to competitions, demo’s and other activities, don’t miss out on the action!

School Closings Kungfu Sash Test USA National Kungfu Team member Kevin Qin’s Kungfu Seminars! Ancient Chinese Tai Chi Manuscripts Translated Inspirational Movement Beautiful Tai Chi Kungfu/Tai Chi Competitions Resources For Home Practice

School Closings Please note, there are no school closings this month.  We will be open Columbus Day.

However, all Kungfu classes will be cancelled for Saturday, Oct. 22 for our special guest seminars by USA National Kungfu Team member Kevin Qin.  Please see below for more information about which seminar is the best fit for you or your child!

Kungfu Sash Test Please note that we will be holding our quarterly Sash Test on Sunday, October 2nd, at 10:30 am.

You know exactly what we will be testing but if you have any questions, check the Sash Requirements page on the website and feel free to clarify things with me during class. http://www.martialartsalbany.com/kungfu-sash-requirements/   

If you are unsure whether or not you (or your child) are ready to test, please speak with me before or during class, via email at AlbanyCMAA@gmail.com or by phone (518) 755-7512. Remember, you will not “get” your sash at CMAA – you will EARN it! There is a big difference. It’s important you (your child) learns the value of their sash- the value of hard work! Let’s stay focused and step up our training so we’re fully prepared for the test!

White/Yellow/Green/Blue: $25, Red/Purple/Orange: $50, Light Brown/Dark Brown/Gold: $75 Black:$100.

USA National Kungfu Team member Kevin Qin’s Kungfu Seminars!

CMAA is very proud to announce we will be hosting two seminars with USA National Kungfu Team member Kevin Qin.  Kevin most recently earned bronze for the USA in the 2016 Pan-American Championships. Date: Saturday, Oct. 22 Time: 11:15-12:30 Beginner/Intermediate. 12:30-2:00 Advanced. More info here! http://www.martialartsalbany.com/kungfu-seminars/

Ancient Chinese Tai Chi Manuscripts Translated What an incredible, FREE, online resource!  With translations of texts dating from the 1600’s, 1700’s, 1800’s and early 1900’s, these texts can give us insight into the original teachings of the internal arts.  Please visit, bookmark and frequent this website! https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/ Inspirational Movement Though its not a martial arts practice, these movements are certainly spectacular to observe.  In addition, for those of us who practice, it’s easy to imagine how nice it would be to have such incredible mobility and strength.  Hope this inspires you to continue strengthen your stances!

Although its a little less "exotic", here's an example of CMAA students training "wheels without steel"!  I see a future CMAA Kids CrossFit class in the making!

Beautiful Tai Chi In addition to being a pleasure to practice.  Taiji is simply beautiful to watch.  Please enjoy these two Tai Chi performances.

Kungfu/Tai Chi Competitions Competitions are great for those looking to challenge themselves.  Personally, I always disliked competing itself, but I knew it made me better so I forced myself to compete annually.

Competitions offer several benefits.  For example, they are good for short term goal setting, "I want to feel confident doing my entire XXX form by the competition date".  You can also get an idea of how your Kungfu skills compare to others from a 3rd party observer (judge).  Also, its a great way to bond with your teammates.  In addition, for some medals are motivating, and for others the fear of NOT getting a medal is motivating! For those of you interested in competing I wanted to get some upcoming competitions on your radar.  Please check with me to find out which one is right for you!

New England international wushu championships and USA traditional wushu team trials in south Windsor, CT Nov 5th. https://maleeschool.com/2016-championships/

Sat Dec. 3 UMD. This tournament is one of the best one the east coast.  High level competitors and well organized.  This tournament is good for those who have competed before and are looking for a better stage to show case their talents!  http://terpwushu.org/tournament/info.php

2017 5th annual Kungfu wushu tournament This Tournament is good for those looking to get competition experience!  The date is yet to be announced but its usually toward the end of Spring.

Resources For Home Practice When it comes to practicing Tai Chi, the easiest thing to do is just get to class.  Once you’re in the car the hard part is over, you know you’ll get a dedicated training session in.  We can go over questions, troubleshoot problems, discuss the nuances of the routines or simply review the forms. However, one of the best things you can do is practice at home throughout the week.  At first Tai Chi may seem challenging, but in the end it all comes down to consistency.  Here are some online resources to help newer practitioners with the forms we practice in class! http://www.martialartsalbany.com/home-practice-tai-chi/

Summary  As usual please stay tuned for more exciting action at CMAA!

Best,

Shifu

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Shifu Lucas Geller

The Chinese Martial Arts Academy (CMAA) 3A Johnson Rd Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 518.755.7512 Email: AlbanyCMAA@gmail.com Website: www.MartialArtsAlbany.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChineseMartialArtsAcademy

Home Practice - Tai Chi

Resources For Tai Chi Home Practice When it comes to practicing Tai Chi, the easiest thing to do is just get to class.  Once you’re in the car the hard part is over, you know you’ll get a dedicated training session in.  We can go over questions, troubleshoot problems, discuss the nuisances of the routines or simply review the forms. However, one of the best things you can do is practice at home throughout the week.  At first Tai Chi may seem challenging, but in the end it all comes down to consistency.

Home practice sessions are wonderful because you can focus on exactly what you want, for the amount of time you want.   In addition, because you are alone, and independent in your practice, you will be forced to remain conscious.  That means you can’t simply follow or otherwise zone out and hope no one noticed.  You can practice without being selfconcious of onlookers and with increased awareness of your own form.  You can make it a ten minute practice or an hour and ten minutes, it’s up to you.

For seasoned practicioers there is no shortage to the amount of routines you can practice.  However, sometimes newer practicioners can run into a little difficulty practicing on their own simply because they may be unsure of exactly what to practice.  Well, obviously it’s entirely up to you, but here are some short routines that we practice at the school that are convient for practicing at home.

I will break up the videos in to three parts Warm Up and Stretching, Qi Gong (Chi Kung) and Taiji (Tai Chi).  See which form you recognize and start following along!  Take a look at them and see which best suit your abilities and interests.

Warm Up Here's a very gentle 15 minute seated relaxation and stretching routine.  For those of you who do not prefer to sit on the floor and stretch, this video may give you some ideas for ways to stretch while seated in a chair.

Here's a good, standard standing Tai Chi warm up routine.  You can follow this routine prior to practicing.

If you are looking for some additional stretches to improve hip function, and are OK with laying down, try some of these as well!

Tai Chi Moving on to Tai Chi specifically, here are two videos you might find helpful.  I recommend starting with the Yang 10 as it is the shortest and most concise.  Of course you can practice longer forms, but if the goal is practicing on your own then the short forms will be easier to start with.  As we become more familiar with the longer forms you are of course encouraged to practice those routines as well.     First- Here's a pictorial of the Yang 10.  You can keep this on your phone for reference at any time. For a video of the form please follow her:

Here is another clip.  This one offer front and back views with narration.

Qi Gong (Chi Kung) 8 Sections Brocade (Ba Duan Jin)

The Tendon Changing Classic: Yi Jin Jing

Kungfu Seminars!

Kungfu Seminars with USA National Kungfu Team Member Kevin Qin 

Kevin Qin always had an interest for martial arts at a young age. He soon enrolled at the Omei Wushu Center to pursue his passion. Under the tutelage of Lu Xiaolin, he went on to compete and win titles at the regional and national level. In 2010, he qualified for the US National Jr. Wushu Team, and remained a member until 2014. In 2012, he competed at the 9^th Pan American Wushu Championships in Mexico and brought home 2 silvers in the junior division. In 2016, he once again competed at the Pan American Championships, but with the senior division, and brought home a bronze medal in southern broadsword.

Kevin has also extensive coaching experience, teaching students of all ages since he was 16. He has also coached at the college level, and has choreographed performances and coached athletes for competition.

Seminars for all levels! On Saturday October 22nd Kevin Qin will be teaching 2 seminars for different skill levels.

Seminar 1 - Beginner basics. 11:15-12:30.  ($20) (No sash - Purple)

Students will practice basics stances, balances, and combinations that are most common in wushu forms. This class will focus on required compulsory movements in a competition form, what judges look for in them, and common deductions found in most competition.

Seminar 2 - Advanced forms: 12:30-2. ($35) (Orange sash and higher)

Students will drill combinations, sections, and nandu (difficulty) techniques in their forms. This class will focus on more advanced concepts such as rhythm, pacing, and choreography in a competition form. Students will also practice nandu movements and learn the requirements and common deductions in the difficulty section of a form.

Kevin's competition footage from 4 years ago:

This is some more recent footage of Kevin competing:

Monthly Newsletter - September 2016

Dear Friends, From seminars, to competitions, demo’s and other activities, don’t miss out on the action! School Closings Kungfu Sash Test Women’s Self Defense Chinese Community Center Tai Chi Club CMAA Black Belt 3 Amazing Wushu Spear Performances Words of Wisdom Black Belt Sleeper Student of the Month- Christian Luther Pre-Order your copy of “How to Pick Up Tons of Girls With Martial Arts”

School Closings

Please note CMAA will be closed Labor Day weekend Saturday through Monday (3^rd-6^th).

Women’s Self Defense CMAA just hosted another successful Women’s Self Defense Seminar.  If you are interested in organizing a group of friends, CMAA can help arranged a private group self-defense seminar!  Ask Shifu or Instructor Steve Juman for details.  While class time is primarily spent on learning the best strategies and techniques for self defense, what is a also an incredibly important simply is a prepared mindset geared toward situational awareness.  Read more here on how how to prevent the triangle of victimization from being completed: http://www.martialartsalbany.com/womens-self-defense-and-awareness/

Kungfu Sash Test

Please note that we will be holding our quarterly Sash Test on Sunday, October 2nd, at 10:30 am.

You know exactly what we will be testing but if you have any questions, check the Sash Requirements page on the website and feel free to clarify things with me during class. http://www.martialartsalbany.com/kungfu-sash-requirements/   

If you are unsure whether or not you (or your child) are ready to test, please speak with me before or during class, via email at AlbanyCMAA@gmail.com or by phone (518) 755-7512. Remember, you will not “get” your sash at CMAA – you will EARN it! There is a big difference. It’s important you (your child) learns the value of their sash- the value of hard work! Let’s stay focused and step up our training so we’re fully prepared for the test!

White/Yellow/Green/Blue: $25, Red/Purple/Orange: $50, Light Brown/Dark Brown/Gold: $75 Black:$100. CMAA Black Belt CMAA Black Belt. What does it mean to be a black belt? Objectively it means competency in our curriculum. Subjectively I expect every student to practice their Kungfu at what I perceive to be their true "best effort". Beyond that, I can't tell you what the experience and achievement means to each individual. That is for them to decide.

Personally, I can tell you Kungfu has given me everything. It has given my life purpose and meaning where I can help others become healthy and happy through martial arts. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. I have inspired and been inspired by many who I have crossed paths with on this journey. I also learned some pretty cool flips and kicks along the way. All I can do is wonder with excitement where Kungfu will take these CMAA black belts.  Check out these video’s from CMAA Black Belts to see what their training has meant to them. http://www.martialartsalbany.com/cmaa-black-belt-hall-of-fame/

3 Amazing Wushu Spear Performances

Words of Wisdom I know we can become great martial artists through practice, but I believe we can also become great people through the practice of martial arts.

Black Belt Sleeper

Black Belt Sleeper:

Sleep is a force multiplier. That means that whatever you’re typically capable of on a day to day basis can be greatly optimized by simply improving sleep quality. From losing fat, and building muscle, to improved concentration and a greater overall sense of well being you need proper rest!

I have many suggestions to help you achieve better sleep. Of course you don’t have to do all these things, but the more the better. Try different things and see what works best for you! In addition, if you don’t sleep alone, consider what techniques might be of use to your spouse. If they’re tossing and turning, reading with the lights on, or watching TV (or mobile device!) while you’re sleeping (or preparing to), that may all effect your sleep quality, whether you realize it or not!

The primary elements can be divided into the following categories: Sleep Environment: Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch, Temperature. Sleep Routine: Nutrition: Supplements: What not to do: Waking up: Timing: Monitoring your sleep: Prescription Drug Sleep Aids:

Get all the details here:

http://www.martialartsalbany.com/black-belt-sleeper/

Student of the Month- Christian Luther

Christian is one cool kid.  He might be injured from a recent 4 wheeler accident, biking or whatever other extreme activity he’s doing, but that never seems to keep him down very long.  The following week he’s handspringing and doing dive rolls that usually keep me holding my breath until he safely rolls up to his feet.  Over the last few months he’s really solidified his advanced staff routine.  However, I’ve been even more impressed with effort to assist in leading the warm ups.  Actually, that is the responsibility of the high sash in class, but he always steps up and just does it.  I like that.  That’s what a leader does.  As one of CMAA’s very first Kids Kungfu student, I’ve seen Christian grow up a lot of the past few years.  He’s always been a quiet, hard worker.  It’s always been a pleasure to teach him.  Let’s get to know him a little better. 

Shifu: Why did you start Kungfu? Christian: Because my brother was interested and I thought I'd give it a try.

Shifu: What is your favorite thing about Kungfu? Christian: Getting a decent workout and hanging out with some cool kids.

Shifu: What is your favorite food? Christian: Cheeseburgers 

Shifu: If someone wants to learn kungfu or has already started but wants to get better, what would you tell them? Christian: Work hard and stay focused, give it your best.

Shifu: Besides Kungfu I know you're a pretty active kid, hence all the injuries you come to Kungfu with. Can you tell us more about the things you like to do outside of Kungfu? Christian: Riding my dirtbike, spending time with friends, videogames.

Shifu: How do you feel about moving and going off to school? What are you looking forward to about this new adventure? Christian: It will be a learning experience, I'll miss my friends and routine.

Well Christian, it’s been awesome having you be a part of our Kungfu family.  I hope you come back to visit us soon.  You’ve got the heart of a black belt I am confident that you will succeed in all that you do!

To see a clip of Christian's dive roll, check this out! https://www.instagram.com/p/BBGrtxiqv98/  

Chinese Community Center Tai Chi Club Chinese School- Taiji Club

The course would focus on the practice of Qigong, Tai Chi Basics (postures and footwork), as well as two simplified Tai Chi Routines (Yang 8/Yang 24). We will learn to learn how to relax, coordinate our breath and properly structure our posture. This class is suitable for individuals of all ages and abilities. No previous experience is required.

Find out about registration below! http://dreamschool.com/albany/node/3121

Pre-Order your copy of “How to Pick Up Tons of Girls With Martial Arts” “You might be able to break limbs, but soon you’ll be breaking hearts!” – Lucas Geller, author of “How to pick up tons of girls with Martial Arts”.  Pre-order today and received a signed copy! ;)

Summary  As usual please stay tuned for more exciting action at CMAA!

Best,

Shifu

Black Belt Sleeper

Sleep Sleep is a force multiplier.  That means that whatever you’re typically capable of on a day to day basis can be greatly optimized by simply improving sleep quality.  From losing fat, and building muscle, to improved concentration and a greater overall sense of well being you need proper rest!

I have many suggestions to help you achieve better sleep.  Of course you don’t have to do all these things, but the more the better.  Try different things and see what works best for you!  In addition, if you don’t sleep alone, consider what techniques might be of use to your spouse.  If they’re tossing and turning, reading with the lights on, or watching TV (or mobile device!) while you’re sleeping (or preparing to), that may all effect your sleep quality, whether you realize it or not!

In general your aim should be 8 or so hours of quality sleep in a dark, quiet, cool, comfortable environment.

Sleep Environment:

Sight: Get Dark! Room darkening shades:  These will block out a majority of the light. Curtains.  They hit the corners that the shades miss. Eye Mask.  Try different ones. I like the padded silk, without Velcro in back variety. Dimmable bedside lamps (Tao Tronics). I like minimal brightness at night to decrease stimulation. You can also program them for reading, so in case you are the type to fall asleep reading, the light will turn off for you. Candle.  The light is sufficient to see in general but not overstimulating. If you read or your spouse reads- consider a clip on book light.  It will only light page (and maybe bother you or your spouse less!). Bathroom nightlight: I don't like turning on a light to use the bathroom. The nightlight isn't harsh but provides just enough light to hit the mark.  I like the blue tint kind, but feel free to use what you like.

Sound: White noise or no sound! White Noise.  I use a fan personally, but there are many other choices, noise machines, fish tank, wall unit AC/space heater. or Ear Plugs: I prefer white noise, but I wore earplugs for 2 years in college because my otherwise great roommate snored super loud.  The goal here is to prevent a noisy spouse/roommate from disturbing your rest.

Smell: Candle Essential Oils. I don't use them, but think it could serve the same purpose as the candle without the inherent risk of burning something while you're falling asleep. Smells might help you relax or like the rest of your routine, the conditioned response might help associate that smell with sleep.

Touch: Sheets: I prefer jersey knit.  It’s not fancy but it’s definitely most comfortable to me.  Know what you like best and stick to it. Mattress: In general we were taught that firmer is better.  However, it may actually depend you you- surprise, surprise!  Turns out that if you are generally flexed (hunched over) a firm mattress might support a neutral spine by assisting in promoting support and extension.  On the other hand, if you are more arched, you could actually benefit from a softer mattress.  Again, try both and see what’s best for you!  You don’t even need to actually get a new mattress.  You can add pads or boards to your current mattress to see if a harder or softer surface improves sleep quality or helps you wake up feeling better. Pillows: Again, make sure they’re as soft or as firm as you like and use the type of material that you feel is most comfortable.  I like one super flat, jersey knit pillow.  I roll the bottom of it just to support the arch in my neck.  You can also use pillows for props.  Stick one under your arm for a little relief from shoulder pain, stick one under your knees/butt for some low back relief.  If you sleep on your side, try putting a pillow between your knees to promote a better hip position.  In the long run, where you need your pillows will indicate what you can should be addressing in your strength and mobility training.  In the short term, do what you can to get the relief you need to sleep better. Temperature: Know what you sleep best in and keep it there! In general cooler seems to help people sleep better (68 deg.).  I keep it cool and the winter and between 72-74 degrees in the summer. If I wake up at night and if I feel hot I can get fixated on it and get a little restless.

Sleep Routine: This is the stuff can prepare your body for sleep, and much like Pavlovian Conditioning- condition your body for sleep. Hot Shower.  Some athletes talk about cold showers or contrasting showers, but personally I find a hot shower to be the most relaxing. Relaxing Music.  Feel free to put on some your sleep mix.  Just soothing music of nature sounds work best. Stretching.  You can stretch for as long or as short as you’d like. Massage.  I would also consider using some time of myofascial release techniques from foam rolling to tennis ball massage.  Sometimes massage can be more helpful than stretching in aiding in this relaxation process. Acupressure massage.  My wife Zoey does a 5 minute acupressure eye massage every night before bed.  She was taught to do in school in China during the stressful years of long, hard days of studying while preparing for the college entrance exam.  You can look online for books and videos or consult with a professional to learn on how people do acupressure massage on themselves. Write a list of things to do tomorrow.  This can help you feel less stressful and keep you from lying in bed thinking about what you need to remember to do the next day.  I typically do this while stretching. Exercises of gratitude.  Once I feel satisfied with my list of tasks for the following day.  I try to reflect on the things I am grateful for.  They may things experienced that day more general things about family, and work.  This helps in staying positive, and keeping stress levels down. Read before bed. I like to read Chinese. For me the books are entertaining but reading in Chinese is more difficult and makes me tired. When I read in English I seem to have more energy and spend more time reading than is helpful for getting to bed.  The point is, you have to find out what you enjoy reading while not getting too interested or excited that you actually end up getting less rest.  Find out what helps you sleep ;)

Nutrition: High Protein, High Fat meal before bed. (I usually eat late so this isn't relevant, but on weekends when I eat an earlier dinner, I may have a milk/protein/peanut butter smoothie) an hour or so before bed. The protein and fat help stave off any hunger or low blood sugar which might otherwise wake you up at night. Otherwise limit food and liquids before bedtime.

Supplements: 1 Cup Chamomile Tea, 1 Scoop of Glutamine (drinking liquids before bed depends on your bladder sensitivity, so be mindful of timing here). ZMA/ZMAG/Z-12 (etc): Honestly, tried it and didn't sleep any differently. But it's worth a try.

What not to do: Turn off electronics at least 1/2 hour before bed (if not earlier). It can wait until tomorrow! Switch phone to Night Shift (red light instead of blue) Keep your bed a place for SLEEPING (and possibly one other activity) and nothing else. If you can't sleep, don't lay in bed. Your bed should be so associated with sleep than even if you weren't tired, you bed would put you to sleep like Pavlovian conditioning. No caffeine (7 hours before sleeping, just a personal rule) No alcohol (2 hours before sleeping, just a personal rule) Find out how caffeine and alcohol affect you and change as needed. No late naps! I nap but not within 7 hours of when I'm going to bed. I know it's tempting for couples to lay in bed and talk but our rule is not to talk about work or "major issues" before bed, as we end up staying up later and getting anxious before bed.

Waking up: Best to wake up naturally Best to gradually introduce light (natural when possible) If you need an alarm I recommend a gentle/soothing alarm that wakes you up but not too harshly!

Timing: Not all hours are equal.  I once read you can count hours before 12am as double because their “healthier” hours.  I don’t know the science behind it but I do believe that sleeping from 10pm-6am is healthier than sleeping from 3am-11am.  In general getting to sleep earlier means getting more sleep in which case it’s just better either way.

Monitoring your sleep: Ask your spouse.  They can probably tell you quite a bit about how good of a sleeper you are.  From the number of times you get up, to snoring, sleep apnea, or grinding your teeth, your partner might have some interesting insight. Smart phone sleep/sound app.  These apps will record the sound at night and can help clarify just how much action happens after lights out.  Again, aside from conversations or number of times you get out of bed, you might also hear snoring or sleep apnea. Sleep Tracker/Activity monitor.  This too can give you a more visual representation of how you’re sleeping.  How much you toss and turn to how many steps you take when you should be sleeping.

Prescription Drug Sleep Aids I don’t know about these.  My understanding is that they do not promote true sleep architecture but rather being unconscious which is not the same thing.  I would personally not consider using any perscription sleep aids until I’d exhausted all the other more holistic options.  Please consult with your doctor should you feel the need to explore this as an option.

Napping: I try to apply as many of the above conditions to napping as well.  The only real difference is sleep duration.  I usually sleep about 10-20 minutes between 2:30-3:15 Mon-Fri.  

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Monthly Newsletter - August 2016

Dear Friends,From seminars, to competitions, demo’s and other activities, don’t miss out on the action!

School Closings Kungfu Sash Test Recap DK Yoo Taiji and Qigong Train Your Monkey Mind: Meditation 3 Incredible Long Fist Kungfu Performances Tai Chi at Community Care Physicians and Chinese Community Center

School Closings Please note CMAA will be closed for one week of Summer Break beginning Friday July 29th –Thursday Aug. 4th. We will resume our regular schedule Friday, August 5th!

Sash Test Great job you guys. It was great to see so many students making progress at various levels. New students like Justin and Austin working hard to earn their very first belts. Eddie, Maci, Sam and Kaley all back on track after some time away from training. As one of my very first students, and generally a weekend warrior, it was also very special to see Alex continue to make meaningful progress and excel in spear!

A special congratulations to Zackary Diehl on officially receiving his Black Belt! Zack, was one of my very first students over 5 years ago from the Chinese Community Center. I immediately recognized his quiet focus and athleticism. I asked his parents to let me teach him. I continued to offer them discounts until finally I said “Please give me a chance, I will teach him for free for one year.” Well, that year went fast. Zack has shone as a highlight in CMAA’s martial arts performances every year since. Zack has matured in to truly impressive martial artist with sharp basics, super agile jump kicks, and attention to detail. I look forward to starting his new weapon- Pudao, the “Horse Cutter Halberd” and seeing just how far into mastery he’ll take his training! I am very proud of you, Zack!

DK Yoo Taiji and Qigong

I saw videos about DK Yoo several months ago. The more time I spend on his channel, the more I enjoy watching his movements. I don’t think hitting fully cooperating, non-resisting, “opponents” demonstrates any ability to deal with physical conflict in real life. However, his movement is definitely unique and offers insight into various aspects of martial arts training specifically posture, and the release of energy. Please click here to see several more of his videos that high light Tai Chi, and Qigong! http://www.martialartsalbany.com/?p=2081

Train Your Monkey Mind: Meditation  Mingyur Rinpoche teaches us how to meditate any time, anywhere. Actually, he’s not saying anything new really but his quintessential Buddhist monk delivery is on point. Enjoy!

3 Incredible Long Fist Kungfu Performances Please enjoy these three incredible performances. From grace and athleticism to martial prowess and artistry, martial artists have it all! Which is your favorite?

Tai Chi at Community Care Physicians and Chinese Community Center I am proud to announce that a new Tai Chi class will now be available onsite for WeCare patients at Community Care Physicians.  This is an exciting new initiative and I am very excited to see the medical community interested in and encouraging their patients to explore this time tested traditional art of health and wellness!

In addition, with the success of our martial arts program at the Chinese Community Center Chinese School, we will now offer a class every week on Qigong and Tai Chi fundamentals.  I hope we can help as many people discover the wonders of traditional Chinese fighting and healing arts!  I couldn't  be more proud of CMAA for continuing it's outreach and bringing the highest quality of our art to the local community, just as Shifu, Lu and so many senior students have done for so long!

Summary  As usual please stay tuned for more exciting action at CMAA!

Best,

Shifu

Amazing Martial Artist DK Yoo

DK Yoo Taiji and Qigong

I saw videos about DK Yoo several months ago.  The more time I spend on his channel, the more I enjoy watching his movements.  I don’t think hitting fully cooperating, non-resisting, “opponents” demonstrates any ability to deal with physical conflict in real life.  However, his movement is definitely unique and offers insight into various aspects of martial arts training specifically posture, and the release of energy.  Please check out some more of his videos that highlight Tai Chi, and Qigong!