I am a Sifu (also certified as an expert level Guru in the Indonesian Martial Arts). Sifu or Guru both mean basically the same thing - Teacher. 

One person teaching another person some kind of activity or skill is our basic concept of a teacher. But this leaves a great deal of leeway in terms of the quality of the lessons being given and received. …

In my last blog post (link here http://mountainwarrior.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-journey-1 )

I went through four points that I believe are needed for success in your Kung Fu studies. I would like to add three more points in today's blog. Click the link above to refresh the discussion in your mind and then proceed to these next points.

#5.…

Some thoughts on having a successful Kung Fu journey.

#1. You must be definite in your goal setting. If you study Kung Fu with no chief aim in mind then you will most certainly fail. Set the goal of becoming a Black Belt. If you are a Black Belt then set your goal as the next degree of Black Belt (there are ten degrees in our system).…

Greetings to everyone from the beautiful coastal mountains of Western Oregon. I have had a great deal of time to think about the situation that we have been going through. I do believe that it will take some work, but I see us being stronger as individuals and as a nation  when we have learned the lessons afforded us by this predicament. 

I have heard wonderful reports of many of you training on your own. That is so awesome. Keep…

Your mission (workout) for Monday and Wednesday

April 6th and April 8th.

Always start with the loosening exercises!!

1 minute round of straight horse stance…

Always do the loosening exercises first!

Your workout for April 1st and April 3rd

Start with straight horse stance for 2 minutes

 Do…