I just had a private lesson with Mr Bronson in which we were refining small details in a form that I thought I knew pretty well. I made the comment that I felt like I didn't know the form at all.…

We had a great day hiking at Tom Dick and Harry. Our morning started very cool and cloudy and Mirror Lake was steaming like a cup of coffee. But, as we began to gain elevation the hike became more…

It was an awesome, epic hike and temple secrets were being taught up on the mountain .  We will be scheduling another one some time soon.  …

What is self-defense?

We must be very clear about this issue to understand true Kung Fu. In our Kung Fu school we take a very holistic approach to the question “What is self-defense”? We see…

Hopelessly Holding On.... 

We humans hold onto way to much.  To much storage of physical things and emotional…

Today I settled into what may be my new rhythm for awhile. I did each of the first 12 forms giving attention to technical detail. Once that was completed I did the first form at tai chi speed…

I thought that early Christmas mornings were for parents of small children. The kids get up super duper early and start bouncing on the bed to wake up their parents. They can't wait to dive into…

I live alone and had no plans for Christmas day. When Sue and Joseph found out they said " you're coming with us". I was invited to go on a hike around Trillium Lake, only five miles, but on…

Tranquil Pine and Star Anise Bath…

Thursday was epic, long, cold, freezing and memorable.

Sunday we decided to go out again and take a few more family members... 

We hiked Tom, Dick and Harry Mountain.  Backpacks, yak…

I just wanted to share some thoughts after yesterday's QiGong class. Something just clicked into place when Mr. Bronson taught us about having access to lightness and happiness, using memory.…

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

First, I would like to say I am not a physician and I make no health claims.  I am simply sharing the things…

I've been thinking more about why we should study martial arts or any other art, even if we never have to defend ourselves or become professional artists. 

I speak from the viewpoint of a…

Tonight I went to forms class and was the only one there, so I got a private lesson. There was some real weather, which probably kept everyone else at home. 

Mr. Bronson and I ended up…