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Summer 2014 – What’s Happening at WKFA

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Sifu’s Corner

I’m putting pen to paper (or whatever the digital equivalent is…fingers to keys I guess) following our annual Intermediate/Advanced grading on May 24. Here are some updates regarding what has been happening at WKFA!…

Be Here Now!

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Youth Student’s Corner
You sit down with your legs crossed, back straight and close your eyes. Slowly, you take a deep breath in, then let it out. Every student reading this can tell me exactly what you’re doing: meditating. But what is that exactly?…

WKFA Trivia

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Junior Student’s Corner
How much do you know about the Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy? In this article, I thought we could visit some trivia to get new students better aquainted with the school and as a review for longer term students. Some of the answers might seem easy, others hopefully will make you think. Take the quiz….

Why is respect important?

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Adult Student’s Corner
In Part 1, we talked about the pervasiveness of this concept in kung fu, and we discussed some different facets of respect, in a quest for a deeper understanding of its meaning. Onward…
Why is respect important?….

Balance

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Adult Student’s Corner
Balance in Kung Fu is more often than not associated with the physical sense of the word. In fact, from the day a new student walks onto the kwoon we begin to help them understand their bodies in order to develop, amongst other things, balance. But physical balance isn’t the only form of balance a martial arts student should hone….

Some Important Rules for Parents to Remember

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Parent’s Corner
One of the most wonderful things about Waterloo Kung Fu Academy is that we try very
hard to adhere to old traditions and values. Sometimes, learning the proper protocol can be slightly frightening for the parents as well as for the children. Most parents tell us that they bring their children to us to help them to learn respect and discipline. At WKFA, we firmly believe that everyone can help teach these principles. Here are a few points to help everyone understand some of the guidelines and expectations at the school….