Fu For You - Adult Student's Corner - Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy

Persistence: Hitting Walls and Moving On

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Fall 2021

Everyone has their methods of wall-busting, but one thing unites them all: persistence.

Martial Intent

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Summer 2021

Applying martial intent to your forms and techniques will help you focus on the class and tune out those distractions.

Significance of Flexibility

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Spring 2021

Stretching can be done pretty much anywhere, and anytime. As we age, we need to stretch more, and often.

Winter Warm-up

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Winter 2021

Colder temperatures impact your flexibility; before shovelling snow, or practicing Kung Fu class, take the time to warm up!

The Greatest (and probably least favourite) Exercise!

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Fall 2020

With limited training space in the kwoon and at home, push-ups offer a great exercise within limited space and time.

Screen Time For Martial Artists, Part II: Striving to Improve

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Fall 2020, Health Column

The 4 M model for a systematic approach for parents to experiment with improving screen time.

Renewing that Kung Fu Spark

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Summer 2020

Sigung has put together outstanding virtual classes to keep us motivated and engaged. As the numbers for the virtual classes have proven, there is a definite need for and love of Kung Fu, even in lockdown.

WKFA Trivia

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Spring 2020

How much do you know about the Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy?

Screen Time For Martial Artists: The Opportunity

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Summer 2020, Health Column

WFKA is introducing a “Knock Out” screen time summer challenge; here’s how to participate!

ABCs of Concussions

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Spring 2020, Health Column

Let’s review some concussion basics to help increase awareness.

Ho Ho Hold the Training!

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Winter 2020

What happens when you take a break from Kung Fu, and how to mitigate it.

Staying Motivated

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Fall 2019

The grind is there, and it serves a purpose. Embrace it, and learn how to make it work for you.

Kung Fu and Training When Sick

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Fall 2019, Health Column

Many of us may not know what is ideal in terms how much to push children or ourselves with physical activity when sick. Here are some recommendations.

Confident Humility

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Summer 2019

Being humble does not mean that you point out to everyone your shortcomings; that is low self-esteem. Being confident in what you know and what you can do, with an eye on what you are working on, is where confident humility comes in.

Kung Fu for Mental Health

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Spring 2019

Although there are many ways Kung Fu can improve one’s well-being, this article explores how it benefits the mind.

O Come All Ye Faithful – Revisited

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Winter 2019

Come All Ye Faithful—despite the snow, the cold, the darkness, work, baking, holiday concerts, shopping and festivities—keep coming to class. You’ll be happy you did!

Sugar, Sports and Energy Drinks with Kung Fu Don’t Mix

Adult Student's Column, Fu-For-You Winter 2019, Guest Column, Health Column, Parent's Column

The sugar content in sports drinks far out weight the benefits in most situations. Simple water is still the drink of choice, inside and outside the kwoon.