Fu For You – Adult Student’s Corner
Staying Motivated
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Motivation – Part I
It takes a lot of motivation to be a dedicated martial artist.
Patience Takes You Far: Why We Need Patience in Kung Fu
Ultimately, being patient in the martial arts is about calm endurance.
Aikido Class – Sun. Jun 10, 2018 at 9:00am
Experience the graceful and practical Japanese Martial Art of Aikido!
Getting Old!
Getting older doesn’t mean you have to or should stop training.
21st Annual Shiai In-House Tournament – Sat. Feb 24, 2018 – Join Us!
WKFA students, meet and compete in a friendly, educational atmosphere at our annual Shiai In-House Tournament.
Adult Novice II Grading – Sat. Jan 27, 2018, 12:30pm
Please speak with your instructors if you plan to test.
O Come All Ye Faithful
Whenever I don’t feel like coming to class I remind myself why I chose Kung Fu in the first place, and that I love the hard work, the art, and my Kung Fu family.
Becoming Fluid
In the last issue I talked about fluidity and its importance in Kung Fu. Here are some suggestions for how to develop fluidity.
Being Fluid
Our Shaolin Kung Fu Crane teaches us “fluidic harmony”.
Rest
Regular breaks are the very thing your body needs to continue to progress, and more importantly, prevent injury, sickness, and burnout.
Adult Novice II Grading, Sat. Feb 4, 2017, 12:30pm
Calling all Adult Novice II students!
Setting Your 2017 Kung Fu Goals
Goal setting takes some thought and planning. There are three steps that will help you set realistic goals you can achieve.
Hygiene 101 for Martial Artists
Being rough and tough martial arts warriors does not give us a license to disregard physical cleanliness. Developing and maintaining good personal hygiene is one of the foundations of self-respect, no matter how you spend your time. It also says a lot about your respect for others at the Academy!
Stretching
My last article identified that different types of flexibility are achieved through different types of stretching. This article provides examples of the different types of stretches and outlines how to use them to increase flexibility and range of motion.