Self-Discipline
“What is self-discipline? Self-discipline is the ability to control yourself. To keep temper from springing up in the face of frustration. The ability to keep
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Character Development
“Character development – building the ability to handle life challenges when they come at you like storm troopers ready to overwhelm you. All of us
The Five Elements For Change & Progress
Are you consuming life, or is it consuming you? At our end of year talks it’s only natural to discuss refection. The answer to the
Practicing Martial Arts
“Practicing martial arts brings benefits well beyond those of being able to defend yourself. Not to make this benefit any less important than it is.
Who Is A Martial Artist?
“Ask this question to people on the street, and you will most likely get answers that all mean the same thing: It is someone who
The Blue Dragon Fall Retreat Experience
“Our Annual Fall Retreat is designed to not only be about martial arts training in Ba Gua Zhang, with extensive hours in meditation, breathing, Qigong
What’s New? “Old School” Training
“Back in college I had the good fortune to work with a former Olympic-level gymnastics coach and judge from Hungary. He once told us that
2012 End of Year Talk: Having a Vision for Your Life
Below is an edited and shortened version of our December 13, 2012 Meditation Class Talk and beneath that you will find some written excerpts from
What It Means To Be A Martial Artist
Are martial arts all about fighting? If you’re training in the martial arts, and not fighting, can you still consider yourself a martial artist? In
Not Such A Beginner Anymore
“This past November, when I saw that the Tai Chi Broadsword class was being offered at the school again, I decided to try my hand
