Nelson Mandela said “To be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others something we must all strive for. Imagine Zen Sifu Tak grew up in Hong Kong after the devastation of Chinese society during World War II. His family was […]
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Martial Arts Principal-Balance and Harmony Sifu Tak Wah Eng is constantly reminding us that as martial arts instructors we must maintain balance otherwise we will live is disharmony. If you are a martial arts instructor “Sifu” “Sensei” etc. You may be able to understand this following thought. Many instructors sacrifice so much to teach their […]
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Martial Artist No Mind Principle! Sifu Tak explained to me what having no mind means. Sifu says our minds are like children in constant need of love and attention. Our minds can be all over the place and be wild. Allow the mind to explore and be moved-yet do not let your mind be taken […]
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Double Edge Sword Training Principle: Often times we hear stories that our best friend has also become our worst enemy. This is one example of the double the sword training principle. In a recent lesson with Sifu Tak Was Eng he shared this example. One side of the sword is the best friend who always […]
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Get outside of Dumb Distance One of the martial art mindsets that Sifu Tak Wah Eng talks about is to get outside of the danger zone AKA dumb distance. This simply means if you’re within striking range of your opponent your reaction will not be as quick as the opponents action. However, if you’re […]
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Taking your time: A Martial Arts Principle. In this weeks lesson with Sifu Tak Wah Eng he had mentioned to me about the importance of taking your time and do not rush the process. In Kung Fu training, just about everything is rooted in traditional principles that have stood the test of time. For example: […]
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