Category Archives: Philosophy

Testing: A Zen Story

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ted Mancuso

As you watch your students test you look for something about the arts that is hard to explain… Continue reading →

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Wu Wei: No Way!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by school

  The young man was anxious to start martial training immediately.

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Pirates and Prevaricators, the truth about rank

Posted on February 25, 2010 by school

I hear this all the time, two sides of the same story. “Black Belt 
doesn’t mean a thing!” Continue reading →

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30? 40? 50? plus…

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Ted Mancuso

Can you really get anything from the martial arts after the age of 30 or 40 or higher? Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Ted Mancuso

There’s a time when looking less competent than you really are can be an advantage. Continue reading →

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10 Reasons You Don't Want to Study Kung Fu

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Ted Mancuso

They call it the mother of martial arts, Kung Fu. Considering its age and the powerful influence it has had on all other martial arts on the planet, this is probably true. On the other hand, as we all know, … Continue reading →

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Mindfullness: Part Two

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Mike Genzmer

Chinese traditional beliefs recognize “Three treasures of Life”: Jing, Chi and Shen (Essence, vital Energy and Spirit). An alchemy can occur with these treasures: a co-dependence enhancing the quality of life. These beliefs emphasize the practical and focus on simplicity.

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The Four Legs

Posted on September 19, 2005 by school

Martial arts, that is matured martial arts, stands like a firm table on four strong legs. It helps tremendously to know what they are and how these four points interact. Continue reading →

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