Archive for the Students category
Kung Fu Tournament in Charlotte
Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 6:23 AM by Sifu Smith
Several students and myself will be leaving shortly for Charlotte to support Sifu Chin and Sifu Heintzmanns students as they prepare for San Shou. For most Raleigh Students this would...
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Wheel of Life Discussion
Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 10:15 AM by Sifu Smith
Tonight we were going to have a discussion on the Wheel of Life. An overview of what it means, how it is used and interpretted, and what the Wheel of...
Kung Fu Practice Observer
Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 12:36 PM by Sifu Smith
This Hawk has
been at our practices many times over the years. The park that we
practice at is a mile from the...
Posted in Raleigh, Stories, Students
Magnificent Recovery - John Came by
Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 at 2:24 PM by Sifu Smith
Most of you know John, and are aware that couple months ago he was involved in an accident where he was on a mule going on a trail ride on...
Our Student John
Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 7:46 PM by Sifu Smith
Many of you have asked about the update on John. As many of you know, he and his mule suffered a fall negotiating a 1700 foot mount in Hawaii. He...
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Master Chin's Invitation Only Tai Chi Seminar
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 11:02 AM by Sifu Smith
Master Chin is back from Malaysia and gearing up for his 4 Day Invitation Only; Sin Tien Wu Chi Tai Chi Seminar next week at the Kung Fu Center in...
Posted in Stories, Students, Tai Chi
Student needs Clothes Dryer
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Sifu Smith
One of the students is moving into their new apartment this month and needs an inexpensive new/used clothes dryer. They are in Raleigh, but would be willing to travel in...
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Solid Fa Jing Practices On A Humid Morning
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 4:29 AM by Sifu Smith
It is shortly after 4 am and I just finished up 45 minutes of silk-reeling and fa-jing practice. Quick weather notice for central NC, the heat and humidity were high...
Edited on: Monday, August 20, 2007 5:10 AMTuesday's Practice
Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 6:27 AM by Sifu Smith
Both the afternoon and evening students are working consistently, and the one ingredient that is most necessary and it seems that most of our students are practicing it, is to...
Master Chin's Tai Chi & Kung Fu Workshop in Fayetteville NC
Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 8:57 AM by Sifu Smith
The Raleigh students are excited about working with their Sigung this weekend. Several hours of invigorating training that they can use for a lifetime in all of their chi pursuits....
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Congratulations Reed
Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 2:40 PM by Sifu Smith
From all of us in your Kung Fu Family we offer congratulations to you and your new wife on your marriage. We look forward to your safe return home and...
Posted in Students
Progressing with your Training in Tai Chi and Kung Fu!
Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 4:24 PM by Sifu Smith
Being a Kung Fu Prince. I have heard that term thousands of times if I have heard it once from Master Chin. Those of us who have been around martial...
Edited on: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 4:58 PMPosted in Kung Fu, Students, Tai Chi
Student Profile JT
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 3:59 PM by Sifu Smith
We get many questions about the training we provide. Many are regarding if the training we provide would be suitable. We thought it enlightening personal to share our about students...
Our Family Atmosphere
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 6:10 AM by Sifu Smith
Master Chin always did and continues to instill the Kung Fu Family tone with his students. He would often tell us how Sifu Mat Sik, Sifu Ng,...
Edited on: Friday, May 11, 2007 6:12 AMProgression of Training - Knowing Yourself First
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 10:17 PM by Sifu Smith
Posted in Kung Fu, Students, Tai Chi
Training as compared to learning
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 at 7:31 AM by Sifu Smith
Master Chin would often tell us that 'everybody comes with different levels and different expectations'. "We can't all grow up to be doctors and lawyers, but we all have places."...
Posted in Kung Fu, Students, Tai Chi
Learning Expression of Power
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 11:28 PM by Sifu Smith
As the students practiced this evening, several were introduced to expressing the same power (peng, lui, gi, an) with a new set of footwork. One of the students made an...
The Kung Fu Family
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2007 at 8:10 AM by Sifu Smith
So Different, So Similar.
As this Saturdays practice came to a close, I was again reminded of
the attributes of...
Request made to TACAS
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 3:39 PM by Sifu Smith
In an effort to continue to support and grow the awareness of not only Tai Chi and Chinese Culture, I have made a request to the Triangle Area Chinese-American Society...
Note to Students
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 6:30 AM by Sifu Smith
As I was practicing this morning at 4:45 am, I was reflecting on the excellent practice we had last night. It was representative of the importance and power of having...
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Chinese Names
Posted on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 8:40 AM by Sifu Smith
Several Students have asked for me to find their names in Manderin. I have began by finding the Chinese Name, the characters, the pronunciation, the literal english meaning, and getting...
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One Year Recognition
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 9:36 AM by Sifu Smith
Two young men, Reed and Byron have now been with us for one year. Both have done wonderfully well. Each on their own path, yet there understandings are growing. Reed...
Edited on: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:36 AMStudents Evolving
Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 4:04 PM by Sifu Smith
Recently several students have gained significantly in their understanding of accumulating and expressing power. Two that I want to recognize currently are Steve and Peter. Both have trained regularly for...
Posted in Students
Triangle- New Years Eve Event
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 5:14 AM by Sifu Smith
Last night we talked about this saturday's practice and the chinese new year. We are going to come into practice a little earlier and then plan to leave the school...
A Question on Tai Chi and Kung Fu
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 6:51 AM by Sifu Smith
One of the most enjoyable parts of training and practice is gain ourselves and to see our students and classmates also gain. When you see the illumanation of understanding being...