"Experts believe that a person's confidence level is purely "mental."
Kung Fu training is confidence training. When confidence falters, your training will pick you right up with high-energy classes and class achievements.
Kung Fu teaches us to start a new, to learn from the mistakes of the past and focus on the achievements of the future."
- J. Galea
Great attitude and effort by all students promoting to their next sash level!
Also an outstanding show of teamwork from our Black Sashes!
Congratulations everyone!
Black Sash Promotions
Our Black Sashes continue to make their Sifu's and their school very proud as they promote towards certification and 1st degree
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Great to see the Tai Chi group growing bigger and stronger
Keep up the good work!
Congratulations to
Michelle for getting her Sije title.
How often should you work out each week?
Your magic number of days depends on how active you already are.
You will probably see results from one day a week if you don't already work out at all. But if you're used to multiple workout days a week then, in general, four to five days a week will challenge your body enough to stay at peak form and make progress.
~ N. Tamir, CSCS (founder of T's Fitness)
It is our expectation that tropical storm Michael will not roll in to our area until after 9:00pm. Therefore, we will hold all regularly scheduled classes.
According to memory experts, a major cause of poor memory is inattentiveness.
Memory improves when proper attentiveness is achieved.
In Kung Fu & Tai Chi memory is challenged by a large number of concepts and intricate movements.
Because the practitioner is highly attentive during class and practice, memory for movement improve noticeably.
Sash Ranking Make Up Exam Survivors!
It is very rare that a sash ranking make up exam will be scheduled but when there is one, it is known to be twice as hard as a regularly scheduled sash ranking class.
Congratulations to Eddie, Matt, Rich, and Ethan for surviving their make up exam with great attitude, perseverance, and skill!
"Training gives us an outlet for Suppressed Energies created by stress and thus Tones the Spirit just as Exercise Conditions the Body."
Great News!
The school will re-open on Saturday, September 15th for regularly scheduled classes.
We are looking forward to seeing you all back in class working towards better health, greater strength, and competent skills!
The school will be closed Thursday, September 13th and Saturday, September 15th.
Due to the updated storm forecast, Sigung and Sifu anticipate being able to open the school on Sunday, the 16th for both Tai chi @ 10:30am and Kung Fu @ 11:30am.
All students who can travel to the school safely are welcome to attend.
The school will be closed Thursday, September 13th through Sunday, September 16th.
All students please be safe and, when you have a chance e-mail or text after the storm to let us know you are okay.
See everyone next week for some more action packed training!
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...
These are the keys that will unlock the door to Personal Excellence."
~ Confucius
More movement generally contributes to greater happiness. If people exercised for at least 30 minutes on most days, which is the standard American and European recommendation for good health, Dr. Chen says, they were about 30 percent more likely to consider themselves happy than people who did not meet the guidelines.
“I think the indications are strong that exercise can contribute to happiness and, while anything helps, a bit more is probably better,” she says. - NY Times
There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength. Once the mind and body have been awakened to their true potential, it's impossible to turn back.
- Henry Rollins
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Congratulations Tai Chi students!
A special congrats goes out to Yoli for becoming the schools first Sije!
It's easy to make excuses to skip a class.
But remember what happens when you overcome those excuses: You get closer to a happier, healthier, fitter you. A year from now, do you want to be in the same place, or do you want to be able to look back on how far you've come?
Every time you overcome an excuse, you're one step closer to your goal!
You should drink half an ounce of water for every pound you weigh.
If you are normally active, it can actually be harmful to your body to take a hiatus from your workouts over the summer.
life is all about balance and eating right a majority of the time. The key is knowing when to allow yourself a treat and when to find the healthy alternative to common summer foods.
Don't forget about your goals because when fall comes around you don't want to be regretting three months of slacking.
Stay on track with your health!
-- by G. Pfeffel
Loss of muscle mass, strength and flexibility occurs naturally in the body after the age of 35. The fact is that when you lose muscle you gain weight, even if you are eating well. Health experts recommend that you engage in some form of training that focuses on all major muscle groups a minimum of 2 times per week and up to 5 times per week depending upon your fitness goals. Kung fu, with its full body training, provides a perfect solution to prevent muscle loss and regain your strength and flexibility. Don't give into age and the losses of muscle and fitness that are associated with it. You may not be able to turn the clock back to 20 but you can take where you are right now and improve upon it and become stronger, more fit and start feeling better than you did in years.
Our style of Kung Fu does not have any performance gymnastics in it. It is an authentic style originally designed for adults of all ages to help build greater strength, better health and competent skills which you can actually use for self defense.
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1226 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake Virginia
757-401-9337
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