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on this new year's eve day, i'm planning for the chinese new year, which i also try to celebrate as best i can, which is mostly by cooking food for friends ;-) (at their house....because i've got the tiniest kitchen in the world!)

 so, since it's a 2 week affair (hurray!) i figure i can plan menus for more than one gathering.

one menu will be based on louisiana foods (my friend was born in louisiana) rather than chinese

i may do a stir fry and noodles f... Read More

I found an interesting article about Bunkai in kata in Karate, and I think it is of interest for other Martial Artists too:

A Punch is a Block: A Block is a Punch. You have probably heard this saying. A punch can also be a block. A block can also be a punch (or a strike). This is true in a basic mechanical sense. If someone punches toward your face, you can block it by punching toward his or her face. Your punch will intercept the attacker’s arm, thus blocking it.

Each Move... Read More

It has been brought to my attention that some of you would like to hear about some of my travels and talk about my “traditional” styles.

I invite you to clear your minds and listen to some of the journeys I have endured.

 

After I received my San Kyu in Okinawan Go Ju Ryu, under Mr. James Prouty you all might know him as NewEngl... Read More

I just wanted to let everyone know that after much thought I have decided to change the name of my school to "Citong Kung Fu Temple". Me and my teacher have been talking about this for some time now, but wasnt sure how people would take to the name since we used the word "Temple". Even though there is no religious intent implied, we were kinda afraid that people would take it the wrong way. Anywho, We have done it anyway. I think its going to draw the attention we're look... Read More

I've been wondering about the possibilities of a "Day of Martial Art" here in Kansas City. I'm envisioning scores of martial artists performing kata and demonstrations on the grounds of the Nelson Art Gallery on a summer day. Martial artists from different styles and schools interacting with each other and with the public. No charges - no fees. The opportunities to learn from each other would be vast. So might be the opportunities to promote our arts and the benefits of martial a... Read More

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