I’ve been flying lots lately so I hear this often. In the case of a pressure loss, you take care of your mak first and then once you are ok you help your child. This seems counter intuitive as you would like to help your kid first. But how can you help your child if you are not breathing well? Taking care of yourself allows you to take care of others.
Same in Kung Fu. In order to help your kids, or anyone else, you need to take care of yourself first. Making sure your training is appropriate. Then it is easier to help others.
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Not a Pig
I'm not in the IHC group this year. But what does that mean? I've developed habits that are here to stay. So not much should change other than not being on class on Thursdays.
I am continuing my training and continuing with my physio to get my shoulder and hip back in order. It has been a challenge in the couple months to keep my cardio training with my hip and my weapon forms with my shoulder injuries. I did start a new running routine and I have been practicing Tai Chi more lately.
It was good to see some of the new faces on the team helping out at the banquets. It looks like a strong team! Best of luck in the year of the Pig.
Sunday, February 3, 2019
We are the Change
I'm only one person, so what can I do? Well - we can do lots and if we all do it we can change the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcnAYdrV074
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcnAYdrV074
Sunday, January 27, 2019
"Leaders"
Leaders are ones that should be followed because they are respected and trusted not because they were given an authoritarian power. "Leaders" that lead by intimidation, mocking others are not true leaders.
Leaders are not immuned from mistakes. On the contrary - leaders are vulnerable and not be afraid to admit their mistakes. A leader is not necessary the best in everything on their team and they can and should continue to learn from other.
Someone who thinks that they are better just because of the rank given to them is not realizing that others might have strength that they are lacking at and therefore will not be able to lead as they are actually crippling others and themselves.
Leaders are not immuned from mistakes. On the contrary - leaders are vulnerable and not be afraid to admit their mistakes. A leader is not necessary the best in everything on their team and they can and should continue to learn from other.
Someone who thinks that they are better just because of the rank given to them is not realizing that others might have strength that they are lacking at and therefore will not be able to lead as they are actually crippling others and themselves.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Up in Flames
I should be happy we are still alive. I should be happy we still have a house to live in. So how come I am saddened because I need to spend few hundred dollars?
Our dryer caught on fire today. The fire alarm was going off. Kobe and I were pretty close and saw the flames coming out of the dryer. Kobe ran to get the fire extinguisher and after few sprays the fire was off. Lucky for us the house did not catch on fire.
But now I need to buy a new dryer... :-(
Our dryer caught on fire today. The fire alarm was going off. Kobe and I were pretty close and saw the flames coming out of the dryer. Kobe ran to get the fire extinguisher and after few sprays the fire was off. Lucky for us the house did not catch on fire.
But now I need to buy a new dryer... :-(
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Martial Arts Community
For me, there are many benefits being part of the I Ho Chuan team. One of them is being part of a martial arts community. We practice together as we develop our forms, preparing for demos and working on projects together. There are many opportunities to work together - the Adopt a Driveway, painting the bridge, preparing for the Pandamonium, practicing for the banquet. It is really rewarding to be part of a team!
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Teaching Rewards
I love teaching Kung Fu. If you would have asked me when I started practicing Kung Fu if I would ever do it, the answer would have been a definite NO. But as my kids started practicing Kung Fu, I enjoyed helping out in their classes and one thing led to another.
I think teaching is one of the best things that happened to me in Kung Fu. As I am teaching others, I get so much back. Leadership skills, organization skills, everything in Kung Fu makes more sense once you need to teach it as you really need to understand what you are doing. There is no doubt that my progress in Kung Fu is enhanced by my teaching.
I teach the advance kids class and while it is sad for me to see the kids in my class moving into the adults class, I know that this is part of their progress. It is nice to see how they evolve as young adults. This year is special for me as other than my son, it is the first time that kids that I was teaching are going for their black belt. It was a pleasure teaching all 3 of them as kids and it was a pleasure to see them growing up in age and in their Kung Fu training.
I think teaching is one of the best things that happened to me in Kung Fu. As I am teaching others, I get so much back. Leadership skills, organization skills, everything in Kung Fu makes more sense once you need to teach it as you really need to understand what you are doing. There is no doubt that my progress in Kung Fu is enhanced by my teaching.
I teach the advance kids class and while it is sad for me to see the kids in my class moving into the adults class, I know that this is part of their progress. It is nice to see how they evolve as young adults. This year is special for me as other than my son, it is the first time that kids that I was teaching are going for their black belt. It was a pleasure teaching all 3 of them as kids and it was a pleasure to see them growing up in age and in their Kung Fu training.
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