Articles
Beyond Kung Fu Articles by Instructors, Students, and Special
Guests from Beyond Kung Fu in Brampton, Ontario.
"When the student is ready the teacher will appear."
For Our Students
A Welcome Message to Our Students and a Brief Description of Your Road to Black Sash.
HERE.
The Engaged Mind: Your Creative Call to Action
Discover a Peaceful Channel to Release that Awesome Power dwelling within You Right Now.
"The Engaged Mind" Facilitates the Honest Expression of Your Natural Creative Energy.
If You understand these little black symbols (words) then You can Do, Be, or
Have Anything on which You Focus Your mind.
Full Book
HERE.
Core Body Power
Good core strength is important at every age and fitness level. Whatever your goals,
find a way to incorporate body core conditioning into your routine to reduce fatigue,
avoid muscle strain and improve your strength and mobility.
Full Article
HERE.
Beyond Benefits
Shaolin Monks are people of quiet power - people who vanquish every threatening situation;
physically, mentally,
and spiritually. Not by meeting initiated force head on, but by understanding and redirecting energy.
Full Article
HERE.
Protect Your Health
The whole equation on health in the West seems to be overlooked. We have a headache
we're given aspirin. If we are depressed we are given Antidepressant medications.
If we suffer from panic attacks we're put on anxiety medication. All of these
solutions create short-term relief but long term damage in other parts of the
body. The treatment is considered the lesser of two evils. Full Article
HERE.
Natural Highs
A heightened state of awareness is the goal
of countless hours of training, sparring, and grinding out the physical movements;
not toward Mastery as it may seem, but toward in-the-moment flow
Full Article
HERE.
Setting Goals
Imagine right now earning more money, having the increased energy, healthier body, an
excess of personal and professional relationships that help drive you in the direction
of your goals...imagine driving your dream car, traveling the world, living in that ideal house...
If any or all of those things appeal to you at all, you must become a proficient goal setter.
Full Article
HERE.
Change
Quantum-leap breakthroughs in all areas are not years away, or even months away,
they are happening right now! Turn off CNN for a moment and it becomes clear
that we are on the verge fantastic breakthroughs that will increase our levels
of health, finance, and intelligence.
We are entering an era of unprecedented growth and opportunity.
Full Article
HERE.
Why Shaolin Kung Fu?
--By Brad Hutchinson, Beyond Kung Fu Instructor
Why Shaolin Kung Fu? Why not Karate, Aikido, Jeet Kune Do, Ju Jitsu, Judo,
Tae Kwon Do...? True, Shaolin Kung Fu is the oldest of the martial arts dating
back to 527 A.D. when an Indian Buddhist Prince came to China to preach in
the Shao Lin Temple. But in this day and age, in the Western world, why
are the marital arts important at all? Full Article
HERE.
Sailing on Shaolin Winds of Change
--By Brad Hutchinson, Beyond Kung Fu Instructor
...As glittering sun sparkled off the water I reflected on how great life was,
how fortunate I was. Seizing the view on that sunny autumn
afternoon I leaned back and enjoyed the peace and beauty that surrounded us...
Full Article HERE
Kung Fu Principles for Success
Beyond Kung Fu moves the body, mind, and spirit past preconceived limits.
It fosters receptivity. It builds awareness of the world around us. It
says that, through discipline and practice,
we can elevate our lives as high as our desires and intentions will lift us. It promotes patience
Full Article HERE
Choosing a Martial Arts School
The best advice on how to choose a good martial arts school
comes from a man who kicked my butt all over my studio one afternoon.
Full Article HERE
