Kung Fu Blog


Students talk: Carolyn's interview (2013)
  1. - Have you practiced any martial arts before?

- No, I have never practiced martial arts before.

 

  1. - What did you know about Martial arts before and why did you decide to start practicing?

    - I knew a little about Qi Gong from my husband, who had studied some stances with a personal trainer and, of course, I knew about martial arts from the movies! I decided to start practicing because a friend encouraged me to try it and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

Three Kinds of Disciples (February 22,2013)

A Zen master named Gettan lived in the latter part of the Tokugawa era. He used to say: "There are three kinds of disciples: those who impart Zen to others, those who maintain the temples and shrines, and then there are the rice bags and the clothes-hangers."

Special Offer for Families

We have a special offer for families:

  • 10% off - discount for the second family member (adult or child)
  • 15% off - discount for the third
Warm Up

At the initial level of learning kung fu the warm up is the most important part of the training; and just so you know, the initial level is the first 3-5 years.

Warm up consists of two parts:
- Joint workout;
- Gun-Fa (methods of workout – the exercises to develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and speed).
In modern times, we divide the workout into two parts to make practitioners more attentive to what they are doing and how they are doing it. The importance of warm up is that it develops the body with maximum efficacy, thus preparing it for further technique practice and subsequent overall body development. In addition it heats muscles and tendons, which reduces the risk of injury.

Special event: a lecture by Headmaster!

Golden Dragon Martial Arts School

hosts

“Traditional Chinese Martial Arts: Myths and Reality”

a talk by Valery Prosvirov, Head of Golden Dragon

March 02, 2013, at 12 pm

Schedule:

  • Presentation on history and philosophy of traditional Chinese martial arts;
  • Demonstration of Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong technique;
  • Explanation of key connections between martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine;
  • and, as always at Golden Dragon, very tasty Chinese tea!

Come and bring your friends, everyone is welcomed!

Golden Dragon Martial Arts School

hosts

“Traditional Chinese Martial Arts: Myths and Reality”

a talk by Valery Prosvirov, Head of Golden Dragon

March 02, 2013, at 12 pm

Schedule:

  • Presentation on history and philosophy of traditional Chinese martial arts;
  • Demonstration of Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong technique;
  • Explanation of key connections between martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine;
  • and, as always at Golden Dragon, very tasty Chinese tea!

Come and bring your friends, everyone is welcomed!

Chinese proverb (February 19,2013)

"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come." 

Sword Jian

In China the Jian Sword symbolizes high skills, as its mastery is incredibly difficult. This weapon is for real professionals, its thin design requires much attention and leads to motions that are very elegant, fast, and lightning-like. That is why the sword Jian was held at a higher level in the hierarchy of weapons.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa visit at Golden Dragon school (February 2, 2013)

On February 2, 2013, Golden Dragon Martial Arts School was honored to host Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa as a visitor and esteemed guest. What started out as a short visit to a quaint yet elegant traditional Chinese tea shop in Brentwood quickly evolved into an hours-long melding of masterful minds. The topics of conversation were just what one would expect to hear from such enlightened men, from the history and applications of martial arts in life as well as cinema, to its philosophies and principles, even down to its uses in the healing arts.

Having started out as a healer before venturing to Hollywood, Tagawa bolsters the benefits of martial arts in leading a full, healthy life. His studies of Qigong have given him insight on the significance of breath in training and physical development. “You release more toxins from the body with a deep exhale than with anything else,” professes Tagawa. “I really believe that breath, in and of itself... can be the ultimate self-healing tool.” Master Valery and Mr. Tagawa got along famously, undoubtedly due in part to their shared philosophies and dedication to their art. Since Golden Dragon's grand opening on June 30, 2012, Master Valery has taught traditional Chinese kung fu with the intent of helping his students to not only become better fghters, but giving them the tools to become healthier, stronger, more focused and self-aware human beings. He teaches this way because he understands that this is the essence of true kung fu, and that the best won battles are the ones you never have to fight.

Hun Gar animals: Dragon

Power is nothing, technique is nothing, the main essence is the spirit. Dragon is a state of mind. Dragon is the suppression of enemy by spirit. Dragon never retreats.
He's like a river that never flows backwards, it flows only forward, bypassing everything on its way like water.