Comments for TanDao http://www.tandao.com A Martial Arts Blog. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:17:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on The Moon Is A Dead World by Rose http://www.tandao.com/2008/09/01/the-moon-is-a-dead-world/#comment-114 Rose Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:35 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=203#comment-114 Oh, the Moon. The Great Lady in the Sky who complements the Great Lord, the Sun. Being a Pagan has helped me to view the Moon in different perspective from just a heavenly body - but oh, how heavenly it is. When it's full, I am in awe of it's beauty and brightness. Hey, Lawrence, I can visualize you doing some wonderful martial arts movements on a hilltop during a harvest moon. A nice ritual indeed to give thanks for the "harvest" - that which we all now have thanks to both the Sun and the Moon. If we could find ourselves stranded on our own inner shore as we Draw Down the Energies of our Goddess, the Moon, We would not ever feel stranded again. Blessed Be Rose Oh, the Moon. The Great Lady in the Sky who complements the Great Lord, the Sun. Being a Pagan has helped me to view the Moon in different perspective from just a heavenly body - but oh, how heavenly it is. When it’s full, I am in awe of it’s beauty and brightness.

Hey, Lawrence, I can visualize you doing some wonderful martial arts movements on a hilltop during a harvest moon.
A nice ritual indeed to give thanks for the “harvest” - that which we all now have thanks to both the Sun and the Moon.

If we could find ourselves stranded on our own inner shore as we Draw Down the Energies of our Goddess, the Moon,
We would not ever feel stranded again.

Blessed Be
Rose

]]> Comment on Olympic Proportions: Flow by Rose http://www.tandao.com/2008/08/16/olympic-proportions-flow/#comment-24 Rose Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:38:16 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=158#comment-24 I like the way you summed it all up in that last paragraph, about mindful movement and aligning oneself in thougt, feelings and action. I believe that awareness of what we say and do and think helps us to take a breath in between the thoughts and the words and the actions. That breath is our connectedness to our Higher Power. If only we could stop time and stay in that sacred space for a little while longer. It's great that the opening ceremony of the Olympic games had begun that way. The dance of the martial artists was like a ritual that blessed the commencement of an event that brings all people, all cultures, all languages and religions together in one place. In these difficult times, that's exactly what we need, to feel and know that we are all connected. Blessed Be Rose I like the way you summed it all up in that last paragraph, about mindful movement and aligning oneself in thougt, feelings and action.

I believe that awareness of what we say and do and think helps us to take a breath in between the thoughts and the words and the actions. That breath is our connectedness to our Higher Power. If only we could stop time and stay in that sacred space for a little while longer.

It’s great that the opening ceremony of the Olympic games had begun that way. The dance of the martial artists was like a ritual that blessed the commencement of an event that brings all people, all cultures, all languages and religions together in one place. In these difficult times, that’s exactly what we need, to feel and know that we are all connected.

Blessed Be
Rose

]]> Comment on Energy Realized by admin http://www.tandao.com/2008/07/09/energy-realized/#comment-17 admin Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:47:59 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=69#comment-17 Reply to post from self defense on martial arts: Mixed martial art excels in sport combat & self defense -- but that's the tip of the iceberg. Good that you are realizing that traditional martial arts embraces health & philosophy and is a spiritual path. What system are you practicing? Master Tan Reply to post from self defense on martial arts:
Mixed martial art excels in sport combat & self defense — but that’s the tip of the iceberg. Good that you are realizing that traditional martial arts embraces health & philosophy and is a spiritual path.
What system are you practicing?
Master Tan

]]> Comment on Energy Realized by admin http://www.tandao.com/2008/07/09/energy-realized/#comment-16 admin Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:44:08 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=69#comment-16 Hi L Ahern, Great! You are off to a good start. Relaxation is a major key for sparring & life --- though easier said than done under tense situations. Are you incorporating breathing techniques while sparring? Master Tan Hi L Ahern, Great! You are off to a good start.
Relaxation is a major key for sparring & life —
though easier said than done under tense situations. Are you incorporating breathing techniques while sparring?
Master Tan

]]> Comment on Energy Realized by L Ahern http://www.tandao.com/2008/07/09/energy-realized/#comment-15 L Ahern Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:46:48 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=69#comment-15 Thank you for the indepth article on the martial arts. I appreciated your explanation of how a relaxed body is better able to detect an attack before it takes place. Just learning to spar myself in kung fu class so this is something to strive for. Thank you for the indepth article on the martial arts. I appreciated your explanation of how a relaxed body is better able to detect an attack before it takes place.

Just learning to spar myself in kung fu class so this is something to strive for.

]]> Comment on Energy Realized by self defense on martial arts http://www.tandao.com/2008/07/09/energy-realized/#comment-14 self defense on martial arts Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:51:57 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=69#comment-14 Wow! Great experience on self defense. Martial arts today have changed from traditional martial arts to today's mixed martial arts. Martial arts are great for overall conditioning not to mention the discipline you will build. Really I appreciate to you. Wow! Great experience on self defense.

Martial arts today have changed from traditional martial arts to today’s mixed martial arts.
Martial arts are great for overall conditioning not
to mention the discipline you will build.

Really I appreciate to you.

]]> Comment on This Week’s Videos Are Up! by Solomon Spigel http://www.tandao.com/2008/05/30/this-weeks-videos-are-up/#comment-9 Solomon Spigel Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:09:05 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=65#comment-9 Hey Sifu I've been watching these videos all week, and I really like how all of them show movement in nature. I especially like the ones on the beach. The waves of the ocean seem to be moving in sync with you, as if you truly is one with nature. I can't wait for the next update. Solomon Hey Sifu
I’ve been watching these videos all week, and I really like how all of them show movement in nature. I especially like the ones on the beach. The waves of the ocean seem to be moving in sync with you, as if you truly is one with nature.

I can’t wait for the next update.

Solomon

]]> Comment on This Week’s Videos Are Up! by JOHN DUVAL http://www.tandao.com/2008/05/30/this-weeks-videos-are-up/#comment-7 JOHN DUVAL Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:48:12 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=65#comment-7 hey Sifu & TONI congratulations on the new Tan Dao web site. I feel you had a great Connection with the universe. I really enjoy the videos. They are like a breathe of fresh air. I can feel the sprinkle from the waves. I can feel the wind. you move with the Arizona energy Toni,S introduction adds a nice balance & she did a great job filming great Balance & Energy John Duval -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. hey Sifu & TONI
congratulations on the new Tan Dao web site.
I feel you had a great Connection with the universe.
I really enjoy the videos. They are like a breathe of fresh air.
I can feel the sprinkle from the waves.
I can feel the wind.
you move with the Arizona energy
Toni,S introduction adds a nice balance & she did a great job filming

great Balance & Energy

John Duval

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]]> Comment on This Week’s Videos Are Up! by Rose Incerto http://www.tandao.com/2008/05/30/this-weeks-videos-are-up/#comment-5 Rose Incerto Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:12:24 +0000 http://www.tandao.com/?p=65#comment-5 Dear Master Lawrence and Toni: I love the videos. Standing Calm and Alert: As Lawrence is moving, the water behind him continues to flow in a naturally rhythmic current. The water flows, then Lawrence flows. Man and Nature become one. It is very calming both to watch and to actually practice the movements. With each practice, I find my body relaxing into itself, releasing any physical and emotional stress. My breathing becomes more balanced. Lawrence’s form is tranquil, free flowing, powerful and conscious. The music is pleasant and supports fully the video material presented. Thank you so much. Peace Rose Incerto Dear Master Lawrence and Toni: I love the videos.

Standing Calm and Alert:

As Lawrence is moving, the water behind him continues to flow in a naturally rhythmic current. The water flows, then Lawrence flows. Man and Nature become one. It is very calming both to watch and to actually practice the movements. With each practice, I find my body relaxing into itself, releasing any physical and emotional stress. My breathing becomes more balanced. Lawrence’s form is tranquil, free flowing, powerful and conscious. The music is pleasant and supports fully the video material presented.

Thank you so much. Peace
Rose Incerto

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