Dragon
For those who appreciate the aesthetics of martial arts within an authentic Chinese cultural context can marvel at Master W. Lee’s inspiring Dragon Form, from http://dragongatesanctuary.com/. Powerful, flowing and effortless. High level kung fu. A bow to Master Lee for revealing the dragon spirit. Modern martial artists — JKD and MMA — who focus strictly [...]
In the mid seventies while studying Damo Animal Kung Fu in Taiwan, Master Li Min-Ching showed me secret dragon stepping techniques. A series of quick steps employing an intricate pattern of movement using traditional twisted stance. It was impressive as far as chop socky fantasy fighting goes. Otherwise it was bullshit! As a student of [...]
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The devastation in Japan dramatically shows the destructive power of nature’s forces unleashed. Swift and tragic. It brings to mind the ancient Daoist sage Lao Tzu’s famous verses on the power of water. Nothing is softer than water, yet nothing is more powerful. It is also reminiscent of the ancient Chinese image of the dragon [...]
