A warrior is not just a person who has learned some moves, is able to kick at 90 miles per hour or who has won the world championships at kick-boxing. A warrior must earn his title. The martial artist is a person who knows things that go far deeper than just self defence, he is [...]
Archive for October, 2006
The Way of the Warrior
Posted in Tai Chi on October 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Recognizing a Quality Martial Arts School
Posted in General Martial Arts information on October 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
How can I recognize a quality martial arts school?
This is one of the most fundamental and important questions asked. As such, it should have a comprehensive response. Please take the time to read this section as it benefits you or your childs martial arts education.
First, let us note that there are numerous reasons why people [...]
Five Elements
Posted in Philosophy on October 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
What is the Five Element Theory?
The Five Element theory (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) is one of the major systems of thought within traditional Chinese (Taoist) health and medicine having been used for over 2,000 years. It is used to help explain the cause/effect relations that are occurring in the body throughout various stages [...]
Grand Master Park Memoirs – Paper One
Posted in General Martial Arts information on October 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Grand Master Park believed that the martial arts were a very important component for the person who sought to have a well balanced way-of-life. Besides the obvious benefit of learning how to defend oneself, (which is one of the most fundamental disciplines any person could have since survival is a prerequisite to all other values), [...]
Why TEST?
Posted in General Martial Arts information on October 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
One may ask why there is a need to test at all. Here are some thoughts to consider.
The Park’s Martial Arts Kwan Jang Nim (President), along with the Masters and Branch Instructors have the time tested experience and wisdom to determine who is ready to advance in rank prior to actual testing. Everything that they [...]
