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In honor of Memorial Day there will be no Kung Fu classes Friday May 24th – Sunday May 26th. Regardless of your political philosophy, Memorial Day should be a time to reflect on those who have given their lives for … Continue reading →

On Saturday May 18th, Sifu Foster presented a seminar on striking.  Drawing from his training in Systema, a russian martial art, Sifu Foster demonstrated that by relaxing properly it is possible to deliver and receive a much more powerful strike. … Continue reading →

Rock is typically seen as a symbol of strength, solidity and permanence.  Throughout history rock has held a place of significance in every culture.  We’ve used rock for shelter, healing, self-defense, in worship, art etc.   Similarly to water, rock in … Continue reading →

Good ol’ H2O!  There are libraries full of books describing it’s virtues, beauty, power, properties and so much more.  A person (and they have) could spend their entire life studying water and it would be a life well spent.  Without … Continue reading →

There is a story.  In order to appreciate the seal and the birth of the school I think it’s important to understand how it all came about.  The school celebrated it’s one year anniversary March 8th.  Two years ago I … Continue reading →

On February 14th two students from the Academy of Kung Fu in southeast Portland and three students from Westside Academy of Kung Fu tested for rank.  It was an incredible test and an honor to host.  Thanks to all who … Continue reading →

We all have them.  They just vary.  I know I’m stating the obvious but sometimes in training Kung Fu we can forget we are not all equal.  That leads to one of the beautiful principles of Mo Pai Kung Fu. … Continue reading →

I went on a beautiful hike to Tamanawas Falls yesterday located on the east side of Mt Hood near Mt. Hood Meadows.  It was incredibly beautiful.  The plan was to snowshoe but since the weather has been a bit mild … Continue reading →

Excerpts from a handout given to students by Professor Fred King at Camp 2012. Mo Duk Pai – Martial Ethic / Power Method. Martial - Dealing with fighting, self defense Ethics - Choices made that are either considered right or wrong in … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year when illness, flus and colds, can take you away from training.  Be kind to your fellow students and don’t spread the nasties.  Stay off the training floor if you think you might be carrying a … Continue reading →