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Thoughts on Revenge

I. As many of you well know, there was a time not too long ago where I was on the … Continue reading Thoughts on Revenge

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武有七德/Wu You Qi De – The Military has Seven Virtues
Bafan Theory, Bagua Theory, Essay, General, Taiji Theory, Tanglang Theory, Weaponry, Xingyi Theory

武有七德/Wu You Qi De – The Military has Seven Virtues

武有七德 夫武,禁暴,戢兵,保大,定功,安民,和眾,豐財,者也。 Now the Military, it surely Prohibits Tyranny, Collects the Weapons, Defends the Elderly, Establishes Service, Pacifies the Citizens, … Continue reading 武有七德/Wu You Qi De – The Military has Seven Virtues

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Life Artistry
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Life Artistry

The photo above is a passage from Sanction, the prescient, phenomenal masterwork of Roman McClay, & currently in the running … Continue reading Life Artistry

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習武十戒/Xi Wu Shi Jie – The Ten Commandments of Studying Martial Arts
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習武十戒/Xi Wu Shi Jie – The Ten Commandments of Studying Martial Arts

一、不准有辱國格人格,危害社會治安。 It is forbidden to bring about National or Personal Disgrace, as it jeopardizes the stability of Society   二、不准拉幫結派,搞宗派門戶爭鬥。 … Continue reading 習武十戒/Xi Wu Shi Jie – The Ten Commandments of Studying Martial Arts

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武德守則/Wu De Shouze – The Rules of Martial Ethics
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武德守則/Wu De Shouze – The Rules of Martial Ethics

一、热爱人民, 精忠报国。 1. Love your nation’s people, dedicate yourself to serving your country with extreme loyalty. 二、弘揚武術, 以德為先。 2. Enhance … Continue reading 武德守則/Wu De Shouze – The Rules of Martial Ethics

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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia

This episode is all about the Ethical aspect of practicing Martial Arts. The Triple Alliance of Volcano Hands Uncle Sickness, … Continue reading Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia

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遊俠行為準則/Youxia Xingwei Zhunze – The Code of Conduct of The Wandering Xia
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遊俠行為準則/Youxia Xingwei Zhunze – The Code of Conduct of The Wandering Xia

Every culture, every society, has its array of characters & personality types. In the World of Martial Arts, there are … Continue reading 遊俠行為準則/Youxia Xingwei Zhunze – The Code of Conduct of The Wandering Xia

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The Central Lesson of The World of Martial Arts: 武德/Wu De – Martial Ethics
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The Central Lesson of The World of Martial Arts: 武德/Wu De – Martial Ethics

A standard plot point for many Martial Arts movies goes like this: A person masters a powerful Martial Art; this … Continue reading The Central Lesson of The World of Martial Arts: 武德/Wu De – Martial Ethics

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Cultural Corner: A Translated Poem About the World of Martial Arts
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Cultural Corner: A Translated Poem About the World of Martial Arts

賈島: 劍客/Jia Dao: Jianke – Jia Dao: The Swordsman 十年磨一劍 霜刃未曾試 今日把示君 誰有不平事 Ten years polishing a sword, Its frosty … Continue reading Cultural Corner: A Translated Poem About the World of Martial Arts

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“In Defense of the Status Quo” is Against Martial Ethics: Why I’m Expelling a Certain Student & Ending Their Serious Training
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“In Defense of the Status Quo” is Against Martial Ethics: Why I’m Expelling a Certain Student & Ending Their Serious Training

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to admit defeat. There’s an insurmountable obstacle in my … Continue reading “In Defense of the Status Quo” is Against Martial Ethics: Why I’m Expelling a Certain Student & Ending Their Serious Training

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