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Not All Martial Arts Are Equal!
Shaolin Do is the original blend of hard and soft arts, developing
internal and external strength simultaneously. It doesn't rely on body
rigidity to develop power like Karate, but instead generates forces
from natural body mechanics and circular movements.
Do you think about fighting?
Shaolin Do is more than just a fighting art, it is a way of
perfecting oneself. By studying the efficiency and balance that exists
within nature, we gain understanding and respect for all life. The
ancient Chinese observed the diverse fighting strategies of the animal
kingdom, and realized that like animals, people also required fighting
techniques suited to their unique physical statures.
Masters of life
Thus was born the animal fighting systems. These techniques had
already been tested in nature and since have been orally passed within
the Shaolin tradition. Throughout history, the Shaolin monks have been
the most feared fighters in Asia, but even more famous is their long
standing love of peace, virtue and honor. The long standing history of
the Shaolin temple and their famous reputation can be attributed to an
ability to train not only deadly fighters, but masters of life.
What Will You Learn?
Shaolin-Do students practice open hand forms, self-defense,
weapons, sparring, meditation, strength training, and aerobic
conditioning. This dynamic approach allows for rapid advancement in
fighting skill, balance, dexterity, and endurance.
Before
attaining black belt the student will learn 21 long forms covering 7
different open hand systems and 6 weapons. This provides a rich
background of techniques and styles to call upon.
What is a Form?
Don't worry if none of this makes sense. You will love learning
this art more with each passing month and year. It will never grow
dull, only more exciting and challenging. If you are looking for a path
that will last a lifetime, Shaolin-Do is the one. When you're eighty
years old, you will still have more brand new material to learn and
challenge you. As a added bonus, you will learn an effective method of
self-defense, get in the best shape of your life and maintain
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DOES TAI CHI WORK?
Tai Chi performs its stress relief magic by teaching each student a new type of attention and open awareness. Rather than the scattered inner mental world that most of us suffer in, the Tai Chi open awareness state is mentally peaceful while physically relaxed and balanced.
HOW DOES A PERSON RELAX?
We certainly do not relax by thinking the word relax or even trying to relax.
The way a person reaches a relaxed state has nothing to do with consciously letting go of muscular tension. Tai Chi teaches the student become more aware of their body feelings and to include the feelings of space and the environment around them. This open state of awareness has been shown to increase the relaxation response of the human autonomic nervous system (parasympathetic). The student doesn’t have to do anything in order to relax; just perform the Tai Chi postures slowly with their attention as wide as possible.
Tai Chi done in this state will completely reverse feelings of tension and anxiety within minutes. In fact, 20 minutes of this type Tai Chi can turn around a person’s entire day.
Unfortunately, learning the movements of tai ch alone will not guarantee that you reach this state. The instructor must understand how the tai chi practice operates on attentional states and how the meditative state differs from the waking, thinking mental state.
A UNIQUE PROGRAM
Master Joe Schaefer, has created his tai chi curriculum so that it helps students to reach this state with very little training and then lets them use this new tool for stress reduction and peak performance in their daily lives. He is completely unique in having a Doctorate in brain research while also being a master of Shaolin Kung Fu. Master Schaefer does not speak in riddles and pretend to be a sagely guru from a Kung fu movie. He communicates in terms you will understand and passes on real and useful knowledge to his students.
WHAT ABOUT CHI ENERGY?
Of course Tai Chi practice seeks to allow this vital energy to flow more smoothly in the body. However, a person must learn to reach the open awareness state first before this training can begin. Most westerners have never actually experience the true brainwave state associated with meditation. This is Why Master Schaefer holds a breathing and meditation class in North Austin once a week for all the Austin area students. He will make sure you understand what that state is before embarking on Shaolin-Do's 2500 year old Chi Kung formula for health and longevity |
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