YES! There is Kungfu Mania ripping through my brain this year. For some reason I woke up last week and decided to take Kungfu on as a permanent addition to my studies at the Peaceful Dragon. I have to be honest with you. There was a slight pause when I walked into Brother Hank’s class on Monday of last week. I was trying to figure out what I got myself into. But Brother Hank and Matt are great instructors and welcome you into the fold like you have been there for ever.
Kungfu is such a total opposite art form than Tai Chi or really any Marital Art that I have done in the past. The balance of strength and power versus the grace and speed is something that I am struggling with at the moment. I quickly realized that the slow methodical nature of Tai Chi won’t cut it for these classes. Stances are lower, speeds are faster, and the power is more intense. All of this while keeping the same relaxed feeling about yourself in order to move from form to form. It is quite challenging for me at the moment, but I think my brain and my body will get use to it quickly. Now if I can just get past this blasted “Elbow Set”!
BRUISES AND SORE MUSCLES HERE I COME!!! 
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Paul said,
February 17, 2011 at 09:52
Craziness, but I will probably be joining you after my 1 year Boot Camp anniversary. Lunacy!