Do you want to study a holistic martial art – Bagua Zhang, but don’t have a teacher in your area? Here’s your chance to learn with a devoted instructor who cares about you, with live remote video classes! While it may not be as personal or effective as learning in person with …
New Beginners Bagua Zhang Kung Fu class starting in August! We have a few spots available if you would like to start training Remote online with our Beginners Bagua Zhang Kung Fu class, starting this Saturday, August 1st, at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm PST! With all the uncertainty of the tumultuous times we are all living in, Bagua …
What’s going on? As we celebrate Emancipation Day/Juneteenth here at Mace Martial Arts, we also recognize bullying and oppression have been on the rise in recent years. All over the world we continually see examples of it, especially in current events that painfully expose America’s unresolved legacy of bullying and oppression, in “the land of …
I wish you a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend with your family, as we honor those who have served our country and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, especially now in light of the unprecedented and unpredictable changes we are all facing this year. The next step in gradually lifting social distancing restrictions …
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to them their own.” – Benjamin Disraeli The martial art that we practice at Mace Martial Arts, Bagua Zhang, is fundamentally based upon transformation — not only in the dynamics of a chaotic situation to a harmonious …
Kung Fu Theater Open Dojo & New Weeknight Classes at Mace Martial Arts! Join us for the open house celebration of my new Guan (Dojo) in Shoreline, & I’m eager to add a weeknight class starting in September! Kung Fu Theater Open Guan (Dojo) Double Feature! Have you been wanting to check out our new …
Magical Thinking in Qigong & Martial ArtsIn my previous post, I referred to Magical Thinking in regards to self-image, and choosing to (re)start an enjoyable form of exercise. Now I’d like to share this concept to transform your approach to training, and being, especially in meditation and martial arts practice. Most people interpret Magical Thinking as being …
Happy New Year! A lot has changed over the last couple years since I’ve sent a message, and I’m excited to share new developments in the works! (Re-)Starting an exercise regimen As many of us are setting intentions and resolutions for better self care, diets and exercise regimens with the New Year, I encourage making …
“Look within to heal and reveal your true self” We have all at some point in our lives been attacked, betrayed, or suffered trauma — how we respond, learn, and adapt to those challenges determines our personal value and sense of worth. How we perceive and respond is the barometer of our level of …
Happy New Year ~ 2017! We’ve all faced many challenges over the last year. It’s been a chaotic and unpredictable ride for me personally, with tragic lows and exhilarating joys, shocking surprises and wonderful new changes. You can probably relate, as I have witnessed similar experiences for many of my family, friends and students, and …
Sacred Spirals Throughout the Universe, energy tends to move in spirals, naturally forming matter into spheres. The polarity of opposites creates vortexes throughout nature — from galaxies, the movement of solar systems and the gravitational fields that create planets, hurricanes and typhoons, tornadoes, are also seen in the eddies in the currents of wind and …
