Silkreeler

Taiji came to me on December 24, 1995 during a long sitting meditation. Five days later I was outside at night in Golden Park in San Francisco practicing Chen Style Taiji with our Sifu (Master) Zhang Xue Xin. I remember how my legs burned from standing.

Taiji is a vehicle to know oneself and the whole. It's a way to cultivate oneself and the universe. It is the Grand Ultimate! The balance of Yang (Heaven's) energy and Yin (Earth's) energy. There are many other vehicles out there however, for me Taiji fits my spirit. It seems that I have done it before. Taiji in many ways keeps me sane, healthy, balanced and striving for something that I don't know. True it's the chi, the relaxation, the martial, the calmness of mind and body, but it's more than that, it's the connection to our source and beyond that.

I maintain a daily practice and teach the fundamentals, the foundation of Taijiquan (Grand Ultimate Fist). The standing meditations, Silk reeling, Qigongs, line drills, the forms and for the intermediates the martial applications, push hands, and sword. And as our gong (practice) continues our breath becomes deeper and as it gets deeper we naturally can generate chi with our breath and intention. This is just one example of bringing Taiji and Qigong into our daily life. There are many other examples.

I trust that I will continue this love and legacy of Taiji and especially this lineage of Masters and Grand Masters. I thank the Great Spirit for providing us a wonderful Sifu, Zhang Xue Xin. Thank you Sifu, for all your teachings and encouragement. I still have a lot to understand. Thank you Grand Master Feng Zhiqiang for teaching and encouraging our beloved Zhang Sifu. Thank you Grand Master Hu Youzhen and Grand Master Chen Fake, for passing on your skills and knowledge to our Grand Master Feng. And to the other Grand Masters and Masters of the past, present and future, Mahalo!

Currently I am developing the healing qualities of Taiji and Qigong. I am learning Medical Qigong with Grand Master Hong Lui and I am in the process of being certified to teach his foundation system. In addition, I just completed a Massage Therapy Course at Kauai Community College, and will be certified in September, 2005.

Everyone can reach me @ 808 652-1726 or 821-2921. PLEASE leave a message and I will return your call. Beginner and Intermediates are welcome.

Where: Kapa`a, oceanfront, behind Otsuka's store by the ocean.

When: Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00pm -7:30pm, and Saturday mornings, 8:00am - 10:30am

Cost: $5.00 for Monday and Tuesday nights

$10.00 for Saturday mornings

$60.00 Monthly

First class is free. Bring a smile and wear comfortable clothes.

Class may be canceled due to rain and times may be adjusted in the winter months. .