Many people think martial arts are solely about honing your fighting abilities, but could they really be more about developing the mind? This film interviews Tai Chi, Hapkido and Taekwondo practitioners as well as a scientist and clinician who has been putting these ideas into practice when working with people with mental health issues.
On Saturday Dec 6th Dragon Gate Kungfu held their regular Rank Evaluations. It was a great day with students being evaluated for several different rank levels from the various student programs Little Dragons, Kids 5 Element Phase, and Teen/Adult 5 Element phase.
Congratulations to all of them for showing effort and dedication to themselves and the art! We look forward to heling them all progress.
5 Element Sash - Meaghan: This Sash is a big deal because it symbolizes the end phase of the 5 elements as she prepares to enter the 5 Animal phase of her training. Meaghan is only the third student to reach this mark.
Kids 5 Element phase. White Sash - Kimberly
Kids 5 Element phase. White Sash - Isaac
Little Dragon Beg. Level 3 - Luca & Shane
Little Dragon Beg. Level 2 - Jonathan, Sam, & Kyle
Little Dragon Beg. Level 1 - Danika
Dragon Gate Kungfu holds rank evaluations once every session to ensure each student has an opportunity to try and advance. In some occasions students don't meet the minimum score to advance in rank, but we focus on the effort; offer remedial training and the student always comes back, tries again and passes the second time. That lesson is more important than just about any we can teach.
"fall down seven times, stand up eight"
-martial proverb
Happy Holidays
Your Dragon Gate Kungfu Instructors
Congratulations to Andrew Le and Adam Bradley! They passed their test Thursday, August 28th and earned their Silver Sash.
Shissu Eric Matta, Shifu John Bradley, Shifu Eric LEcuyer and Shifu Umar Arrastia stand with our two new Silver Sash students. Andrew Le and Adam Bradley.
Our new Fall 2014 Schedule has been finalized. Make sure to take note of the changes.
Go here to see it.
Dragons - On this holiday weekend, take extra time to be safe and aware of your surroundings. Make sure to have fun though.
Our very own Shrssu Eric Matta got his face on the cover of the Southbridge Evening News today.
Eric will be competing again in this years Death Race in Pittsfield, VT.
Good Luck Eric!
Congratulations to Marissa, Ian, Gregory and Christina on earning their new ranks. You have all worked hard and we are always happy to see our student advance.
Marissa - Orange Sash
Ian - Fire Sash
Gregory - White Sash
Christina - Fire Sash
Also, thanks to Andrew and Adam for helping out during the testing.
Back row - Adam Bradley, Andrew Le, Shifu Eric LEcuyer, Shifu John Bradley, Shissu Eric Matta, Shifu Umar Arrastis
Front row - Marrissa, Ian, Gregory and Christina
Shissu Eric Matta and Christina pose for photos.
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