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Kung Fu Grading August 2010

Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin

There will be a Kung Fu grading held on the 21st of August at the Northshore Kung Fu and Qigong Health Centre in Takapuna.  That gives you about 5 weeks to get ready! Adults: 10:30am-12noon Kids: 1pm-2pm Location: 46a Taharoto … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons why you should train low stances?

Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin

Traditional animal kung fu styles are well known for its low, low stances.  To begin with these low postures can be quite difficult to do correctly and very tiring, you will likely feel awkward and slow using this kind of low footwork … Continue reading →

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Bayswater Primary School Demo – photos and video clip

Posted on June 18, 2010 by admin

Today we held a very successful kung fu demonstration at Bayswater Primary School during their morning assembly.  Participating in the demonstration were James Stinson, Joshua Stinson, Thomas Sedgeman, James Sedgeman and Masa Murata – all current or former Bayswater Primary … Continue reading →

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Bayswater Primary School Demonstration

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

We have a Kung Fu demonstration scheduled for Friday June 18th at 9am in the Bayswater primary school assembly.  This is a great way for the kids to show what they have learned and also stimulate some interest for the new … Continue reading →

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Which foot forward and why?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

One of the first things a new martial arts student learns is how to stand, where to hold their hands to best protect themselves and how to position their feet to allow them to move easily and generate power for … Continue reading →

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Savoury Bean Pie

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

Savoury and tasty.  High in protein and fibre. Ingredients: 3 cups cooked cannelini beans 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked in oil and chopped 3 eggs 1 medium onion diced and sauteed 1/2 cup of parsley chopped 1 tablespoon of wholemeal … Continue reading →

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Do you want to know how to buy Natural Health Products at wholesale prices?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

Hi everyone As many of you will know, I have been using Natures Sunshine Products in my clinic for many years now.  My mother also used them for many years before me.  We have always found Natures Sunshine Products to … Continue reading →

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Fruit Custard Tart Recipe

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup unrefined sugar Fruit (you can used canned or home stewed fruit, in the video I use pears but all sorts of fruit are good) 1 Wholemeal pie crust Directions: Lay … Continue reading →

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Grading Results May 2010

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

A kung fu grading was held on Saturday May 1st 2010. Those students who attended the grading all did very well and can be pleased with their results.  Visiting instructor Croydon Putu commented on the junior students great improvement in technique … Continue reading →

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What is Gong (Kung)?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

‘Gong’ or ‘Kung’ as it is sometimes spelt is a Chinese word often interpreted as ‘skill’; it is also often interpreted as ‘work’ or ‘hard work’.  The relationship between these two interpretations is interesting and insightful.  Skill in the context … Continue reading →

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