Tag: martial arts
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Day Two Hundred Fifty Two, October 1, 2011
The 5 tenets of Taekowndo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit. In the case of Lea, there is a 6th one: getting enough strength and confidence to give the kick of terror to the boy who bullies her at school. photo: Lea in the street in Shanghai after Taekwondo class practicing some moves on…
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Day One Hundred Thirty, June 1, 2011
太极拳 Taijiquan or Tai Chi, is the internal martial art of China. It translates literally to “the supreme ultimate fist” and it is still to this day practiced daily and widely all over China. When you live in Shanghai like we do, you see Tai Chi being practiced on your street, in your garden,…