12months 6,1st,2006—6,1st,2007

Chris Justice

I have had the pleasure to watch as both my body and my will power have grown. After completing my stay of one year I often look back into the days when I was a defenseless and uncoordinated 20 year old. Not being able to simply jog for 15 minutes. I see now that all that has changed.

When I arrived here last year I was lucky enough to be placed into Master Wang’s group. I immediately noticed the quality of his teaching and the patience he had for his class. I began learning quickly and soon realized how difficult of a journey it would be.

Learning a martial art is not something that happens by only opening your mind. It takes a person that is dedicated who can endure hardship.

I have had the chance to learn from a few different masters and have noticed that each has a slightly different approach to teaching. The masters are friendly and patient with their students. It is wise for a student to ask for help when it is needed. The masters have been teaching for many years and it can be intimidating to someone who is new. Here there is meant to be no ego, as a if you are just a beginner or advanced it doesn’t make a difference as to how you will be treated. It only takes good morale quality and dedication to progress quickly.

I am happy to have been able to study shaolin, sanda, and Mantis fist. This has opened my eyes to different styles and differences in fighting systems.