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Your Kung Fu Coach Ralph Haenel, learning and teaching Wing Tsun Kung Fu since 1984
Changing lives, one punch at a time.
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Wing Tsun Kung Fu Vancouver Blog
Monday, 26 March 2007
Missed Classes? Don't know how to restart? Problem getting going? Listen To Rocky Balboa.
We are all aware that many factors like a huge workload, a new job, moving, family situations, stress, even the flu, other spare time activities and even a temporary lack of motivation sometimes prevent us from participating in classes. And I am not even talking about your Wing Tsun Kung Fu training. This holds true for any hobby or activity. Important is that one never feels that a comeback is impossible. Over the years I sometimes unexpectedly ran into students, asked them why I haven't seen them in a long time and in their reply it became apparent that they thought that they can't return or catch up. It's too late. How should I catch up? I lost the connection. I have once jokingly expressed my sorrow for the unexpected and imminent departure from life. It resulted in a very puzzled response. My point is, how can it ever be too late to rekindle passion towards a hobby, how can it be too late to do what you love. Motivation we may all lack every now and then, but giving up? NO! Remember Rocky Balboa. It ain't over 'til it's over. Find a interesting read in the underdog article by Sandy Struss: http://www.sandystruss.com/Rocky_Balboa.pdf Find out what gets you going, what motivates you, what keeps your engine running. For me it is teaching, being for over 30 years involved in martial arts and after 23 years of Wing Tsun still enjoying to meet new people and passionately beginning to teach them the realistic self-defense system of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, as if it is my very first day. Click here for information on the upcoming Weekend Seminar in Langford and Victoria on Vancouver Island. Today I have added more photos to our Wing Tsun Kung Fu Vancouver photo album.
Posted by ralph haenel
at 1:00 AM PDT
Updated: Sunday, 25 March 2007 10:08 PM PDT
Saturday, 24 March 2007
Wing Tsun Videos added
Following your requests we have just added a Wing Tsun Video section on our special Open House web site. Although a videoclip can be a funny thing. You must feel how a Wing Tsun expert uses to his advantage the strength, direction and even speed of an attack launched against him. It is also not visible how a advanced practitioner produces seemingly easy the, as I call it, steel spring-like power so unique to the Wing Tsun system. Whichever martial art you choose, wherever you go for a trial class, visit an Open House, there are a few bases you should cover. Are your questions answered satisfactory? Are you encouraged to talk to the existing members about their experiences. Do you know your goals? Define what you are looking for, fitness, health or sport or self-defense. Don't necessarily trust a school which offers everything to everyone. Although youtube can be a great way to watch video clips, be aware of the unfortunately at times unqualified comments of the many "keyboard warriors". Common sense, a bit research and good manners will guide you to a school offering a friendly welcome and encouraging atmosphere.
Posted by ralph haenel
at 8:10 PM PDT
Friday, 23 March 2007
Vancouver video, Kung Fu at the beach, Hall of Fame
Wing Tsun Kung Fu Vancouver was founded in 1994 as the first Canadian Wing Tsun branch. We had the pleasure to greet in our school over the past years many friendly, open-minded WT "tourists" from Germany, Italy, Denmark, England, Bulgaria, Switzerland and other countries. Been here? Miss Vancouver? Find a great videoclip at the web site of the City of Vancouver. Or check out some of the local web cams. I know it's currently raining without an end in sight, but nevertheless Spring is here. Soon we'll be holding our annual Free Open Air Class at Kitsilano Beach. In the early 90's I started to teach a class of students in a previous heavily guarded sports center in former East Berlin. Some participants seemed somewhat familiar, until I found out that several of the new students had belonged to the former Olympic Gymnastic team of the GDR. Among them Maxi Gnauck, Gold medalist Olympic Games 1980, 3 times Worldcup champion, 5 times World champion, 4 times European champion. She was introduced into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2000.
Posted by ralph haenel
at 12:50 AM PDT
Updated: Friday, 23 March 2007 8:47 AM PDT
Thursday, 22 March 2007
Newsletter, Photos, Open House and WingTsun-ChiKung
All members of Wing Tsun Kung Fu Vancouver can sign in at the online 'members only' area and download the Newsletter for March. The next Open House has been scheduled for Monday, April 23rd and Wednesday, April 25th (7-10pm). The special Open House web site with extensive FAQ can be found at www.FreeSelfDefenseClasses.com. ---> Important Dates:
- Monday, April 2nd, 7-10pm, WingTsun-ChiKung class part 1 Siu-Nim-Tau form
- Monday, April 9th, NO group class, enjoy the long Easter weekend
- Monday, April 16th, 7-10pm, WingTsun-ChiKung class part 2 Cham-Kiu form
Click here for more information on our WingTsun-ChiKung classes. Our online Photo Album has been updated. How important is Self-Defense today? Can a healthy confidence and self-control be a center part? Read the interesting Vancouver Sun article: "Why is everyone so darn angry?"
Posted by ralph haenel
at 11:31 AM PDT
Updated: Thursday, 22 March 2007 11:49 AM PDT
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
Books, Blogs and Newsletters
I received another shipment of softcover books "The Reality of Self-Defense". Copies are available for sale during group class, private lessons or at the upcoming Seminar Weekend. Find many readers opinions and reviews at www.selfdefensebookreviews.com. I am confident that the special hardcover edition will arrive very soon. Thanks for your patience. I have just started our online Photo Album. Many pictures will follow over the next weeks. Our Vancouver students have access to a online 'members only' area. Besides links to many video clips, find ton's of previous newsletters for download also featuring articles about footwork, phases of a fight, Wing Tsun punching methods and more. Welcome back Adrian, who just rejoined our classes after returning from 2 years in Europe.
Posted by ralph haenel
at 11:15 AM PDT
Updated: Wednesday, 21 March 2007 11:35 AM PDT
Tuesday, 20 March 2007
Wing Tsun Kung Fu Seminar Weekend on Vancouver Island
Part 1 - Saturday, March 31st 2007, 2-6pm in LangfordPart 2 - Sunday, April 1st 2007, 9am-1pm in Victoria The two-day weekend seminar will run under the topic "The Complete Core Concepts of Wing Tsun Kung Fu.” Realize the blueprint behind the first four Wing Tsun forms. Why are the forms in the order they have been passed down through the generations? It's a great opportunity to learn to think differently about the continuous learning process in Wing Tsun. Find all the information on our special web site at: http://realisticselfdefense.tripod.com/wingtsunkungfu_weekend.html
Posted by ralph haenel
at 11:54 AM PDT
Updated: Thursday, 22 March 2007 11:50 AM PDT
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