Namaste

Wed, 06/06/2012 - 16:41 — Anonymous

Namaste to all. I am new here, beginning my training today & am very excited. I have been looking for a legitimate school of internal martial arts for a few years now and I believe I have arrived at my destination. As the saying goes.. "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Besides tai chi and chi gong I am also interested in yoga, meditation, buddhism, taoism, and hinduism. When I'm not involved in these pursuits I like to play guitar. I am excited to be a part of the family here. Peace and love.

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Jeff - Jun 7 2012 - 10:00am

Welcome to the group. You've taken the biggest step by getting started. Congratulations. You'll find Sifu and the others here very welcoming.

thanks!

lotus_feet42 (not verified) - Jun 7 2012 - 4:17pm

thanks!

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