www.ThePeacefulDragon.com July 2018 704-504-8866 Inside Upcoming Events Student Promotions Peaceful Dragon School News Students of the Month Did You Know? Students Ask Master Sbarge Children’s Program News Classifieds 2014 and 2015 Winner of TWO Charlotte Observer Reader Awards! Best Martial Arts Studio Best Yoga Studio Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePeacefulDragon At a Glance… What The Peaceful Dragon Offers Adult Programs Tai Chi Kung Fu Zen Meditation Yoga Asian Culture and Philosophy Children’s Programs Kung Fu and Leadership Classes Other Services Seminars and Presentations School Field Trips Community Demonstrations Corporate Team Building Tai Chi, Martial Arts, Yoga and More The Peaceful Dragon For the Contemporary Mind, Body and Spirit
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www.ThePeacefulDragon.com July 2018 704-504-8866
Inside
Upcoming Events Student Promotions
Peaceful Dragon School News Students of the Month
Did You Know? Students Ask Master Sbarge
Children’s Program News Classifieds
2014 and 2015 Winner of TWO Charlotte Observer Reader Awards! Best Martial Arts Studio
Best Yoga Studio Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThePeacefulDragon
At a Glance…
What The Peaceful Dragon Offers
Adult Programs
Tai Chi
Kung Fu
Zen Meditation
Yoga
Asian Culture and Philosophy
Children’s Programs
Kung Fu and Leadership Classes
Other Services
Seminars and Presentations
School Field Trips
Community Demonstrations Corporate Team Building
Tai Chi, Martial Arts, Yoga and More
The Peaceful Dragon For the Contemporary Mind, Body and Spirit
Join Us at Sifu Rick Panico’s Hung Gar Kung Fu School
Grand Re-Opening Sunday, July 1
st, 2-6pm
Sifu Rick Panico of Moorseville Hung Gar, who runs the Fall Classics Tournament that we usually attend, has moved his school and is having a Grand Re-Opening on Sunday, July 1st, from 2-6pm. When The Peaceful Dragon had our Grand Opening 21 years ago, Sifu Rick and his students came and did a lion dance and demonstration for our benefit, and he has invited and asked us to do the same. So kids or adults, if you can join us for an hour or two at 2pm and demonstrate a form or show some push hands, please come. The address is: 514 N. Main St., Troutman, NC. There is a signup sheet on our front bulletin board, and please see Master Sbarge with any questions or if you’d like to coordinate carpooling from TPD. This is a great chance to show your good wu-de in the kung fu community!
10 Week Meditation Course – Level Two Begins Wednesday, July 11, 8-9:15pm
This 10-week Level Two Meditation course will be led by Master Eric Sbarge, head instructor at The Peaceful Dragon, every Wednesday night from 8-9:15pm beginning on July 11th. Following up on the Introductory Level One course, in this course you will probe more deeply into the traditional Chan (Zen) and Taoist approaches to developing greater focus and awareness, reducing stress and worry, and boosting health and overall happiness. This course will blend both discussion and theory with actual practice. The fee is $149 for the public, $69 for family members of current students, free for all Peaceful Dragon students. Please register for the course ahead of time at our front counter or by calling us at (704)504-8866. Bring your meditation cushion or bench of choice, or we have some available for purchase or limited numbers that you can borrow. NOTE: The prerequisite for this course is that you have completed our Level One Meditation course, or permission from the instructor if you already have an equivalent consistent seated-meditation practice. To request the permission of the instructor, please email [email protected] describing your practice and how many months/years you have been practicing regularly.
Congratulations to all of our promoting Young Dragons. Please remember to turn in your promotion applications no later than one week before your chosen promotion date.
Parents Night Out “Water Fight Night” Friday, July 20
th, 6:30-9pm
Prepare for an exciting night like no other, Water Fight Night! Your child will receive a class learning how to focus on their surroundings and be respectful to everyone. Then we will begin the war of water to put that focus in to practice. Every child MUST bring a change of clothes and towel with their name on it. Every child needs to bring a water gun with their name on it. Bring a friend to help attack the instructors and ensure they leave soaked. All friends of Peaceful Dragon students MUST have the permission slip on the back of this flyer filled out. Important: There is no charge since these events are included in your Activity Fee. However, you must sign up no later than Wednesday, July 18th so we can properly staff for the event. There will be a $20 late fee if you register after the deadline. There will be a mandatory $1 per minute donation to The Peaceful Dragon scholarship fund for any child picked up after 9:00pm.
Quarterly Cleanup Day Saturday, July 21
st, 9am-1pm
We appreciate any and all help with making our school sparkle. Whether you choose to help all day or just for a few minutes before or after your class, we can always use a hand to get through our list. Thanks to all of our volunteers!
Adult Promotional Testing, All Blocks Saturday, July 21
st, 11am
Makeup Testing, Wednesday, August 1st, 6:30pm
Good luck to all of our testing adults. Please be sure to fill out your testing application and return it to the front desk no later than one week before your chosen test date.
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International Kuoshu Tournament in Baltimore Fri-Sun, July 27-29
Join Master Sbarge and many of our instructors and fellow classmates at this weekend-long international tournament that highlights tai chi, pakua, hsing I, kung fu, shuai chiao and more, with weapons, forms, full-contact lei tai fighting, push hands, and much more. Divisions are for all ages from 5 on up, and beginner to advanced. Whether as a competitor or spectator, you will come away from this weekend with a much greater appreciation for the variety of Chinese martial arts, and a better understanding of your own practice and how you can improve your skills and derive more benefits and satisfaction from your training. For tournament information see the USKSF site.
Our complete 2018 Special Events Calendar is available at http://thepeacefuldragon.com/specialevents.shtml.
8-12 year olds: Green Sash and Above: Full Sparring Equipment
Monthly Classes, Seminars
and Discussion Groups
Mastery Roundtable Discussion – Tuesday, July 3, 8pm Topic: Leadership Starts with Self-Leadership – John Maxwell Open only to Mastery Program students.
Yoga Seminar – CANCELLED for this month only, will resume with Mara in August Presented by Yogini Mara Healy. Open to all teens and adults: FREE for Peaceful Dragon students, $29 for guests. Note: There will be no regular yoga classes on the evenings of the monthly yoga seminars.
Jr. Mastery Program Seminar – Saturday, July 7, 12-1pm Topic: How to Set and Reach Your Black Sash Goal Open only to Junior Mastery Program students.
Lecture and Discussion – Thursday, July 19, 8pm
Topic: Lifestyle Adjustments for Optimal Physical and Mental Fitness Presented by Master Eric Sbarge. Open to all adult and teen students.
Future Instructors – Saturday, July 21, 11am Open only to Junior Mastery Program students.
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Peaceful Dragon School News (All Real!)
Plan and Start Saving NOW for The Peaceful Dragon’s 2019
China and Japan Tour!
The Peaceful Dragon is sponsoring an Asia tour for our students, family members and friends in October of 2019 – this will be our fourth tour, and each previous one has been fantastic. This two-week tour promises to be a fantastic trip that will include practice in meditation and martial arts with locals, sightseeing, cultural excursions and events, and much more. Our tentative itinerary includes Japan for the first time – Tokyo and Kyoto (with its ancient Zen temples) – and the beautiful Chinese cities of Suzhou (called China’s Venice with the picturesque canals) and Hangzhou (the lake city), the spiritual Yellow Mountains, and the cosmopolitan heart of China, Shanghai. The estimated cost for this all-inclusive custom tour with 4 and 5 star accommodations, all travel and excellent meals, admissions to cultural events, and the service of highly-professional English-speaking guides is between $3500 - $4000. We hope you can go – it’s a great investment for a lifetime of memories!
Send Us Your Event Photos or Short Video Clips If you get some nice shots of Peaceful Dragon events please send them to [email protected] for display in our newsletter, social media pages and our new upcoming lobby-area TV!
Traditional kung fu was actually banned in China after the Communist takeover, but
has since been not only permitted but encouraged as a means of highlighting China’s great history of cultural accomplishments?
In some public school settings meditation is now being utilized instead of punishment to help children with conflict resolution, and the results have been very positive in most cases?
Children’s Program News
A Message from Mr. George
Summer break is about half way through and I hope everyone is enjoying the hot weather. As some of
our students are taking vacations and/or summer camps, remember to keep up your training. During
the class time we have a structured warm up, curriculum, mat chat and a game at the end. However,
the home practice might not be as exciting as a group class. A daily routine of stretching, push-ups,
student creed, and practice kung fu form for a total of 10 minutes is perfect for the White Sash level
students. Some of the Brown Sashes preparing for Jr. Black Sash might train for an hour every day to
keep up with the skill level.
I played years of lacrosse in high school and I still remember the requirement to be on the varsity
team. The coach wanted to see how well the player performed during the trial weeks, how much we
push ourselves, and how much we practiced beyond the scheduled practice time. We had to run 3
miles on our own, hit the weight room 3 times a week, and show up to practice 2 hours everyday
including Saturdays. Coach did not monitor our 3 miles of run nor did he check if we hit the weight
room. I remember some of my teammate will run 2 miles or skip the run all together. Some teammate
will show up to the weight room and chat with others for an hour. When it comes to the trial weeks,
our true attitudes were on full display for everyone to see. Coach had simple drills like wind sprints
and zig-zag running, to complex drills like 2 vs 1, fast breaks and man down drills. Those teammates
who did their running, weight room training and daily practice, performed very well. Those teammates
who were slacking or avoiding their home practice, did not qualify for the trial week. Coach said
athletes who have heart can be champions. In kung fu, those who have self-discipline can become
Black Sashes.
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As teachers, it is our responsibility to inspire the students, to motivate them, and to teach them to
succeed. The kung fu forms, sparring, stances and techniques are just like the high school lacrosse
drills. My coach taught me I must have “heart” to win games, and he helped me develop my “heart”
by doing difficult physical training. That dedication, self-discipline, perseverance, and push-your-limit
are just like kung fu training. Keep up the hard work!
Powerful Words
This month’s Powerful Word is Mental Strength. Mental Strength means regulating emotions,
managing thoughts, and taking positive actions even when challenged. Dr. Robyn’s letter to the
parents discusses how to guide your children to be resilient to stress and be mentally strong.
Student of the Month Recognition
Adult Student of the Month— Cathy Luben 1st runner up— Johanan Caban Semidey
2nd runner up— Tammy Ahlers
Cathy has a diligent spirit and is very focused in her classes. Good job,
Cathy!
Child Student of the Month— Amaia Pizarro
1st runner up— Param Parmar
2nd runner up— Maddie Rutzell
Amaia shows great focus in class and demonstrates a great example to the newer students. She soon
will be promoted to yellow sash. Keep up the great work Amaia!
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Students Ask Master Sbarge
Question: What is your favorite kung fu movie? Answer: I’m afraid I don’t rent or stream movies or tv any longer so I don’t see anything new, but Kung Fu Hustle is still my favorite.
Mission Statement for The Peaceful Dragon
Our mission is to help each of our students reach his or her fullest potential for physical, mental and spiritual development through the teaching of traditional Asian health arts and martial arts. We accomplish this by offering the most authentic and effective curriculum, by providing the best possible service to our students and their families, and by maintaining a warm and caring family environment in which every student, guest, and staff member is treated with respect, dignity and love.
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