Monthly Archives: February 2014

Chapter the Next

Posted on February 27, 2014 by crupley

Written by Chris Sydney, Australia – Mindy and I arrived in Sydney early this morning to a wonderfully cool rainy day; a fantastic break from the humid hundred-degree days in Bangkok. This marks the last continent of our journey and … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Learning

Posted on February 23, 2014 by crupley

Written by Chris Pai, Thailand – The term “kung fu” comes from the Chinese term Gōngfu (功夫). It consists of two characters whose meanings can be translated as an “achievement” and “effort”. In other words, it is an accomplishment that … Continue reading →

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From West to East

Posted on February 17, 2014 by crupley

Written by Chris I have been training at the Nam Yang kung fu retreat for 3 weeks now and I have so far learned that I have a lot to learn. One of the big themes here, for me at … Continue reading →

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There is no charge for awesomeness

Posted on February 8, 2014 by crupley

Written by Chris I have just completed my first week of my month-long stay at the Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat in northern Thailand and I think I have finally settled into the groove. The early mornings take some getting … Continue reading →

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