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      <image:caption>I originally did not begin practicing kungfu to learn martial arts. It was for mental health. I was struggling and my hope for remedy was a choice between taking piano lessons or learning a martial art and I, by chance, just happened to see this school on one of the worst days of that time. The effect that the practice had on me and my emotional state was clear from the first class. I knew I always needed to be doing this. I had no idea of the world that I was jumping into. When I was still training in China, I had the idea that one day I would want my own school. I thought, 5 years from now, when I am 35, I will start my own school.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>But, one really good thing happened during that time. In September during the Dragon Boat Festival, I met Master Alex. Master Alex greeted me with his light. I found him to be a kind and genuine person and I liked and respected that about him. He was also transitioning in his martial arts journey. It was perfect. We hosted a seminar to test the waters and in January of 2019, he officially joined East Cloud. Master Alex was(is) a blessing and I was really grateful not to be alone anymore. Also at the time, I reconnected with my friends Mike and Ginny and then Louis came a couple of months later, so things were definitely looking up. Slowly, I was learning, and the school started growing. February 2020 was the highest revenue we had ever had at that point.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>But we had a core group of dedicated people that held with us on through it. And then we picked up some others brave enough to try something new in a scary place. We got through it together and little by little, it started to pick up.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I still struggled a lot. Emotionally it was hard to deal with. Progress was so small and there were many moments where I wasn’t sure how long I wanted to keep doing it or if I even wanted to do it anymore at all.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>But we had a core group of dedicated people that held with us on through it. And then we picked up some others brave enough to try something new in a scary place. We got through it together and little by little, it started to pick up. I still struggled a lot. Emotionally it was hard to deal with. Progress was so small and there were many moments where I wasn’t sure how long I wanted to keep doing it or if I even wanted to do it anymore at all.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>But then, something changed one day. It was during Chinese New Year last year, 2022. I don’t know exactly what it was that shifted but I remember after that week, I no longer felt that way anymore. My heart was completely recommitted to the school and there have been wonderful developments since.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>But, one thing I found over time is that, it didn’t matter because, just as I first came to the martial arts for reasons other than martial arts, many other people are the same. It took me a while to realize that this school impacts people. I am not sure why it took me so long to see it because it impacted me, but I finally began to understand that this is what it is all about.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I never thought much about dharma until recently. This school is the reason I now know mine. Every time someone makes progress, has a positive moment, breakthrough, or endures through their challenge, I am elated. I am an incredibly sensitive and empathic person. I share those moments with you all.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>When I first had the idea to teach, it was purely for selfish reasons but the experience of teaching drastically changed that perspective. As I look back at my life, who I am, how I am, what I’ve been through…I feel as if I was made for this role.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>And as this school has evolved, so have I. Although I still have much to learn, I am more mature and balanced in my body and my mind than I have ever been.  I have come to know and understand love, gratitude, patience, humility, and compassion as I never have before. I have come to learn and understand life as I never have before. This school is helping me become the woman I have always wanted to be. It helps me to be a person that I am at peace with being.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>And while it is an incredible experience to learn and develop for my own life, part of building and growing myself is so that I can teach others how to do the same. While some people grow up with excellent examples of physical and mental health, I didn’t. I had to learn a lot for myself and it took me this long to figure it out and I have struggled so much along the way.  The more I learn and understand, the better I can teach and share with those that may need it and help them also find peace within themselves. In Buddhism there is this concept of “serving all beings”. I embrace this purpose thoroughly. At this point, I feel as though it is my duty.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As for the future East Cloud, I have no idea. I was never able to make a 5 year plan. Sometimes I think about it, there are many ideas I would love to execute, experiences I would like to share with my community. But I have found it is not possible to ever really know what is going to happen. And I already absolutely love what this school is right now. In my eyes, it’s an amazing thing in my life. So I just enjoy it, keep doing my thing, and look forward to what may be.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>So thank you all for being here and sharing this milestone with us. I thought to have open house in the summer but, with everything that happened this past season, I dropped the idea until Master Alex brought it up again. I am so grateful he did. For one, it has caused me to clean but also, it is another opportunity to bring the community together and share our little world. Also, I always welcome the opportunity to reflect. But mostly, I am grateful because it allows me to take the time to celebrate this accomplishment and all that it is and all that it has been this far.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One thing I have learned recently is that when you do something good, it is important to recognize it. You don’t need to be arrogant but, it can be easy to just bypass or downplay and if you’re trying to improve or create a positive habit, what good is it doing you if you’re not recognizing your progress? So thank you Master Alex, for the nudge.  And thank you all again. Happy Equinox and I hope you all enjoy the celebration!”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>#1: Shaolin Tong Bei Quan “There are two more before you.”  “Okay.” “You’re next” I’m next?! “Okay”  “Go on up” SALUTE, HOLD. ENTER, WALK TO THE CENTER.  Do I start? Okay just start. INHALE, FILL THE LUNGS, PALMS RAISE ABOVE THE HEAD, COMING TOGETHER AT THE TOP.  EXHALE, BRING THEM TO THE CHEST, BOW.  And begin.  BOOM. The rush of adrenaline hits like a wave throughout my body as I make the first moves.  I feel the fire within me. I condense and then I explode, more fiercely than I ever can when I’m not on the spot. It feels amazing.  Careful, not too fast. Balance, don’t mix up the parts, be mindful of your technique. I tell myself as I go through the motions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before I know it, I’m at the shout “WE!”It’s out and it was okay. (Not always the case so I am happy) INHALE, FILL THE LUNGS, PALMS RAISE ABOVE THE HEAD, COMING TOGETHER AT THE TOP.  EXHALE, BRING THEM TO THE CHEST, BOW.  And it’s over.  I didn’t make any big mistakes. Thank goodness. My foot steps as it wants to immediately run off but my body knows i need to wait for the judgment.  Control your breath, bring your heart rate back down.  “Final score: 9.44” Internal “Eek” of joy SALUTE, EXIT.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Be ready because there are some people missing so you may be going earlier than expected.” Crap, i need to warm up, i need to practice more, i need to stretch, I need to meditate. Breathe.  “When you see me up there you be sure to be ready here.” “Yes okay, thank you”. Talking to my friend, I am grateful to him for distracting me from the nervousness I was feeling.  The line has moved. She begins, one behind her, then me. Breathe.  Distracted by the action on the mat next to us- “Jia you!” Oh wait, I need to be paying attention here!  She’s finished</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Watch out for that bump in the middle, try to be in front of it or behind it. I found myself in the middle.”  The front looks too close, the back looks too far. But I need to be brave so the front it is. “You’re up next, go ahead and stand by the line.” Getting closer. So close now. Breathe.  “You’re up.” SALUTE, HOLD. ENTER, WALK TO THE CENTER.  Again, Do i just start? I ask with my facial expressions.  The judge kindly nods yes. Can he see how nervous I am? Okay, here we go.  LONG INHALE, LONG EXHALE. And begins the SHAKES.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Control the shakes, breathe. Breathe. BREATHE. S**T, it’s not going away. Relax, balance.  Balance is such a different obstacle when you’re shaking all over your body.  Focus, don’t forget what you’re doing. Slow, be mindful of your technique. Not perfect, oh well, move on. Breathe. Please stop shaking. Leg up, leg out, hold. They’re clapping. Again, Leg up, leg out, hold. They’re clapping again. That’s comforting.  Down, pull in, condense. Not exactly as i want but no changing it now.  Time to explode. It feels good, finally some release.  COIL AND BALANCE AGAIN.  The whistle blows. It has already been 3 minutes? Am I going that slowly? That’s okay.  The shaking resumes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cloud hands, I usually love you but it is off today. When do I finish?  “30 seconds left.” I’m definitely not getting to the part I want to. Balance. I don’t want to do the spin kick like this.  INHALE, ARMS OVERHEAD. RETURN TO CENTER. SALUTE. “Thank you Imari” Another judge says kindly, looking satisfied at my decision. Yes, it was a good time to close. My feet know they are supposed to stay put this time. Still shaking, I wait. I see the numbers changing on the screen.  Is that an 8? Is that at 8.8-something? Is that an 8.9-something?  “Final score: 8.84” My face cannot help but fill with happiness. Another internal Eek. My lips gesture Thank you! SALUTE AND EXIT. Faces smiling at me, enthusiastically expressing that I did great. I feel happy.  Still shaking though.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>5 hours into our race, after being rained on the whole morning and climbing up the highest peak in Georgia for the 2nd time, I found myself thinking about these words. It wasn’t fun. It wasn’t easy. In fact, of the three 50k races I’ve participated in, it was the hardest. It rained 70% of the time and somehow was also uphill for that long as well. The trail followed forest paths in the mountains and due to the rain, was a muddy, slippery, rocky, leafy mess. There were not many aid stations, no restrooms at any of them and we weren’t encouraged to rest, in fact, we had no time to rest. No time to relax. No time to enjoy any part of it. No time to take pictures, although I stubbornly took a small moment for a few. The incredible views we were hoping for were covered in clouds and mist up until the finish. But we finished. We almost didn’t because we missed 2 cutoff times by just a few minutes but by the blessings of those that gave us the chance, bodies aching and running on pure determination, we finished 10 mins before the final cutoff. We finished.  And that’s what it is about. We don’t do it for the fun of it, we do it for the challenge. We do it to see if we can and how well we can. It may not be the Chinese Martial Arts but it is certainly one form of kungfu.  Although difficult, one thing I appreciate about these experiences, whether it be practicing the Chinese Martial Arts or some other intense physical/emotional challenge, is the insight I get about my own character. I never fail to see something new.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>3 introspective takeaways that stood out to me this race: How hopeful and willful I am – I was determined that we were going to finish and even in moments where I wasn’t sure if we would be pulled, I almost always remained hopeful and held faith in us. I knew we were going to finish. This is what drove me. I don’t think I ever realized this about my spirit but thinking about it now, this is also how i am with my business. The power of hope – One specific moment when we weren’t sure we were going to make it but someone gave us a morsel of hope, there was a surge of energy that moved me faster than i had the whole time that far and we were already 21 miles in. On the other hand, there was a moment later, at about 28 miles, when I was sure we were not going to make the cutoff and as soon as I thought this, I felt my whole body go heavy and my will shriveling. Despite this, I still pushed, because even though I was sure we missed the time, there was always a tiny flame of hope. Plus, we were in the middle of the woods so I had to keep going  The mind is truly powerful.  Despite it being the hardest of all my races, my body handled it the best it ever has. Even though I rarely feel like I’m good enough, my body is stronger than I give it credit for and I am continually grateful that it is well enough that I have the chance to undertake such challenges.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A couple of weeks ago, I was having a rough morning and running late for our Taichi class. Knowing Master Alex was already there, I notified him that I would be late and asked if he could go ahead and start the class. Much to my surprise, when I walked in, it was not a teacher in front of the group but my student Sean. Not wanting to interrupt the flow, I sat back and followed as Sean took us through the routine. Having been in a low state before joining, I was moved that he had taken the responsibility to lead the class and did so very naturally and with ease. This is one of the many reasons I feel Sean deserves recognition this month.  Sean is an exemplary student and has progressed exceptionally fast in his Taichi practice since joining us early this year. There are few that are as committed and consistent with their practice as he is. It is a rare occasion that he misses class and, on the contrary, is regularly very early just to squeeze in a little more practice. As a result, he has made it further in our Taichi curriculum than any student that I have taught since inheriting the school. Since joining our Taichi group, not only has he learned quickly but he has stepped up to helping others with less experience which, in turn, has been a huge help for me as well. He takes his lessons to heart and doing things well is important to him but no matter how strict he is with himself, he is never short of kindness, patience, and understanding with others. I deeply appreciate his motivation and devotion both to the art, as well as to the school, and I look forward to seeing where his journey forward leads!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>(Imari) Tell me about your past experience in Kungfu (Zuly)  I studied Tai Chi 20 years ago with a Kung Fu Fighter from Trinidad who got hired by the police department in South Florida, and he trained us using Kung Fu drills although we were not kung fu students per se, we had a 1.5 hr warm up before we had our regular class. (I) What made you decide to practice again?  (Z) I know the health benefits, throughout my life, that Taichi brings miraculously to our body, and having had a surgery that affected my core muscles and my back, I knew that this was the only way out to recover myself (I) How has your practice helped your life? (Z)  Aside from health, it keeps my mind focus, into one single channel thinking only of the muscle memory that I need to remember instead of thinking of the serious family issues that I have now. So, it’s doing a mental fenshui for me now. (I) What is the most challenging part of your practice?  (Z) The pain I still have from the surgery in my back</image:caption>
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