Zhang and Paul in a private session

Zhang Episodes: P3 – The Actual Training

When Master Zhang and I started working out again after all these years, he kept telling me I wasn’t relaxed enough. My Tai Chi circles weren’t round enough. My QiGong wasn’t soft enough. Haha. It sucked.  I saw his Tai Chi 8 form, at least the first half and thought, ‘Oh no! He is getting …
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Zhang Episodes: P2 – You Can Relax When You Are Dead

Being an anxious person, I am always looking to find relaxation. High stimulation overload. It’s how I built my relationship with this world. When I first met Master Zhang he wanted me to train Kung Fu hard. All I wanted to do was relax with QiGong. I resisted at first. He explained to me in …
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The Zhang Episodes: Part 1 – Remaining Relevant

Master Zhang held a Tai Chi class in High Park a few weeks ago. Mind blowing material. But that’s not why I am writing. Today’s topic is integrity. As a teacher, there are many ways to present. And most follow similar paths, because these days it’s a business. Be likeable, be relatable, make your customers …
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Vacation + Workshops + Blog Blast

Summer 2019 Vacation Dates Last day of work Thursday July 18th First day back Thursday August 8th It’s been an interesting last few months to say the least. Having my teacher, Master Zhang Yu Fei here was absolutely amazing. As well, I briefly got to spend some time with my Japanese Reiki teacher, Inamoto Hyakuten …
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I am the Gatekeeper

As many of you know, Master Zhang was just in town and it was a massive. Brighter and better than I could have imagined. That being said it was intense. He is intense. Truthfully, most of what he showed me was beyond my comprehension. Haha.  Maybe in another couple of years it will all make …
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