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ABC’s of Self Development plus Q&A: Dealing with Prejudice, Cold Behavior, Visualization & Concentration
An excellent talk that is a must see for those who are serious about personal growth. Shifu Ahles goes through 6 aspects critical to self development. Some interesting Q&A also is a part of this talk including questions about dealing with racist remarks, being told one is cold and insensitive and visualization
Continue readingQ&A: Safety & Growth, Practice Time, Defense & Law
While some may find this talk a little controversial, none will find it boring. Shifu Ahles is asked to comment on the safety laws and the impact on our personal growth. Do all these laws impede our ability to think for ourselves? Is it ok to practice kung fu in the summer? Athletes should listen carefully as the answer provided can be applied to other types of vigorous exercise and gain an understanding how a practice like chi kung or yoga can help balance the energy out. When asked about defending yourself in a litigious society, it leads to a wonderful discussion on how we can learn to choose better responses to situations by learning to control the breath and learning to calm the mind.
Continue readingBuilding a Solid Foundation plus Q & A
In this talk that includes a short Q&A, Shifu Ahles discusses the importance of laying a good foundation in practice, business and relationships. This is one of those talks that really gets you thinking and can lead to a greater self awareness and personal growth as we begin to ask ourselves the tough questions. Encouraged to try new things and have our own experiences you leaves you feeling inspired to start getting the most you can out of life.
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