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Hogan and Master Pu Kungfu – China Global Times Newspaper visits the Roaming Ronin

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

Recently my Kungfu Teacher Master Pu and I were featured in the China Global Times Newspaper.  I was flattered and happy to be included with Master Pu.  He’s 78 years old, graceful as a dancer, and still spry and energetic. … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of Excellence, Glimpses of Perfection – Why I do Martial Arts

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

I received the usual questions recently by a reporter from the “Global Times” newspaper in Shanghai:  Why do I like practicing Kungfu, Wushu (martial arts), and Karate every day?  And why do it for so many years? I couldn’t think … Continue reading →

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2010 Another Year of Martial Arts, Karate and Kungfu

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

I just finished another year as a “Park Rat”: one of those little-bit crazy people who go to China’s parks every morning to practice Wushu, TaiQi, Kungfu, dancing, kite flying, and other stuff. I feel great doing it. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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Doing Karate and Kungfu with a Hip Replacement

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

In 2003 I had a total hip replacement and wondered if my martial arts career was at an end. REALLY? I wondered. I had very few guides to go by, I just decided to keep trying. Fortunately, 7 years later … Continue reading →

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Shanghai Kungfu women are impressive

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Shaun the Mountain Ronin 山浪人

Sometimes I meet people here in China who believe that martial arts and kungfu training is for young men only.  My lady friends certainly disagree with this crazy idea.  Their kungfu is excellent and they’re flexible and strong. Their bodies … Continue reading →

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