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November, 2001 Message from Sifu Eric Sbarge
Some of you have had the chance to study under Grandmaster in the past and have seen first hand the exceptional level of skill, experience and expertise that he has acquired in his 50 years of intensive study and training with some of the world's most renowned masters. If you've not met him before you can't appreciate this skill, nor can you know how inspiring he is and how effectively he is able to pass on what he knows. I assure you that he is engaging, fun to work with and ultimately enlightening. To train under him and hear his expert perspectives on tai chi and martial arts, qigong and meditation is something you will benefit greatly from. If I've failed to make some of my students see the lasting value in meeting and training with our inimitable Grandmaster, I regret it and apologize for it. I regret too if I've failed to make my students understand the respect due our grandmaster. The fact that we can benefit from any of the arts taught here is solely due to Grandmaster's untiring efforts in practicing them and passing them on to us. The respect due to our Grandmaster can best be demonstrated, it would seem to me, by meeting him and learning from him at his workshop. As your teacher I try to live by and set an example of Wu-de (the ethics and morals of the martial and spiritual arts we're engaged in.) I wouldn't miss this workshop for anything. I promise you that you are not too inexperienced, or too old, or too poor or too clumsy to take part in this special workshop. As Grandmaster said from the start, this is for every one of his grand students here in Charlotte. There will be something for everyone and he is genuinely interested in meeting with and teaching every student here. If you have budget problems, please see me. If you have to work during part of the workshop, come to the other parts. If you genuinely can't attend for some reason I of course understand and I hope there will be another chance in the future for you to meet Grandmaster. But please don't pass by this open door without first looking in and seeing where it could lead.Special Announcements  New home of The Peaceful Dragon Tea House and Cultural Center
Construction Update  Sifu Sbarge and Peaceful Dragon students visit with Master McSweeney
Great Kung-Fu Training in New York with the Masters While the workshop was great, the trip was even more worthwhile as everyone got a chance to witness martial arts history in the making as Grandmaster DeMaria was promoted by Master McSweeney to 8th Degree Black Belt in kenpo. Best news of all: Sifu Sbarge invited Master McSweeney to lead a seminar right here in Charlotte, and Master McSweeney accepted the invitation! He will lead a half-day seminar on Saturday, Jan. 19th, 2002. The cost is only $30 per person so don't miss it. See details elsewhere in this newsletter. Workshops and Special Events
CACMA Tournament Coming Up November 10th
Grandmaster Will Be Here Soon!
This workshop is for every Peaceful Dragon student aged 12 and up including our senior citizens. Students will split into groups based on interests, skill and physical condition. For example, senior citizens who study tai chi will focus on tai chi practice and principles throughout the three days, while shao-lin students will work on a more physical mixture of shao-lin and tai chi.
Fans for Grandmaster's workshop are now available at the front counter. Here's the schedule. What's Up?
Master John McSweeney Coming to Charlotte The workshop will run from 1-4PM and is only $30 per person. You'll enjoy a great self-defense workout, gain new insights into combat strategy, plus have a rare opportunity to ask questions of this highly experienced kung-fu master. Sign up now at the front counter.
Grandmaster's Website
Annual Banquet
Closed for Thanksgiving
Monthly Discussion
Vitamins and Herbs Volunteering
Volunteers Needed for Dinner for Grandmaster Dragon Classfied Ads As always, a lot of bang for your buck. 40 words for $10. 40 more for $5 more. Give your text to George or Wes. My Peaceful Dragon Experience Wish you had a forum to share your insights and experiences? You do now. Write a guest column for this newsletter. Give your article to Wes, or to Michael, or email bmk@carolina.rr.com.
"As it acts in the world, the Tao is like the bending of a bow. The top is bent downward; the bottom is bent up. It adjusts excess and deficiency so that there is perfect balance. It takes from what is too much and gives to what isn't enough. Those who try to control, who use force to protect their power, go against the direction of the Tao. They take from those who don't have enough and give to those who have too much. The Master can keep giving because there is no end to her wealth. She acts without expectation, succeeds without taking credit, and doesn't think she is better than anyone else." --Tao Te Ching, translated by Stephen Mitchell To contact The Peaceful Dragon: Call: (704)-544-1012
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Doors open and then they close. When you have the chance to enter but you miss
that chance, that chance might be gone forever. Right now every Peaceful Dragon
student has the chance to enter the door of deeper understanding and commitment
to your training by taking advantage of Grandmaster's special workshop right here
in Charlotte. While many students have signed up, a surprising number have not.
It seems that several of you don't see that the door is being held open for you
right now, for your benefit.
All students will learn the exotic Yang style
tai chi fan form—a beautiful and graceful form integrating healthful chi kung
with unique combat applications! For details
review the flier at The Peaceful Dragon.
