I blame Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. With The Karate Kid, they made me believe that a scrawny white boy could become a combat master. And, for children in my generation, they provided a family-friendly gateway into the world of martial arts movies. Having dashed exuberantly through that door, I have never looked back. Dojo Dreams “I lied, I don’t Read More
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Lion Dance
Until March 2nd, more than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Chinese New Year. Fireworks, festivals, and the biggest human migration will usher in the Year of the Dog. And with luck, you may get to witness a traditional Chinese lion dance. Intro to Lion Dance In college, my roommates included me in an invitation to join the re-forming Read More