A Grandmaster Comes To Town
Tai Chi Yukon brought Grandmaster Yang Jun to Whitehorse recently for a seminar which included participants from all over North America
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Disciple of Discipline
Meet Coach Bobby, a martial arts mentor dedicated to his craft and his students. Mike Linder shares his inspiring story.
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Tai Chi? Why Not?
Many people I have spoken to about Tai Chi have the mistaken impression that it is tortuously slow or that one simply stands around holding weird poses for no apparent reason, or that there are no health benefits. Luckily, I did not have any of these misconceptions.
White wolves of summer
Have you ever been seized by the sudden urge to don a suit of plate armour and bludgeon other armoured people with a mace? Perhaps your answer is a hearty “Yes!” but it certainly wasn’t for Land Pearson, at least not before he strapped on the armour.
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Practising Aikido, the ‘Art of Peace’
The thing I remember most from my first Aikido class is falling; or, rather, how to fall properly.
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Full metal and padded jacket
Many Yukoners will have seen members of the Company of the White Wolf at events around the territory. It’s hard to miss grown men and women dressed in full medieval combat armour, striking each other with swords and axes.
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Kick up your fitness
The Elite Martial Arts Academy (EMAA) first opened its doors back in May of last year and has been gaining momentum ever since.
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Jackie Chan Movies Don’t Count
Yukoners experience live Chinese martial arts performance. World renowned Shaolin Wushu Masters visit Whitehorse.
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The Art of Judo – Yukon-Style
Walk into École Émilie Tremblay (EET) on a Monday or a Thursday evening and you may be surprised to see that the usual school gymnasium
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Wushu Comes to Whitehorse
Last November, Whitehorse entrepreneur Stephen Kwok Wai-Kan was in Vancouver in his part-time role as liaison officer between the Yukon and Chinese governments. When Her
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Harnessing Your Chi
The ancient martial arts and those who master them are often praised for their speed, power, and feats of incredible strength. Most people will likely
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Back to Basics
There is a story told about Gichin Funikoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, in the later years of his life. He was at a senior
Breathing 101
“You cannot do it,” explained the master,” because you do not breathe right.” ~ E Herrigel, Zen in the Art of Archery Have you ever
Game of Go
The old man entered the shop quietly. His feet took him to the back table which he had been going to for over 30 years.
Martial Arts Offer Power To Women
What was predominately a male activity has slowly been changing over the last few decades. You now can go into any training hall where martial
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Tai Chi Requires Many Skills
It is said that in order to draw the silk from a silkworm’s cocoon, you need to do so in a constant smooth movement. If
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Aceto Balsamico, A Drink of Another Time Shines On Us Today
We often need the past to give meaning to our present. I have a dear friend who, over many years, has enthralled us with stories
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Good Breathing Requires Practise
Breathing is probably the single most important aspect of the martial arts. We can all learn the basic techniques whether, blocking, kicking and striking, but
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Children in Martial Arts
The other day, my wife and I were reminiscing about the children we have taught karate to. Our classes ranged in sizes of over 50
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A Scenic Drive Through Martial Arts
With no desire to rush, I chose a different route to Karate class. I saw a small fraction of martial arts being practiced in Whitehorse.
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Awareness Teaching
Common Sense, Self Defence part 2 of 4 The best defence of all is awareness … of your surroundings, your options, the situation and your
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Silent strength – Todd Hardy Tribute
I’ve never met Tytus Hardy, or Tess or Lymond Hardy. But I know for a fact that they are good people … smart, caring and
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Your Right to Live in a Non-violent World
Common Sense, Self Defence part 4 of 4 It is important to understand how the Canadian Criminal Code defines self defence: 34.(1) Everyone who is
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Time and Space
Common Sense, Self Defence part 3 of 4 s with all forums of interaction, timing and space are essential to being able to work together.
Common Sense, Self Defence
Can a person take a few lessons and be confident they are ready to defend themselves if attacked? I doubt it. 1st of a 4
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Hmmm: Just how many bruises are normal?
After my very first kickboxing class, I realized two things. One, don’t eat a big meal beforehand, and two, even if you think you’re in
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Conquering Fear and Ego
Looking for something for the kids to do after school? How about “Ninja” classes? With scores of films, TV and video games over the past
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Martial Art and More
In the padded and tranquil setting of the Aikido Yukon studio, students are warming up with their instructor William Jones by doing side push-ups. “Now
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Supreme Ultimate Force
The most significant differences in the many styles of Tai Chi are in the speed and pace of the performance of the movements. There are
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Taijiquan, An Evolving Art
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity and earnest in seeking it
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Story of the Three Sons and a Pot of Water
There is an old story I read many years ago. I will do my best to retell it: A sword master was visited by an
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A Multi-Style Training Approach
There is a wonderful little book called Moving Zen written by C.W. Nichols. It tells the story of his training and living in Japan. A
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The Best of Martial Arts is a Personal Decision
If you are looking for a style to practise or you are already involved and the instructor tells you theirs is the best martial art,
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