Posts by Phil Duncan
Why Is Your Instructor So Happy?
Ask any instructor of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system if they enjoy what they do and virtually all will tell you that they can think of no more personally rewarding experience than teaching students the skills and philosophy of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art and helping them discover their untapped potential and personal power.
Read MoreSave $1000 or More By Bidding On The National Festival Destination
Wherever you live, attending the National Festival has always meant, and will continue to mean, one of two different travel and cost experiences in order to participate. The time commitment and the financial commitment required to experience this remarkable event are principle reasons why only the most dedicated and committed practitioners (typically, less than 15% of all members) usually participate in the National Festival.
Read MoreI Can’t Bid For The National Festival Destination Right Now Because I Have Commitment Issues
I can’t bid for the National Festival destination right now because I have commitment issues. Heck, this year isn’t even over, things in my life are uncertain and my schedule is hectic and always changing, plus I am broke and have no money, so how can I possibly be expected to place a bid right now for a future National Festival destination when I do not even know for sure when the event will be or where it will be!? And on top of all that I am a Gup and I heard Gups can’t even attend.
Read MoreThe Fire
What is it about a fire that draws us to it almost instinctively? We may not even be cold, yet we can’t resist “backing up” to a nice warm fire. Is it just coincidence that we are so predictable when we are near one or could it be that we have an inborn sense that draws us to it? It seems that almost everyone is attracted to and responds the same way to a well tended and controlled fire. Perhaps this offers a unique insight into one aspect of our art
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