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The Ideal Form of a Hero

What makes someone a hero? Does one need to have a divine parent? Does one need superhuman strength or special powers? What constitutes heroic behavior? Is heroism synonymous with altruism? How has the connotation of heroism changed since Homeric...

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Some Thoughts on Northern and Southern Kung Fu, a Brief History of Shaolin, and What's with These Animal Forms?

The differences between Northern and Southern styles of Chinese Kung Fu developed over thousands of years. Terrain, history, and war have shaped the two regions differently, and the styles emerging reflect these changes. The legendary Shaolin temples have a fascinating history, and I try and shed some light on the realities of the animal forms so often seen in movies and popular culture.

9 comments    health fitness recreation
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A 70s Life & Movies Memoir: 1977

A 70s Life & Movies Memoir:1977 is about the life and movies around a young man co-managing a Southern Movie Theater from 1975-1983.

36 comments    star wars steven spielberg
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Meridian 3-1-2 Qigong Exercise : Introduction

Meridian 3-1-2 qigong exercise : an introduction. Its founder and its health benefits.

5 comments    acupuncture qigong tcm
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Interview with Bruce Lee – Martial Arts Master, Film Maker and Actor

There are so many deceased famous people for me to interview with my supernatural powers, that I am having a difficult time selecting just one. But fortunately, this one selected me. I was finishing my moo shu pork in my favorite Chinese restaurant when I glanced up and there was Bruce Lee staring at me with that piercing look of his.

80 comments    martial arts kung fu bruce lee
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Do You Know Kung-Fu? : Some Misconceptions About Asians

All throughout my life I’ve been stereotyped, albeit, in a positive manner, but stereotyped nonetheless for being Asian. Much of it has to do with given a backhanded compliment, which is a form of subtle...

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Karate Kid (2010)

Google Images "Life will knock us down but we can choose to get back up." - Mr. Han When the career of 12-year-old Dre's mother requires that they move to China, Dre's life is flipped upside down. Dre has a tough time adjusting to his life in...

61 comments    kung fu jackie chan karate kid
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Beautiful But Deadly - Female Fighters Who Could Hurt You

Featuring Lisa Marie Varon (WWE's Victoria and TNA's Tara), WWE Divas Maryse, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, MMA fighter Michelle Waterson and more.

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VH1's Top 100 One-Hit Wonders List

“The Macarena” by Los Del Rio (1996) “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell (1982) “Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners (1983) “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred (1992) “Mickey” by...

0 comments    vh1 top 100 kung fu fighting
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Traditional Martial Arts: Southern Dragon Style Kung Fu (龍形摩橋)

Chinese Southern Dragon Style Kung Fu. A historical and informative article on this exotic Chinese martial art system.

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