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Brown Belt test under Coach Peter Hill happens on February 1st 2024. Video not taken. Next on February 15th, 2024 we record the same test. Lucky for me I was able to make it through both. I paid an adrenaline rush price that taught me quite a bit. Although I was able to keep composure for test, after filming I was buzzing with energy for three days. Managing energy flow is the next phase for me.

So the backstory. The short version. I studied Chinese and Kenpo for about 5 years, pivoted to Xing Yi and in 2019 I’m introduced to Coach Peter Hill. Coach Hill helps me expand on my Tai Chi and Kenpo. But with more ‘add ins’. Peter integrates Balintawak ( see Filipino stick arts for more) , Shaolin Chi Gung and Kung Fu hence the name Integrative Arts. For me, my journey has come full circle. My original Kenpo /Tai Chi teacher Master Ray Fisher is Coach Hill’s student and we share many peers. This is all very exciting for me.

I can’t forget John and Karen Burns. They own and operate Fluid Martial Arts. Thanks to them and the great dedication and energy they bring, I was able to meet Coach Hill. Ever since then I am excited to train consistently and regularly. I have a few students in which I see their improvement over time. This blog entry and video is for documenting and education.

Keep in mind, these forms contain obvious movements. When you watch martial arts what is sometimes hard to see is the hidden aspects. The adrenalin. The breath. Internal control. The hours of practice . That is to say mind, body, spirit connection. Many can see obvious body movements. The mind and spirit is not as obvious.