Tai Chi Tuesday: The Science of Elastic Force

I have attended dozens of workshops, seminars, classes and symposiums in my life, but only three have changed my life. The Science of Elastic Force, with Sifu Mark Rasmus, is one of them.

There are always new techniques to learn and tricks of the trade, but Mark Rasmus does his best to increase the overall skill level of his students — and succeeds.

The Science of Elastic Force is the elastic properties, magnetic properties and electrical properties of the human body. Once this is examined, we can take these forces and manipulate them on an opponent. Creating tidal waves of force, supplied by ripples of force from our opponent.

Sifu Mark Rasmus not only has great skill, but he is able to teach this skill in a limited amount of time. Perfecting this skill normally takes years — but after this two-day seminar, I feel like I got a pretty good handle on it.

Check out some of Sifu Mark Rasmus' videos on YouTube.

I also would like to thank everyone who attended the seminar because I enjoyed practicing with them. I just wish I was able to work with every person in attendance.

I also learned an important tidbit: eight or nine hours of Tai Chi a day is about my limit.

Fitness Friday: Compared to What (or to Whom)

Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Grilled Brussels Sprouts

As this Chefs Recipe Magazine recipe proves, you really can grill anything. 

Ingredients:
1 pound of Brussels Sprouts
2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment needed:

• Bamboo skewers
• BBQ or Grill pan

Directions:

1. Skewer the sprouts.
2. Mix the mustard and olive oil and brush it on the Brussels sprouts. 
3. Salt and pepper to taste.

Courtesy Chefs Recipe Magazine.

Learn About the Science of Elastic Force in Maryland This Weekend

This weekend, I will be studying with Sifu Mark Rasmus in Frederick, Md. during his seminar, Science of Elastic Force.

The two-day seminar, with Mid Atlantic Movement Arts, will feature much interesting information and fascinating hands-on training from this Australian metaphysician and longtime devotee to Wing Chun and Tai Chi.

I featured one of Sifu Mark Rasmus' videos on Tai Chi Tuesday yesterday, which I hope you were able to view. If not, visit my blog to watch the video — it's great!

Click here to Sifu Rasmus' website, and here you will find his YouTube channel.

Check out another of his videos, Tai Chi open and close push hands Sifu Mark Rasmus Chiang Mai Thailand.

Hope to see you this weekend.

Tai Chi Tuesday: Previewing the Skills of Sifu Mark Rasmus

I will attend Sifu Mark Rasmus' seminar this weekend in Maryland. Here is a video from his YouTube channel.

I am looking forward to all of the things I will learn and practice with him. I hope to see you there!

Fun Friday: Suffer Now, With Muhammad Ali

Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Fruit Popsicle

Hot enough for you? Try this all-natural fruit popsicle, courtesy of DAMY Health.

Tropical Fruit Protein Popsicles

Ingredients

• 5 large strawberries
• 1 orange
• 1 can of pineapple
• 1 c blueberries
• 1 c Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 3 tbsp sugar (or 6 packets of stevia)

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Fill popsicle molds and place in freezer.
3. Freeze for 24 hours.
4. Enjoy!

Makes at least six popsicles. (Use leftovers for smoothies.)

Protein Option: Add two scoops of vanilla to make this a high-protein summer snack.