Community Resource Beneficial for Local Children

Rising Dragon Martial Arts: Tai Yuan Tao Kung Fu

Tai Yuan Tao Discipline: Physically Rewarding

Technical forms:• Improves coordination• Balance• Grace• Building strength• Flexibility• Stamina

Discipline:• Improves self esteem• Develops self confidence

Tai Yuan Tao Kung Fu: Mind and Body Benefits for Students

Teaches mental control and focusConcentrationPersonal responsibilityAchieve goalsGain pride and acceptanceStudent becomes integrated in the schoolUtilize experiential knowledge assisting

beginnersLearn skill of encouragement

Tai Yuan Tao: Behavioral Benefits in Traditions for students

Atmosphere of dignity in class traditionsLearning respect – traditional bowTaught to follow class rulesDevelop sense of honorBuilds trust between instructors and

studentsCommunity impact = sense of “family”

Tai Yuan Tao Kung Fu: Bullying vs. Self Defense

Increased bullying problem causes negative results

Behavioral problems create battlefields on school buses

Students understand discipline taught for self-defense

Rising Dragon has strict moral code of honor

Emphasizes idea of fair play and honorable character

Students display positive class representation to community

Teaches defend more important than winning attitude

Taught personal safety and responsibility for actions

Control your emotions or your emotions will control you!

Rising Dragon Martial Arts Kung Fu

Key Benefits for children:

Improved healthSocial awarenessStudent camaraderie developed during trainingEnjoy community spirit of martial artsExcellent place to foster spirit in wholesome

environmentCosts less than one pair of Levi jeans per month

Rising Dragon Tai Yuan Tao Kung Fu Discipline

Rising Dragon Martial Arts Kung FuTai Yuan Tao Discipline144 N. Redwood HighwayCave Junction, Oregon 97523541-415-2561Sifu Michael SpringBluecrow-4@yahoo.comhttp://www.myspace.com/taiyuantao