The Peaceful Dragon

We wish all of our students and friends a great holiday weekend, keeping in mind all those whom we're memorializing. In honor of the holiday, class is canceled on Monday.

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We hope all of our Peaceful Dragon students will be attending this year's Spring CACMA Tournament next Saturday, March 18th, whether as competitors, judges or spectators. Classes are cancelled for the day so you and your family can enjoy the tournament.

Carolina's Association of Chinese Martial Arts CACMA Queen’s Cup 2023 Tournament – March 18, 2023 – Embassy Suites Ayrsley We are happy to announce that CACMA will be hosting the 2023 Fall Classics Tournament at Embassy Suites Ayrsley in Charlotte, NC on March 18, 2023. Every year this event brings martial artists from around the US and th...

If you want to go beyond this basic introduction to developing great health and energy through breathing, come join our ongoing tai chi classes!

The Power of Breath Work Breathing correctly is a skill — and learning to control it can improve your health, mood and well-being. Here are a few simple exercises to help you get started.

One could do worse than mixing meditation, martial arts and environmental activism.

Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal Smash Convention In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism.

The bottom line remains that you are what you eat -- and you should eat more fruits and vegetables!

The link between our food, gut microbiome and depression A new study takes an important step forward in understanding the link between the gut bacteria, what we eat and how we feel

Congratulations to Troyce Docherty and Gabriel Jugan on their promotion to Laoshr (teacher) levels after ten years of intensive training, and to Dhatreyi Katta to Gaoshou (advanced student) after ten years of continuous training. Keep up your great work!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/01/23/mindfulness-meditation-anxiety-medication/

Mindfulness exercises can be as effective as anxiety drugs, study shows Breathing and body exercises helped relieve anxiety as effectively as medications over an eight-week study of 208 people.

Another fun Chinese New Year's banquet with our students. Congratulations to everyone who promoted to student, disciple and teacher levels!

Wishing all our students and friends a healthy and happy year ahead!

Due to the tornado watch and heavy thunderstorms this Thursday evening, all classes will be cancelled. Stay safe!

Some wise words from David Suzuki..

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