Kenpo-Karate Tai Chi Qigong Meditation Veteran Guitar Lessons
Discover your Human Potential
We are committed to enhancing the quality of life through the balancing of mind and body. Founded by Michael Nolan, an Army Veteran with over four decades of profound experience and unwavering dedication to Asian Arts, including Zen meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Martial Arts. We extend an invitation for you to explore and unlock your human potential. As an educational and meditative entity; we operate as a registered IRS 501c3 non-profit, firmly established with the purpose of facilitating the improvement of humanity globally.
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Veterans Beginner Guitar Group.
Please note: The group is full! New spaces are coming soon. The group is open Veterans/ Interested parties. The aim of the group is to explore and learn to play the acoustic guitar for beginners.
The curriculum will focus on learning skills, strumming, chords, and basic
songs.
Meetings: At this time, we are not accepting new members.
For more information on Time: Location please use our "Contact" page.
Please visit our online calender for updates (COMING SOON).
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Kenpo-Karate School
No Classes. We are currently on a sabbatical retreat. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and eagerly anticipate our reopening and continued growth in the near future. In the meantime, we invite you to visit our YouTube channel, where we offer a variety of educational and learning resources.
Our Martial Arts group will follow a curriculum from white to black
belt. Goals: develop and improve martial arts skills within our system. For ages
16 years and older. Martial Arts training includes Kenpo, Chin Na, Kobudo,
Kata, and self-protection. Date: Tues. & Thurs. Time 5:30pm-6:50pm.
Address: 63 N Main St, Weaverville, NC 28787. (First Baptist Church) Rear
of Building in the community room next to the back parking lot.
Tai Chi: "Four Seasons" Form
No Classes. We are currently on a sabbatical retreat as of December 10, 2024. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and eagerly anticipate our reopening and continued growth in the near future. In the meantime, we invite you to visit our YouTube channel, where we offer a variety of educational and learning resources.
Our Tai Chi form is characterized by visually beautiful, fluid, gentle, and graceful movements performed within a meditative state of mind. Recognized for its low-impact nature, this practice contributes to the enhancement of flexibility and the expansion of the range of motion. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel, where you can explore and acquire proficiency in all eight sections. The instructional videos have been meticulously filmed in a mirror image format, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable learning experience.
Standing Tree Qigong
is a foundational practice in Qigong where practitioners stand in a still, upright posture, resembling a tree. This practice focuses on building inner strength, cultivating Qi (life energy), and improving posture and balance. It is often used to develop mindfulness, relaxation, and a deep connection between mind and body
Our Driving Force / Our Vision / Our Central Approach
Our
driving force is dedicated to fostering an understanding of human potential
within a secure environment, simultaneously enriching the body, spirit, and
life aspects. These principles manifest through daily life choices, academic
achievements, social interactions, and the cultivation of values such as
determination, emotional balance, and discipline. We extend a warm invitation
for you to join us and partake in our activities – an opportunity to balance
your life, explore the harmonization of spirit and mind, and have a bit of fun
in a relaxed atmosphere. Engage with friendly, outgoing individuals while
learning about Zen, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Buddhism, and martial arts.
Our vision revolves around the integration of
community members through the fabric of social and physical mindfulness,
embracing the way of oneness. We envision a lifestyle that supports individuals
in developing and maintaining both physical and mental well-being. Our
aspiration is to assist each member in achieving excellence across all facets
of their lives – physical, mindfulness, and communal. Comprising educators,
students, professionals, and individuals, we share a belief that through
compassion, meditation, education, and positive action, we can make a positive
impact in our world. As dedicated individuals with a common vision, we are
committed to peace, education, non-violent conflict resolution, kindness,
personal empowerment, community activism, and sustainability.
Central
to our approach is "The Way of Oneness," a fundamental principle that
permeates all our activities. We recognize the common bond that connects us all
– the desire to know oneself. Committed to expanding the idea of Oneness in
every aspect of our lives, each member acts as a diplomat sharing the nature of
Oneness in their unique way. They contribute to the sharing, teaching, and
exploration of their understanding of Oneness through various mediums and
actions/non-actions. Embracing freedom to move, observe, reflect, and
incorporating mindful awareness, our members consider the way they treat the
world, neighbors, friends, family, and themselves, as well as their
consumption, thoughts, and behavior. Join us for in person or online for our
Tai Chi, Qi Gong, meditation, Kenpo-Karate, Chin Na, and Kobudo classes.
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Curious about who we are?
We're
a close-knit and devoted Sangha (community) that brings a distinctive approach
to Tai Chi, Qigong, Zen meditation, and martial Arts ( Kenpo-Karate, Chin Na,
Kobudo). While our style is informal and lighthearted, it remains deeply
grounded in centuries-old traditions and teachings. Engage in our diverse
activities, ranging from Tai Chi and Qigong to meditations and martial arts. As
a 501c3 NonProfit organization, we're dedicated to providing a platform for you
to explore and unlock your human potential. Join us on this fulfilling journey!
Our humble journey commenced in August 2000 with a vision to integrate our knowledge of Asian arts, including Zen Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi, Kenpo, Kobudo, and Aikido, within a collegiate setting. This marked the initiation of our instructional venture at Broward College in Davie, Florida.
At the heart of our beginnings were a dedicated group of instructors: Dr. Ralph Singer, Manny Quintero, Captain Guillermo Bocanegra of the USMC, and myself. Throughout our tenure, we had the privilege of imparting knowledge to hundreds of college students and the local community of Broward County. Following my retirement in 2020, my family and I relocated to Western North Carolina, where we continue our journey of sharing our profound understanding of the Asian Arts.
Explore our "YouTube" Zen Do USA channel to access a
variety of enriching educational video lessons. Delve into the realms of
Qigong Seated/Standing, Meditation, Tai Chi, and Kenpo Katas, as well as Kobudo Katas, all
available for your enjoyment at no cost.