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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning Chinese
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Martial Arts Instructor, Music Man
  • 19 years of martial arts, some city college, a little bit...
  • From I was born in Peterborough NH, but I grew up in L.A
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

I am a wandering Daoist Disciple of the Wudang (Wutang) temple in China. I am currently teaching kung-fu in a park in Oakland to survive. I also DJ. I've been DJing for 12 years. I play almost everything. Music is my life, kung-fu is my religion.

ABOUT ME

I am the wandering Disciple. I came back from living in China for 2 and half years and got stuck because of political reasons (the olympics). So now I've ended up in the Bay Area (east bay, lake merritt). I teach a small group of students in lakeside park mon-fri mornings so I can eat.

PHILOSOPHY

There are no coincidences, everything happens for a reason, it is what it is, everyone is doing the best they can, I'm doing the best I can, positivity destroys negativity in the long run, Nothing is personal, Nothing is anybody else's fault, You are doing the best you can, There is no need for judgment of self or others, Nothing could have been any different from what it was, Truth is relative to the level of consciousness, go with the flow, a drop of experience can destroy and ocean of knowledge. Love the life you live and live the life you love.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'll teach anyone who wants to learn. I cook like a madman. I'm super clean. I'm a blast, and I'm good for conversation.

Interests

Kung-fu, taiji, qigong, ba gua zhang, praying mantis, white eyebrow, southern dragon, straight sword, meditation, music, music, music, making music, playing music, dancing to music, sharing music, enjoying music, experiencing music, food, food, food, vegetarian/vegan lifestyles, Chinese medicine, yoga, chinese culture, love, life, breathing, the universe, fun

  • arts
  • culture
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • vegetarian
  • vegan
  • yoga
  • running
  • meditation
  • music
  • martial arts
  • olympics
  • medicine
  • religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Arty, independent, foreign type stuff. I am a movie fanatic, too many to list. Music... almost everything. I am a music freak. Again, way too much to list, ask me anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Tons, ask me anything.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach martial arts, philosophy, meditation, healthy lifestyle, qigong, taiji, cooking, nutrition, music. I want to learn whatever anyone has to offer. Sharing is caring and there can be no transformation without sharing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Canada, France, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Thailand, United States

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