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Article Archive 
Know Your Dragon By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (1/5/03) The dragon and the ego share powerful mythic significance...  more
Learning to Fall By: Jeff Dunsavage (7/1/02) In martial arts training, learning to fall properly is essential; in some schools, it is the first thing students are taught. Why aren't we taught how to fall properly in life? more
Warrior's Heart (Part 3 of 3) By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (5/1/02) The true warrior-assuming these three roles-is at once an active participant in world affairs; a student, always learning; and a teacher, always sharing his understanding. more
Warrior's Heart (Part 2 of 3) By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (5/1/02) A true warrior fears nothing. He is constantly looking and seeking and challenging--and conquering. The true conquest of the warrior is the conquest of the self. more
Fear-Based Management By: James LeGrand (5/1/02) By changing your perception you can find ways to deal with the things you can't control (your boss' moodiness, the rapidly approaching deadlines, the unreasonable expectations, etc). more
The Motion of The Moment By: Jeff Dunsavage (5/1/02) When facing stress, disorder, or uncertainty, we often are told not to "dwell on the past" or "worry about the future." Instead, we are told, we should "live in the moment." more
Warrior's Heart (Part 1 of 3) By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (2/27/02) To fully appreciate and make use of the Systems Within Systems approach to Kung Fu, it is important to develop what I call the "warrior's heart." Understanding the warrior who takes action is the first of three concepts to grasp. more
Internal Place of Peace By: James LeGrand (2/27/02) In Shaolin Kungfu, we are taught that when facing a situation where you need to take action, you have to first find a peaceful place to go internally. more
Understanding Shaolin Kung Fu By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (1/10/02) There are many martial arts schools today, based on different philosophies and methodologies. Some schools view the martial arts as a competitive sport. Some look at the arts purely as a technique for self-defense. Some focus primarily on physical fitness. more
Efficiency In The Workplace By: James LeGrand (1/10/02) As more and more is expected from us on our jobs, it becomes increasingly difficult to get everything done that we need to get done in a day. more
Career Combat - By: James LeGrand (1/10/02)A special commentary on current events and what they mean to us. It relates them to the foundation in our lives, in Martial Arts and that of America. more
Crisis Management - By: James LeGrand (1/10/02)...More importantly, however, they have underscored the insufficiency of any approach to crisis management that does not become part of the consciousness of the people it is designed to protect. more
A Time for Strength & Strategy By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (11/6/01) A special commentary on current events and what they mean to us. It relates them to the foundation in our lives, in Martial Arts and that of America. more
Foundation in Kung Fu and in Life By: Jeff Dunsavage (8/20/01) Establishing a strong foundation is essential to success in every aspect of your life. more
A New Kind of Dojo - By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (8/15/01)Welcome to Grow, Learn, Teach Online. I hope this new format will allow for a more dynamic sharing of information and insight within the Systems Within Systems community. more
In Fighting Stress, Know Your Enemy By: Jeff Dunsavage (8/15/01) On-the-job stress has been implicated in rising medical costs, lost productivity, and workplace violence. Many companies invest in "stress management" programs, and some even realize measurable benefits from their efforts. more
Living Art - By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (7/22/01)Where is the art in the martial arts? And why does it matter to you? When most people think about art, they think in terms of something produced: a painting, a sculpture, a building, a piece of music. more
The "Simplest" Exercise - By: Jeff Dunsavage (6/18/01)It's the old story - my neglect of this simple exercise gradually affected my entire practice. By filing its truth away under the heading of "Things Already Learned," my martial arts practice suffered and eventually stopped for a long time. more
Life is a Meditation - By: Sifu Lawrence Hill (6/18/01)Your life is a meditation. To the extent that you are conscious, aware of your eyes moving over these words - aware that these words exist as pixels on a computer screen... more
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The Martial Arts Academy Systems Within Systems combines Northern-style and Southern-style kung fu, tai chi chuan, and chi gung (qigong) with Sifu Hill's personal philosophy of living, called Unsheathed Sword. more
Learn More Some sources of inspiration. The themes and ideas within, all help to define the philosophical vocabulary that is the foundation of Sifu Hill's teachings. more
Lectures The Art of Living: Why do two people approach the same activity-call it "work"-so differently? Why does one see productive challenges and opportunities where the other sees a thankless struggle? The Workplace Warrior: The qualities of the scholar warrior-the Shaolin ideal-have never been in as short supply as they are today. The Shaolin Master- the Ultimate Multi-tasker: For the Shaolin master, fighting one person is the same as fighting ten.
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