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Welcome to The Peaceful Dragon!
And congratulations on choosing to train
at one of the premier kungfu, tai chi, yoga and meditation centers
in the country!
What makes The Peaceful Dragon one of the top training centers in the
country? More than anything else, it's our unwavering commitment to
authenticity and quality. This dedication to quality can be seen in
our curriculum and classes, in the design and maintenance of our
beautiful facilities and grounds, and in the many other services we
offer.
Tai chi, yoga, meditation and kungfu classes are offered today at
thousands of schools, health clubs and colleges across the country but
it is rare to find authentic lineage instruction in most of those
classes. All too often you will simply copy movements and postures
without learning the essential principles and deeper teachings that
make these movements and postures so effective. Many of the
instructors at those schools have only a couple of years of experience
or less, often learning from mediocre teachers or even from books and
videos.
Master Eric Sbarge
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To fully understand and be able to teach these life-enhancing arts
usually takes a minimum of ten years of intensive study with a
knowledgeable teacher who can trace his lineage back to a legitimate
Chinese master. Our classes are led by Master Eric Sbarge, a
full-time practitioner and teacher of these arts who has trained for
nearly 30 years as a private student of Grandmaster Ma Foren (Frank
DeMaria).
Grandmaster Ma Foren, a nationally-renowned teacher with
over 50 years of experience in these arts, is the adopted son of the
late Ch'ang Dung Sheng. Ch'ang Dung Sheng is widely regarded as one of
top kungfu and tai chi experts of the 20th century and is famed
throughout China. This lineage connection helps ensure that you will
get the inner teachings of the arts you train in, enabling you to
fully understand the principles and methods for effective and
long-lasting mental, physical and spiritual development.
Our grounds and building, which were built by and are maintained by
the volunteer efforts of our many dedicated students, reflect the
quality of our curriculum. You will be hard-pressed to find a nicer
or better-equipped training facility anywhere on the East Coast. The
studios are large and always kept clean; our 12 acre property
includes beautiful outdoor lawns to practice on; and these facilities
are available for your use seven days a week.
We thank you for choosing The Peaceful Dragon for your training. And
again congratulations - we are confident you will see for yourself
that you have chosen one of the best training centers available
anywhere in the country. Please help spread the word and let your
friends, co-workers and family know about us. Perhaps some of them
will be interested in joining you as you embark on your training here.
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