Lucky, to say the least.

   This blog may ramble a bit. It may not make a lot of sense to some. Worst of all, it may not convey what I am trying to say. But here it is anyways.....


   I really wonder at times if I/we really appreciate the chance I/we have been handed/given by Master Brinker.

   In Monday's class ( May 13 ), as the class was wrapping up, Master Brinker had us sit down and he gave us a "little" talk. Maybe it was just me, but I swear I could feel a wave of passion pouring out of him to us. To hear Master Brinker talk about Kung Fu and the opportunity we have been handed is awe inspiring to me. The points he tries to get across are so pure and simple, yet so complicated. The commitment he gives to his art is humbling to me. It make me wonder, what have I done in my life that could ever hold a candle to this?
 
   He talks of lineage. He talks of opportunities. He talks of commitment. He talks about how rare our school is. He doesn't "preach" or "lecture" at us. He talks to us. To have someone who has achieved so much try to help us to do the same is almost unheard of nowadays. He is not selling a brand, in fact, he is not "selling" anything. He is willingly and freely offering himself to us. FREE, just ask and  pay attention. He wants us to learn. He wants us to succeed. He wants us to carry on the ideals and knowledge he is sharing with us. He wants you to talk to him, share your thought and ideas, your hopes and fears, your achievements or lack of. If he feels a deeper conversation is required, he will say "call me" or "email me" or "lets sit down and talk". He does not leave you alone or abandon you,  but instead extends himself to you and says "let me help you".

   I get chills just thinking that if the world had a just few more Master Brinkers, men and women with the conviction to do what is needed and what is right and just, what a world it could be. And that is what I feel he is trying to do.

   Out of the Kwoon and into the world
Perfect. To the point. A plan of action. A philosophy. A purpose.

   So use this opportunity at Silent River Kung Fu to its fullest. Please! Show up for class. Give each class 100% of yourself. Remember and apply what you learned in class as often as you can. And listen. Listen to your instructors, listen to your family, listen to your environment, and listen to yourself.