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I've never been a very social person, and as a family, we don't do much socializing, but the types of friendships I make at kung fu are different than, say, at work—here they are genuine and true. I enjoy the time to get to know people in this fun environment of common goals.

Kung fu has affected every part of my life—physical, mental, and even spiritual. Shao-lin meditiation fits with my contemplative prayer practice. There is an overall calmness in me now—little things that used to bug me don't phase me anymore.

I love that this traditional Shao-Lin Kung Fu school offers real-world self-defense application, which has made me more confident in a potential situation, especially as a soldier. The physical fitness is fantastic, and I enjoy the experience of the self-paced environment where I can gain and learn. It's a great atmosphere where no one laughs at you if you can't do something as well as someone else. There is a lot of encouragement and it's just a great group of people.