Have you ever known that tweak of shame when you’re feeling impatient and do something you know is unkind but do it anyway? A sharp word? A loud sigh? Perhaps an intimidating look designed to quell another person’s words? My confession. Recently I’ve been doing all those things. It’s becoming a habit. Not promising for someone who aspires to the Warrior Spirit as described by Coach Pei in this article . One stanza makes this all too clear: ‘The stronger spirited one [the Warrior Spirit]...

We take training and fun time seriously at the US Wushu Academy. This night everyone was told to come dressed in their finest for a...