Everything I need to know, I learned through Kung Fu...(In no particular order)

1. There is nothing like a good workout
2. There is comfort in being around like minded individuals
3. Pushing yourself to your limits is truly rewarding
4. A badge of honour has nothing to do with rank
5. A badge of honour usually involves a spectacular bruise or blood
6. Actually, every injury incurred during training is pretty much a badge of honour
7. Maybe I am a little twisted about my badges of honour, but it proves to me that I pushed myself.
8. I have learned to listen to my body - most of the time. Sometimes my brain thinks it knows better.
9. Progressing wisely is very much a mental task, which involves a Kung Fu collective to keep it in front of me.
10. My Kung Fu family is one you can always count on.
11. Lion Dance practices can be really, really fun.
12. And really taxing.
13. Did I mention the laughs?
14. While chaotic, there is a certain peace when in a scrunched up circle of 3 and 4 year olds, with their small enticing faces in yours.
15. And in that chaos, I can also find the child in me.
16. You are never too old to play dodgeball.
17. Learning never stops.
18. You can learn from anyone, from any rank, from any age.
19. Dedication will get you far.
20. As will passion.
21. Kung Fu has opened up my eyes to my community, and to the world.
22. Empathy and compassion are values that everyone should develop.
23. Being humble and egoless, are things that all of humanity needs to strive for.
24. Self defense is more than kicking and punching.
25. It starts within - and involves making the world a better place for everyone.
26. We are all the same inside.
27. You are also never too old to play tag.
28. It is never too late to start something new, or to find a new challenge.
29. Self improvement is a lifelong journey.
30. There is always a way to make a positive difference.

There is more, but I will save it for another post, another day...