2011 LIST  of Buddha Kung Fu Newsletters  

BKF_eNEWS  
   January 2011

TCY Online School 6 Year Plan

1.Buddha Kung Fu will develop new BKF Demo Team this year.

Sign up for various positions

2.Happy Chinese New Year

Special wishes from Buddha Zhen

BKF_eNEWS  
   February 2011

TCY Online School 6 Year Plan - YEAR 1

Inexpensive (Cheap) Kung Fu and Tai Chi LESSONS

1.Push Hands Championship Tournament of BKF

Students need for Belt Test advancement.

2.Online Lessons BEGIN at shaolinINTERACTIVE.com

PayPal buttons created for student convenience.

3. Private Lessons with Buddha Zhen

Reserve a class now.

4.SCM Bagua Staff Drill Completed 

Three years in the making

5.New Edition of TAI CHI BEGINNER book

First time with the photos.

6. How to Start the Tai Chi Form with "Night Blue Sky" Song

Buddha Zhen explains introduction and...

7.Buddha Kung Fu T-Shirts

New "light-weight" for Kung Fu workouts.

8.Where is Bodhidharma?

Buddha Kung Fu needs tapestry for altar for Kung Fu and Tai Chi videos.

9. First Students to 3rd Blue Stripe in Buddha Kung Fu?

Disciples Shawn and Jessica are ready for the INTERMEDIATE LEVEL of BKF.

10.Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

Too bad it didn't make it into the Olympics.

11.Zen Buddhist Podcast "BASICS" Shaolin Zen

Follow along, and learn.

BKF_eNEWS  
   March 2011

Still Seeking TCY Board Members

0. Attorney Recommendations for TCY

TCY has a new "Interview Kit" for all potential board members.

1. BKF Events = Fundraising Events

Combining the fundraising goals of Tai Chi Youth with Buddha Kung Fu...

2. TCY Program Director

This is an important position...

3. No Videos Yet

I thought we were going to make some progress here by allowing some of our students to shoot...

4. Hometown Country Fair

It's next month.

5. Human Values = Bookwork Class

Let's start our bookwork class now.

6. "Kill The Spider" for Hometown Country Fair?

This song would really get their attention.

7. BKF Student Manual = 3 Sections Now

With all our bookwork requirements and some more to be added from the HUMAN VALUES FOR SUCCESS

8. Kung Fu Cowboy.com

Another cool place to check out our 4th LEVEL of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.

9. TCY Fundraising Agent

This is a part-time position.

10. Tai Chi Youth ADVISORY BOARD

Please submit to me your suggestions for people who would be qualified for this TCY ADVISORY BOARD.

11. TCY Online School

Who can recommend a company or person to set up our computer network?

BKF_eNEWS  
   April 2011

Attorney Recommendations for TCY :

Trustee Recommendations for TCY

Our "TCY Interview Kit" contains everything someone should want or need to know about TCY.

1.BKF Events = Fundraising Rewards

Our combined tournaments of SCM, BKF and TCY will be the opportunity to present awards to fundraisers

2. TCY Program Director

This is an important position of Tai Chi Youth.

3. Video of Buddha Zhen in the Rain

It was drizzling. Buddha Zhen had his brown leather cowboy hat on. He performed the Yang Style Tai Chi

4. Hometown Country Fair

It's next month?

5. Human Values = Bookwork Class

Let's start our bookwork class now.

6. "Kill The Spider" for Hometown Country Fair?

This song would really get their attention.

7. BKF Student Manual = 3 Sections Now

With all our bookwork requirements and some more to be added from the HUMAN VALUES FOR SUCCESS

8. Kung Fu Cowboy.com

Another cool place to check out our 4th LEVEL of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.

9. TCY Fundraising Agent

This is a part-time position.

10. Tai Chi Youth ADVISORY BOARD

Please submit to me your suggestions for people who would be qualified for this TCY ADVISORY BOARD. I will contact them.

11. TCY Online School

Who can recommend a company or person to set up our computer network?

BKF_eNEWS  
   May 2011

Buddha Zhen Joins Montrose Chamber of Commerce

Inexpensive (Cheap) Kung Fu and Tai Chi LESSONS

Group lessons will be cheap at $10 per class.

1. Push Hands Championship Tournament of BKF

First weekend of September:   PUSH HANDS SEMINAR

2. Online Lessons BEGIN at shaolinINTERACTIVE.com

1. Call and reserve a class time: 818-723-2769

3. Private Lessons with Buddha Zhen

I'm really excited that students worldwide can now study with me.

4. SCM Bagua Staff Drill Completed 

Since 2008, when I launched Buddha Kung Fu, I have been working on this 2-man Staff Drill.

5. New Edition of TAI CHI BEGINNER book

I am working on the TAI CHI BEGINNER BOOK.

6. How to Start the Tai Chi Form with "Night Blue Sky" Song

Unlike the "Tai Chi Magic" song, which has 4 measures, or 4 breaths before the Tai Chi Form starts, the "Night Blue Sky" song has only 3 measures or 3 breaths before starting the Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis.

7. Buddha Kung Fu T-Shirts

Disciple Shawn says he has some new ideas and designs for our T-Shirts.

8. Where is Bodhidharma?

We need a tapestry for our altar, for shooting the ShaolinInteractive.com videos.

9. First Students to 3rd Blue Stripe in Buddha Kung Fu?

Disciple Jessica Isaacs, and Disciple Shawn Whitson, have almost risen to their 3rd stripe in BKF.

10. Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

Our Tai Chi Form is the YANG STYLE Tai Chi Short Form passed down from Marshall Ho, at Griffith Park in the early 1980s.

11. Zen Buddhist Podcast "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

Buddha Zhen continues the "BUDDHISM BASICS" of the shaolinZEN.org CyberTemple.

BKF_eNEWS  
   June 2011

Converting Buddha Kung Fu Business Plan to Tai Chi Youth

Super Cheap Rates?

Group lessons will be cheap at $10 per class.

1. Push Hands Championship Tournament of BKF

First weekend of September:   PUSH HANDS SEMINAR

2. Online Lessons BEGIN at shaolinINTERACTIVE.com

1. Call and reserve a class time: 818-723-2769

3. Private Lessons with Buddha Zhen

I'm really excited that students worldwide can now study with me.

4. SCM Bagua Staff Drill Completed 

Since 2008, when I launched Buddha Kung Fu, I have been working on this 2-man Staff Drill.

5. New Edition of TAI CHI BEGINNER book

I am working on the TAI CHI BEGINNER BOOK.

6. How to Start the Tai Chi Form with "Night Blue Sky" Song

"Night Blue Sky" song has only 3 measures or 3 breaths before starting the Tai Chi Short Form

7. Buddha Kung Fu T-Shirts

Disciple Shawn says he has some new ideas and designs for our T-Shirts.

8. Where is Bodhidharma?

We need a tapestry for our altar, for shooting the ShaolinInteractive.com videos.

9. First Students to 3rd Blue Stripe in Buddha Kung Fu?

Disciples Jessica Isaacs, and Shawn Whitson, have almost risen to their 3rd stripe in Buddha Kung Fu.

10. Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

Our Tai Chi Form is the YANG STYLE Tai Chi Short Form passed down from Marshall Ho, at Griffith Park

11. Zen Buddhist Podcast "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

Buddha Zhen continues the "BUDDHISM BASICS" of the shaolinZEN.org CyberTemple.

BKF_eNEWS  
   July 2011

TCY Online Studio Business Plan Completed

Developed With Assistance of SBA and SCORE

Three years... and we can make a profit.

1. Push Hands Championship Tournament of BKF

First weekend of September:   PUSH HANDS SEMINAR

2. Online Lessons BEGIN at shaolinINTERACTIVE.com

1. Call and reserve a class time: 818-723-2769

3. Private Lessons with Buddha Zhen

I'm really excited that students worldwide can now study with me.

4. SCM Bagua Staff Drill Completed 

Since 2008, when I launched Buddha Kung Fu, I have been working on this 2-man Staff Drill.

5. New Edition of TAI CHI BEGINNER book

I am working on the TAI CHI BEGINNER BOOK. In these newly planned ebook format, the graphics need to be reassessed.

6. How to Start the Tai Chi Form with "Night Blue Sky" Song

Unlike the "Tai Chi Magic" song, which has 4 measures, or 4 breaths before the Tai Chi Form starts, th

7. Get a Buddha Kung Fu Push Hands Shirt

These are a semi-requirement of our PUsh Hands events and tournaments. Get yours now and break it in.

8. Reincarnation of Bodhidharma

If Bodhidharma was born in the 1950s... what would he be doing now?

9. First Students to 3rd Blue Stripe in Buddha Kung Fu?

Disciple Jessica Isaacs, and Disciple Shawn Whitson, have almost risen to their 3rd stripe...

10. Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

Our Tai Chi Form is the YANG STYLE Tai Chi Short Form passed down from Marshall Ho, at Griffith Park in the early 1980s.

11. Zen Buddhist Podcast "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

Buddha Zhen continues the "BUDDHISM BASICS" of the shaolinZEN.org CyberTemple.

BKF_eNEWS  
   August 2011

TCY Online School to be Funded by Governement?

Prices and Flyers Not Bringing in New Students

We've lowered our prices, but this has not created any new signups.

1.Push Hands Championship Tournament Cancelled?

Please help us get some people to this tournament. We need more people to make it better for the competitors.

2. Online Lessons BEGIN at shaolinINTERACTIVE.com

1. Call and reserve a class time: 818-723-2769

3. Private Lessons with Buddha Zhen

I'm really excited that students worldwide can now study with me.

4. SCM Bagua Staff Drill is Awesome  

It's amazing how much information and wisdom can be contained in a paragraph of Kung Fu.

5. New Edition of TAI CHI BEGINNER book

It's been typeset without the 444 picture detailing the Tai Chi Short Form. The exercise photos have been removed.

6. "Road to the Mountaintop" Used in New Demo Team Show

This song started as "Path to the Mountaintop." By the time the song was done being recorded...

7. Buddha Kung Fu Merchandise

We've got clocks, book bags, pillows, and a sweater for your dog.

8. What is a Bodhisatva?

Since you are training to be one--you should know what it is.

9. Belt Rank Motivation

Since most students who reach their 3rd Belt Rank in Buddha Kung Fu have attained what would be a Black Belt in any Karate school, this accomplishment overwhelms our students.

10. Tai Chi Short Form is 8 Forms?

Semester #1 is learning the basic footwork and hand movements of the Tai Chi dance.

11. Zen Buddhist Podcast "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

Buddha Zhen continues the "BUDDHISM BASICS" of the shaolinZEN.org CyberTemple.

BKF_eNEWS  
   September 2011

Tai Chi Youth Applies for Government Grants

Richard Del Connor Is Attending Chamber of Commerce Meetings

Somewhere in Montrose there must be someone who can be on our Board of Trustees.

1. Push Hands Championship Tournament of BKF

First weekend of September:   PUSH HANDS SEMINAR

2. Online Lessons BEGIN at shaolinINTERACTIVE.com

1. Call and reserve a class time: 818-723-2769

3. Private Lessons After Class

Some students are missing bookwork for their graduation requirements. If you know a student with the same missing bookwork, I will allow you to split the private lesson rate...

4. Fire & Water 2-Man Staff Routine

This can be seen on the beginning of the TV series: Kung Fu. This is really impressive...

5. New Edition of SHAOLIN BEGINNER book

I miss the original font of the original books. It wasn't the most legible font, but it was of Chinese character and looked cool.

6. How to Start Our Shows with "SCM Chant" Song

All our shows for over a decade usually start with this song, "Inner Will," by Buddha Zhen. Students beat their staffs with their "Buddha Bones" to the song pumped through the P.A. system.

7. Act Zen T-Shirts

Buddha Zhen has launched a new line of clothing and merchandise based upon the ActZen.com website.

8. What Style of Martial Art Was Bodhidharma?

Several sources and martial arts experts agree that Bodhidharma studied Kalaripayattu before trekking to China.

9. Intermediate Level Begins with BKF Stripe #4

If a student were to graduate the first three semesters in three semesters, they'd gain their 3rd stripe after being a student just one year. This one year is really the Beginner Level of Buddha Kung Fu.

10. Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

Our Tai Chi Form is the YANG STYLE Tai Chi Short Form passed down from Marshall Ho, at Griffith Park in the early 1980s.

11. Zen Buddhist Podcast "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

Buddha Zhen continues the "BUDDHISM BASICS" of the shaolinZEN.org CyberTemple.

BKF_eNEWS  
   October 2011

Should Buddha Kung Fu Offer Lion Dance Classes / Shows?

Online Classes Not Available Until Computer Obtained

We've attempted a couple fund raisers, but we're barely paying our storage and expenses.

1. Push Hands Championship Tournament was Fun Seminar

We weren't able to attract as many locals or other martial artists, so this was mainly an opportunity for students to obtain a Belt Test requirement or have fun with their classmates.

2. Buddha Zhen Submits Grants for Government Funding

Will the government supply Tai Chi Youth the grant funds to launch our online school?

3. Belt Testing Approvals

Several students could graduate if they book some private lessons.

4.Shaolin #5 Completed for Buddha Kung Fu

This last semester was the first time that students rose to a level to learn this ancient Shaolin Kung Fu form.

5.New Edition of SHAOLIN KUNG FU INITIATE book

After retypsetting the Shaoin Kung Fu Beginner book, I was unable to find a copy of the Shaolin Gongfu...

6. Tai Chi Magic 1 CDs are Sold Out

Get your album on the internet. Download it from several sources.

7. Shaolin Chi Mantis T-Shirts

Should we only allow students who are members of Shaolin Chi Mantis to wear SCM T-shirts in our classes?

8. Is Buddha Zhen the Reincarnation of Bodhidharma?

We're being metaphorical rather than specific.

9. First Students to Learn Chinese Broad Sword

This semester is the first semester that students rose to the level requiring and offering the Chinese Broadsword Program. Disciples Shawn and Jessica have been learning this ancient sword form from Buddha Zhen.

10.Tiger Hook Swords of Tai Chi?

It's been 13 years since Buddha Zhen performed the Tai Chi Form with his Tiger Hook Swords.

11. Zen Buddhist Podcast "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

We're still unable to post these podcasts due to expense limitations. If you have them, store them and share them with your fellow students.

BKF_eNEWS  
   November 2011

Buddha Zhen to Learn Lion Dance in Las Vegas

Financial Problems Motivate Buddha Zhen to Learn Lion Dancing

Buddha Zhen's Tai Mantis school brother, Reverend Steve Baugh, has offered to supply Buddha Zhen with room and board for the next year while teaching BZ the art of Chinese Lion Dancing. His Shaolin Lohan School makes over $150,000 per year at this. He's been trying to get BZ to learn this for a decade.

1. SCM, BKF, TCY Annual Chinese Tournament Cancelled

Due to a lack of attendance and lack of promotion, we will cancel next month's tournament.

2. Online Lessons From Las Vegas?

We've trying to offer these online classes for several years. Now, perhaps the current students will be motivated to get these going for their own self-interests.

3. Seminars of Buddha Zhen

With Buddha Zhen residing in Las Vegas, his returns each month to Los Angeles should be special events for his existing students and offered to other martial artists and other students who can be registered for these Kung Fu and Tai Chi seminars.

4. BKF Demo Team Ready for Action

Although Buddha Zhen supplies the final performances and MC's the shows, the BKF Demo Team should practice without Buddha Zhen so that the school can perform in his absence.

5. History of Zen from A to Z book

This is an amusing book by Richard Del Connor / Buddha Zhen.

6. How to Start the Tai Chi Form with "Night Blue Sky" Song

Unlike the "Tai Chi Magic" song, which has 4 measures, or 4 breaths before the Tai Chi Form starts, the "Night Blue Sky" song has only 3 measures or 3 breaths before starting the Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis.

7. Buddha Kung Fu Christmas Presents

Promote our school while promoting Christmas. Give T-shirts and other merchandise of Buddha Kung Fu, Tai Chi Youth, and Shaolin Chi Mantis for Christmas presents.

8. Buddha Kung Fu Founded in 2008

Thanks to all the students and disciples who spent 2007 creating our new Buddha Kung Fu school.

9. Graduation Ceremony

Perhaps, when we look at the past of Shaolin Chi Mantis, Tai Chi Youth, and our Buddha Kung Fu school, we can see that all these schools were most successful when the students were most successful in attaining their belt ranks.

10. Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

Be proud of our Tai Chi Short Form designed by Buddha Zhen. Intended to be traditional, it has evolved slightly and been altered to accommodate the many lessons intended for students of Shaolin Chi Mantis.

11. "BUDDHISM BASICS" of Shaolin Zen

Study the "Buddhism Basics" at your Shaolin Zen CyberTemple.

BKF_eNEWS  
   December 2011

Buddha Zhen Leaves for Las Vegas

Buddha Zhen Explores Teaching and Learning in Las Vegas

Realizing Buddha Zhen's financial crisis in 2011, Rev. Baugh offered, "You need an opportunity. Come to Las Vegas and start a school here."

1. Future Tournaments of 2012?

As Buddha Zhen prepares to leave for Las Vegas, it is difficult to plan the events of 2012.

2. Online Lessons BEGIN at CV Park

Thanks to the help of the CV Park staff, we will be capable of having web seminar/classes at CV Park.

3. Visit Buddha Zhen in Vegas

Several Buddha Kung Fu students visit Las Vegas annually already.

4. Next Graduation is Founder's Day 2012

Several students are learning new forms that could be completed and belt tested before Founder's Day 2012.

5. Buddha Kung Fu Student Manual

Last chance for book readings with Buddha Zhen before he leaves. Book some extra class time or private lesonns...

6. American Zen Music

American Zen is Buddha Zhen. American Zen is the Buddhism of Shaolin Zen. American Zen is the Kung Fu of Shaolin Chi Mantis and Buddha Kung Fu.

7. Buddha Kung Fu Christmas Gifts

Check out the fun stuff we have. Zen underwear. Doggie sweaters...

8. Sangha of Shaolin Zen in Vegas?

In 2001, Buddha Zhen sought to create a Buddhist Sangha where he lived.

9. Senior Students Responsible for Kung Fu School

In Buddha Kung Fu, like all traditional Chinese martial arts, there is a seniority system.

10. Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form of Shaolin Chi Mantis

When performing your Tai Chi form in tournaments or events, use its full name and you'll avoid criticisms and gain compliments and questions.

11. Future of Shaolin Zen

As Buddha Zhen packs up his life this month, he has more questions than answers for his students and friends.