I thought it would be appropriate to start this blog with a quote form one of China’s most famous sages, Lao Zi. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” This journey, begins with one step, followed by a 14 hour flight, a small layover, and another flight. As I sit in the airport waiting to board, I am full of a variety of emotions. More than anything I am tremendously excited about the adventure ahead of me. I really don’t know what to expect. Traveling to China has been a dream of mine for a very, very long time. Ever since I was a kid I have been fascinated with the martial arts of china, and as I’ve grown older I have been drawn more and more to their spiritual philosophies such as
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