Today was our first official day as the 'Plum Blossom Traditional Kung Fu Academy'.
The 'Plum Blossom' is an auspicious symbol in Chinese culture due to its ability to blossom in the early spring when the trees branches are still covered in snow. Often you will see paintings of the plum flower depicted with snow, this is no error on the part of the artist. This flower is symbolic of 'strength through adversity' or 'overcoming hardships', and has great meaning to me. I thought it an appropriate choice for the name of our school.
It was 3 years ago that Bruce and I started this school together. It wasn't easy and we met many hardships along the way, but it has turned into a great success and we've enjoyed the process and getting to know all of you. Some have come and gone but most of you have been here since the beginning or shortly thereafter and continue to put hard work into your training.
This is an exciting time for us and we look forward to the direction of the school, and sharing its success with you well into the future. Thank you all for your continued support.
Shifu Brown
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