Rick Weiss

Student of shaolin martial arts. Exploring the arts and how they fit with urban life.
Also find me at @RickWeiss

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

A good sparring session can be the most fun part of a week. Throw on the pads and duke it out with supportive friends.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

At its worst, culture can become toxic and detract from our fruitful search for meaning and connection.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

I don't mean that as a hit against culture. At it's best culture makes life interesting and connects people.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

Culture is a byproduct of our collective search for meaning.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

"The New Masters" looks like a very interesting documentary project; exploring current kung fu and MMA traditions. http://t.co/pVlhZoPAIV

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

A martial artist must always question why they spend considerable time and energy learning to hurt people.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

Wait for the opening. It will present itself. Just be ready when it does.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

Where forgiveness is sought with sincerity, it should be granted with sincerity.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

I'm presently reading Ender's Game and I can't believe I'd never read it before. So good!

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

I think I've let this account sit fallow long enough. I've cultivated other great loves in my life, while neglecting this one.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

I hadn’t thought about martial arts as a type of body hacking before, but this #pcto14 session made me realize the way we alter our bodies.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

Week three of 1-on-1 training with Master Craig. It feels great to be training so closely with an old friend.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

I'm planning to found a new club in East Toronto this summer. Discussing some space, and getting back in shape. Exciting times!

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

'Just Illegalize Us Already,' Nation's Assault Weapons Beg | The Onion - America's Finest News Source http://t.co/YL0mki0C

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

"Be Kind, Be Yourself, Be Creative, Be Compassionate" http://t.co/GilS3hVv

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

I lost my inspiration several months ago. I need to welcome Shoalin back into my life.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

@maxui thank you! What'd I miss?

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

Did a little sparring and board breaking today. Gods, I've missed this stuff.

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

Scientists cringe when journalists use the term "god particle" to describe the Higgs Boson http://t.co/aJ2YIYiP

[Rick Weiss @TorontoShaolin]

@TanDaoKungFu I need to make some professional changes. But I'm working that out. :) How are you?