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Tiger
![Dragon Style](images/adjdragon2.gif)
Dragon
![Crane Style](images/adjCrane.gif)
Crane
![Monkey Style](images/adjMonkey3.gif)
Monkey
![Mantis Style](images/adjMantis_2.gif)
Mantis
![Snake Style](images/adjCobra1.gif)
Snake
![Eagle Style](images/adjEagle_47.gif)
Eagle
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This website is dedicated to the Students of Seifu A.S. Umar Sharif, MA. It is also dedicated to the promotion and propagation of the Traditional Afro-Asian Martial and Healing Arts. Our goal is to inform, educate, inspire, encourage, and motivate others to improve their lives by applying The Wisdom of the Ancients.
As your teacher and host, Seifu Sharif [aka: Xia` Xue' Gong] [aka: Tobi Alakoso] is dedicated to helping each of you to remember and nurture the Spirit of Wu-Te and the powers dormant within you.
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Seifu Andrew Barkworth
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Seifu Andrew Barkworth has been a practitioner and student of the marital arts since 1991. Seifu Andy began his training at age 16 after a life long curiosity for the martial arts. His development began with Wing Chun Gung Fu, which led to the study of Tai Chi Chuan Yang style. In 1995 he began his training under the guidance and teachings of Alakoso Sharif . His studies under Alakoso Sharif include: Meje Oruka / 7 Circles Southern/Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Fire Flower Qiqong, Da Mo Qiqong, 18 Mudras Qiqong, 7 Animals Qigong, 16 Step Gin Gong Qigong, Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Short and Long Forms, as well as several weapons. While continuing his training, Seifu Andy has become a teacher of the 7 Circles System as part of the life-long process of mastery. Seifu Andrew is currently Alakoso Sharif's top ranked student in the Southwestern United States. The System has 3 Ranks and 10 Degrees. The basic lesson plan includes 36 Chambers of study and training. These 36 Chambers do not include initiation into the (Ase Awo) spiritual mysteries of Me'je Oruka.
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Profile:
Devoted father.
Devoted martial artist.
Restaurant Manager for over a decade.
Sushi Chef
Artist : Sculpture, Painting, Drawing
Writer, Poet and Musician |
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" I have had the good fortune to meet several high quality martial arts masters and practioners over the years of my training. The day I met Umar Sharif I knew I had found my master." All martial art styles represent an opportunity for an individual to grow and elevate to a higher level of being, finding the right teacher is the key element for this process.
The practice of martial arts and meditation infuses into every aspect of my life, the benefits are obvious and subtle. The ability to call upon the skills of relaxation, focus, balance, and concentration are fundamental to staying well in my busy life. It reminds me to slow down and to be in the moment, really enjoy the process of life."
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