Master Vigil - Moderator :D (tradition, Buddhism, America, bible)

[Master Vigil]

Master Vigil

Real name - Dan Bernardo

Gender - Male

Age - 21

Location - Western Pennsylvania

Occupation - Geez, let's see. I teach Pulsus meditation, Vigilism, and Taoism. I am a freelance Filmmaker, Web Designer, Graphics Designer, Illustrator, and Speaker. I make and sell custom bamboo and pvc flutes. Oh, and I work part time at Target.

Religion - Taoist Vigil. Basically a mix between Philosophical and Religious Taoism. With a bit of shamanism (native american, shinto, and romani). And Zen Buddhism.

Origin of Life View - It doesn't matter.

Political Spectrum - Liberal with concerns for the Environment and Education system.

Favorite Proverb / Saying - "If you put the bible out in the wind and rain, the pages will fall apart and blow away. My bible is the wind and rain."

Interests - I love movies and music. Most of my free time is taken up with meditation. I love reading about ancient china/japan/korea and chinese/japanese/korean cultures. Martial arts (Tang Soo Do, Ninjutsu, Wushu, Chi Gong, Shaolin, Aikido, Kum Do, and Freestyle). I love making movies, making flutes, making webpages, and teaching. Plus so much more!

Biggest Pet Peeve - Being Woken up.

Website - http://www.dan-bernardo.com

[evearael]

Have you practiced any of the martials arts consistently, or do you dabble? I'm partial to Cuong Nhu, Aikido, Wing Chun & Judo (ground-fighting rocks!) myself... but I had a back injury and am building up the strength to return to it.

[Feathers in Hair]

Very cool! (I love your photo!)

[Master Vigil]

Originally Posted by evearael

Have you practiced any of the martials arts consistently, or do you dabble? I'm partial to Cuong Nhu, Aikido, Wing Chun & Judo (ground-fighting rocks!) myself... but I had a back injury and am building up the strength to return to it.

Tang Soo Do and Kum Do I have been practicing consistently for the past 11 years. The others I have dabbled. I have dabbled in Cuong Nhu as well, my cousin is a 5th degree in it, and we used to train together. It is very similar to Tang Soo Do. Much of the hyung (forms) are the same or similar. I hope you are able to return, martial arts (I feel) is the most amazing lifestyle to have.

[Master Vigil]

Originally Posted by FeathersinHair

Very cool! (I love your photo!)

Thanks! It wasn't planned or anything either. I was just sitting outside playing, and Ramse (the cat) came and sat next to my leg and put his tail on my leg. And we sat there for like 15 minutes. Then my girlfriends mom decided it was too good of a shot and took a picture.

[fromthe heart]

I know you are into martial arts...What type would you reccomend for a 5 year old to teach them self control and respect?

[Master Vigil]

Originally Posted by fromthe heart

I know you are into martial arts...What type would you reccomend for a 5 year old to teach them self control and respect?

Any traditional art. Whether it be traditional Tang Soo Do, Kung Fu, Karate, etc... Many schools are heading into more of a "tournament" based philosophy, but the traditional schools do not rely so heavily on tournaments. Tae Kwon Do for example, has become such a "sport" now that the "art" is very hard to find. Which schools are around you, and which martial arts do they offer? I can do some research on them for you.

[No*s]

MV, I love the "woke up" part. If I have a phone (which I don't), I turn it off for just that reason .

Nice page

[robtex]

Dan, how can you live out there and not totally dig hiking? Or did you just kinda forget to put that on your list? What componets of the martial arts interest you the most? Can you tell us about one or two types of training sessions you have either alone or in a group for the arts? How did you learn to play the flute? If nobody woke you up and you were late as a result would that be a pet peeve also? (not being woken-up).