Creating the Right Light

A kung fu kwoon is more than a training hall. For many, it is a spiritual entity. It moulds your perspective while it hones your motivation. Only those who have taken ownership and immersed themselves into the care of the kwoon truly understand what I am talking about and thus reap in the benefit.

It is impossible to think about the Silent River kwoon without thinking about Sifu Kevin Lindstrom and his wife September McGregor. Their creativity, sweat, and hard work are part of every wall and fixture. From our first major renovation in 2010 to our expansion a year later - the two of them have lead these projects tirelessly and passionately.

This year’s remodeling of our end bay was once again lead by Kevin and September. Their involvement and skill is so important that we scheduled the work around their availability. Their commitment is so complete that despite Kevin being away for work for weeks at a time, they spent his first four days back from his latest rotation dedicated to the kwoon’ s needs.

The next time you are in our kwoon and notice the special energy that comes from training there, don’t forget to thank Sifu Kevin Lindstrom and September McGregor.

“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” – Aaron Rose (b. 1969)