Duncan Wong, creator of the Yogic ArtsTM system, an organic movement technology that synthesizes the stillness and simplicity of Zen philosophy with comprehensive flow yoga mechanics, mixed martial arts mudra and stance (hand and feet pose) structure, Thai bodywork therapy, and a refined approach to self assisting and alignment, with the rhythm of modern dance and urban breakbeats.  

Duncan's ability to multi-assist the entirety of a pose, and his gift of conveying the essential relationship between each pose and its intrinsically connected movement, naturally connects our minds and hearts with a better understand to master this practice, that we discover is the best method of mirroring our own life movement and lifestyle choices, which allows us to awaken our source power and the necessary insight to realize our destiny; refining our form, while allowing our Spirit to guide and protect us on our sacred paths.  

Duncan says.....

Growing up with backyard martial arts and the realness of street fighting in the rural delta region of Northern California, juxtaposed with the influence of my grandfather's Gung-Fu practice and incense burning rituals, and formal dojang [Korean martial arts school] training; with my Buddhist master, in San Francisco's Chinatown and Japan Town, I was never a stranger to the intuitive reflexes and highs associated with physicality.

These early memories and experiences led me to my own life-long pursuit of the dynamic practices of Astanga Vinyasa [eight limbs of flowing motion] yoga and Kuk Sool Won [traditional Korean Buddhist] martial arts. Forming such a foundation in my youth and teenage years, I practiced the way of the sword, and You Won Hwa [flowing circular harmony] while perfecting my asanas [postural stances] and 'floating' [advanced aerial arm balancing] techniques. I learned the art of the dual-edged path, cultivating both disciplines simultaneously throughout my twenties.

My travels expanded with my interests, which took me across the Asian landscapes of China and India. I sought out great beings of knowledge, honing my skills and awareness, which eventually exposed me to the art of Thai massage [active yoga massage] and other healing methods. Integrating this form of sacred touch was the necessary element that supported the development of the Yogic Arts*TM system into its current form, which is the ongoing expression of my life's work.

This practice will introduce all physical enthusiasts to the awareness and conditioning of their bandhas [core muscular areas of the pelvic floor, inner thighs and the abdominal trunk of the transverse abdominus]. Utilizing movement from this central location in the body 'ups the game' for people desiring to enhance and eventually master their ability to 'not tear the rice-paper', or wear out their bodies when practicing 'jump-backs' and 'jump-throughs' during time spent on the mat.