** VIDEO, Sample T’ai Chi Class, $25 plus postage. Contact Sifu Mike to order (will come on a USB, mailed to you, payment through paypal). Content of this 60 minute video, filmed from a class in the late 1990’s, features traditional material from an authentic lineage which has been taught for decades to many thousands of students. People pay hundreds of dollars for similar material, which includes: Traditional T’ai Chi Warmups and Wellness Qigong, Joint/Tendon Qigong, Cleansing Qigong, T’ai Chi Qigong, T’ai Chi Stepping Exercises, and traditional Yang style form practice (White Lotus Yang Style). The Ceremonial Bow and complete set (White Lotus Simplified Yang Style, created by Sifu Mike’s teacher from his studies with many great teachers) are demonstrated at the end of the sample class video.
Reviews of Mike’s books, CLICK TO GO TO AMAZON TO PURCHASE AND SEE MORE INFO. To request a Book, Screenplay or Magazine Article on any aspect of the Arts Mike is involved in, as well as fiction- Mike is a lifelong writer and author and can and has written in a variety of genres, poetry to novels, screenplays to non-fiction, short stories to essay- please CONTACT him. Mike is also available for BOOK SIGNING EVENTS and SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/RETREATS on any of his arts, contact him to learn more and to schedule- HAVE REIKI, WILL TRAVEL. Mahalo nui loa. Mike has had editorials and articles published in magazines as diverse as: Tai Chi, Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness, The Empty Vessel, Massage Magazine, Internal Arts Magazine, TAO: Martial Arts and Lifestyle, and Deadly Art of Survival.
“In his book, Michael Fuchs unveils the rare Shaolin butterfly style. He covers all aspects of the art, including history, lineage, principles, concepts, curriculum and applications. The author also details the foundations of Chinese martial arts, ensuring that the book will be a valuable resource for novices and experts alike.”
— Black Belt Magazine, Dec 2019/ Jan 2020, p.73, “Essential Gear”
“This is an excellent book with fantastic and innovative new ideas and concepts. Worth to buy one and keep in your martial arts library.”
— Grandmaster John Ng, re: The Shaolin Butterfly Style- Art of Transformation.
“Lots of great hard to find information on a rare style.”
— Dr. John P. Painter, Jiulong Bagua & Li Family Martial Arts Grandmaster, re: The Shaolin Butterfly Style- Art of Transformation.
"This book is about a rare style of the arts
I thought this was a well-written book. It has lots of detailed information that once upon a time wasn't freely open to the world. I enjoyed reading what I read. I'm still reading it. There is so much to reflect back on for me that I have to read it a bit at a time. I don't read very much but I'm still reading it. The Shaolin Butterfly style is indeed a true gem and we are very appreciative to have Sifu Michael Fuchs to teach this system to the world. From the mountains of Arizona much love and respect Brother , good job.” —- SIFU LLOYD DAY, re: The Shaolin Butterfly Style- Art of Transformation.
When I was contacted by my old friend, Master Michael Fuchs, to consider writing a foreword to his new book “The Shaolin Butterfly Style – Art of Transformation” I must admit I was less than enthused. My first thought was yet another “me too” how to – Kung Fu book. Michael sent me the manuscript, and I picked it up and read it straight through – very unlike me – to find a book on the arts that would engage my attention so resolutely. Of course one of the elements that bore great historical significance was the role played by the great Grandmaster Daniel Pai, a man larger than life with whom I had spent some time, during the formation of the Chinese Kuoshu Worldwide Promotion Association in the late 1970s. GM Danny Pai was quite legitimate – he was the “real thing” – and was so dynamic you would instantly sense his abilities by just being in his presence. The book – “The Shaolin Butterfly Style – Art of Transformation” has been so well written by Michael that it becomes an instructional manual with the historical and philosophical significance required of true transformation work. At the same time, the book lays a framework for the physical development and technical description of both technique and application. Whether you are a novice in the Martial Arts or one with decades of training, you will most certainly gain knowledge and insight from experiencing
— “The Shaolin Butterfly Style – Art of Transformation.” Grandmaster David M. Grago, from his Foreword to The Shaolin Butterfly Style- Art of Transformation.
"Michael’s “The Seven Jewels of Reiki" showcases his path to Reiki from initial skepticism to compassion and love of the art. You are led in a gentle way to follow his discovery and astonishment, with many anecdotes and stories, to relate to a rather simple and yet seemingly complicated topic. Michael does well to put the “I can’t tell you, but I can show you.” in conversational-style book form. You may as well be sitting at a fireplace listening to him tell his story. As you listen and gain more understanding of the art through the many comparisons, everyday ideas and situations, you gain a deeper understanding and are brought back to the true and pure elements, traditions and essence of reiki in modern day terms. Here you have a teacher who understands how easy learning can be if you keep a light and compassionate touch through a conversation, rather than lecture. In my own teachings, I have come to cherish the moment when students walk away thinking they had known most of what I taught them before, I know then that I succeeded in teaching them with ease, rather than being disappointed that I could not amaze them with my knowledge, which is now theirs."
— Dr. Etha Berhmann. Excerpt from the foreword of The Seven Jewels of Reiki.
“This book is like having a long chat with a good friend. Those there is much knowledge packed into this slender volume it only makes you hungry for more. I will definitely be reading everything Sifu Mike writes. He has a gift for writing that cannot be denied and manages to make understandable a subject so many have strugged to begin to explain.
I came to Reiki a complete sceptic. But I had a lot of pain from old martial arts injuries so I thought it couldn't hurt. One Reiki session and the pain was gone. Sifu Mike is a true disciple of this sacred art and makes it understandable for the every day person.
That is a true accomplishment.” Lynn Meadows, Author and Teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation.
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“I wish you much success with your first reiki book. It is a great read!” Rainbow Reiki Founder, Walter Luebeck.
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‘For the uninitiated this work will open your eyes to the inner workings of a wonderfully powerful healing modality known as Reiki or Universal Energy Healing. Until recently, many of the finer points brought out in his book about this art were generally kept from the public. He goes a long way for the lay person to grasp why so many worldwide study, train and share this healing energy with all they meet. For the initiated you will see what you have also experienced through the human, down to earth eyes of Sifu Michael Fuchs. And you will smile.
As a fellow Reiki Master and a lifetime martial artist, I truly appreciate what he has done because of the similar quests that I and other long time martial artists have pursued. This will help many on this path. I thank him for his hard work."
— Foreword by Sifu Ray Abeyta from "The Compassionate Touch of Reiki: Healing Concepts, Elements, Methods
-5 Star Review -”BEST BOOK ON REIKI EVER”
-”I have read a number of books on Reiki. None were as detailed and specific as this one. This book demystifies Reiki and gives instruction one can follow easily.
This book is also easy to read and follow. There is no fluff. Just a simple telling by a jovial personality. Like a fireside chat with a dear friend.
This is a book you will return to again and again and always gain something from.” Lynn Meadows, Author and Teacher of Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation.
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Sifu Michael Fuchs, C.B.I.S
Michael Fuchs is a lifelong reader and writer, enjoying many genres of literature, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as movies and television. A child of amazing artists, he was raised in an artistic environment which encouraged his creativity from birth. He is the author of 4 books on Asian martial and healing arts and has had numerous articles and editorials published in a variety of top magazines, such as Internal Arts Magazine, Massage Magazine, Tai Chi magazine, Qi: The Journal of Eastern Health and Fitness, TAO: Martial Arts and Lifestyle magazine, Deadly Arts of Survival magazine, and The Empty Vessel. He has also been featured on television, radio, and in newspapers and magazines numerous times, and is the creator and host of the “Ancient Arts For Modern Times” tv show on Wethersfield TV14 on Cox Cable and youtube/social media.. Mike is a Sifu and Instructor in the arts of Shaolin Five Form Fist Kung Fu, Taiji, Kali, Reiki, Qi Gong, Min Zin, and Meditation. He is the former owner and Chief Instructor of the White Lotus Martial Arts Center (est. 1977) and currently leads Butterfly Martial and Healing Arts, est. 1997.
Mike has specialized in working with special needs groups of all kinds for over 35 years and has been elected by his peers in the arts into elite Halls of Fame and Honor for his achievements in promoting the arts, including: the Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors as an “Ambassador” of the arts, The Master’s Hall of Fame, and the World Karate Union “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He lives in central CT and loves contemplating and remembering his life in the Butterfly Nebulae.