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BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Blue Siytangco has 40 years of experience practicing martial arts.
Oriental Phoenix Arts oers dance classes for all ages.
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Oriental Phoenix Arts promotes healing and inclusion For over a decade, husband and wife Blue Siytangco and Anna Schkade-Siytangco have combined their passions through their business, Oriental Phoenix Arts. The business focuses on blending martial arts and the art of belly dancing to promote healing and inclusivity. What they oer what I had learned.” What else? The other side of the business is operated by Blue Siytangco, who has taught authentic martial arts for over 16 years in Houston.
Anna Schkade-Siytangco and Blue Siytangco oer trips to Egypt to teach about the origins of their services.
Blue Siytangco’s martial arts experience dates back to his father’s teachings while growing up in Macau, China. With 40 years of experience in martial arts, Blue Siytangco said the Chen-style Tijiquan is a sophisticated martial art form that requires dedication and e ort. Along with martial arts classes including kick- boxing, Chinese wrestling and practical self-de- fense, Blue Siytangco o ers past life regression therapy and spiritual life coaching.
After years of working in IT and struggling with severe social anxiety, Anna Schkade-Siytangco discovered an art form that transformed her life. “When I started dancing, I actually su ered from extreme social anxiety,” Anna Schkade-Si- ytangco said. “And so I didn’t go for help for my social anxiety, but I just fell in love with the art, so much that I felt very compelled to start sharing
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