April 12, 2006

Going Strong in L.A

In Los Angeles, the ancient board game of Go is attracting hundreds of new players. Legend says Go was invented by a Chinese emperor 4,000 years ago, then spread all over the world. For 24 years the L.A. Go Club has been fostering American aficionados by offering group lessons and staying open 24 hours a day. Some players commit 10 to 15 hours a week studying and praticing this mental martial art. Its mine bais rules are easy to understand, but the variations and strategies take a lifetime to master.