Not that it matters anymore but dusting this off. Alan I remember you from the Southampton Location, and these posts were not about you, but my...
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to continuing my journey. Carol I have done some sword work, not a whole ton, we do...
1) - Iron Monkey 2) Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 3) 36th Chamber of Shaolin 4) Fearless 5) Fist of Legend 6) Twin Warriors 7) Drunken Master 8)...
Well I finally did it and earned my 1st Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kung Fu !!!! No it is time to dig into the 2nd degree curriculum, more...
MMA mimics a street fight as in there are rules and a referee to separate you when there is a risk of injury ? I think you have your facts wrong...
I would love to hear what style you are studying and have you expressed these fears to you Teacher ? That would be my first step.....
I gave it like a 3 , some entertaining parts, Sho Kosugi is the man !!! All the digital blood and the fact the the Main actor doesnt even know...
That is part of why I went as well. I wanted to see how my training and many hours of practice have panned out for me and be judged by fellow...
Well over the weekend I competed at the ICMAC Dallas, TX 2010 Kung FU tournament. I have spectated before but thought I would try my hand at...
I personally dont believe in style limitations. The limits are imposed by the student. If you are referring to studying only one style ? Then I...
Bolo Yeung in Bloodsport : Points at Van Damme Very good but brick not hit back...... then later You are next !!!! Van Damme in...
to me it means moving into my next phase of training. Souther 5 Animals here I come !!!! I hope to be testing for BB within the next year.
In my opinion stances are fundamental in everything we do. Remember it is all about kinetics and linking energy. Feet control the legs, which...
Being that I practice Kung Fu, when I train outdoors with weapons Especially spear and Saber, I do get some funny looks but most people leave me...
Me personally I would prefer Quality to quantity. If someone claims many BB's in many styles , I would observe what their "knowledge" is , and be...
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Well I had a similar circumstance with my father back when I was a teenager. At the time i was taking Kenpo and when we got into a very heated...
Does anyone know of what the standard curriculum was at this school ? Was there even one ? I was curious as to what was the standard school...
http://www.thetenantlist.com/xzclf/4/posts/3_TheTenantList_com/4_The_Tenant_Report_Card/1119_Richard_Anthony_Alea.html Just a update on Rich...
I know this is a fairly old thread, but this sounds like a classic McKwoon. As we all know in CMA a lineage is usually referenced. I did not see...
This is also very similar to a which style is better discussion. Style has nothing to do whatsoever with street effectiveness. It is the skill of...
Well yeah it is sad what has happened to the Temple but what lots of people are forgetting is that even though what may have happened at the Shao...
In my opinion I think it is okay to change if you have the experience and have been training long enough. Martial Arts is a living art, and this a...
Thank you everyone for the input. I think fa sheng is most like what I was looking for. I was looking for something to tell my students ( I'm a...
Some good information here. I apologize however for not wording my question better. I was actually looking for the translation of kiai into...
Sorry if this is a dumb question but what is the Chinese word for Kiai ? Cantonese or Manadarin if you know it :) Thanks in advance.
Good luck with your test !!! You will do great !!! I know what you mean about wanting to be ready though. I will be testing for my Black...
It is difficult to say what is specifically Northern Shaolin. For example, the school I train at. ( Link in sig) Is Northern Shaolin LOngfist (...
Congrats man !! Good job.
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