Hello,
I am wondering if anyone could tell me about Yiliquan. I'm not too familiar with CMA, but I live in Omaha (where Sifu Starr teaches) and am interested in this style. I understand that it combines xingyiquan, taijiquan, and baguazhang, but I don't know much about those styles either.
What I'm looking for seems to change somewhat over time. I'm first and foremost interested in the system being effective for self-defense, though I think most systems CAN be effective in this regard. I am mostly looking for a system and teacher that I can grow with.
I've read many threads about choosing a style and understand that most folks seem to agree that the instructor matters more than the style. I also haven't observed a class yet, but will in the near future.
What are your thoughts on Yiliquan? Have any of you been a student of Sifu Starr?
Respectfully,
Brad
I am wondering if anyone could tell me about Yiliquan. I'm not too familiar with CMA, but I live in Omaha (where Sifu Starr teaches) and am interested in this style. I understand that it combines xingyiquan, taijiquan, and baguazhang, but I don't know much about those styles either.
What I'm looking for seems to change somewhat over time. I'm first and foremost interested in the system being effective for self-defense, though I think most systems CAN be effective in this regard. I am mostly looking for a system and teacher that I can grow with.
I've read many threads about choosing a style and understand that most folks seem to agree that the instructor matters more than the style. I also haven't observed a class yet, but will in the near future.
What are your thoughts on Yiliquan? Have any of you been a student of Sifu Starr?
Respectfully,
Brad