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Thanks for the info Thuggish

I have, and that's one of the main reasons I am coming back to the MA Life. I happy you shared that. I noticed years ago when I attended school, after my 3rd year much of what you said was happining. Keep up the good work and you'll be amazed at what comes your way.

I'd say a 1, but then I haven't seen all the babbies in the world yet, and i'm just getting back into the life.

TCC every morning, and CLF 1 hour every other day.

That is interesting, I'm not sure if people like that understand anything else but blows. I've been taught that once in a postion such as yours, the moment someone begins to speak is the time to strike, fast, and hard. I believe in avoiding conflict at all times, it's to bad others don't follow this path. So, I would have to say, enough talking, let communicate, if you get my meaning.

I'm glad your learning, I miss the actual classroom experience. I have seen amazing things from evolving practitioners! Thanks for sharing.

I am new, but congatulations !

Mr.Love If you were offended by my word, I appauligize, the only non-combative TCC I know of is what I know as spagetti style, I in now way ment to take away from your knowledge or disrespect you, italian_guy, or KF as a whole.

I would just add make sure you understand your obligations concerning the contracts. Good luck! and welcome to the martial arts.

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italian_guy, Hello, I study Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, I have yet to see Chen Style. But I just wanted to say That I am confused by Jerry's statements. Let me clarify myself as best I can. I study Yang Style that originated from Yang Lu-Chan (1799-1872) a native of Hebei province. I am currently working on the 24-movement form. All the moves have practial martial applications, if a practitioner does not know these applications, it's only because they were taught by someone who was not aware either. The body must be connected and the applications understood, if not, a pearson may as well make-up their own moves. These are some of the differences between real and imatation. So, I have to disagree with Jerry, only because what I have learn and train in is 100% combat Tai Chi. I will check out Chen style , I'm curious. Thanks italian_guy, Jerry please do some more research, because I think there is more there than you are aware of. I am learning as I say 24-movement and I have noticed some. Needle at the sea bottom- wristlock takedown, Rollback-shoulder lock, Raise hands-lifting elbow lock, other than those the rest are blocks, strikes, kicks, evasive, defensive moves.

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I have been in a cave for along time and it's time for me to move back into a metropolis, So I after thinking about it my first answer was to stay away from those areas. Now I'm thinking if you live in a populated area I would think that from time to time you confronted with this scenario. Do not focus on anyone person, when the opportunities present themselfs, stirke fast and hard regardless of the target presented. Constantly move keeping a few between you and the many. If given the chance to retreat......pardon me if I use this....but Run Forest Run!......Pulling out a 9 and busting a cap came to mind, but then it will also in your enimies mind. Other than that I would stick to my first rule and just stay away from that area. Walk around.

enough has been voiced, so I shall keep silent. But I did read the article and was unaware of a Black Belt Myth.

I have heard of one native to Hawaii, Lua.

I think it takes some research and time to find a specific art that you'll enjoy, but once you have found it, be faithful to it. Once you have a good understanding of one, then i think it's a very good idea to look at other arts, for knowledge of techniques, of your opponents abilities, and for a common brotherhood if you will. I also don't think it the quanity but the quality and vicsa versa it dosen't hurt to have a few techniques up your gi.

That is a tough question for me to answer, being 38 years old. I chose martial arts for many reasons. Staying out of fights was one of them, I would advice you to do anything and everything you can think of before resulting in a fight. I would agree with White Worlock.

I am starting out with Yang Style TCC and Choy-Li-Fut who's Fonder in 1836 was Chan Heung. I currently train alone as there are no schools near me. I have books, and video tapes , and I went to a school once a long time ago. And to all of you, hello, thank you for the welcomes.

Hello evreyone, I am starting my martial arts training, I hope to make some friends here, learn as much as I can, and help as best I can. Please feel free to ask me questions, discuss topics, share experiences. Thank you.