47MartialMan

I think the balance doesn't lie only in techninque.

And a fine women to rub it later.

I had opened MA schools with wrong partners. Yeah it was a small fortune resukting from a larger fortune. I think a comedian said this along those lines: "I became a Millionaire from gambling in Las Vegas-"I was a Billionaire, before"

Gotcha. I AGREE

Mark Bishop, Author Okinawan Karate

Two hours is not bad, if you do not have to attend every day of the week. IMO=go check it out.

I am not speaking in terms of physical intense per applicxation and weorkout, I am speaking in terms of having to be trim and lean in order to teach.

I AGREE.....but a medium height axe kick is good to drop the oponent's arm(s) or armed with something.

Man, if you feel that uneasy about it....just how far is the drive to the Hung Gar school?

Very Interesting. Who is your teacher?

Thanks. Do you study with anyone fron those links?

But is it Chi, or accurately blocking nerve senses?

But what happens as one gets old-older?

In speaking of competiton-I agree. At least with a Choke, one wont walk away afterwards with a complete "visual marking".

Yeah, I can see people sparring and getting distracted.

Was it a 1000+? Perhaps you are exaggerating? And what was the first post?

Or was it a drunk derelect?[/b]

Not really. One of my Chinese Shifus has a "Buddha Belly", in his 70's, and cannot run. But he has much skill. So, that kinda defeats the complete fitness point.

Yes, but does that mean that Parker "beat" Bruce?

Nope.. But I've seen all of his movies..does that count? No-if should have learned from a book or video. What I was saying isn't a new concept. It's been around for a few hundred years...at least. And that is what I COMPLETELY agree with you on. There are those that get on a "bandwagon" or "occult list", to where as their opinions/beliefs override other perspective "insights" :pony:

I agree, if I get what you're saying. In my practicing of Jiu-Jitsu I honestly found the workout to be lacking, and the entire style too relaxed for my liking. I think people tend to enjoy it because it's quick to pick up, and yes, less effort. I'm not saying it's not effective, I just don't believe it's right for me. Depending on "youthful exuberance" that most feel that a harder-sweatier workout accomplishes more. As for the Chinese "level/ranking" (is there a correct name? If so, please let me know here or in PM) system - you gain "rank" as you gain actual experience. To me this seems a lot more practical than rushing (which I have seen some do) just to get to their next belt. I'm not saying it's not hard work, but to me, I believe martial arts to be about a lot more than what belt I am or "at what belt am I considered good" mentality. The CMA Kuens that I had studied did not have any ranking per a material object. Your level was designated per each skill or accomplishmnet achieved. However, a hierarchy per that of a "family" structure was aparent. An example: We have a Sensei in our Jiu-Jitsu class who is 17-18. That's fine, except for the fact that he uses his skill to push around people at his highschool, on the street and even in the dojo. Within the dojo you need to respect him because he's a "black belt", but he's a total * BECAUSE he's a black belt. He has power and he feels he needs to constantly exercise that. In Kung Fu, however, this is unlikely due to the fact it takes roughly 17 years to become a Sifu..you generally grow up before you reach that stage. This is why, in many cases, that such a rank not be awarded to such ages where maturity and responsibility have not been developed. Just some experiences I thought I'd share, I know it's not like this everywhere. To me, these are reasons why Kung Fu is more effective. It is not the art that is or is not effective, but the teacher and its practitioners.

Natural style? A Daoist method?