47MartialMan

A variety of styles gathered throughout many years of study and many instructors will make somewhat verstile martial artist

Isn't it Strange how Jiu JitsSu made a come back and became a "fad" again?

Master Jules: Being born in the late 50's had the advantages of finding good Masters. Although half I've known are now deceased. This is by no means to state that there aren't any more good Masters. I would not mind seeking those others as well.

Better than a spinning kick in that situation

A lot of Okinawan-Te are influenced from He (Crane) stemming from Fujian (Fukien) Province, China.

I have had a student but on the reversal. He was getting challenged by a Black Belter from another MA school. My student was a mere Orange Belter. Avoidance is the best way although it could esculate the tension further. The Black Belter has one thing to prove but a bigger thing to lose other than a fight. delta1 has fine points that I agree with.

battousai16 Do you have good Hwaran Do Gong Fu?

I menant Flowering...oops Keyboard is sticky.

I see that you studied the Way of The Flowing Men. Although I have seen it spelled, pronounced, and translated in many different ways.

I have studied a Martial art that the White belt was actually the high level per a Black Belt.

Yeah, one of my Mastrs is like that. Raised and fought in Ghettos.

No Chi. Just Mind. Chi is for Chili

Who is this? Reminds me of my latest Master.

I'll try it later....Thanks

By respctful manner is that I respect your viewpoint

You know that Kung Fu is not an actual Martial Art? Curious, please explain your viewpoint. I am very much interested in a respectful manner.

Thanks, but how do I get a special logo/icon in the profile. Is there a List? Also, "Finger Technique".....The gun. Born and raised in New Orleans....near the worse part of town. Seen and been in many things. And the best defense is either "Not Be There In The First Place", or have a Gun.

I AGREE....BRAVO!!!!!

Yes, Shaolin Gong Fu (Kung Fu) is not an authenticated martial art system. What people are misled by is that Shaolin was built to study the Chen study of Buddhism. It had no violent action or physical combat. Buddhist monks are peaceful. Bodidarma only taught them 3 Natas (translated by the Japanese as Katas) to help their health for long hours of meditation. Shaolin was a sanctuary for rebellious fighting barons. Since these people were in there, they had to dress in cognito as monks. From this, some disciple monks would train. The older monks (abbots) were not fighters. Now, Shaolin is propergandersized, commercialized, and abused like anything else that may have accredited or monetary value. Monks there are now recruited from local villagers/villages and imported Chinese Wu Shu practitioners to “put on a Tourist Show” Shaolin Gong Fu is like a Samurai Sword made in the 20-21st Century using modern and vast production methods, i.e. “Stainless Steel.” Or “Bowie Knives” made from 440 Rockwell Steel with a vinyl sheath. Or the leather World War Two Bombardier Jacket recently manufactured and sold. These items exist to sight and touch, but not as they were at first made and intended. Would you rather own authentic one or a remake? Kung fu is a bad misnomer. It was first mention by a French Ambassador during China's Boxer Rebellion. He had asked what it was the boxers were doing and out of humor one had replied “Gong Fu”. So the Ambassador thought it was a fighting system and noted it his written journals. Most Mainland Chinese Chuan Fa Masters up in age and skill dismiss the term, along with the “Shaolin Bandwagon” altogether. Chuan Fa is the correct Chinese term for old Chinese Martial Arts. In fact family Chinese arts are known by the family name followed by the word Chuan (Kuyhn or Kuen). Example: Lee Gar Chuan-Lee Family Fist. I have researched texts and meeting with many Buddhist Practitioners, Buddhist Monks, and older Chinese Masters, all who have “opened my eyes”; with a “sting” I may add. So, where has per the Samurai Swords, Bowie Knives, and WWII Bombardier Jackets are remanufactured, so too Shaolin Kung Fu (misnomer). It existence through authenticity has been lost. As a martial artist for 37 our of 47 years of my life, I transition from physical learning to mental, researching, and open-mindedness. So where you may disagree, it is your right to your opinion. If you were to research, or want to further research, I have many old texts and references that I can direct you to. May you have a pleasant day/weekend/week. Rick/Louisiana USA

thank ytou thank you thank you....... I am tired of the term, a misnomer, used to describe a particular martial art.......

Shaolin Kung Fu DOES NOT exists.

Shaolin, as most Martial Artists think it does, it does not exist.

Anyone have a clue to what I am talking about?

Thank you... Thank you.....don't forget the Indo-Aryans (India) is a far ancient culture much older than China and par to Egypt Someone has been learning their history.

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