Sho-ju Posted September 1, 2004 Author Posted September 1, 2004 Sho-ju, For more info on Pak Mei check out the following web sites : https://www.pakmei.ca https://www.whiteeyebrowpakmeikungfu.homestead.com It will be interesting to know what the actual name of the Praying Mantis style that is practiced in the school. As far as I know Wu Shen does not refer to a style, but I could be wrong. Wing Chun Kuen Man I think Wu Shen is the name of a monk or something, I don't know what the Chinese name for the school is.
Master Jules Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 There are SEVERAL types of Goju, outside of Okinawan, which is the "real deal"......there is Japanese, under Yamaguchi lineage, USA/Urban, Peter Urban lineage, and Nisei, Frank Ruiz and Ron Taganashi, as well as Chinese Goju, under Ron vanclief(LOL).....the further down the line away from the true Okinawan ways you get......well....that should say it all..... I dont know which you encountered, but maybe your instructor didnt know the very subtle nuances that accompany true Okinawan Goju......even the most simple of things, like and open hand middle block for example, has MANY advanced applications that a lot of instructors simply DONT KNOW ABOUT......lots of instructors dont even know that the circular stepping pattern has both offensive and defensive techniques behind it.......just a few minor examples..... ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
47MartialMan Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Sho-Ju..... Having a dan rank....you should know that countless repetitions of any technique isnt supposed to be"entertaining"......It is done so that when your defensive response is needed, it becomes a natural reaction, not something you have to "think" to do......countless repetitions......yeah....boring....but.....VERY purposefull. How true... I think this is called "gong" in Chinese? Or is it lian?
Master Jules Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Im not sure of the Chinese term....but in Japanese its called "Mushin"....the state of "no mind" ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
Rotten Head Fok Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 I study Choy-Li-Fut, Tai Chi Chuan and I-Chuan Chi Gong. I like clf because of the variety in techniques, the aerobic workout due to the long forms and much more. I like tcc for the internal disipline that I feel help my external art. I like I-chuan chi gong meditation for the health benifits, mental clarity, and added power. You must be stable and balanced in your foot work, if you have to use your martial knowledge in combat, your intent should be to win. If you do strike, you must release great power! The martial arts are easy to learn, but difficult to correct.
Sho-ju Posted September 2, 2004 Author Posted September 2, 2004 There are SEVERAL types of Goju, outside of Okinawan, which is the "real deal"......there is Japanese, under Yamaguchi lineage, USA/Urban, Peter Urban lineage, and Nisei, Frank Ruiz and Ron Taganashi, as well as Chinese Goju, under Ron vanclief(LOL).....the further down the line away from the true Okinawan ways you get......well....that should say it all..... I dont know which you encountered, but maybe your instructor didnt know the very subtle nuances that accompany true Okinawan Goju......even the most simple of things, like and open hand middle block for example, has MANY advanced applications that a lot of instructors simply DONT KNOW ABOUT......lots of instructors dont even know that the circular stepping pattern has both offensive and defensive techniques behind it.......just a few minor examples..... I did Meibukan. Don't mean to offend, how did you get the title of master? Are you a master of goju? Who gave you the title or is it just your handle on the net? sj
47MartialMan Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 How does anyone get the title of "Master"? A piece of paper or a particular place certifies this? Are there some type of regulations or set criteria? The martial arts have many areas to "Master" The term is vague.
47MartialMan Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Here's a question: What is the difference between a style and a system?
Master Jules Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Sorry Sho-Ju.....been away for the weekend......my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dan were awarded by Master Glenard Grabow, 6th Dan student of Sekichi Toguchi (Shoreikan), and Masanobu Shinjo (Shobukan). He had been studying with them since 1960 on Okinawa. My 4th and 5th Dan Master and Renshi titles were awarded by Master Alexander Kirk, Grandmaster Ted Smith, and Greatmaster Peter Urban. My Master test was 7 days long, 4-5 hrs each day.....the first and last day (after extensive testing) ended with a 45 minute nhb no pads round, and the 3rd day was a 30 minute grappling round wherein I is was blindfolded. My Master (Kirk) also holds a Sandan from the Kodakan, and a 6th in Goju, as well as a 7th in Jujitsu ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
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