Connecticut Schools...

[KWUsCRD]

I was wondering if people could help me in my search for good Connecticut schools.

I'm not a slacker, and I am good at using computers, but I am having a hard time finding the right schools, or even information to aid me in my search for classes to attend in Connecticut.

I have found one at www.white-lotus.com which seems like something worth checking out.

Which also apparently stopped having a website 7 hours after I found it. Fortunatly they have a teacher who does Reiki at my college so I can and will get in contact with him.

And I also havve come across Ilya A. Profatilov who runs http://prayingmantisboxing.com/ (many thanks to mantis108 for this) but I am not sure if he even teaches or what the situation is yet.

I have also found a Shaolin Wushu school in the area. http://www.wushucenter.com/ and several Aikido/Hopkido schools.

I particularly would like to learn Mantis Boxing, and/or Shaolin forms, but due to my area I might have to not be so picky and attend a Wing Chun, Hapkido, BJJ, GJJ, or any other school I can. I will settle for anything that is as pure as can be. I'm not particularly looking for anything special, I would just prefer one of those two styles.

Anyways, if you can help me in my search for schools in Ct it will be greatly appreceated. Thank you in advance.

[KWUsCRD]

I basically am looking for insight, and/or recommendations for area schools.

Gene you have my humble apologies if linking to other sites is not allowed. I looked to see if I could find a rule against it and I could not.

Thanks again to all those who help, or read this.

[Shaolinlueb]

www.wushucenter.com

:D

Can't go wrong with master Hu and his prices are very reasonible. he still has it after all the years.

[KWUsCRD]

Thanks for the recommendation.

The only problem is that both of their schools are well over an hour from my location. Between that, full time school, and a part time job, I'd get one session in a week if that.

Which I am willing to do if that's what has to be done. But I would like to find something of the same nature closer to home so I can attend as regularly as possible.

[Shaolinlueb]

hmmm unless you got an international champion or a student of master hu's you arent really gonna find anything "like" it. I am sure there are other good schools. Dont forget to ask about lineage and such because there are a lot of "fake" schools out there these days.

[KWUsCRD]

Yes. That's what I meant, a school with true lineage.

As of right now almost any school would be a good school because I am currently not a student anywhere, but I firmly belief in doing things right the first time, so I can progress in the future instead of make up for the past.

I will most definatly keep this school at the top of my list, and once again, thank you very much for your help and thoughts.

[SevenStar]

A guy named ironwind just joined the forum, and he's in CT - try talking to him.

[Pork Chop]

Long time forum member & pimp Subitai (Onassis) was having some kind of training class going on out there in CT.
If he's still on the east coast, you may want to check that out.
Mean Gene Ching would have more info than me; as they both trained together at Wing Lam's.

[MasterKiller]

Subotai is Onassis from www.kwoon.com

He can be contacted easily from their forum.

[Shaolinlueb]

oh yeah I forgot about him. If you can find him, go for that. He is good and talented.

[Ironwind]

Malee's schoolof Tai Chi and Kung-fu
Manchester
8606466818:thats the school
www.malees-tai-chi-kung-fu.com
.www.malees-tai-chi-kung-fu.com (http://www.malees-tai-chi-kung-fu.com)
She's a gold medalist str8 from China
was on the Chinese WuSHu team very dedicated to her work
You slack she kills you, with drills.
Very good teacher, eyes open, ears open
The first time she hardly leaves anything out

Leung Ting GGM of wing tsun owns schools in CT

Alexander Richter is the instructor, hand-picked

www.iwta.com or www.leungtingwingtsun.com

Each tested by the GGM, or one of the other Four Senior level holders

Modernized, but linage is real.
And dont think because it's modernized he's not teaching you something helpful.
They modernized it to keep your butt safe.
Also teaches the traditional style, not sepratly the same class.
Norwalk#2037721926
Stamford#2036674010

If you attend Yale and don't mind being tought by some one younger than you I could teach you what I know.

BUT there are rules.

1. You tell noone you know anything of martial arts unless you are conceiled from the public like this website.
2. I only use deadly force when needed
3. And if you kill someone by accident don't mention my name, EVER.
I'm not registered.
I think they could charge me with your murder or assault.

As far as my linage I'm not Chinese, niether was my instructor, but his intructor's were.

But, he became a master 20 years ago. (now 50 something and is more flexible than me, it irratates me)

You could IM me and I could maybe see what I can do
for you.

Another rule was the rule of my intsructor
* Never tell what style you were teaching a person

Yeah, I know. Sounds silly right.

I know why he did it that way, it gets you in places like this trying to find out what it is your doing. Keeps you curious and in your studies.

Also I would recommend if you learn from me to be prepared everyday for either a workout or a punch from nowhere ( no contact just honing your reflexes ).

But i am know registered artist I would strongly reccomend Malee or one of those Wingtsun schools
and besides I'm 17
you might doubt the art
and doubt clouds your ability to see the answer.

It has very close fundamental training of Shaolin
Boxing is in there, Wingtsun also
It's just you dont exactly know when you're learning one of those
The stances sre all modified for street fights, economy, and mobility.

I wont charge, because I dont think I can.

Besides that I think you might be able to get a couple of books and read to get an understanding of how much you'd be in for learning.

Also you will have to provide an essay to why you want to start learning Kung-Fu.
and be truthful if you descide, yes.
There will also be a contract like survey asking your level of dedication and an agreement to learn a minimum of an amount of time.
You will see the results almost immediatly in how you feel.
(three months)
You will also be co-trained by some of my family members, it helped me train for multiple opponents. :D never had a fair fight since. But never lost either.

Also age is just a number, but knowledge and wisdom is what you measure a peer by.

Oh yeah and don't call me master, or sifu. Just call me dude or somthing

[MasterKiller]

Ironwind....that was a joke, right?

[mortal]

I teach african dance in brooklyn.

[Ironwind]

Originally posted by MasterKiller
Ironwind....that was a joke, right?

It depends what part.

[MasterKiller]

This part:

If you attend Yale and don't mind being tought by some one younger than you I could teach you what I know.

BUT there are rules.

1. You tell noone you know anything of martial arts unless you are conceiled from the public like this website.
2. I only use deadly force when needed
3. And if you kill someone by accident don't mention my name, EVER.
I'm not registered.
I think they could charge me with your murder or assault.

As far as my linage I'm not Chinese, niether was my instructor, but his intructor's were.

But, he became a master 20 years ago. (now 50 something and is more flexible than me, it irratates me)

You could IM me and I could maybe see what I can do
for you.

Another rule was the rule of my intsructor
* Never tell what style you were teaching a person

Yeah, I know. Sounds silly right.

I know why he did it that way, it gets you in places like this trying to find out what it is your doing. Keeps you curious and in your studies.

Also I would recommend if you learn from me to be prepared everyday for either a workout or a punch from nowhere ( no contact just honing your reflexes ).

But i am know registered artist I would strongly reccomend Malee or one of those Wingtsun schools
and besides I'm 17
you might doubt the art
and doubt clouds your ability to see the answer.

It has very close fundamental training of Shaolin
Boxing is in there, Wingtsun also
It's just you dont exactly know when you're learning one of those
The stances sre all modified for street fights, economy, and mobility.

I wont charge, because I dont think I can.

Besides that I think you might be able to get a couple of books and read to get an understanding of how much you'd be in for learning.

Also you will have to provide an essay to why you want to start learning Kung-Fu.
and be truthful if you descide, yes.
There will also be a contract like survey asking your level of dedication and an agreement to learn a minimum of an amount of time.
You will see the results almost immediatly in how you feel.
(three months)
You will also be co-trained by some of my family members, it helped me train for multiple opponents. never had a fair fight since. But never lost either.

Also age is just a number, but knowledge and wisdom is what you measure a peer by.

Oh yeah and don't call me master, or sifu. Just call me dude or somthing

[Subitai]

Hiya fellas,

Been outta the forum for long time.

I do have a simple resource page ( I'm not too cpu saavy). It's meant for local students mostly.

Cheng Yee South Shaolin Kung Fu School

< cykwoon.freewebspace.com >

Do not use WWW in front of it.

Gales Ferry is the Ledyard area...Ala the two major Indian Casinos. Southeastern corner of the state

Peace,
"O"

[MasterKiller]

Check out Gene from O's website:

http://cykwoon.freewebspace.com/photo.html

[Ironwind]

I was serious.
and he doesn't have to neccasarily be a student in the school he could be in the Yale area of downtown. New Haven.
And I know my stuff I just have slight control problems.
And thats the way I was tought, and i know it sounds crazy so is my cousin(instructor).
And 8 years is more than enough time for a karate practitioner to have two blackbelts.
And for me to still be studying and still have harder practices and learning sessions everyday, that I train (considering it is awfully cold)
I think I can offer him the same challenge.
I turned my life around with MA.
In the beginning I was just protecting myself.
On the way up I joined a gang and became a bully.
Until four years ago I didn't know that I had to respect the knowledge I have.
Now that I umderstand the power I have, wisdom is what I have from it.
I'm still killing some bad habits, but they don't interfere with my training and development.
And when I turn 18 I'm thinking about registering my hands for the sole-purpose of being able to have a school.
I'll enrole in a school to find the measure of my ranking and I will get some recognition of being high in rank enough t have my own school.

So dont bring me down, man.
I'm just offering options.

[MasterKiller]

And when I turn 18 I'm thinking about registering my hands for the sole-purpose of being able to have a school. Who exactly do you have to 'register' your hands with?

[KWUsCRD]

Thanks for all the help everyone, and the for the offer Ironwind.

Right now unless I hear otherwise from Ilya A. Profatilov (which I have not yet heard back from as of right now since out first contact) I'll probably be attending http://white-lotus.com/ under Five Formed Fist.

You can read of the headmasters history etc if you'd like.

And your thoughts and feedback or other school recommendations as always, will be appreceated.

[Ironwind]

Originally posted by MasterKiller
Who exactly do you have to 'register' your hands with?

I don't know, I was told that if you have obtained a blackbelt you would have to.

If anyone knows where you register yourself could you please clue me in.

[MasterKiller]

You don't. That's an urban legend.

[Ironwind]

Aww man I feel dumb.
Well when the family get the money together maybe we'll start a school sooner than expected. And I can be like assistant instructor....... Assistant instructor "Ironwind"Smith...............That sounds so good. Has a churchbell ring to it. :cool:

[KWUsCRD]

I'm glad you two cleared that up :D

I am still open to suggestions should anyone have anymore information or recommendations.

[KWUsCRD]

Ok, this looks like this is the end of the road for this thread, thank you all for the help it's very appreceated, stay safe.

[hasayfu]

I know West Hartford isn't that close to Gales Ferry but depending on where you are, at least check out Cheng Yee Kwoon.

He's my Si-hing so I am biased but he has one of the deepest understandings of traditional Hung Gar AND the energy to teach of any sifu I know. It's always good to catch a sifu in the early years.

If you want to learn a traditional Chinese system and how to use it the traditional way, you owe it to yourself to check him out.