jimbob
04-06-2009, 06:43 AM
Just because I'm a nosey ******* and in the 11 years I've been registered here I've always enjoyed reading your take on things....I seldom post but thought I'd de-lurk for a little.
I've been following with a lot of interest your views on the state of TCM in general (I was going to say 'these days, but I don't think things have really changed at all).
How much does your present day teaching resemble the way Chan Tai San taught you back in the day? From your writings he sounded like an amazing fellow and one not prone to bull$hit (unless it suited him). Would you say his teachings are well reflected in your own, technically as well as philosophically?
From your website, you don't appear to teach Lama Pai anymore as a "traditional" system. What brought you to that decision?
Do you have any interest in still practising Lama/CLF forms?
Do you feel any sense of responsibility toward upholding any Lama Pai lineage?
Do you think kung fu (in general) has any less value than any other traditional non sportive Asian martial art in developing a base from which to learn a fighting art/sport?
I hope I haven't been too inquisitive and thank you in advance if you choose to answer. To everyone else reading, I have been on this board a long time - I just don't post much. I started training in 1978 and have never stopped - I am no newb, just someone who has been quietly realising that (for myself at least), TCM is in a rather sad state. I appreciate Dave's take on things and thought I'd pick his brains a little.
I've been following with a lot of interest your views on the state of TCM in general (I was going to say 'these days, but I don't think things have really changed at all).
How much does your present day teaching resemble the way Chan Tai San taught you back in the day? From your writings he sounded like an amazing fellow and one not prone to bull$hit (unless it suited him). Would you say his teachings are well reflected in your own, technically as well as philosophically?
From your website, you don't appear to teach Lama Pai anymore as a "traditional" system. What brought you to that decision?
Do you have any interest in still practising Lama/CLF forms?
Do you feel any sense of responsibility toward upholding any Lama Pai lineage?
Do you think kung fu (in general) has any less value than any other traditional non sportive Asian martial art in developing a base from which to learn a fighting art/sport?
I hope I haven't been too inquisitive and thank you in advance if you choose to answer. To everyone else reading, I have been on this board a long time - I just don't post much. I started training in 1978 and have never stopped - I am no newb, just someone who has been quietly realising that (for myself at least), TCM is in a rather sad state. I appreciate Dave's take on things and thought I'd pick his brains a little.