Well, dont know if I'll have a chance to make it to the area in September. I was really hoping there was something going on in the Summer (June or July)... Well, if anything develops, let me know...
CS
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Blast from the past......man MK, you're one assuming dude. I took Longfist from a Chinese instructor in Norcross who had no affiliation with SD. But yeah, if our (SD's) "short forms" are Tan Tui, then we have Longfist--more or less (same postures, same movements, in smaller segments for beginners.
I know a wushu guy that can't fight. But he's 10X better at forms than me. But then, his school (my former Longfist school) doesn't spar any more than 1nce a month.
I would agree with you on some points, though (very rare, I know). Wushu guys are generally in phenomenal shape. But lots have **** for physical strength. Contrary to what wushu teachers say, beef counts.
Your hua forms are pure longfist. Mantis is also longfist, unless it's Southern. Adam Hsu says Tai Chi is longfist, but I don't know if I agree with that (even though he's obviously a better source than me). I would wager your curriculum has quite a bit of longfist in it. Traditional LongFist...not modern, mind you.
I have a sneaky suspicion your LongFist teacher started you off learning modern to condition you, which is what a lot of professional teachers coming out of China seem to do.
Wubu Chuan, for example, is a standard beginner form in Chang Quan schools, but it's modern.
You know what they say about assumptions...
Just wondering, you have sparred most of the "old timers" in and around Lexington. How do you think they would stack up against the "Brownings", who ever they might be. I only ask because you have the knowlege of both, not to put you on the spot or anything.Quote:
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Personally, I have worked out with just about every school of thought when it comes to fighting. Granted, the first meeting, each of us had our strenghts and weaknesses, but I was usually able to adapt rather quickly to what ever was thrown at me. Of course I was bested more than once, but I found that it I stopped for a second, assesed the situation, I could draw on some form of training I had received in SD and overcome or at least make it equal.
If you are able to make it down to the area, I am sure that most on here (if not all) would welcome you to the gym and have a mutual sharing of information. Our gym is not at all a hostile environment if someone stops by with a good attitude. Heck, even those that have stopped by with a bad attitude are just asked to leave. We are not evil people.Quote:
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You talking about the 12 Gauge Pump Brownings ?? haha.. Anyway guys I have not been able to train the way I want to for 6 months due to an injury. Well I finally went back to the Md and got some good NSAIDS I am in Heaven and to borrow a phrase from a movie "Ill be back" and soon hell I might do what The Black Dragon did and do a MMA thing, @#$# I feel good for a change.
KC
I know he had me doing modern longfist wushu for conditioning and structure (posture). I could point to a million forms on youtube showing what we were doing, with very, very slight differences. Same stuff as all the basics I've seen anywhere, just more stress on looking pretty and graceful (not really meant to be a jab at wushu, as I know I didn't really enjoy it much, even though he taught me a lot about balance, stepping, and structure--as well as great warm-up drills. Half of his stuff was contemporary wushu). I could tell he was a competitive wushu guy, as he kind of based his criticism on what would get you points and what wouldn't....LOL.....but he was a solid teacher.
GT, Without a doubt! The thing is this, It's easier to tell my wife that I'm traveling out of state to participate in a tournament than it is to stop in and visit a school or two, lol :D. I don't know anyone in Kentucky to really have a reason to cruise down there, never know though.... I'm just looking for the easy way out, with my wife, lol, lol.... But, If I happen to be passing through, I will definitely stop by one or two....
cs
I have a great reason for everyone to visit Louisville. July 12 & 13 Steve Cotter and Dave Randolph will be doing a seminar that will offer a great deal of info on kettlebells, qi gong, and BWE. Anyone interested can go to:
www.kentuckianacrossfit.com
All details are listed in the, Upcoming Events section. Everyone is welcome.
JP...and to whomever else in SD......
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The elephent in the room is the fact that many people who train in forms do not also drill and train with live resistance. But that's not what my point has ever been about .
MY Question.....Do you train in drills and with live resistance?? Have you always trained in this manner?? Are your drills based on movements taken directly out of your forms??
TTM - Yes I train live and have since day one. Yes I use our forms as a base to build specific drills. I also throw on the gloves and trade as much leather with as many different people from as many different styles as possible. I don't officially train in any art besides SD. I have been taught effective techniques by friends who train BJJ, MT, TKD, Shotokan, wrestling, and boxing. SD has a great deal to offer, but IMO you should always be willing to learn from everyone and leave your mind open at all times. Everyone who trains in the combat arts has something worthwhile to offer you. If they did not, their respective styles would not have been practiced by hundreds of people for hundreds of years.