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    Re: This Thread Reminds Me of a Song

    Hey, mind if I steal this? :D
  2. Thread: Gotta run!

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    Re: Gotta run!

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    Be There or Be Nowhere!

    This I have heard---the snoring could wake the dead.

    The Cosmic Muffin and the Hairy Thunderer permitting, I will be there.

    :D
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    Curioser and Curioser

    For starters, the same way you'd do it standing up (with Wing Chun).
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    Re: Re: Re: Applying Gan Sau without a Horse

    Hi Marcus,

    I would suggest that if the counter attack had also had good structure behind it, then a woman could expect to successfully do it.

    Regards,
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    How Direct is Direct? Inquiring Minds Want to Know...

    I believe it was a rhetorical question. You answered it from your perspective.

    From my perspective, the punches were not optimized in structure which left them worthless and weak as exemplified by...
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    Re: Applying Gan Sau without a Horse

    If this series was done with the horse connected to the hands, then it would be more effective and dominating/controlling of the opponent/partner.

    The absence of such a body connection implies to...
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    The clips compare favorably to the scenes of the...

    The clips compare favorably to the scenes of the South Korean parliment today. :)

    While props to the site for posting such revealing clips, IMO it looks like their Wing Chun goes out the window...
  9. Stepping on Your Opponent Versus Striking Your Opponent

    Well said.
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    This is one of the all time great analogies. Just go with the flow is the basis for any real martial art prowess as opposed to generating external force.
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    As I approach a...
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    Many formulae for jow contain cinnabar as an...

    Many formulae for jow contain cinnabar as an ingredient. The Mercury content can cause dementia.

    Hat making in the past used Mercury in preparation of felt, which led to the expression, "Mad as a...
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    Re: The Science of In-Fighting (which one?)

    If you must buy one, buy the one in the format you prefer. One's DVD, the other VHS. I have the VHS version. Ask if there is more content on the DVD.
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    Lessons my Sifu Taught Me

    I don't cross train in other martial arts to fill a perceived deficit in Wing Chun. I feel that Wing Chun has all the answers to every question I've ever been asked in a fight, and it's a long path...
  13. Thread: Sifu says...

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    Sifu Moose sez: "Time flies like an arrow, but...

    Sifu Moose sez:

    "Time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like a banana."
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    Hi Phenix, I seldom feel compelled to correct...

    Hi Phenix,

    I seldom feel compelled to correct you, but look around, not much of the world has free speech. That's why it's so important to protect it where it does exist.

    To the master, all...
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    Re: Re: Re: "Timing" In forms

    Your own broken rhythm is a weapon against your opponent. It's more like playing counterpoint to his melody. :D

    When I think of applying music to Wing Chun, I'm taken back to Bill Cosby's old LPs...
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    Re: "Timing" In forms

    Hi Jeff,

    There is a rhythm in how the body moves unlike any musical rhythm. It can be seen in the movements of really great athletes and in the movements of little children before they become...
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    Re: My thoughts on chi sao

    Wing Chun doesn't try to control the other, but it appears that way. It's about self-control, but is all offensive, breaking the opponent down and striking when he's helpless.

    Chi sao to the...
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    Re: Rise/Sink/Open/Close

    Hi Paul,

    Oopen/close are common Taijiquan terms exemplifiying the Yin/Yang paired opposites of growing/shrinking, expanding/contracting, and lengthening/shortening.

    I don't find them...
  19. Re: Wing Chun In The Riverside / Corona Ca. Area?

    Canglong gave you some good advice:



    Also, Paul H. was right. Gary Lam would certainly be worth traveling an hour to study with. Besides we all know L.A. is renowned for its excellent public...
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    As far as you know. :D

    As far as you know. :D
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    How far can you get in Wingchun?

    How far can you get in Wingchun?

    A better question is how far are you willing to go?

    On another note, if relocating or travel is out of the question, is there an excellent TCMA teacher of any...
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    Wing Chun Tourney

    This is supposed to be a Wing Chun tourney and you're suggesting gloves. Nix the gloves.

    How about holding it in Macao?

    Regards,
  23. Thread: seriously...

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    Re: seriously...

    Getting a little bit bored, Zhuge?
  24. i have decided that i know more than the...

    i have decided that i know more than the ancestors who taught writing so now i write without punctuation or capitalization isn't this more efficient and faster too obviously i am on to a good idea...
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    Nothing beats hunting wild boar in the Santa Cruz...

    Nothing beats hunting wild boar in the Santa Cruz mountains. To make it sporting (for the boar), you can use a knife or a gun, as long as you're on foot. Some of the big 'uns run to the size of a...
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