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Thanks for the info. It is definately an interesting weopon, I did purchase one,and I look foreward to exploring its techniques and uses!
I must say I had hoped the quality of the steel used to...

Does any one have any info on this weopon, or its history, is there a video on the market using this weopon? What system is it used in?
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Hi all.
Maybe part of the difference is the differance in terrain, in Hung-gar"s plum flower spear many of the techniques could be used in a tight alley or on a boat.

Most video's I've seen don't show a whole lot of techniques,and if you have not had training with a Sifu,you will not be able to pick them out. They can be a great aid, and can open up insghts that...

Deacon, see if you can get the 1st form taught at the school your interesed in on video,after you learn the movements and techniques, if your still interestd then go to the school,you will have a...

Both the Hung-gar, and Shaolin I have learned use it extensively!

when Shaolin temple burned, the monk gee Sim escaped to Kwangtung, and hid on the Red Boats,His student Hung Hai Guen was a leader in the rebellion,they taught in the hull's of the boats.
It is...

The only art Ego has mastered is diarrhea of the mouth!!

Hi Jables,
You should ask your Sifu,what he recomends,as some lineages of Hung-Gar tend disagree.
I have found a good book on history,lineages,legends ,etc. It's title isTraditional Hung Gar...

Hey Invisiblefists ,
How goes the search? I left a message on white Phoenix thread, If you have any info you don't want to leave on the forum my e-mail is catsmeow@rof.net
Thanks...

Thanks for the info! Are you a student of Sifu Joel , or is there someone teaching the system in denver ? I still haven't got to meet him , I work in Aspen but it's a 100 mile drive each way,plus I...

Hi everone,
For a life threatening situation I like the knees, temple and throat.
For a drunk in a bar the nose,lip and teeth should suffice. although teeth can be hard on your hands!
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I stopped by this kwoon the other day ,no on was there at the time but I could see certificates on the wall they were for SHAOLIN CHI BIY FUNG WONG STYLE I assume buy is white and fung is phoenix ...

Hi Gang,
Anyone ever heard of this system,it's supposed to be Shaolin,Sifu Joel Castillo is the Grandmaster since his Sifu died . (no name given) the pamphlet I got says he got a black sash i n...

Hi Sugaref,
I was taught that you should not have sex for 12 hrs. before or after meditation or qigong.
As far as restoring sexual energy modern medicine has come up with some aids! Some may...

Hi Dwid,
Thanks for the info! this seminar is medical applications-health,healing and longevity. I understand he's doing 8-brocade,
and some White Crane Qigong. I have a pretty good basic...

Hi everyone ,
Yang Jwing Ming is giving a Qigong seminar in my area soon!
I was wondering if anyone had attended,one of these.
His books are exellant, but I wondered what he covers in his...

Hi everyone,
I just saw a new scool in Aspen ,Co. it's called White Phoenix Acadamies. The flyer says there are schools in California,and Puerta Rico, the door says Shaolin and Tai-chi. the...

Hello,
Tats 3- section staff video is excellant, good breakdowns and drills !
Although I study Hung-Gar I don't think you can go wrong with Tat

Hi everyone,
FYI the sounds you refer to are the same for Hung-gar, except for Hok , we use a whoop sound .
as you said they are tied to the 5 animal and elements and are said the vibrate...

Clf is not the only style that incorpoates tai-chi into their system,many schools tend to do this , we do yang style along with our Hung-Gar.
We start Tai-chi at the early stages of training, it...

In my understanding many styles of Wing-Chun are very systematic,in their teachings, strictly adhering to certain principles and Techniques. Not leaving much room to develop alot of self expression...

I think many of the southern styles use many of the same techniques,probably due to Shaolin origins,sharing of knowledge, and the fact that all systems tend to favour what works.
Many of the...

Hi Jon,
My Sifu always taught that you had to adjust your techniques for combat,ie distance body positionng etc.
generally speaking most teachers show 1 or 2 combat uses for a particular...

Hey Mantis,
Great thread ,everyones knowledge here is so good , I'm sure I'm not the only one out here just reading along and being enlightened!
You should definatly start an I-ching and a...