I would really like to find some Ba Gua peope out there, but I would be interested in studying Yi Chuan, Xing Yi, Tai Chi, or any other systems that were available.
By reading other threads, it...
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I would really like to find some Ba Gua peope out there, but I would be interested in studying Yi Chuan, Xing Yi, Tai Chi, or any other systems that were available.
By reading other threads, it...
Hello to all.
I am traveling to Taipei soon and hoping to find some people to meet and possibly study with while I am there. I will be there for just over two weeks.
Any suggestions or...
Ou ji,
You do not sound like a jerk. You're giving your honest opinion. As I gave mine.
I couldn't agree more with cam. It's very hard to practice these postures correctly. I practice every day...
Ou ji,
FWIW. The best advice you can get is not here. You ask what exercises you can do to cultivate qi, yet without a qualified instructor, I think you would waist a great deal of time (I speak...
I have checked on this thread from time to time and have enjoyed reading everyone's opinions.
I think there are a lot of valid points and important views on this topic, however, in going back to...
I would be interested to see an IMA tournament (especially with Ba Gua), as I have never been to one. If anyone with more info on any upcoming events would post the info here, I would be grateful.
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Things are not what they used to be right? In any sense or context.
That being said, I am wondering if perhaps someone has more information than I do about how the "old masters" trained and why...
Interesting issue. I feel sorry for the kid that died (obviously anyone would). Curious that there were no parents close enough to stop the incident after it had started. The kid cut in line and then...
I think everything you do should be picked apart for the mechanics within the movements. whether you're picking up a peice of paper off the floor, or moving a heavy object, you are engaging your mind...
I'll second all of that! It was very nice to practice with someone who knows other styles. Very rewarding!
Thanks for the hook up Bai He.
Thanks to all for the suggestions. That definitely gives me a lot of options.
I am starting to look into everything as I have time.
Happy training!!!
Practice, Patience, Persistance
Rick,
I tried to PM you with no luck. A message pops up saying you do not accept emails? Maybe I did something wrong...
I live in Denver, so if you have any info, you can PM me or post it here....
A few questions have come to mind that I would be interested in hearing some opinions on.
If you do not live near a Yi Quan teacher, are the seminars really worth the money? Obviously, it depends...
Rick,
Thanks for the suggestions on websites/boards. I knew of a few of them from www.chinafrominside.com and have started digging into some of the others.
Elliot,
Thanks for your input as...
I think John has valid points, but I don't believe that "letting the energy take over" is an option for a beginner. I think that all of the basic exercises have a goal of getting the beginner to even...
I have been reading a lot about Yi Chuan/Dadengchaun on various web sites. I have also seen quite a few books available on the subject. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as well written books...
Surf Taut,
No, but I wish I was studying Yi Chuan with Tim!
Actually I have very little Yi Chuan training so far. I have gotten that information in bits and peices and combined it with the...
I don't live in Pittsburgh, so I would have to say our teachers are not the same.
It does sound like our teachers have the same attitude though.
Even thinking about calling him Laoshi or Sifu...
That would be Lao (same sound as Loud) Shi (like sure or sh-er)
Interesting to hear all of the formal names people call their teacher/master.
I was very surprised to learn that my teacher...
I have read several books (like Sun Lu Tang's Study of Form Mind-Boxing/Jerry Alan Johnson's Essence of Internal Martial Arts/B.K. Frantzis' Power of Internal Martial Arts) that all elude to standing...
Jake,
My nephew is 11 going on 30! Very responsible and mature for his age. Since checking into IMA for him, My sister and I have decided to have him start in External to develop then go to IMA...
Joe,
Funny you should ask! I just tried to track down a good teacher for my nephew and came across a web site you may want to check in to.
John Bracy (http://chi-arts.com/school.shtml) was a...
Interesting view on the total amount of time to practice the ZZ. Just to clarify, is the general concensus 40 min. total on each leg or 20 min. each leg for a total of 40 min.?
What about...
The site looks great and judging by his postures/pictures, he seems to be solid. You may very well be in luck!
FWIW, I suggest you try to take a few classes with him and watch for a few things...
I Understand there used to be a person in that area that taught Bagua named Vince Black. I have never met him, nor can I say whether he is a good teacher or if he still offers to teach, but it may be...