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For that time period you need to go back to the early Chinese dynasties of the Shang, Chou, Chin.

The Han would be great but it is too late, -200 to 220. I think Confucius was actually alive...

Basically you should always try to avoid fighting, period. And then to oblitereate your opponent when forced to fight.

I think stories like that all make us think a little, but Jon is right. Keep...

Sounds like you found a good fit. I personally believe that the reasons you stated are actually the most important. Alot of people here marginalize other people if they have motivations other than...

My conceptions of them are tied up with growing up in NYC in the late 70's thru highschool in the 80's.

Back then they were perceived of as more of a gang, and they had severe problems with an...

I thought it was worth it, but I had never seen it before. I think that the video could capture it about as well.

At ASU they had $9 dollar tickets as well, so check into cheaper tickets at your...

I think Huang raises an interesting point. We cannot judge them by our own standards. If there is a set criteria, learning these forms = that belt level, then you are almost forced to give a student...

CSN: I think that the lack of whole body commitment to kicks is somewhat made up for by the fact that you are using the largest muscles in your body.

Although there are some who have refined the...

Sorry my shifu couldn't elaborate anymore than waht has already been said.

Yes you can keep on training, just follow the advice that everybody already gave you as to massaging with Jow and the like.

I also had some shin pain from doing alot on the balls of my feet. I was...

I agree with you that what the roller is made of is of little consequence, as long as you are not beating your shins you should be fine.

I also have little bumps/dents on my shins and I don't...

I like your site very much, a nice job. It makes me feel lame for taking so long to get my stuff going. A few points:

The width and centering can be fixed by either using tables, or setting the...

Don't know but I'll ask Shifu tonight. He has introduced us to Ba Gua at different intervals, I am having a hell of a time getting the muddy stepping down.

Got a chance to see the Shaolin Warriors show in Tempe last night, it was really good.

The story line was a little lost on me, I would not have followed it at all if not for being clued in by KFQ....

While I agree that it is nice to get more insight into the users of the forum, the only thing that gets tiresome is threads that basically become personal eamils between people.

However I would...

I think you would be wise to view a class. Aside from the actual training try to get an idea of the costs of training there, belt promotion fees, contracts etc.

I think that, on the surface, these...

Yeah, but some people just get hung up on the little things. I was just as prejudiced against Wushu before I visited Master Li's school, so I know in a sense where people are coming from.

I also...

Alot to respond to I'll try to get to everyone.

Northern Practitioner: I agree that part of deferring to others is their skill level. I am the same rank as people who are both above and below me...

This topic will always get a response from me.

First off I don't know what the ranking system is for the group you asked about. Second I don't even really know what the ranking system is for my...

I think the differences have to do with the individual. Have you ever noticed how your brothers and sisters may have slightly different interpretations of a form from you? You all learned the same...

Just curious about your Kuoshu (Guoshu) reference. Guoshu was the term used to describe martial arts in China from the formation of the republic c.1912 to 1928 I think. I wonder if the split between...

I think that these two statements are the most intelligent I have read on this forum in over a year.

I think this is the key thing here, and particularly important in terms of controlling your rage.

I think about scenarios where people might be rude to my wife and the thing that always comes up...

I also am with Ryu on this one. Using conciliatory language and making it clear you don't want to fight are the goal.

Look at it from your own perspective, if someone told you they were going to...

I find looking at the torso, about solar plexus height, works for me. Lai Hung taught to focus on this as to be able to anticpate kicks or punches by subtle twisting movements of the shoulders or...

As a wushu practitioner who also briefly studied Bak Sil Lum I'd just like to add my two cents to the arguement.

If I understand GHD's arguement correctly, it seems to be popular train of thought,...