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    Rediscover and reinterpert are two different...

    Rediscover and reinterpert are two different animals!

    I can read and write Chinese but that doesn't mean that I can "proficiently" understand ancient texts, usually because of lack of a sense of...
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    It's a romantic version of systema IMHO to put it...

    It's a romantic version of systema IMHO to put it nicely. In truth, this is rip off of ancient wisdom. The breathing technique that the "teacher" showed is Yoga Nadis (sp?) techniques (re:...
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    Hi Jingo,

    Here's the link to the 16 Arhat:

    16 Arhat

    BTW, I think Arhat is the plural form of Arhnan (sp?).

    On a side note, 18 Luohan IMHO is possibly a grass root level influence that the Chinese...
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    Actually...

    I am skeptical of Ninjitsu's history. I mean Ninjas didn't exist until Warring period of Japan which is around 1600s? BTW, why would a secretive profession like the Ninja (basically assassins) be so...
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    Lao Zi,

    Lao Zi was the librarian of Zhou dynasty royal court. He was "classically" trained. Back in his time you would have to be a nobel family to be able to get that kind of education. This is why...
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