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[QUOTE=kung fu fighter;1273991]Hi Alan,
Jiu Wan said "In Fatshan Yip's wing chun was like everyone else's. When they met up in 1953 Yip's wing chun was both different and better. Jui Wan...

So are the twisting methods found in Bagua and the dip gwat gung of the mantis styles training the same thing simply using a different method? Do the internal methods take longer? Any thoughts as to...

Thanks Dale.

You mentioned that:

"internal iron shirt/iron body/iron vest usually sees the student training the fascia of the body using twisting movements, as well as standing meditation to...

I think that in styles such as Hung Gar, it is the Iron Wire form that is the primary training method for training Iron Shirt. Some external training methods employ things such as repeatedly striking...

I am interested in learning about and comparing the ways different Hard/Soft styles train Iron Shirt. Can anyone from such styles as Southern Praying Mantis, Bok Mei or other hard /soft styles weigh...

If I'm not mistaken there are two major types of meditation. One is concentration - focusing on one thing to the exclusion of all else. The other is mindfulness - tying to be aware of everything at...

Sorry I'm looking for are good practitioner of TCM "Traditional Chinese Medicine" in Atlanta!

Does anyone know of a good practitioner of TCM in Atlanta?

Hi Hendrick

In one of your earlier posts you mentioned 4 types or ways of power generation. I believe they were:

a, sinking power
b, friction power
c, streching/contracting /twisting/elastic...

Does anyone know of a good practitioner of Chinese medicine in the Atlanta area?

There is a very distinct difference between "tucking the pelvis" and "pulling up the hui yin". I am asking specifically about "pulling up the hui yin point." Please address all responses strictly to...

I've been taking a look at Yi Chuan's standing meditation. From all of the sources I've come across, I find no mention of pulling up the hui yin point. Is that an important part of standing...

I understand that there are some differences between the Traditional Chinese Medicine practiced in the mainland today and the Buddhist Monks medicine that has been passed down through various kung fu...

The theory, design and strategy of the Fu Hok Yao Kong Fut Pai are also quite different than that of Hung Gar. Please also keep in mind that the Hung Gar contains other animal influences while the Fu...

I am a practitioner of Fu Hok Yao Kong Fut Pai (Tiger Crane, Soft Hard, Buddhist Sect) and it bears little or no resemblance to Hung Gar. For more information please check out the following web site....

I know that using spring loaded arms may not be a good way to develop sensitivity but I am looking for a spring loaded arm to assist me in developing a specific movement/ technique. I would need a...

Is anyone here familiar with an herb known as Tibetan Red Flower? My understanding is that it is a heart sedative. If you have any knowledge of it please let me hear from you.

I am trying to ascertain the similarities and differences between Plum Flower footwork and Ba Gua footwork. There seem to be numerous southern kung fu styles that claim to utilize Plum Flower...

I practice CMA and am looking for a training (workout) partner near Kampenhout Belgium. Is there anyone on this forum living in Belgium?? If so please let me hear from you.

Thanks guys. It's nice to have an intelligent discussion and learn a few things in the process. Anyone else have any thoughts on the matter?

Nick,

Thanks for a constructive and informative response. Anyone else have any thoughts on the matter?

I have come acrossed a supposed "traditional" saying that states that "the art of Wing Chun has only one kick." The Wing Chun that I've practiced definitely has more than one. All of the other styles...

Normski,

You mentioned 4 principles used by the "catcher." Could you possibly list those 4 principles?

thanks,

Andy

It was interesting to read about the ressurection of the Shaolin Temple in a recent issue of Kung Fu Magazine. It is an exciting development.

It seems as though there was a time when the Chinese...

So should we assume then that most southern styles trace their origin to one ficticious source? Are the originators of all of these styles being less than credible in the historical accounts that...