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You didn't rub me the wrong way!

Well, we've thought about pursuing something else. Like yoga, or kickboxing, or even another kwoon. Diet is something that always goes well for us as long as we...

Thanks for helping me see the test in a new light. And yes, I think we are only going to get so much until we test. But for now I guess what we are learning is still really hard for us - like kick...

Master: It's probably a mixture of both reasons for the pushing, I think.

I wouldn't tell him literally to "back off", that's a bit rude and it was just a phrase I was using to get my point...

Yes, our pounds are coming off, slowly but surely. That is a great thing. My mood has improved greatly, I can handle work stress much better, I'm much more energetic throughout the day, I'm making...

I respectfully disagree with just about your entire post.

Not all schools are the same, no? Not all sifus are the same, no? Hence, maybe some schools aren't fun. This one is. The sifu has a...

Thanks for that. Funny after reading your post I thought of the multiple college degrees I have. How hard I worked for them. And yet the diplomas are in my closet. LOL.

So ego, yeah, I can see...

Master: I totally 100% agree with what you've said. Only thing, HE'S the one pushing to test. So really he's wasting his time with us from that perspective. I expect to be pushed somewhat, not...

Hi,

I suppose my goals in kung fu are exactly as stated to the sifu, in this order, lose weight, have fun, learn kung fu.

It's not that I want to stay basic for the rest of my life, that's not...

David,

Yes, a silly dance LOL. Actually, this particular place makes you work your arse off for the test. So the test is really a test, just one I don't wanna take.

I can see testing myself -...

Hi all, it's been awhile, I think a month since I last posted here. Found my kung fu gym BTW. Or kwoon. Question, is anyone here not interested in testing? What if you are perfectly happy...

Thanks MasterKiller!!

Yep, short form of the tiger is what we are working on. But at least a good 1/2 hour to 45 min. of conditioning/working out. Tough stuff!! But yes, loads of fun and I feel like I'm getting in...

No hands on self defense yet, although we are learning some techniques and lots of form practice, aside from the conditioning!

They seem to be a very good group of people, helpful, kind.



That'd be awesome!!!!!!!!!

Supposedly we get to work for our sashes at White Dragon. We just started there so I suspect that won't happen for awhile.

That's really too bad about CSC. You'd think they'd take a step back...

Awesome, surely the internet can find 'em! Thanks again.

hey thanks! I looked into feiyue but yeah no arch support. I'll take a look at the brands/types you've mentioned.

Thanks for the author's name. As to shoes, see my post above. By arch support, I really mean support. When you have no arch, it becomes very painful to just walk or stand.

thanks guys!

What about puma's? It's hard finding flat soled shoes!

http://www.zappos.com/puma-voltaic-ii-wns-black-fuchsia-purple-white

http://www.zappos.com/puma-etoile-wns-black-white
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Hey guys, what about Discipline shoes? I really need arch support. I used to have high arches that fell -- apparently comes with age :mad:

...so now I basically have flat feet that causes quite...

Sorry, I thought you typed $70 per week. Someone else on here mentioned NY prices and thought ours were cheap, so I thought you might be coming from that perspective. $70 per month is awesome!!!!!!...

No kidding!!!! But that's what I wanted -- to get back in shape.

I visited another site, I won't mention the name, claimed to teach martial arts and kung fu --- the sihu was ginormous, like she'd...

I get you on the cheap part!

If our rec center did this we'd definitely check it out, but all they offer is a kids and adult (together) judo class. I wouldn't pay $70 a week for one night, heck I...

oh you guys are funny!

To Yum Cha: The strip mall karate places are loaded with children. Not that I hate 'em, just not my thing. We don't have kids and really want to learn in an adult...

LOL goju! That video had me cracking up!!!!

So everyone, I wanted to say thanks for all the helpful responses. A wealth of info here. Also, I don't want you to think I'm ignorant of the...