Nope, there can be many "grandmasters" in a Chinese system. Look at Lam Cho, Lam Chun Fai, Lam Chun Sing...even though they are different generations, they are all grandmasters because their...
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Nope, there can be many "grandmasters" in a Chinese system. Look at Lam Cho, Lam Chun Fai, Lam Chun Sing...even though they are different generations, they are all grandmasters because their...
And herein lies the irony. While the Chinese term uses "grand" as in "grandfather," self-aggrandizing people use "grand" as in "grandmaster" (of chess).
Its a non-point that we're speaking...
I cannot agree with this at all. Nor can I agree that it is a result of the "western paradigm," whatever that may be.
Žv¤÷, si fu = "instructor father." If you have students of your own, you are...
Anything with so many qualifications really deserves some comment...
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Facts are facts...
Ego,
As a great Chinese master once said, if The Ancients could fly, why did they all have stairs in their homes? Likewise, if chi and magic really was utilized in the way you say, why would...
Inferring genetically predisposed magical super soldiers from
anything currently in the record is going to be far fetched. One can fill the gap with all sorts of assumptions, but that doesn't...
There are probably a few ways to do it...here is one that works.
Alternately freeze and heat a brick. It will look the same but become very brittle. Carefully put it in a stack of numbered...
Mika,
What, see people floating around? Or people able to bounce bullets off themselves? No. Of course not.
That's the point. No one did.
While some have convinced themselves this stuff...
On the other hand, if this were true then a lot of people with a lack of sanity would be floating around, or bouncing bullets off of them, etc.
I wonder why we don't see that happening?
CT
Sorry for the delay in response. The web site I wanted to refer you to went down...
Check this article out...religious movements in China.
You may be surprised to find that the Hakka aren't...
Glimmer...
You might find this "Willing Possesion" discussion interesting.
Ego, not even the ancient Chinese who you purport to understand so well gave chi the preminence you have....
Ego,
You've got to be kidding! Right!? Well, in any case, congrats...you've successfully trolled me.
Are you saying that Chinese science and/or chi theory does explain the WHY? Can you...
Mika,
It is interesting to hear a "man of science" say that something cannot be descibed by it. It has been my experience that anyone who says this fundamentally misunderstands science.
...
You might consider the articles linked below...
Mystical Kung Fu
Also, since the burning of the temple was mentioned, and possibly a loss of vital technique or training...
Riddle of Southern...
Last item first...there is no question that these things provide support. Indeed, it was apparently this support (because of injury) that LSW sported them in the photos.
Second...I don't believe...
Perhaps it isn't that important...but I am very curious about how you arrived at this conclusion. The info I've seen shows that the equipment in the armies was very different from the wrist bands in...
Sure, they are bracers. But that is not the main explanation of its prominence among Hung Gar teachers today.
If you look at Hung Gar players over time, the bracer isn't sported until after LSW,...
According to some reliable sources, this fashion started with Lam Sai Wing, but has largely been misunderstood. If you see the LSW books (especially with the photos) he is wearing arm bands (and a...
Jet,
Having studied with You Shao Lan in Kaohsiung for some time, I know what you mean about the debate. You seem to have a good grasp of the situation and no one should downplay the Taiwan...
Another problem with herbal treatments is that they are very random in their dosage. Some supplements have too much, others none at all...
http://www.sciencenews.org/20030607/bob8.asp
Food for...
Most of the myths of Iron Body stuff can be traced a long way back. That doesn't make them true, just old.
You might find these interesting...
http://www.hunggar.org/his_sub3d.html
...
Here's an article on the history of the weapon...
http://www.hunggar.org/his_sub3_rake.html
The rake is not one of the major faves as far as training goes, but there are plenty of sets out...
Today NPR did a great report on a recent study of herbal treatments for colds.
http://www.npr.org/rundowns/rundown.php?prgDate=03-Dec-2003&prgId=3
Make sure you have your streaming media plug...
In case anyone cares...
Hung Gar Heroes gives some info on Beggar So, Tik Kiu Salm, Wong Kai Ying, et al.
CT
Hey now! What I was trying to say was kung fu shows have a tradition and that tradition has worked pretty well in getting people interested in the kwoon. I am also saying that other groups are...