Just popping in briefly:
I had one of my greatets "hands on" martial experiences tuesday night.
We were doing Hsing-I drills. First, stepping. Then some energy drills. This led to my master going around the room with arms spread, first offering to put our spread arms down from a top position, and then reversing.
He put me down with ease. What happened next was surprising, embarassing and humbling.
I know my master is powerful, I've felt it many times. And I have great respect for him. But everything was put into perspective tiesday.
When it was my turn, I could not budge his arms. Not an inch. Now, if I saw this on a video I would have said, "what a puss, let me give it a go."
Usually, I never use full power when my master gives my the privelege of working hands on. No need to. I know he can beat me, so I use that time to look, feel and learn. But this was different, a test of power.
My face was red to much of the class' delight. I couldn't move him. Now, for further perspective, I am 28, 5'11 ans 210-215 lbs.
My master is 60, under 5'10, maybe 5'9, and about 140 -- though he's looking a little bigger as of late. Couldn't move him.
Then, I paired up with his top disciple, a young 20s little girl, about 5'-5'1 and 100lbs soaking wet. I could put her arms down to about her naval, and then she became like a rock -- couldn't budge her.
Now for me, a fighter, I was completely taking by surprise, shocked and like I said, embarrassed.
Disconeceted, stepped bask, shook my head and saluted her and then my master. Told them that was the most impressive thing I ever felt.
Mind. Chi. Technique.
My master told me I needed more practice. Internal is still knew to me. Chi is no longer a question in my mind. I'm having experieneces with the excercises. Very amazing. Very impressive. This is some hi-tech stuff.
Anyway, hope all is well. Look forward to seeing everyone in NY on Sept. 28th.
Peace
Ray