Is Shaolin-Do for real?

[kungfujunky]

is that the budha fist form?

i dont recognize it except for a few moves.....

[brucereiter]

It is so interesting to see how different Masters do that form I have seen it 4 different ways now. Perhaps this is why there is so much discontent between the upper level people . I would like to see some one from denver do it too just for C/C.

different teachers learned at different times and in different situations. then they each have their own preference and reason for teaching it the way they do.

This is also contributing to others being so critical of what they see here and on the web, SIGH KC

please elaborate on that comment. i am not sure what you are saying.

best,

bruce

[brucereiter]

is that the budha fist form?

i dont recognize it except for a few moves.....

yes

i have seen a few versions too.

[Flaca]

yes

i have seen a few versions too.

It looks just like the buddha fist I learned. This kata doesn't have the same 'rules' as either pakua or tai chi; it's about the breathing, isn't it?

[Mas Judt]

Bruce is a class act - I was bummed I severely sprained my ankle right before I was supposed to meet him. He demonstrates a good work ethic, and seeks out knowledge from others (which is probably a good thing).

I vote the thread go on...

[kungfujunky]

bruce when do you live denver?

[Citong Shifu]

here is my teacher doing:
Fist of the Grand Ultimate Mercy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSqQoaMAXaU

That was really good! He has great control over his movements..

[Judge Pen]

It is so interesting to see how different Masters do that form I have seen it 4 different ways now. Perhaps this is why there is so much discontent between the upper level people . I would like to see some one from denver do it too just for C/C. This is also contributing to others being so critical of what they see here and on the web, SIGH KC

That would be interesting. It certainly is differenat than the way my teachers perform this set. Subtle, but significant in some of the postures and the emphasis on certain moves. Very interesting considering this set has only been taught in SD for about 15 years or so. But some of the moves in this form are almost impossible to do 100% correctly. I'll say although there is a different emphasis on some of the techniques, MG always flows well in his transitions.

[brucereiter]

bruce when do you live denver?

at 2am our bus departs for nm

[brucereiter]

Bruce is a class act - I was bummed I severely sprained my ankle right before I was supposed to meet him. He demonstrates a good work ethic, and seeks out knowledge from others (which is probably a good thing).

I vote the thread go on...

:-) thanks.

[Golden Tiger]

here is my teacher doing:
Fist of the Grand Ultimate Mercy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSqQoaMAXaU

Up until 1:32 in the clip, it was balls on with the way Master Sin taught it (note: a few of the hand movements were cut a bit short) but for the most part, it was dead on. I even checked the tape of Master Sin. Now I am not sure what he was doing at 1:32, thats a new twist on it as far as I have seen.

[Golden Tiger]

I see he even put the GL out there......

[Golden Tiger]

beng chuan hsing i 5 roads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwBQnWd-GJI

If you can plant the trailing foot a bit more solid, letting the reverberation drive the hips, you might find a bit more power generation. Otherwise, I like that version better than the previous one......but thats just me.

[brucereiter]

If you can plant the trailing foot a bit more solid, letting the reverberation drive the hips, you might find a bit more power generation. Otherwise, I like that version better than the previous one......but thats just me.

thanks ... i have been playing with the follow step more ...

[brucereiter]

Up until 1:32 in the clip, it was balls on with the way Master Sin taught it (note: a few of the hand movements were cut a bit short) but for the most part, it was dead on. I even checked the tape of Master Sin. Now I am not sure what he was doing at 1:32, thats a new twist on it as far as I have seen.

that is cool that its on track with gmt.
i wonder is it only the few moves around 1.32-1.48 that are different? could gmt have shown him that way?