Thanks loki for recommending Sifu Thomas.
My first class was learning basic stances ( something Sifu called botbo)and chigun (something to do with moving and breathing ). I learned the first three steps; wah se, Gun se and dio mah (not sure about the spelling).
Sifu Thomas teaches each of us one at a time and he is the only one that does the teaching. One of the students said that Sifu Thomas won't let others teach because people pay to learn from the instructor not a student.
Eventhough I only learned 3 stances I was alowed to try the entire drill along with the class during the class work out. My legs shook so badly I wanted to quit but the class encouraged me not to give up.
The breathing I just don't get yet but, it was my first class and I now know what is expected. Also Sifu Thomas uses a lot of chinese words and he told me to bring a notebook so that I can right down everything that I learn.
I also learned that in his class the word block is no used and if you think that you can block a mantis you are in trouble.
I know Sifu Thomas reads the posts so, Thanks Sifu see you in class tonite.
PS Man am I sore!!! :)

hark fu