Originally Posted by
Finny
Hahaha
Enjoyed a DVD = online instruction?
Nice analogy.
And your BJJ Blackbelt - did he grade for his BB online?
Were these "seminars, privates etc" online or in person?
False analogy Brian, you shmuck.
Who said anything about belt grading online/distance? Who said that in person training was not encouraged?
Beginners with no experience should go to a local teacher if possible.
Everyone learning something via distance should seek out as much in person contact with their teacher as possible.
The higher the level of the teacher or information the more likely it is that it's worthwhile to bother doing it via distance.
The cheaper in terms of $$ costs it is.. again the more likely it is that it's worthwhile to bother doing it via distance.
If the style has lots of basics that can be done solo (like taiji and bagua, UNLIKE BJJ, Judo, SC or FMA IMO) the more likely it is that it's worthwhile to bother doing via distance.
If someone has previous experience, wants to develop a relationship with teacher and material before being out travel costs, the information/teacher is very high quality, and the costs of working via distance is low or minimal.. then it may be a good deal.
It's all about figuring out what you want and can use. Nobody I'm involved with suggests training solely via distance (and especially for beginners!!) is a way to martial skill.
Maybe qi gong or health stuff.. I'm not sure. I'm not into that area though.
Last edited by dimethylsea; 12-17-2009 at 09:15 PM.
"The first stage is to get the Gang( hard, solid power). every movement should be done with full power and in hard way, also need to get the twisting and wrapping power, whole body's tendon and bones need to be stretched to get the Gang( hard) power. "
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