Tai Chi Praying Mantis Specialties

[mantis108]

Hi Paul,

You've hear about Gung Mei Ling?IMHO, He is rightly the number one disciple Sigung had. He followed Sigung from Shantung province to the South and had many advanture with Sigung including the brawl at Hon Kung Temple in Macau. The two fought back to back against a mob of 50 to 60 people (this number seems to vary from version to version). Despite of his excellence in the art, he was not well received by the martial arts community in China at that time. The tournament he entered didn't not prove to be fruitful. Gung Sibak turned to the bottle which begin his agonizing demise. He was survived by his widow. Incidently, on our frist visit to the Hon Kung Temple, we paid homage to the Temple. Afterwards, we have a small windfall at the local casino. lol...

Mantis108



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[ShaolinMantis]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mantis108:
Hi Paul,

You've hear about Gung Mei Ling?IMHO, Macau. The two fought back to back against a mob of 50 to 60 people (this number seems to vary from version to version).
Mantis108



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I heard a short version of this from Fong SiSuk. He said it was 100 men :-) By the time the 12th generation hears it it will be 200 men :-)
even if it was only 10-20 it is a notable feat

[initiate]

hi i study with sifu ly in michigan. he teaches all the forms you have been discussing. there is a 2sword set, broadsword set ,fan set,two person set and a couple of other hand sets. plus he teaches 2 other straight sword sets in the tai chi class.

[mantis108]

Just reviving this for Jutsow.

Mantis108

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[initiate]

I have been busy. Thanks for the revival.

[wisdom mind]

so following up with what sihing 108 has said above....definately gauge and temper your own alcohol intake, if you TRULY take CMA and self improvement seriously....some individuals are fine with wine....others get seriously damaged and thrown into a self created vortex of lies and deception- while killing the liver, and crushing interpersonal relationships!

read this and take what you need from it, flame me for it and you fi burn with the rest.

jus sumting fer you to ponder.