You know Bak Mei, your teacher sounds like someone worth emulating.
I'll tell you though - I guarentee you that behind his back people are whining and crying. I have never seen such a bunch of babies as martial arts folks.
But by being a 'big shadow' your teacher probably mitigates this problem.
My Shuai Chiao coach had a similar rep. He was always very honest and talked about his medical practice and family taking precedence over his own training - but he could toss you around like a rag doll.
He also gave so much back to the community that he was genuinely loved - not as a martial artist - but as a great man.
Really strikes a different cord from those 'chest thunpers' out there, eh?
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