Count - True true.
Tnglng - I thought the article was alright. It gave a little insight on how weight training can develop ba gua skills. I didn't see at as self promotion though. I did think his formula on power or force neglected internal aspects, but the focus of the article was more on building external aspects anyway. As for my opinion on Painter, I once saw a video he put out on knife defense. I swear it should have been called 100 Ways to Get Stabbed. But I've never met the man, nor his students, so I can't form on honest opinion on his skills.
only gin and tang guzzle out a rusty tin can, me and this mic is like yin and yang