Hi neilhytholt,
TaiChiBob offered you some free lessons. Take him up on it and let us know what you think!Originally Posted by neilhytholt
First let me apologize! I try not to make firm statements when assessing another person’s motivations since on a BB it is difficult to make these accurate. I should have said it “APPEARS” you “MAY” be trolling, and not implied you “ARE” a troll. Maybe you are, maybe you aren’t, but it is beginning to appear so. The reason I come to this conclusion is because of your approach to the subject is inherently negative.Originally Posted by neilhytholt
If desired to locate a “REAL” fighting Tai Chi person this is how I would approach it myself:
Hi everyone,
I am interested in finding and training with a Tai Chi practitioner who applies Tai Chi to real life fighting. If you do this or know of anyone who does this please contact me!
This is a friendly, open invitation designed to demonstrate true interest in a non-offensive manner. It invites response without insulting anyone or Tai Chi. There is no complaining or whining in the request. This form of request will be received better and reflects better on your character because it is ASKING and not TELLING!
So what! Everything comes from something! Nothing comes from nothing! There are only so many ways to hit, kick, move, joint lock and throw. Some one at some point in history took what he knew and changed it to fit his perspective and needs. That is how all MA were created! You are concerning yourself with minutia that, while interesting from an intellectual perspective, is inherently unimportant when someone is trying to stick you with a knife! If it works, it works! If it doesn’t, it doesn’t! Maybe it didn’t work because you have inadequate skill or maybe because the style is inadequate, or maybe both.Originally Posted by neilhytholt
Again, interesting historically, but still minutia!Originally Posted by neilhytholt
It is your constant negative attitude that makes it appear you MAY be trolling. If you are sincerely interested in your quest:Originally Posted by neilhytholt
1) Behave a bit more courteously.
2) NICLEY ask for help in your search.
3) Quit insulting those who offer you assistance in your search.
4) Take up TaiChiBob’s offer and then get back to us with a fair and honest assessment of what you find!