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I can't get Chinese characters. I have no idea what they are. The context is "Northern Shaolin" kung fu. This school doesn't teach in Chinese at all. It's only in English, verbal and written.
It's...

Well, the person who uses it is an ordained Taoist priest, so one assumes good healthy intentions and that there is no agenda there.

I just simply want to know why "Tao Sifu" is higher up on the...

I appreciate the article and a very good read.

My impression is that it doesn't say anything about use of Buddhist robes as marital arts uniforms.

But it did make me think of another question...

What is the origin of Taoist titles added on? Is there a system?
For example, Tao Sifu. This is being used as a higher rank to Sifu. What's the significance of "Tao"?

This particular school uses...

What do you think about American kung fu schools adopting Buddhist monk attire, or Shaolin monk robes, as class and competition uniform? Does it matter that the student isn't Buddhist?

And how...

Respect? I always deliver respect or at least courtesy. It costs me nothing - it's free.

They don't promote the "secret" stuff so much. That's repeated by students from an earlier era.

What...

Good advise, all.

Last question - do you know of a lineage with Master Jeng and Master Tsu (Hunan, China)?

I do know of Kurt Wong. Well-respected, stellar reputation. But unfortunately, not there anymore. The dojo is, though.

Right. Not Asian, ethnicity or nationality. American, but trained at the Shaolin Temple since childhood. Doesn't explain how he lives in America.

My mission was not so much to talk about the particular school, but to discuss styles. There are very few resources to go to in my area.

Here's the thing. It's okay, up to a point. I do not want to disrespect the school or the people.
But it's a little cultish, directed long-distance (from a looooong way away) by a single individual...

Thanks for the responses. It is a bit confusing and I'm trying to work my way through it respectfully.
Is there Northern-style Lung?

No, no link. It's super-secret-ancient-hidden-to-Western-eyes...
Small "boutique" class.
I just wondered if anyone had information about the forms. Are you saying there is no "Temple of Five...

Educating myself...expanding my knowledge base...curiosity...

'Yes' to both of your questions.

Are you familar with those forms and that style?

Any experience with Temple of Five Tigers style?
Also wondering about forms called Fighting Dragon and Lung?