#taichitraining

I recently read this about the dangers of going to the ground in a real fight on a forum :-

Rorion Gracie noted about fighting on the ground in the U.S.A.: “In Brazil we fight Mano et mano. Americans are like dogs, everyone, anyone will attack you. It’s not a safe choice. Because of this, we are changing our training to include more stand up.

  I read the above a few days after seeing this video …

How? http://wp.me/s4aExg-how

“How did you do it?” – my student asked.

The reader might think my student was asking a question of a secret teaching, secret principle or secret fajing method. But he wasn’t.

During training we had strayed off our usual space and ended up near some round pillars. So there I was explaining how to recover from a push and demonstrating how to train the principle using Step Back Repulse Monkey when…

  Paul has good learning attitude. He is not afraid to think, analyse and try. He even remembers the little things that I mentioned to him.

When you want to learn an art you have to keep your mind and body open to change. Giving excuses like “its old habits” won’t cut it because ultimately no one can change you except yourself. So if you don’t want to master an art this is the best reason to do…

Dang. I forgot about this link to a video that my friend sent me.

I remember having a look back then. Not terribly impressed. Maybe its because I already know the method.

Perhaps if I have the cash to spare. But 200 bucks is expensive if you already know this style well or you don’t really know it but curious to find out more. Certainly, from this preview I am not sure if a lot of people will get…

Paul Writes Tai Chi

This is the link to Paul’s new blog where he writes about his learning from me. Enjoy.