http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#b667f1b8-73d6-4671-9efc-002109f2b71e Hello...I'm a Choy Li Fut (it's saved me and loved ones in 'the street' many times)stylist and I'll be that till my 78yr old master desides otherwise.We must remember our forms but he let's us fight in our own body- language. I keep my Northern wushu kicks up since they don't teach them in my present teacher's school. Judo laid down a good foundation for me too and I'd like to get back to that training but so little time and money...ya know? Thu, 16 Mar 2006 02:06:25 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#b667f1b8-73d6-4671-9efc-002109f2b71e greg 2006-03-16T02:06:25Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#7b1d9263-6999-466f-9f70-10dc7c60615d That's true.... I think there are these two sides to the GongFu story. One is that it's a beautiful method of cultivation... should be honoured as a spiritual and historical gem - an Art form. the other side is that outside the training hall..... or when life becomes the training hall... limited forms wont work, one must expand the mind to be able to encounter any possibility. I think this holds true for many arts. Not least meditation. peace, Christien Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:34:18 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#7b1d9263-6999-466f-9f70-10dc7c60615d Shi Fa Jun Shakya 2006-03-10T14:34:18Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ec1863eb-c5fc-4f22-a0dc-e9867bad6267 "The punk on the street doesn't care what style you come from when he's trying to jack you out of your money or car. " This has been true since the dawning of time! Tue, 07 Mar 2006 16:12:32 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ec1863eb-c5fc-4f22-a0dc-e9867bad6267 Luke 2006-03-07T16:12:32Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#c5b32295-03e7-4bc6-a3e1-ee323595e091 It's one thing to honor the roots of your method. It's another to own your method and the effectiveness of it. The punk on the street doesn't care what style you come from when he's trying to jack you out of your money or car. :D SA Tue, 07 Mar 2006 14:51:27 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#c5b32295-03e7-4bc6-a3e1-ee323595e091 $item.owner.firstName 2006-03-07T14:51:27Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#408aea9b-acae-4b68-8269-85b4c96fb394 I think what I really enjoy about modern day martial arts and awase kenpo is that it draws from multiple styles. Hand methods, grappling, kicks, throws, and weapons as well as stressing spiritual development. It really is a system that has evolved over time and owes itself to the ancient arts and has not forgotten it's roots. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 14:43:16 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#408aea9b-acae-4b68-8269-85b4c96fb394 Luke 2006-03-07T14:43:16Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#0eacafb8-1dea-483a-9f4a-42fdfba11126 Ive always thought any Martial art belongs to no one person......art is a progressive thing so must be picked up by new blood and cherished as it was by the practioner that came before....If you spend every waking moment with some part of your mind working over techniques and you push your body to greater limits.....then you are a martial artist and 20yrs, 50 yrs doesnt matter..... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:53:04 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#0eacafb8-1dea-483a-9f4a-42fdfba11126 Rogue 2006-03-06T22:53:04Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#673fe13f-d650-4b7f-8cdb-e0290adcf8fe That's one thing I've always found curious. We practice our arts for 20, 30, 40 years and still it's Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc. How many years do you have to practice until it belongs to you? ;) SA Mon, 06 Mar 2006 15:35:57 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#673fe13f-d650-4b7f-8cdb-e0290adcf8fe $item.owner.firstName 2006-03-06T15:35:57Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#a37932d2-bbbb-46c1-87d8-bd224dc231b3 -but once it's altered by an outside culture, does it not become a non-chinese artform? Yeah, I agree with that. But the roots are there. But once altered it would not be 100% chinese art form. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 15:22:54 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#a37932d2-bbbb-46c1-87d8-bd224dc231b3 Luke 2006-03-06T15:22:54Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ded06537-98a8-4012-95f0-28718cc08f38 I've heard of Chuan-Fa, it's a part of the Nonquan training that my shifu teaches.. And from what I've read and seen, a lot of asian martial arts are based on ideals and practices found in chinese gung fu, but once it's altered by an outside culture, does it not become a non-chinese artform? But yeh, I guess in the end gung fu literally means 'hard training-towards-skill' or something like that.. So any form of training towards skill is actually considered to be Kung/Gung Fu.. And even the term Wushu is pretty generic.. And man, there's at least 3 styles per city it seems, and only 1 true Shaolin buddhist form. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12:21:56 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ded06537-98a8-4012-95f0-28718cc08f38 D Boom 2006-03-04T12:21:56Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#0e6ddc9d-4871-40e2-b9ec-e50344a08324 Kempo/Kenpo The historical roots of kenpo/kempo are found in the Chinese Martial Arts Known as Chuan-Fa (Fist Methods). More than 2000 years ago, China was the cultural trendsetter of the orient. As warfare and commerce began to spread Chuan-Fa throughout Asia, these Chinese arts began to be combined with the indigenous arts of other countries. This was especially the case of mainland Japan and the island of Okinawa. As Kenpo began to be established in lands outside China, at first it was practiced and taught in the same manner as in China. Over time, the differences in language, cultural distance, and political ideas began to alter these Chinese arts into other, eclectic arts. Kenpo is the art that was developed by mainland Japanase and Okinowans at this time. The art of Karate was further developed prior to World War II, and in many cases much of the Chinese influences were abandonded. Kenpo is a truly eclectic art that shares its roots with China and Japan Today's Kenpo styles vary vastly from one type to another. Some use Chinese terminology, some use Japanese terminology, and some use only English. Regardless of the language they are taught in, all the Kenpo styles stem fromt he same Chinese Shaolin Chuan-Fa. I Study Awase Kenpo: Awase Kenpo Karate-Do AKK is a blend of Okinawan Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do, Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo, and Japanese Kenpo-Jitsu. The Okinawan Karate techniques stress very powerful blocks, punches, and kicks that move in linear combinations of defense and attacks. The Chinese-Hawaiian Kenpo stresses all circular blocks, strikes, kicks, and sweeps. This art developed from the migration of Chinese Kung Fu to Hawaii, where it combined with an ancient Hawaiian martial art called Lua. The Kenpo-Jitsu part of training is a blend of Ju-Jitsu and Aikijitsu. This art is applied when you are in physical contact with your opponent. The art uses joint locks, joint bends, throwing techniques, chokes, pressure points, and pins. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:37:51 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#0e6ddc9d-4871-40e2-b9ec-e50344a08324 Luke 2006-03-03T19:37:51Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ccc7a358-832a-4c1e-a66e-b6ef90dbfb30 isn't Kempo a japanese form? I'm studying nonquan, a little wing chun and wu wei in china right now, but was studying with that ripoff Temple Kung Fu in Canada before.. Not actually kung fu, but it's a good system, and then chen form and long fist in Toronto. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:12:45 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ccc7a358-832a-4c1e-a66e-b6ef90dbfb30 D Boom 2006-03-03T11:12:45Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#6d9e00f2-b571-4cc7-9c46-418f4a72eeb1 New to the tribe, I have studied martial arts for 16 yrs....presently I am studying under Sifu Tim Mcfarland in northern Ca. Seven star praying mantis is the system, Grandmaster Ming Lum and Brendan Lai are Friends Supporters and uncles to our Gwa.....I enjoy the martial arts for a simple reason, sounds cornie, but to protect those that cannot do it themselves....hope to get to know you all.....have a good week Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:50:08 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#6d9e00f2-b571-4cc7-9c46-418f4a72eeb1 Rogue 2006-03-02T06:50:08Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#2a66b8fc-70a8-4aae-84ca-1ab3bc0f21e4 Yin Fu and Cheng Ting Hua Pa Kua Chang as well as Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan. :D SA Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:30:54 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#2a66b8fc-70a8-4aae-84ca-1ab3bc0f21e4 $item.owner.firstName 2006-02-17T19:30:54Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#a4d980b5-3f8b-4dfb-b36c-43f1a6ac69dc Pyong an Do: Korean Chuan fa decended from Wudang Mountain and Shaolin Kung Fu. Also, Yang form Tai chi. Sat, 14 Jan 2006 02:12:54 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#a4d980b5-3f8b-4dfb-b36c-43f1a6ac69dc Grendel 2006-01-14T02:12:54Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#e48c119d-bcb6-4429-a210-9d350f12a879 it's great to see so many practitioners! i've been studying Hung Ga for 2 years now ... very interesting stuff. i'd like to hear more about the Hung/Fut combination if anyone would like to start a thread about that. thanks and greets ali Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:11:31 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#e48c119d-bcb6-4429-a210-9d350f12a879 $item.owner.firstName 2006-01-13T16:11:31Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#8ee53fbf-834a-459d-aa2f-7ab3c50b8503 white dragon - Pai Lum Kung Fu Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:29:13 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#8ee53fbf-834a-459d-aa2f-7ab3c50b8503 *starKy* 2006-01-12T21:29:13Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#c8b39ef3-f2cb-4237-a0be-f4f70c932200 Choi Lay Fut Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:55:03 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#c8b39ef3-f2cb-4237-a0be-f4f70c932200 ۞Steven GreenHat۞ 2005-11-04T17:55:03Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#18ee088c-ba66-4afd-89d6-ff388026896b Just started learning Yang Taiji, and have been doing capoeira for a while. Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:32:25 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#18ee088c-ba66-4afd-89d6-ff388026896b jorga 2005-10-25T16:32:25Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#f87bae06-851e-4b6d-8843-a0b9b5e160d8 Bei Shao-lin, taiji praying mantis, some changquan, taijiquan. Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:56:22 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#f87bae06-851e-4b6d-8843-a0b9b5e160d8 Shi Fa Jun Shakya 2005-10-25T11:56:22Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#fdec48d8-afcb-4f31-8fa3-bddb2ba07513 MINE IS 7 STAR NORTHEN PRAYING MANTIS. been training this style for 21 years Mon, 24 Oct 2005 23:43:40 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#fdec48d8-afcb-4f31-8fa3-bddb2ba07513 light v dark 2005-10-24T23:43:40Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#8fb21b79-0487-4cf6-a440-60ee7b500caa My main sudy is northern Shao Lin, but I also dabble in Lohan, and I just started my iron body arts. Fri, 20 May 2005 19:57:03 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#8fb21b79-0487-4cf6-a440-60ee7b500caa VINCE! 2005-05-20T19:57:03Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#f9693be4-b20c-45bc-bfdc-56e0707e7f79 i study Hung Fut, southern style, soft/hard style, blending of Hung Gar and Fut Gar. Fri, 20 May 2005 03:13:05 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#f9693be4-b20c-45bc-bfdc-56e0707e7f79 Lajistic 2005-05-20T03:13:05Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#d92a6de0-7bb8-415f-933d-18641b98708e Shaolin Kempo & Hsing-I Fri, 01 Apr 2005 12:29:20 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#d92a6de0-7bb8-415f-933d-18641b98708e Xaos 2005-04-01T12:29:20Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#d06493cc-38a1-4681-9c81-df8bd5b8245d I just started taking classes in Nothern Shaolin Kung Fu and Baguazhang Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:01:24 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#d06493cc-38a1-4681-9c81-df8bd5b8245d Whitton 2004-09-24T15:01:24Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ec75bf89-efad-49f0-8ee3-dac3926dbc91 Northern Shaolim kung fu:) Bagua and Yang Tai Chi. You can check out my school at: http://www.harmoniousfist.com I love kung fu :D !!! Thu, 23 Sep 2004 23:33:06 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#ec75bf89-efad-49f0-8ee3-dac3926dbc91 Mayumi 2004-09-23T23:33:06Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#230e583e-6061-4634-b8a1-aa50a5a4b348 Hung Gar and lots of more modern styles. Check http://www.baotrieu.com for futher info..that is my old teacher. I'm still doing trainin' myself although not so intense no more and waiting for a simular school to my old one to open in september...so I can start practising seriously again. Sun, 11 Jul 2004 16:22:28 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#230e583e-6061-4634-b8a1-aa50a5a4b348 ..::[Shawnodese]::.. 2004-07-11T16:22:28Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#05e03305-e2c7-4aee-a1b8-1f730349f820 I studied White Crane Fri, 09 Jul 2004 06:51:05 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#05e03305-e2c7-4aee-a1b8-1f730349f820 timOthy 2004-07-09T06:51:05Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#32eab493-755b-41eb-ab91-28f654d2704b Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun Kuen. Wed, 07 Jul 2004 19:52:34 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#32eab493-755b-41eb-ab91-28f654d2704b my name is arnold snarb and I am looking 2004-07-07T19:52:34Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#0015fcdd-f1b3-4c37-830b-d3432d800a94 Hung Gar - Redmond, WA Fri, 28 May 2004 03:32:38 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#0015fcdd-f1b3-4c37-830b-d3432d800a94 Multimancer 2004-05-28T03:32:38Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#6740c20f-9f94-4cc5-b35e-97e28e5c9912 Well I guess someone should get a discussion topic going. What styles of kung fu do you guys study? I'll start. Northern Eagle Claw Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:08:19 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#6740c20f-9f94-4cc5-b35e-97e28e5c9912 XT 2004-01-29T07:08:19Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#48b8208e-e846-4224-9cb5-dfe01b13cf66 Southern Shao-Lin Tiger Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:56:06 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#48b8208e-e846-4224-9cb5-dfe01b13cf66 Chris 2004-01-29T13:56:06Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#01af2219-2567-4b1e-9e62-aeb7870e4050 shaolin-do Fri, 30 Jan 2004 03:16:32 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#01af2219-2567-4b1e-9e62-aeb7870e4050 wick 2004-01-30T03:16:32Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#a2a9f7df-570e-424b-8e34-a15e12fa388b choy li fut -- in san fran Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:04:05 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#a2a9f7df-570e-424b-8e34-a15e12fa388b mike/gomonk+ 2004-01-30T07:04:05Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#5fd45634-55b8-4018-be98-19e124e193bd The deadly 8 step praying mantis :) Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:18:53 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#5fd45634-55b8-4018-be98-19e124e193bd v.br@ 2004-01-30T22:18:53Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#9edaa14e-f782-4425-b5ce-07d6b26dfaf5 falling stance? interesting, here we call it "Poon Sun Ma"... Half Twist Stance, if my limited knowledge of cantonese is correct. Mon, 02 Feb 2004 02:52:14 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#9edaa14e-f782-4425-b5ce-07d6b26dfaf5 Chris 2004-02-02T02:52:14Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#945598f1-c8e3-4220-bcba-41dfb022ca2c White Dragon kung fu, Small 5 animal form. I'll be testing for my green belt in a month or so and am entering my first real tournament in a few months. I have been a student of Kung fu for almost two years and will begin TaiChi in two weeks YAY! I love it, it is my life. Thu, 11 Mar 2004 19:41:41 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#945598f1-c8e3-4220-bcba-41dfb022ca2c Fox 2004-03-11T19:41:41Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#46971387-0ca6-4c69-96de-2cc13107d2c5 From what I hear Dragon is a lot harder to find than the other styles. You must be lucky to have found a school. Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:59:02 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#46971387-0ca6-4c69-96de-2cc13107d2c5 XT 2004-03-12T08:59:02Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#c0ff64d8-564c-4179-bd1b-12a6c1595995 Dragon/Bak Mei.. I find it an incredibly dynamic combination Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:08:50 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#c0ff64d8-564c-4179-bd1b-12a6c1595995 eric 2004-03-12T16:08:50Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#66ed3b1b-dfa5-4da1-9eba-d204c8887053 8 step praying mantis- at the same place as vibrata (remember me?) Mon, 22 Mar 2004 18:31:53 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#66ed3b1b-dfa5-4da1-9eba-d204c8887053 $item.owner.firstName 2004-03-22T18:31:53Z http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#58c5a8d1-6344-43bc-aa5e-b1ea7fbafeb1 just started moy tung ving tsun at american ving tsun kung fu academy in austin.... done with shaolin do for now Thu, 22 Apr 2004 04:39:27 GMT http://kungfu.tribe.net/thread/3466f727-0bed-4948-93ca-2f3e49a39075#58c5a8d1-6344-43bc-aa5e-b1ea7fbafeb1 wick 2004-04-22T04:39:27Z