The Ultimate in Martial Arts

Chino · 06-06-2001, 04:43 PM

I've just begun to train in these arts... anyone have any experiences with it? How effective is it in the real world?

Bligh · 06-10-2001, 05:50 PM

If you put the time in, you will never be disappointed with these arts IMO. Be patient, and you will have skills for many years to come. Who is/are your teacher(s)?

Chino · 06-11-2001, 01:26 AM

I've recently started to train at the Shen Wu Academy in So Cali - Tim Cartmell is the instructor. He is a bonafide badass, and a hell of an admirable person as well.

You know, I've never even heard of this stuff til like a week ago, and in all honesty I'm a little skeptical. I hope the training proves to be a good investment.

Bligh · 06-11-2001, 08:21 AM

You are in a good place. Be patient and you will get what you want. Leave early, and there will be a point in your life when you will regret it.

Chino · 06-11-2001, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the advice Bligh. I definitely won't be leaving Tim's school. In fact, it's the best that I've been to.

4 Ranges · 06-11-2001, 04:34 PM

Bligh:

what's your experience with these arts? I've always been curious about them....

Bligh · 06-11-2001, 05:53 PM

I have always had a scholarly interest in combative neijia (internal arts), although absence of a legit teacher has impeded my personal study. Tim is a real deal guy by all accounts I have seen.
I think bagua and hsing-i have a definite combative application when taught properly. The techniques will also not decay as much with age. Like silat, these arts allow you to move into a different kind of intensity as you age. Tim's students compete in tournaments regularly, as do Mike Pattersons. Both of these men could (in non-flowery terms and a fast paced curriculum) show a student how these arts could add to your overall combat effectiveness. They could fit well in your JKD.

06-06-2001, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chino Novice Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: So California Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ba Gua Zhang & Xing Yi Quan I've just begun to train in these arts... anyone have any experiences with it? How effective is it in the real world?

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4 Ranges Novice Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC Posts: 16 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bligh: what's your experience with these arts? I've always been curious about them.... __________________ Never confuse sparring ability with combat ability. The former is an exchange of skill; the latter is an exchange of blood.

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06-10-2001, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bligh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you put the time in, you will never be disappointed with these arts IMO. Be patient, and you will have skills for many years to come. Who is/are your teacher(s)?

06-11-2001, 01:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chino Novice Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: So California Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've recently started to train at the Shen Wu Academy in So Cali - Tim Cartmell is the instructor. He is a bonafide badass, and a hell of an admirable person as well. You know, I've never even heard of this stuff til like a week ago, and in all honesty I'm a little skeptical. I hope the training proves to be a good investment.

06-11-2001, 08:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bligh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	You are in a good place. Be patient and you will get what you want. Leave early, and there will be a point in your life when you will regret it.

06-11-2001, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chino Novice Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: So California Posts: 6 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice Bligh. I definitely won't be leaving Tim's school. In fact, it's the best that I've been to.

06-11-2001, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bligh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have always had a scholarly interest in combative neijia (internal arts), although absence of a legit teacher has impeded my personal study. Tim is a real deal guy by all accounts I have seen. I think bagua and hsing-i have a definite combative application when taught properly. The techniques will also not decay as much with age. Like silat, these arts allow you to move into a different kind of intensity as you age. Tim's students compete in tournaments regularly, as do Mike Pattersons. Both of these men could (in non-flowery terms and a fast paced curriculum) show a student how these arts could add to your overall combat effectiveness. They could fit well in your JKD.

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