12 Jul 07
Originally posted by vietnam vetYou make people call you "sifu?"
Look up our Associations history on the internet.
Albert Dacascos, founder, International Won Hop Kuen Do Assn.
He was my origional Sifu in Oakland, Ca., in 1967. If you read the history of our system (won hop kuen do) and of Al, you'll see our association with Bruce and his family. Also check out the International Kajukenbo Assn.
Michael M. Regan
Senior Sifu
International Won Hop Kuen Do Assn.
International Kajukenbo Assn.
12 Jul 07
Originally posted by vietnam vetHowever, let me respectully say that the goal of the Martial arts is to make YOU who YOU truly are mentally, phsically and spiritually.
Think of going from playing notes and cords to playing like Jimmy Hendrix. When you see him/hear him you see and hear the spirit of the man. There is no other Jimmy, there is no other you. Sifu Michael aka Vietnam vet[/b]
That is crap. There is no "goal" of "the" martial "arts."
The goal of the teacher (Sifu/ Sensei) is to bring you to the place where basic techniques end and your sprit transends methods.
More crap. Whatever the role of your spirit, "the" teacher has nothing to do with it. It's just as likely that your inner self/spirit is actually better off than someone who spends all day practicing violence (staged or real).
When you do a technique it is your unique personality and spirit that the opponent sees.
Mega-crap. If you "do a technique" right, your opponent sees nothing of the kind. Your opponent isn't in a position to appreciate such airy notions when unconscious, or screaming in pain.
12 Jul 07
Originally posted by blakbuzzrdI bow to your great Martial wisdom Oh great blakbuzzrd. I have passed your wisdom on to my poor fellow practioners in the Arts. Perhaps you would care to join us in Las Vegas, Nv., this month to continue to educate us. Our Association will be gathering here and we would love to have you instruct us. Grandmaster Ted Sotelo, Grand Master Adrieano Emperado, Grand Master Eric Lee, Grand Master Charles Gaylord just to to name a few will be in attendace to sit at the feet of your instruction. This is a teaching seminar and reunion, so we hope you understand that you will have to physically participate with us, as unworthy as we are. Please reply ASAP and I will allow you time during our seminar.
[b]However, let me respectully say that the goal of the Martial arts is to make YOU who YOU truly are mentally, phsically and spiritually.
That is crap. There is no "goal" of "the" martial "arts."
The goal of the teacher (Sifu/ Sensei) is to bring you to the place where basic techniques end and your sprit transends methods.
More crap. ...[text shortened]... n a position to appreciate such airy notions when unconscious, or screaming in pain.[/b]
12 Jul 07
Originally posted by vietnam vetWhat a bunch of crap. Not one of those "Grandmasters" is even listed with FIDE. 😞
I bow to your great Martial wisdom Oh great blakbuzzrd. I have passed your wisdom on to my poor fellow practioners in the Arts. Perhaps you would care to join us in Las Vegas, Nv., this month to continue to educate us. Our Association will be gathering here and we would love to have you instruct us. Grandmaster Ted Sotelo, Grand Master Adrieano Emper ...[text shortened]... with us, as unworthy as we are. Please reply ASAP and I will allow you time during our seminar.
13 Jul 07
Originally posted by vietnam vetWelcome Home!
1. Seek out a qualified physical fitness instructor
2. Seek out a qualified marital arts instructor in Jeet kuen do and
Wing chun.
However, let me respectully say that the goal of the Martial arts is to make YOU who YOU truly are mentally, phsically and spiritually.
Each person is unique, there never was nor will there ever be another you. T ...[text shortened]... irit of the man. There is no other Jimmy, there is no other you. Sifu Michael aka Vietnam vet
13 Jul 07
Originally posted by vietnam vetNo problem GI. Me... 4th Inf. Div. Mostly LRP's and SRP's and heavy weapons infantry. Just another Ground Pounding Grunt. You're new to these forums. Be prepared for the piss ants.
Thank You swm 6869.
I came home from the war in 1971 and only YOU and ONE other person, (a fellow Vietnam vet) said that to me in the last 35 years.
Thank You very much.
Just one of many who served.
13 Jul 07
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Originally posted by smw6869Welcome Home also LRP! Thanks for the 411. Spent some time in the VA Hospital in North Chicago, Ill. with some LRP's from the Big Red 1.
No problem GI. Me... 4th Inf. Div. Mostly LRP's and SRP's and heavy weapons infantry. Just another Ground Pounding Grunt. You're new to these forums. Be prepared for the piss ants.
What a time we had with those Doctors, Nurses and Shrinks!
Was wondering what part of Hell you were in. Our Recon Bn., was at Dong ha up north in I Corps.
Again, thanks.
13 Jul 07
Originally posted by vietnam vetIf you only came back from Nam in '71 then when did you meet and become best friends with Mr. Lee?
your correct if you want to listen to a musical group.
However, were talking Martial Arts.
With respect, I think I am qualified to know the differance.
I knew Bruce Lee personally. I know his family.