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...Hsing i is not just some fly by night system of boxing JP...

I'm sure JP would prefer that you not insult his intelligence. You think that you have earned some sort of prestige or position...

As I think I mentioned before, I haven't yet studied Xing Yi. So don't look at this post as an advocacy piece.

Isn't it possible that two groups can achieve similar results via different methods?...

Thanks for sharing, GT!

A nice indication for those who doubt the effectiveness of the chain whip.

I can tolerate the doubts about lineage, the comparison of the structure and performance of our forms, and most of the other BS floating around about SD. But thievery is a serious accusation, and it...

I would like to know what MonkeySlap has written. I'm always on the lookout for quality martial reading material. Of course, if you want to maintain anonymity here, MS, I can understand that.

I'd like to see that, GT. It's nice to have someone around with your experience. Thanks for sharing.

GT and JP:

I've been practicing the knee and foot shoots, as per your suggestions. I'm getting better, faster than I expected. You guys rock! Thanks.

Yes, I've been reading what he has there. It's a very well-designed site. I like what he has done with it. Good material there, too.

True about the rope dart, but there aren't many vids of that around either.

I've been practicing the shoot off the foot, and I'm slowly getting the hang of it. Thanks for the tips, guys.

Is there anything I should keep in mind regarding the neck changes? Following the...

That's interesting.

I was never really interested in Xing Yi until I did a little reading on it. I downloaded the James McNeil 5 Elements video to check it out a little further. Although this...

WARNING: THIS IS NOT AN ARGUMENTATIVE STATEMENT ;)

MonkeySlap, how is SD's Xing Yi different from others? I'm a big fan of the internal arts, and I'm curious about the differences between the...

OK, everyone. In an effort to avoid offending the sensitive, I propose that we use only meaningless designations to discuss individual fighting systems. SD could be E82309824r5, Shorinryu could be...

I saw this vid the other day and was wondering if it is any good. Thanks for mentioning it. I assume if it's classical material, it will have some shoots, is that correct? I downloaded a Wushu...

Yeah, that's right. "Modern" Shaolin. I say that because I can't personally say with confidence that the stuff being taught by the monks in NYC, Houston, and other cities is any older than the last...

Cool, thanks.

I think MAYBE I have the "off the elbow" shoot down, but it feels jerky. Should it?

So, basically, martial artists fought for honor. Then I'm proud. :) Anyway, I've heard similar tales of events at other locations. I won't mention details. But we should all stop acting...

Thanks for the tips, Golden Tiger. That helps a lot. Just to clarify, you attempt the shoot when the tip is in the opposite direction from where you want it to go?

Personally, I think the world would be a much better place. Men would have to be men, and walk the walk that most only talk.

What history is that, wdl? I haven't heard of the Kentucky Ng family.

I've seen it mentioned in a couple of places (both print and Web, I think), but I can't recall locale or other specific information. For some reason, I want to say that it was developed outside the...

I like Elder Master Mullins a lot. The man is amazing, and a **** good teacher. He taught the Tiger-Crane duet at my school a few years back.

A couple of links down from the handle? That sounds strange. But I'll try it sometime.

To support your warnings, wdl, I did hit my ankle one day. Over the next hour or so, the pain spread up my...

Thanks for the info, guys.

I think I'll avoid the teeth technique for a while. :)

wdl, that's good advice, but I'm hard-headed. :)

Actually, I got the whip in hopes that it would limber up...

Right now, I'm just trying to get the techniques down in preparation for the future requirements. I'm using a 9 section whip. I would appreciate anything you could provide.

JP, what exactly is...