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the ghost eater: May 2011
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Thoughts on belt ranking. I recently read an article thread on belt ranking systems on MartialTalk. And was inspired to comment. The original author briefly elucidates the factors in a common complaint against martial arts- that the pursuit of rank often detracts from the pursuit of the art itself. While I couldn’t agree more, I also feel that some sort of rank system is necessary in public schools. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Youtube of the month.
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the ghost eater: November 2009
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Where do you use your arts? What considerations govern the path of their pursuit? Review: spring and autumn of chinese martial arts. All that may be true but, there are also some glaring deficiencies. Third and by far most troubling for me is the exclusive use of the term wushu. In the end, The Spring and Autumn of Chinese Martial Arts. A season for all things. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Youtube of the month. Where do you use your arts?
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the ghost eater: October 2009
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. What martial arts enthusiast hasn’t dreamed of studying their art full time? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Youtube of the month. Awesome Inc. template. Powered by Blogger.
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the ghost eater: August 2010
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the ghost eater: store front schools ep. 2
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Store front schools ep. 2. For this installment of store front schools, I bring you a video I found over at DojoRat. It is a short documentary called Southside Warriors. About the Tornado School of Martial Arts. DojoRat's original post has some fascinating background on the film, I hope you enjoy:. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Youtube of the month. Store front schools ep. 2. Awesome Inc. template. Powered by Blogger.
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the ghost eater: thoughts on breaking.
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Is there any inherent value in breaking some bricks, or is it just for show? Does smashing inanimate objects really accomplish anything other than an ego stroke? I would say it does, and the critique is particularly ironic as it comes from a guy who's most famous demonstrations were knocking people over with a one inch punch, or across a room with a side kick. Is there really much of a difference in a peice of material and a compliant partner? False confidenc...
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the ghost eater: March 2010
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Review: ying jow pai demonstration. This Chinese New Year’s I skipped out on the Chinatown parades and instead headed to The Fighthouse on West 27th Street. Resident school Ying Jow Pai. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Youtube of the month. Review: ying jow pai demonstration. Awesome Inc. template. Powered by Blogger.
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the ghost eater: thoughts on belt ranking.
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Thoughts on belt ranking. I recently read an article thread on belt ranking systems on MartialTalk. And was inspired to comment. The original author briefly elucidates the factors in a common complaint against martial arts- that the pursuit of rank often detracts from the pursuit of the art itself. While I couldn’t agree more, I also feel that some sort of rank system is necessary in public schools. The origins of rank. The founder of Judo introduced a. Ranki...
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the ghost eater: September 2010
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Thoughts on traditional chinese martial arts. Review: aaron bank's world of oriental self-defense. Two weeks ago I attended Aaron Bankss 44th Annual World of Oriental Self-Defense. Mr. Banks. Has been producing exhibitions and later tournaments that showcase a variety Asian martial arts since 1963. This particular show has played in Madison Square Garden, been featured on ABCs Wide World of Sports and was the subject of a Sports Illustrated article. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Youtube of the month.