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Originally Posted by narcsarge
Provided you have a good teacher Hawk, I found that Kung Fu was an art that provided answers to those questions and also, spent a lot of time on developing the students inner being as well as the physical! Let's face it, I am just the stubborn type that likes to know "why" I do something and not just parrot movements.
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Very true! My Sifu is excellent and never gets short tempered about questions. I swear he watches my face sometimes and has an answer ready before I even get the question formed in my mind. Especially the nights that just I train with him.
I absolutely love how my Kung Fu ties in with my Tai Chi and Qi Gong and it's been wonderful for me mentally as well as physically. Eric has a background in Tai Chi as well so we have had some interesting conversations about the tie-in between the styles.
When I was trying to decide what type of MA I wanted to take I had discovered that a lot of people get frustrated with Kung Fu as many instructors drag the training out. Eric doesn't and I was actually stunned when he decided that I was ready to test for my first sash. I also like his way of 'correcting'. He just quietly reaches out and turns your fist or walks you back through a stance.
No yelling, no harsh critical remarks. I appreciate that as with my temperament and age I'm apt to get back in your face if I feel you are rude!
I also like that as much as he works you hard to condition your body, he wants you to be aware of your limitations and work carefully to adjust. I watched many dance and gymnastic teachers over the years push their students beyond their capabilities and hurt them...and I've heard of more than a few MA instructors do the same...so I was very happy to learn that Eric is not of that ilk.