Here is a growing playlist of valuable chin na (grappling) concepts and important exercises to support the techniques. Wing Chun’s standing postures support the ground training and require a connecting of the dots that may not be immediately apparent due to gravity and body orientation. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnzKvQPuOpWCFlGxkUe0EQUpiS17BzII5
Category: Lake Tahoe
The System Will Eat Itself
The system (all systems by definition) will eventually fail. The process will always find it’s way through. Sifu Z’s 12 Laws “Transition over transaction.” system: a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network. "the state railroad system" process: a series of actions or steps taken in order to… Continue reading The System Will Eat Itself
A New Look at Kim Yee Mah
https://youtu.be/g1ihwSuAIJM A deeper dive into the Wing Chun concept of grounding. I introduce a new metaphor to help apply this awesome technique.
The Best Advice I’ve Heard
Without a doubt the best advice I have received in many many years becomes my credo moving forward into 2023. “Don’t over estimate the task at hand“
Be Full of Love
Be free of passion yet full of love.
Wing Chun 2023!
I am bringing back the Patreon site. Currently revamping my offerings and membership tiers in effort to accommodate all levels of interest from the slightly inquisitive to future Kung Fu masters. I look forward to returning to and building our Wing Chun community on this popular platform. I'll let ya'll know when the Patreon site… Continue reading Wing Chun 2023!
Night Hiking Journal 11/1/22
The 1st major snow storm arrives on que. 24* with 100mph wind gusts. Post holing knee deep in some areas. Hiking into the wind with no glasses. Icicles stabbing into my eyeballs. Duely noted. 12 miles tonite. Feeling strong.
Mass Marginalization = Mass Chaos
Personal balance is a highly dynamic challenge in our modern times. Once again the curtains have been pulled on the land of Oz. Losers last stand creates a tempting pot of gold to lure us back into the caves. Alas possession is threatened by freedom. The answers are available to all - if your dog… Continue reading Mass Marginalization = Mass Chaos
First Snow 18* at Squaw
What a fantastic night hike. The air is so crisp it hurts to breath in too fast. The night sky is epic. Hope you are all doing yer kung fu!
Creature of the Night
Night hiking provides some of the most spectacular views I’ve ever witnessed. The bears, porcupine, coyote and fox are all your fellow creatures. The stars, planets, galaxies and universes are in plane sight. The air is crisp like no other part of the day. Oh the Wing Chun of it all. “Siu Nim Tao!” -Sifu… Continue reading Creature of the Night
