Training in Yangshuo
Door: Sinan
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31 December 2008 | China, Yangshuo
Howdy
last day of 2008 already, time flies.
BuDiZhen Martial Arts School:
We have been training on a daily basis for a week now, usually around 4-5 hours a day. In the morning we practise with the Grandmaster everybody calls 'Papa'. He's almost 85 but still really strong and healthy. Absolutely an amasing man with a big heart. He loves to share his knowledge and wisedom and has the patience only true masters have. Too bad we know so little chinese and his english is limited to a few words like: 'one more time' 'jumping' or 'way to go'. He teaches us hard Qi Gong, as series of movements where breathing and body-tension are key... it's the secret to a long and healthy life. The routines are rather simple but to get everything right takes time and daily repetition. Eventually, it strengthens the body and increases your inner power, called 'Qi'. Papa also teaches us the wooden staff form, called: 'pan long guen' or 'whirling dragon staff'. To see Papa spin the staff with one finger or behind his back is truly fantastic. He's full of tricks too ;) We've had one lesson of Tai Chi as well. Their family style tai chi is very explosive compared to the yang style.
With George and Peter (twin brothers, sons of Papa) we learn basic kung-fu, stretching, punches, kicks and some routines. These guys are great teachers and true friends, and probably have too much energy too! There is also some power training and hardening exercises. Enough to keep us busy for several hours a day!
to be continued...
cheers
last day of 2008 already, time flies.
BuDiZhen Martial Arts School:
We have been training on a daily basis for a week now, usually around 4-5 hours a day. In the morning we practise with the Grandmaster everybody calls 'Papa'. He's almost 85 but still really strong and healthy. Absolutely an amasing man with a big heart. He loves to share his knowledge and wisedom and has the patience only true masters have. Too bad we know so little chinese and his english is limited to a few words like: 'one more time' 'jumping' or 'way to go'. He teaches us hard Qi Gong, as series of movements where breathing and body-tension are key... it's the secret to a long and healthy life. The routines are rather simple but to get everything right takes time and daily repetition. Eventually, it strengthens the body and increases your inner power, called 'Qi'. Papa also teaches us the wooden staff form, called: 'pan long guen' or 'whirling dragon staff'. To see Papa spin the staff with one finger or behind his back is truly fantastic. He's full of tricks too ;) We've had one lesson of Tai Chi as well. Their family style tai chi is very explosive compared to the yang style.
With George and Peter (twin brothers, sons of Papa) we learn basic kung-fu, stretching, punches, kicks and some routines. These guys are great teachers and true friends, and probably have too much energy too! There is also some power training and hardening exercises. Enough to keep us busy for several hours a day!
to be continued...
cheers
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12 Januari 2009 - 21:34
Suyien:
Hi Kathy en Sinan,
leuk te lezen, dat jullie goed zijn aangekomen en al volop aan het trainen zijn. We wilden jullie hierbij alsnog het beste toewensen in het nieuwe jaar, dat het even onvergetelijk zal worden als jullie zelf verwachten! Wij wachten wel op meer foto's en berichten. Tot dan en groetjes uit het koude België, Suyien & fam. -
27 Januari 2009 - 16:20
Jimmy:
Happy Chinese New Year!
Alles nog in orde daar?
Nog niet aangesloten bij "people who know people"? Train ze nog en nog veel practice in Sihai, blue lotus,... -
03 Februari 2009 - 19:12
Jeroen:
Hi Kathy and Sinan, how are things in Yangshuo? I finally saw your message on the guest book of the club so I thought I'd post a message here.
Have fun overthere
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