Shu Ha Ri / Ti Ren Tian
Topic: Martial Arts

Shu Ha Ri is a term the Japanese use to describe the overall progression of martial arts training, as well as the lifelong relationship the student will enjoy with his or her instructor.             Shu can either mean "to protect" or "to obey." The dual meaning of the term is aptly descriptive of the relationship between a martial arts student and teacher in the student's early stages, which can be likened to the relationship of a parent and child. The student should absorb all the teacher imparts, be eager to learn and willing to accept all correction and constructive criticism. The teacher must guard the student in the sense of watching out for his or her interests and nurturing and encouraging his or her progress, much as a parent guards a child through its growing years. Shu stresses basics in an uncompromising fashion so the student has a solid foundation for future learning, and all students perform techniques in identical fashion, even though their personalities, body structure, age, and abilities all differ.

            Ha is another term with an appropriate double meaning: "to break free" or "to frustrate." Sometime after the student reaches dan (black belt) level, he or she will begin to break free in two ways. In terms of technique, the student will break free of the fundamentals and begin to apply the principles acquired from the practice of basics in new, freer, and more imaginative ways. The student's individuality will begin to emerge in the way he or she performs techniques. At a deeper level, he or she will also break free of the rigid instruction of the teacher and begin to question and discover more through personal experience. This can be a time of frustration for the teacher, as the student's journey of discovery leads to countless questions beginning with "Why..." At the Ha stage, the relationship between student and teacher is similar to that of a parent and an adult child; the teacher is a master of the art. and the student may now be an instructor to the others.

            Ri is the stage at which the student, now a kodansha (high ranking black belt), separates from the instructor having absorbed all that he or she can learn from them. This is not to say that the student and teacher are no longer associated. Actually, quite the opposite should be true; they should now have a stronger bond than ever before, much as a grandparent does with their son or daughter who is now also a parent. Although the student is now fully independent, he treasures the wisdom and patient counsel of the teacher and there is a richness to their relationship that comes through their shared experiences. But the student is now learning and progressing more through self-discovery than by instruction and can give outlet to his or her own creative impulses. The student's techniques will bear the imprint of his or her own personality and character. Ri, too, has a dual meaning, the second part of which is "to set free" As much as the student now seeks independence from the teacher, the instructor likewise must set the student free.            

Shu Ha Ri is not a linear progression. It is more akin to concentric circles, so that there is Shu within Ha and both Shu and Ha within Ri. Thus, the fundamentals remain constant; only the application of them and the subtleties of their execution change as the student progresses and his or her own personality begins to flavor the techniques performed. Similarly, the student and teacher are always bound together by their close relationship and the knowledge, experience, culture, and tradition shared between them. Ultimately, Shu Ha Ri should result in the student surpassing the master, both in knowledge and skill. This is the source of improvement for the art as a whole. If the student never surpasses his master, then the art will stagnate, at best. If the student never achieves the master's ability, the art will deteriorate. But, if the student can assimilate all that the master can impart and then progress to even higher levels of advancement, the art will continually improve and flourish.

CQC in Kennet Square PA
Topic: Close Quarter Combat

 

Hock Hochheim in Kennett Square, PA August 16-17, 2008! 12 pm to 7 pm Saturday. 10 am to 5 pm Sunday. New Garden Karate,747 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA (Near Philadelphia). Call 610-444-1800 for local information or email Rob at robkloss@comcast.net or newgarden.karate@verizon.net Two days $189 Any one day $100 "We are in Southern Chester County in Pennsylvania. It is about 10 minutes to Delaware, 30 minutes to Maryland and some 45 minutes south of Philadelphia, February, 2008.” We plan on doing hand, stick, knife and gun themes, plus work on YOUR next rank and/or instructor progression. Or, you can just train for knowledge. PLUS - very special guest instructor, ground survival expert Jim McCann!

Hock Seminar - Aug 16-17, 2008 Kennett Square, PA

 

 

hatboro seminar
Topic: Ving Tsun

-----Original Message-----

From: myvtmi@gmail.com [mailto:myvtmi@gmail.com]On Behalf Of Moy Yat

Ving Tsun Martial Intelligence

Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 5:18 PM

To: Moy Yat Ving Tsun

Subject: Save the date

 

Dear Moy Yat Ving Tsun Family,

The Hatboro Branch of Moy Yat Ving Tsun Martial Intelligence will be hosting Sifu Pete Pajil for a seminar on September 6th. More details about it will come later, but for now, reserve the time to participate in a lecture from Sifu, and plan on spending some Kung Fu Life time with our Hatboro relatives.

Sandy...

meditation
Topic: intelligent living

the body answers to the mind

the mind answers to the spirit

the spirit answers to the universal

from infinite potential

to infinite manifestation

all that "is" has always been

and always shall be

B.

 

 

Sitai's Birthday

-----Original Message-----

From: myvtmi@gmail.com [mailto:myvtmi@gmail.com]On Behalf Of Moy Yat

Ving Tsun Martial Intelligence

Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:48 PM

To: Moy Yat Ving Tsun

Subject: Call for volunteers

 

Dear Moy Yat Ving Tsun Family,

As most of you have heard, we have the honor of hosting Sitai Helen

Moy's birthday this year in Philadelphia. Our plans are to have her

and the rest of the Moy Yat family in town from November 28th to

November 30th. Our goal is demonstrate our sincere appreciation to her

as head of our family.

We are asking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the events.

Those who are interested in helping, please reply to this email, or

let us know at the mokwoon so that we can include you in our meetings.

Sandy...

Catskills Retreat
Topic: Ving Tsun
"vacation" and enjoy A WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY Tom Chi 63 grey road south fallsburg, ny 12779VING TSUN WORKSHOPS - POOL PARTIES - CAMPFIRES - MORE! FRIDAY EVE Aug 29 arrive anytime and settle in. Activities for early birds. Swimming, bonfire, etc. SATURDAY breakfast workshop 1-APPLYING CHI GURK TRAINING TO COMBAT lunch pool party rest workshop 2-APPEAR & DISSAPEAR IN CHI SAU & IN COMBAT. CONTROLLING ENERGY & SENSITIVITY. dinner workshop 3-COMBAT KNIFE FIGHTING (hands-on practice) SUNDAY breakfast workshop 4-VING TSUN VS.... EVERYBODY! (see description below) lunch pool party rest trap shooting (clay pigeons) workshop 5-LEARN TO MEDITATE farewell-or-stay through dinner VING TSUN VS.... EVERYBODY! Normally we do not do "other" styles in our schools. However, this is a special workship to help understand how Ving Tsun would engage in combat.Ving Tsun is the King and will be the center of the discussion with analysis and pertinent demonstration of techniques from: Hung Gar, Tam Toi, Hsing-Yi, Pa Kua Chang, Tai Chi Chuan/Pushing Hands, Buk Pai Tong Long (Northern Style Preying Mantis), Arnis, Choy Le Fut. RAIN OR SHINE-it doesn't matter. We have tons of room inside and tons of room outside! Some futons, etc., are available. Several common "dorm" areas are available, simply bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Plenty of room for tents if anyone would like to camp out in this beautiful mountain setting. While we have plenty of room indoors and out, private quarters are limited. 2 private bedrooms are available (for Simo, etc.), as well as the lovely train caboose. If your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend would like to join you and can help with the simple meal service and cleanup etc, as well as enjoying the country air, mountains, pool, etc., please write so we can arrangements. There are 7,000 sq ft indoors and 8500 sq ft of decks for your comfort and ease located on ten acres bordering a valley with the Neversink River and surrounded by mountains and the beautiful countryside. Lynn (Toms mother) has said to let you know she will be baking pies, cakes and more. They are insanely good! :-) Cost of workshop: $25 per person for the Ving Tsun Museum. There will be an additional charge to cover meals and it will range from $50-100 dollars depending on estimated costs. For those with medical problems who want treatment (acupuncture, etc.), while visiting we may be able to accomodate you on Friday afternoon at a reduced rate. To find out more of what can be treated (most primary problems + chronic pain). For more on this please visit: www.FixPainNow.com and feel free to drop an email with any questions you may have. Schedule and workshop content as well as other details may be subject to change. Please RSVP so that we may prepare adequately. Questions, R.S.VP: tom@thejong.com

Private Students

Regarding private lessons.

Please schedule your lessons at least a week in advance. If you are canceling an appointment please give a minimum of 24 hours notice. If you will not be training for more than a week please advise your Sifu so that a training regimen can be prescribed for you, lost time can never be retrieved.

Thanks

-Sifu

Yip Man coming to the big screen
Topic: Ving Tsun

http://www.loveasianfilm.com/yip-man-bruce-lees-master-biopic/

 

hoping this gets released in US theatres

if not , I'm sure the DVD will be available

 

-Sifu

Ving Tsun News
Topic: Ving Tsun

yip man movie coming in 2009

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719/

wing chun tv series

http://www.kungfucinema.com/?p=1869

http://www.dvdasian.com/product.aspx?pf_id=25620

Combat Camp
Topic: Martial Arts

W. Hock Hochheim’s Force Necessary UNARMED COMBATIVES COMBAT CAMP Need Knowledge? Need Skill Development? Need Review? Need a great work out? Need Your First or Next Unarmed Rank? Need Unarmed Instructorship/Certification levels? Need the Level Unarmed 10 Black Belt? Need Advanced Black Levels for 11 and Above? Need Related Filipino Mano-Mano degree? Need the Related PAC/Kempo degree? This is the place to get Unarmed Combatives knowledge, and/or rank, instructorships. We will cover the entire course, “by the book,” that is Hock’s internationally recognized and respected book. Progress and achieve to whatever level. Experience not needed, but experienced recognized and considered. Combat Strikes Combat Kicks Combat Takedowns Combat Ground Fight Combat Scenarios Hand vs Hand Hand vs Knife Hand vs. Stick Hand vs Gun Maximizing the Force-of-Force training experience Positional, Situational, Practical, Tactical Counter-Crime, Use of Force Issues Held at: Rawhide Laun’s, Carrollton Martial Arts Academy, 3733 North Josey Lane, #108, Carrollton, Texas 4 Days $500 (all rank fees included (except Instructorships ($100) and Black Belts($250) - in the 4 day-only package) You are welcome to come any 1, 2 or 3 days also. But, if you expect rank? Expect to come all 4 days. Saturday and Sunday only $300 Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm $150 Friday, 10 am to 5 pm $150 Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm $200 Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm $150 Half price to European, Australian and all international, "non-North American" practitioners due to great travel expenses to fly over here. Note: Please try to bring some kind of helmet and "body suit" of some sort (see Century martial arts, Redman or any suit company) so as to enhance the training. This is not mandatory. This is just suggested. Get a jump start! Enhance your chances for faster track advancement. Jeff "Rawhide" Laun is available for private and semi-private UC lessons the weekend and weekdays before the seminar. Contact Rawhide at " geoffrey.laun@verizon.net " Any hotels in Lewisville, Texas, next to Carrollton is fine and easy. After the first day, people usually figure out where each other is staying and transportation problems smooth out. There are so many hotels, so many of them cheap hotels i Lewisville, we have never settled in on suggesting just one. The Lewisville "Vista Ridge" Shopping mall is nearby and surrounded by Lewisville hotels.

Hock Seminar - Jul 24-27, 2008 - Dallas, TX Unarmed Combat Camp