Based on recomendations from a sifu in North Carolina, I have searched for an authentic kwon to learn from in Michigan within 2 hrs drive. My techniques in the video showed interest but poor technique and so to remedy this I had requirements for whom ever I chose to invest my life into to. Loyalty to one Sifu is paramount for me, ergo, choosing a kwon and Sifu means life long commitment. I had to get this right. Using a brief criteria the kwon had to be:
1) Authentic Northern Kung Fu
2) The Sifu has good report with the community
3) A family atmosphere
4) A belief in excellence and high standards.
5) Affordable.
Out of three potential candidates I was fortunate to land it right the first time with Sifu/Master Henry Chung from Midland. He comes from a long line of masters along the Norhtern Kung Fu arts. His kwon web site: http://www.chungsprayingmantis.com/sifuchung.htm
++SEE MY COMMENTS ABOUT MY TRAINING SESSIONS BELOW.
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The first day November 28th, 2009: It took me nearly two hours to arrive at Sifu Chung's Praying Mantis Kung Fu School. It took me only minutes to realize I found the right one. In my research I had read reports of the Sifu being lively, competent and able but nothing prepared me for his demeanor, temperament and good nature winsome personality. He spoke to me as a friend and acted as one too. He was amazingly more excited I think of me than I was of him if that were possible. The care he and his staff had on my developing art can not be underscored enough. With much pain in my legs and frustration in my soul I struggled to get right the steps being showed. They never gave up but kept at it. When I was tired I had to do 10 more reps. I never worked so hard in my life on stances and footwork. I could not nor still position myself in proper form but it was not because of their lack of effort to assist me I assure you.
ReplyDeletePart of my training later was in Wu Tai Chi with an 'experienced sister' who cared enough to enlighten me on many facets including how to use my training and appropriate use of time. She explained that although I want to and have taught Kung Fu that I should wait until my sifu says I can. Afterward,I asserted boldly that I would like to be his Lansing instructor some day. Which He seemed just as eager to launch a Lansing branch as I was. I don't know if I am the one to have the honor to bear his name sake but it would be a pleasure to pass down his art to others. PS. I learned that the author of my book practiced Praying Mantis also.