I receive countless emails and phone calls from people
asking if I can recommend a teacher in their area.
Typically, they are shocked when I recommend a teacher
who lives a few hundred miles from them.
The skills and techniques
described in my teacher's books are incredibly
rare. I only offer recommendations if I am confident
that the person can transmit skills similar to those
described in my teacher's books. Unfortunately, these teachers are incredibly hard to find.
Rare Skills
My story should help to put things in perspective.
I lived and studied martial arts and energy arts in New York City for
over 10 years. New York is home to countless instructors and masters. Nevertheless, after
searching diligently for years, I could not find the skills described in
Grandmaster Wong's books.
Despite the costs and the difficulties, I chose to
learn from my sifu, Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, because he quickly and generously transmits these skills. That's not to
say that that there are not other people who also
trasmit these skills. There probably are. But such
teachers are incredibly rare and difficult to find,
even if you speak Chinese (as I do).
These days, you can learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung at the
local health club or YMCA. That's fine, but it's not what Grandmaster
Wong describes in his books, nor is it what I teach.
If you want to learn what's being taught at the local
YMCA, then you don't need my help. But if you want
to learn high-level energy arts, then here is
my advice.
Long-distance Learning
My best and strongest recommendation to those contacting
me is simple: learn from Grandmaster Wong. If you think that his courses are expense, then think again. They are a bargain. Many people spend a decade
and small fortune chasing after an experience of internal
energy (or chi). Now that's expensive, especially
if you've spent a decade searching instead of practicing.
If you can't attend my teacher's courses, then I recommend that you learn from me. I offer special weekend workshops at my studio in Gainesville, Florida. These workshops are perfect for students who live too far to attend my regular classes.
This is a cost-effective way to learn. It is similar to how I myself learned. Dedicated students travel hundreds of miles
to learn from me. They visit me 1-3 times a year,
and then return home to practice what they've learned. As long as they practice on their own, this method works well.
Ideally, we'd all love to have a master in our
home town. But since that's about as likely as winning
the lottery, this alternative is a good option. If you are interested in these workshops, then please join my mailing list to stay updated:
Educate yourself
Whether or not you learn from Grandmaster Wong, me, or another teacher, I
strongly recommend that you read my teacher's books. The more
you educate yourself, the easier it will be to navigate
the world of energy arts. I read literally
hundreds of books before finding my teacher.
If I had found his books sooner, I would have saved a lot
of time.
For those interested in learning Cosmos Chi Kung, I recommend
"The Art of Chi Kung".
For those interested in Shaolin Kung Fu (or any style
of kung fu), I would strongly recommend "The
Art of Shaolin Kung Fu." In my opinion, these
are the two best books on their respective subjects
available in English. In addition to the books, a lot of free information
can be found on my web site. The following articles
will be of particular interest:
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I wish you all the best of luck in your search. May
you find what you are looking for.
