Robert Chu Questions answered

Hi Guys

Check some new insights from my teacher Robert Chu Sifu -

http://www.w1ng.com/x-marks-the-spot-by-robert-chu/

http://www.w1ng.com/body-structure-what-and-what-isn%e2%80%99t/

Steve Morris Blog

Hi Guys

Steve Morris has a blog set up now. He gives interesting insights into his methods and thoughts.

Check it out at:


http://stevemorris.livejournal.com/tag/sports+science

The Tightrope - Teaching

Teaching is as much about learning as it is about teaching. The more you teach the more you learn about others and yourself. Its not a easy path - but when you build a group that works well together and supports each others efforts - it can be very rewarding for all.

I am luckly to part of a strong group of like minded people.

My good friend Alex Wright is a true brother in the martial arts and he has taken time to share his thoughts on teaching for us -


http://www.cyclonewingchun.co.uk/Articles/The-Tightrope--Teaching--Training-Martial-Arts.mspx

The Human Mind

Being open to Change is one of the best tools you can have in life.

I just been reading the book 'The Human Mind' by Robert Winston. I recommend his work. You start to take note of the patterns and directions of your mind when you read its map.

We know our brain has a lot to do with the way we find our way through life. But do we really know our brain. For all we know about the mind and brain their is much we do not.

A few things that I read in the book that you may be interested in -

The great philosopher Plato thought the head was the house of the intellect and the soul.

Aristotle also one of the great philosophers disagreed with his teacher Plato. He like a few others thought it was the heart the home of the soul.

The father of medical practice Hippocrates named the brain as the centre of the emoitions hunderds of years after.

It was not until physicians started to dissect bodies that the connection to the brain was made clear.

So even Aristotle could be wrong. He made a idea based on the information he had. That is fine. I am sure with more information he would be happy to change his mind. That is why he was one of the great philosophers. You can't always be right, but you can always change!

I was talking to Steve Morris the other day and he said to me 'Change your mind more often'.

Now that is something to put in your mind!

Mark Wıley Summer Camp feedback

Hı Guys

Feedback from Guro Mark on our summer camp -



Alan, we had another great summer camp together! A really dedicated group of tough guys throwing fists and swinging sticks!! My kind of long weekend. On day one we shared the same teaching space, and I could hear you teaching the guys very essential details of body structure and energy movement in the first form. They are lucky to have you as a resource for this. My groups were great, too. We went over the details and mechanics of footwork, striking, ranges, single stick, knife, sword and dagger, disarms. Everyone was amazed and spot on with their training and enthusiasm. I can't wait until the next camp. And next time you and I have to spend more time together to train each other! ...and watch more films! Through thick and thin we are brothers. We need to plan a Philly camp!

Guro Mark V Wıley


I am very proud of the group we are buildıng!

best

Alan

Steve Morris Seminar 15th Nov 2008 York

Hi Guys

I will be having Steve Morris up on 15th Nov 2008 in Bishop Wilton for a seminar.

It will be 4 hours and cost £50 11.30 am - 3.30 pm Sat.

If you are coming in to York station we will be able to have you picked up and dropped off if you come into York station for say 10.30 am and leave for around 5.30 pm. That is if you book on time!

Places will be limited, so please email to book your place asap.

Steve is very exciting to train with and will really open you minds to different training methods.