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Zen Baloney and Jet Li

Zen is Japanese which originated in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism.

So why is the Chinese Jet Li using the Japanese version or term of China's Mahayana Buddhism in reference to Zen Tai Chi?

China has a long history of being plundered, where thousands of women being forced into prostutution for soldiers and conquered by Imperial Japan and the Japanese atrocities associated with it. Other Asian countries such as Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam; share this mis-treatment by Imperial Japan that has never even apologized for their documented war crimes.

Most Europeans were exposed to Zen Buddhism in Japan after they lost World War II, so this term is used by Chinese to fleece outsiders using hype and stereotypes. It appears that Jet Li is a puppet of Chinese Commercialism.

China banned Buddhism under Mao and the Cultural Revolution and only recognized it recently since it brought a lot of tourism business.

'The Peoples Republic of China banned Buddhism; and what was left of Shaolin, was a de-clawed and impotent external style. What was left of martial arts was also banned and turned into the state supported Wu Shu; that was not a threat to anyone.'
Kung Fu Magazine interview with former Shaolin monk, Zhang Lipeng, by Barbara Malvik

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Kung fu Karate?

Many in Kung fu practice their forms but when it comes to sparring or fighting, it looks like Karate.

Many of he Xingyi sets shown in the videos have martial combinations that are not in the traditional sets. The Xingyi video has martial drills for
1) going backwards or forwards, 2) at an angle or straight on and
3) continuing on the same side or switching sides or
4) have combinations of the 1st move being defensive feeding into the 2nd move and/or
5) have moves that can change from being defensive to offensive and visa-versa that are called dynamic striking blocks (covers).

Xingyi Kung Fu Video DVD for Sale

Xingyi is based on the same Five Element Theory as acupuncture.

The DVD has the Xingyi 5 Elements, Xingyi Animals, Xingyi Linking sets, Xingyi 5 Elements Metal with Saber & Iron Pole (Spear), 7-Star Praying Mantis B**g Po, Jade Dragon, short staff (Bo), 2 Section Staff (nunchakus) and Qigong.

Greg Hayes is a Master of Qigong, Tai Chi, Shaolin and Xingyi. Master Hayes has trained in Qigong and Internal Martial Arts since 1971, and started teaching in 1972 and wrote the book Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout.

Greg Hayes studied Hupei/Sun Style Xingyi from the late Grandmaster Wong Jack Man.

Most of the Xingyi forms are filmed in four directions and some are done in two directions, usually the longer sets.

The menu selection of topic makes it easy to access sets, and to review and replay them while learning.

Step by step from multiple angles.

The cost is $20.00 plus shipping and handling.

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More on Kung fu that is basically Karate in the following article.

Bruce Lee a Bad Influence for Traditional Chinese Internal Martial Arts

'Strange Phenomena

How many times when you have gone to a Kung Fu tournament have you noticed that, during the
forms competition, most of the competitors demonstrate a high degree of skill, yet when they
fight in the sparring competition, they fight like Karate Again, even when you go to a Karate tournament, those who wear Kung Fu uniforms also fight like Karate.

It would seem that there is no difference between Kung Fu fighting and Karate fighting. The questions then arise: Can Kung Fu really fight and can its techniques be used against Karate competitors?

Why do they train Kung Fu when they actually fight like Karate If we think our styles are right, why do we change Kung Fu into Karate-Kung Fu Does it make sense to you?

If you go to Asia and trace back the oriental cultures, you will see that more than 60% of oriental culture originated in China. China was considered the "Center" of all the Asian countries. China is called "Jong Kuo," which means "Center Kingdom" because China was considered the "Center" of all Asian cultures. For example, more than 50% of the Japanese
and Korean "alphabets" are Chinese. It is the same with the martial arts. Many Japanese and
Korean publications have traced back the origin of their martial arts culture and admitted that Chinese martial arts were the ancestors of theirs. From such historical background,
don't you feel it strange that most Westerners think Kung Fu is a form of Karate and should
be classified in the Karate section of the Yellow Pages.
Don't you feel uncomfortable when people think that the Kung Fu you have worked so hard to learn is only a type of Karate?

Don't you feel strange when many Kung Fu schools use the Karate belt system in their ranking?

Have you ever asked WHY Kung Fu society has been gradually absorbed into Karate society?

Why are there more American styles of Kung Fu (like American styles of Chinese Food) spread
around the country than there are traditional schools? Why do they keep making money,
misleading generations of innocent young students Why are there not more traditional
schools? Where and how do these styles originate? Typically, they are a mix of some Chinese
Kung Fu and Karate kicking. Unfortunately, they do not keep the essence of either side.

Kung Fu means energy-time. Any training which takes a lot of patience, energy, and time to
train is called Kung Fu. Kung Fu includes both physical and spiritual aspects. However, in
today's Chinese martial arts society, spiritual and moral cultivation have been ignored.

Self-discipline has become secondary to money making. Money has become the first
consideration in both training and teaching. How can someone really find a true master and
build up a relationship which is not under the influence of "money"?

Why do so many magazines which claim to be "Inside" Kung Fu or showcase "Real" Kung Fu keep publicizing American styles of Kung Fu or strange styles? They are not only promoting the
wrong things, but they also simultaneously deny the traditional styles of Kung Fu the
recognition they deserve. The responsibility of a magazine should be to promote the true
arts and to educate people to the right path. Unfortunately, many of the magazines are short-sighted, looking only as far as their circulation desks. They do not know that they are poisoning the root and destroying the essence of that which will enable them to last
forever. The worst part is that when they choose an article, the decision is based on whether this article will impress people and make money. They care only to cash in on the latest fad, and do not even research whether or not it is accurate. They are leading innocent people into false beliefs and reinforcing the misconceptions which the public has about our art.

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In order to understand how all of the above strange phenomena began, we must analyze the
past and trace back their origins.

How did it happen?

The worst influence was probably Bruce Lee's motion pictures. If you trace back Bruce Lee's background, you can see that he studied Wing Chun for only a few years before immigrating to the United States.

In China, Wing Chun is only a branch of White Crane. After arriving in the United States, he started to mix the Kung Fu he learned with some kicking techniques.

What he performed was a modified form of Kung Fu, and even the Kung Fu he knew was only a tiny portion of its style. Naturally, the martial arts he demonstrated in motion pictures cannot represent traditional Chinese martial arts. Though we cannot deny that because of his
movies the martial arts market in the United States skyrocketed, we cannot ignore that he has mislead the general public into a distorted understanding of Chinese Kung Fu. In order
to make money to survive, many Kung Fu schools started to emphasize the way he fought in the movies, pulling out their own root which they had cultivated over many lifetimes. I am not trying to say that Bruce Lee's films are not entertaining or bad for what they are. I do however feel that Westerners have been brainwashed by his films even though we can be reasonably sure that this was not his intent.

The second reason was that many of the martial arts magazines are run by businessmen who have little or no knowledge of Chinese martial arts. Their motivation is making money, not promoting real Chinese martial arts. For this reason, Bruce Lee was built up as a hero and his fighting style was widely encouraged. As long as they could make money, they were willing to mislead the American public and encourage the American styles of Chinese martial arts. Unfortunately, the innocent public has been brainwashed.

Due to the above influence and again the need to make money, many traditional Chinese masters started to fight like Bruce Lee's Karate, even though they still trained traditionally. Naturally, the main reason for this is that there has never been an authorized organization which could offer tournaments with feasible rules that could fit all of the Chinese martial styles. In order to satisfy the students' desire to fight and compete, they have to bow, however unwillingly, to the Karate tournaments. Because of this, most masters either directly or indirectly support and promote Karate while denying their own arts. They don't realize it, but they are destroying themselves.

The last main reason, indicated above, is probably that there has never been an organization with the authority to set up rules, and the ability to provide for fair judging. Many Chinese martial artists believe that it is impossible to set up rules which can be feasible for such a great number of different styles. Because of this they must follow the Karate rules, which have been set up for Karate training. For example, in Karate tournaments, the points are the most important. Points are given only for attacking. Good blocking and defensive strategy are never given points. This is because today's Karate training emphasizes mainly attacking instead of defending. With their rules they deny that defense is
more important than offense. As long as you kill the enemy, you do not have to worry if you are also killed.

Another example is that because of all the high kicking, Karate must forbid kicking to the
groin and sweeping the legs, which are normally exposed to attack when a person kicks high.

Not only that, punches to the face and the back are usually illegal. I always wonder how
these rules can be used to train a fighter who can fight on the street. Street fighters usually train themselves to attack the groin, face, and even the back. Tell me, do you really think that Kung Fu should also fight according to these rules?

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In order to lead the fighters to the right training path, for the next five years only Kung Fu techniques should be allowed in tournament competition. Judges should evaluate the
naturalness of the reactions, rooting, and the fighting strategy of each style, rather than just count points. Offense and defense are equally important. For example, the single kicks
of every traditional style all emphasize the rooting of the other leg. If the heel is up when the kick is executed, then the kicker should be considered to have lost his root.

Naturally, it is important to have only qualified and knowledgeable judges at this beginning stage. In the future, once the rules are set and more judges are qualified, then everything will become easier.'

Dr. Yang Jwing Ming, February 29, 2012

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Tai Chi OSS, Shortest Tai Chi Form in the World (5 Moves)

Tai Chi: Qi Sao and a Martial Tai Chi Form.

1) The up and down beginning move can be used for deepening your root or unrooting an opponent grabbing you.

2) The turning inside-to-outside block on top of the extended arm, is done with the outside-to-inside lower block.

3) and (4 are the Reeling Silk move, the martial focus is to grab or stick to the opponent's extended arm blocking, while the other arm is using a ridge hand to the Heart point in the armpits.

The martial drill that is not often practiced involves the sensitivity to the incoming opponent's power, balance and grounding.

If the opponent has a lot of forward momentum: the blocking hand would deflect quickly. When the opponent is stationary and firmly rooted: the blocking hand would pull you closer to the opponent's flank.

These exercise are Northern Shaolin Buddhist Qi Sao (Sau) or Chi Sao. Some of the Wing Chun Chi Sao are similiar.

5) The Press can:
a] be used as a push or
b] a check to prevent forward movement or pin a key point such as an elbow or
c] forward strike to the Heart or solar plexus.

Detailed in the book Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout.

5 move short Tai Chi Form and 101 Tai Chi Form are in the Xingyi Kung Fu Video DVD with menus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy4AL2A4jJ

Tai Chi OSS, Shortest Tai Chi Form in the World (5 Moves) is form is universal, as it can be practiced by any style, with its particular accent. It was old when I studied it in the early 1970s. I have seen it used b...

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Xingyi Instructional Video DVD for Sale

The DVD has the Xingyi Five Elements, Xingyi Animals, Xingyi Linking sets, Xingyi 5 Elements Metal with Saber & Iron Pole (Spear), 7-Star Praying Mantis B**g Po, Jade Dragon, short staff (Bo), 2 Section Staff (nunchakus) and Qigong.

Greg Hayes is a Master of Qigong, Tai Chi, Shaolin and Xingyi. Master Hayes has trained in Qigong and Internal Martial Arts since 1971, and started teaching in 1972 and wrote the book Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout.

Greg Hayes studied Hupei/Sun Style Xingyi from the late Grandmaster Wong Jack Man.

Most of the Xingyi forms are filmed in four directions and some are done in two directions, usually the longer sets.

Accessible is aided with menu selection of topic, martial forms and drills. This make it easy to access sets, and to review and replay them while learning.

Instruction is shown step by step from multiple angles.

The cost is $20.00 plus shipping and handling.

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Red Hands

Internal Martial Arts Masters and Red Hands - Red Palms

For an internal martial blow; one does not always want the Qi on the surface of the skin, it should be brought out on moved past the fist, not retained in it. When one is healing someone else, this might not be the case.

The test is not to have the skin be red all the time since one could: paint the skin, get sunburned, heat the skin; or put a reddener on it like cinnamon or a salve.

When one practices an internal set, different surface areas will redden within a range of 1/13th to 1/60th of a second; as the Qi is temporarily chambered before it is issued. A trained eye of a quick fighter can see this.

A technical way to review an internal form is to take the video through a software package that will let you view and save the individual frames of the movie picture. You can buy these, and some come installed on the cameras themselves.

You can use this to verify if someone is really internal, they will have this reddish effect if they are. Those who are weaker, will only show a pinkish, whereas the external shows no change at all. Pictures and video, are include at the site listed below.

This method is a tool that can prove to any skeptic the very demonstrable effects of Qi in healing.

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Red Hands

Tai Chi Classes, Community Schools

The Tai Chi is learned through a short form of only 5 moves and a longer form of 101 moves. It can be used for health or Martial Arts.

The focus of practice shows you how to feel your own energy balance, so it can be adjusted as you practice; so that mistakes are not repeated when practicing alone.

The Martial Tai Chi taught, can be used sooner than most classically taught Tai Chi and it strengthens movements used for other physical activities.

Classical moves and energy formation are learned, that are compatible with many different styles and schools of Martial Arts. Instruction will be in two parts; in group and focused private session tailored to the individual while others in the group will practice any of the material in the class. Class participation will consist of warm-up and maintenance stretches, Qigong and Tai Chi and conform to the internals of Qigong and Tai Chi.

This approach uses the entire body in a wave-like motion, as animals do; so the force is more than the muscles in the arm or leg. This will enable you to move with the force of your entire weight and whole body power.

Sifu Greg Hayes is a Master of Qigong, Tai Chi, Shaolin and Xingyi training since 1971 and started teaching in 1972, at the Yoga Den (Rainforest Yoga), from 1991-1998; Juneau Public School's Community Schools, from 1992 and private lessons in Juneau, since 1995.

Master Hayes studied Qigong, Tai Chi, Chi Sao and Shaolin Buddhist from Grandmaster Joseph Greenstein, also known as the Mighty Atom who had many strength records documented in Ripley's "Believe it or Not" five times and in the 1976 Guinness Book of World Records.

Sifu Greg Hayes trained under Grandmaster Wong Jack Man studying Tai Chi, Shaolin, Xingyi and other Internal Martial Arts. The recent film Birth of a Dragon, is about Grandmaster Wong Jack Man beating Bruce Lee in a match.

Greg has written a book on Qigong, Tai Chi and Xingyi called Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout. This book is available on Amazon but is not required for this class.

Class meets: Thursdays

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Dates: Feb. 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21 and 28 of 2019 (6 classes).

Location: Marie Drake Building, 1415 Glacier Ave., (in the commons)

Class Fee: $36

Instructor: Greg Hayes

To register call Suzanne Ainsworth at 523-1761 or [email protected].

For class information contact Greg Hayes, 419 8365 or [email protected].

GREG HAYES

Qigong: Internal Energy Workout, Community Schools

The Qigong is good for health, balance, arthritis, and Martial Arts. It teaches a more effective way of moving for all sports and physical activities. Some of the Qigong is Tai Chi based, some is Xingyi. The Xingyi energy theory is based on the Acupuncture Five Element theory, with exercises based on the different elements for strengthening different internal organ systems. The Xingyi energy theory is based on the Acupuncture Five Element theory, with exercises for strengthening different internal organ systems.

The Traditional Qigong taught are centuries old such as Embrace the Moon of Tai Chi (Zhan Zuan aka Standing Pole of and the Unbendable Arm of Aikido. The Qigong teaches how to feel Qi, through sensing-seeing with your gut (Lower Dan Tien), hands, feet etc. Many objective tests and drills are used for helping with self-correction, and having moving meditation. Qigong is stationary and moving. The Northern Shaolin Buddhist meditation based Qigong, is more than just 'visualizing'. Students will learn to feel Qi, through sensing-seeing with their gut (Lower Dan Tien), hands, feet etc.

Greg Hayes is a Master of Qigong, Tai Chi, Shaolin and Xingyi. Master Hayes has trained in Qigong and Internal Martial Arts since 1971, and started teaching at the Free University in Berkeley 1972-73. Sifu Hayes has taught at: the Yoga Den in Juneau (now Rainforest Yoga), from 1991-1998; Bartlett's Rainforest Recovery 2011, Juneau Public School's Community Schools, from 2017 to present, 1991-2005, and private lessons in Juneau, since 1995.

Master Hayes studied Qigong, Tai Chi, Chi Sao and Shaolin Buddhist meditation a Northern Shaolin based style, from Grandmaster Joseph Greenstein, called the Wide Circle of Kung Fu. Grandmaster Joseph Greenstein was also known as the Mighty Atom, and had many strength records documented in Ripley's Believe it or Not five times and in the 1976 Guinness Book of World Records.

Sifu Greg Hayes trained under Grandmaster Wong Jack Man of San Francisco Jing Mo; in the San Francisco / Bay Area of California, studying Tai Chi, Shaolin, Xingyi and other Internal Martial Arts. The recent film Birth of a Dragon, is about Grandmaster Wong Jack Man beating Bruce Lee in a match.

Qigong Master Greg Hayes was featured to thousands of listeners on Qigong Masters blog radio by host Lama Tantrapa ,in 2011: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/qigongmasters/2011/05/03/interview-with-greg-hayes

Greg has written a book on Qigong, Tai Chi and Xingyi called Axe Hand; Hsing i & Internal Strength Workout. This book is available on Amazon but is not required for this class.

Meets: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Dates: February 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019 (6 classes)
Location: Marie Drake Building, 1415 Glacier Ave. (in the commons)

Class Fee: $36.00
Instructor: Greg Hayes

To register call Suzanne Ainsworth at 523-1761 or [email protected].

For class information contact Greg Hayes, 419 8365 or [email protected].

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GREG HAYES Greg Hayes has been studying Martial Arts since 1971. He is known for his teachings that are individualized and free of the limitations of different languages, religion, or culture. ?Shared Lived Experience? is his main means of communication, training and development. From 1980 to 1987, he studied....

Standing Pole Qigong
(Embrace the Moon, Zhang Zhuang, Holding the Ball)

Hold the arms in a circle, elbows lower than hands, palms facing inward, thumb side on top with a gap between the opposing fingers of 1/4 - 4 inches apart. When this gap is wider, the energy does not circulate between the arms. This is like the gap in a spark plug, ignition points, or the brushes in a motor.

Hollow the chest, relax the area between the eyes, and position the eyes to lightly gaze at the midpoint of the third eye.

Next open the palms of the hands, palms facing inward, with fingers pointing to each other; thumb points to other thumb, index finger to other hand's index finger etc. Some point the thumbs outward, which will cause an opening in the energy field that can be penetrated, or is used by others for negative effects.

Hands should not be overly flat, nor overly rounded; but slightly rounded. Draw your elbows out slightly to create a small space under the armpit. Do abdominal breathing through your nose, let the mind and the breath drop to your Lower Dan Tien (the space between the kidneys).

Draw in you chin so your head aligns with your spine. Relax the muscles of the mouth and jaw and lightly rest your tongue on the top of your mouth. Let your eyes be softly open but try not to look at anything specifically.

Your body roots through your feet 3-6 feet into the earth. Your energy below the ground; is the base of the pyramid, the head the point.

Learn more about Standing Pole in horse stance(hour glass) and with one foot forward, a number of moving Standing Pole Qigongs, tests for insuring correct practice - both introspective and objective, as well as the feelings and focus in the book:

Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout;
available at publishler Lulun
http://www.lulu.com/shop/greg-hayes/axe-hand-hsing-i-internal-strength-workout/paperback/product-16248420.html

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BUDDHIST MARTIAL CONCEPTS

A martial manifestation of the Middle Way, could be when one practices a move/block, not to concentrate on it being a block or an attack.

A Buddhist meditative concept of practice, would be to not concentrate on the practical application of the move to offense or defense; but to become one with the flow and energy. The move being more than it's use to the practitioner.

Doing Push Hands slowly, non-competitively, and blindfolded: will help sensitize one to these energies, as well as meditation and Chi Sao drills.

JET LI

Jet Li, has an article in the November 2004, issue of Inside Kung Fu, Straight From The Heart, that will shed a light.

"IKF: What brought you to Buddhism?

JL: Buddhism has helped me to find the answers for myself. With Buddhism you look inside yourself for the answer. ...

Martial arts have external and internal training or physical training or mindtraining.
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Because when you believe something you will then find someone will defend themselves against your beliefs. Once you have a point, then another will have their point and the conflict begins. It is better to have no point. That is what we try to do as Buddhists, have no point. "

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A bumble bees wings are fragile yet move at over 100 miles per hour and are beating in a very small wing space pattern; that moves with flight. The Mo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do Master caught it gently by the wing.

We asked how did he do it and the master replied that he did not ‘do it’, he was just there. He did not try; it was not so much being quick, as being one with the timing. One normally cannot do this without meditation.
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QIGONG (CHI KUNG)

Northern Shaolin Buddhist meditation based essences beyond form; and that various forms share.

You will learn feeling Qi, not visualizing through sensing-seeing.

From Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout

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