C.J.W. wrote: His timing, footwork, and entry usually ain't bad either.
Am I a huge fan? Not really. But still, I feel like he deserves credit where it's due.
What he shows and says is still theory. Some of it makes sense though... maybe...
RobP3 wrote: I know people who knew him before he was "Master Wong", believe me, it's all for show
Yeah, isn't it all too obvious? He speaks a lot, but his lack of fighting experience shows. I like his energy and humor, but he is indeed a part of the problem. A big one, especially so because of his humor and making it entertaining. It's hard to dislike him or what he does. A fresh breath of air in some respect. But if you look more closely...
BTW, I watched the OP vid very briefly but had a better watch again. I don't agree with anything else than to enter and make contact, great. But it won't make the other guy suddenly freeze up.
What he does is not Tai Chi. From a TCC perspective, it's too hard, too stiff. If the other guy counters fast, he will be too slow.
Also, aggression, anger, going in with force etc. belong to another philosophy. That kind of attitude or mind-set is exactly the opposite to what you want to achive. It will lock you up, constrain your ability to think clear and make your decision making slower. The Tai Chi classics says: "like a cat attacking a mouse". " like an eagle seizing a rabbit, and the spirit like a cat taking a mouse". Eagle and cats are not angry or feel aggression. An eagle has focus, determination. A cat is playful, looks at the hunt as a funny game. But I believe it's a common mistake and that many people confuse a pro-active mind-set and determination with aggression and anger.