xingyijuan wrote:Good post Bao.
Yes, they were the basics stuff on each art. But, I believe that that's were master Yang sees a problem in the world of martial arts today. The basics are not understood, distorted or plainly left out. For a first interview with an old school teacher from China, on that point it wasn't that bad, wasn't it?
To get conversation going, Bao, what were your expectations? What are the themes that would satisfy the curiosity of a more seasoned player?
Thanks xyj,
Well, first I am a bit disappointed you didn't ask
my questions!
Nah, seriously I want more about real practical use and I would like to see him demonstrate more of the principles he speak about. It is
practical arts we are speaking about, so the ideal is to both demonstrate what you speak about and give a theoretical foundation for what you are showing.
But of course, as someone said, if you can't feel it or test something by yourself, there will still be a lack of understanding. I think that learning through books, videos or via a site like this is like learning how to film or take photos without actually using a camera. But yes, one or two secrets I believe he could give away for free. That would give him more respect and be a better way to marketing himself than anything else, if that is what he want ofcourse (or maybe he just don't believe in secrets?
).
I see your point. Having a traditional Chinese bad ass IMA teacher explaining basics from his own pov is very valuable indeed. And from that respect this
is the very best interview I have watched. Thanks for your work and for Yang Hai doing this!
