gzregorz wrote:FWIW I had solid instruction in China but unfortunately so much of this cult like mentality is so deeply ingrained into some KF circles that if you try to show people what they really need to do and train it doesn't get you anywhere. I think people love the idea of a teacher with a cult following and all the answers.
I used to try to train people but as soon as I tried to teach the real stuff "without mystery" instead being a master with all the secrets they dipped.
One time I went to Oakland and did push hands with an OG who was famous as having the best push hands in the area. When I started "winning" crowds were forming wondering what was happening. Granted I was half his age and twice his size. When people started gathering around I chose for him not to lose face and we ended with him figuring me out. He is and was amazing! Best push hands I have had the privilege to experience outside of China. But the whole dethroning the King I just can't get into anymore. I wouldn't say I have grown up but I think the unrealistic way people look at their KF teachers creates an impossible learning environment.
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