SELECTION OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
JULY 2023 PART 3
Sinew Metamorphosis
Question 1
Would you please share with me which Chi Kung, Kung Fu or Tai Chi set or exercise is more effective for protecting and cleaning the environment and myself?
— Paz, Spain
Answer
In chi kung, the most powerful is "Small Universe". It will also make the practitioner very lucky.In Shaolin Kungfu, the most effective is "Sinew Metamorphosis". In Taijiquan, the most powerful is "Emerging with the Cosmos".
But you need not practice these exercises for protecting yourself and cleansing the environment. Even the basic chi flow can protect yourself and cleanse the environment. It will be more effective if you have a vigorous chi flow.
In Shaolin Kungfu and Taijiquan, if you practice any combat applications, so that you can be vigorous and shout out when exploding force, it can cause evil spirits to move away.
Question 2
Sometimes without intentionally practicing chi kung I felt Cosmic Shower through my body, as if the chi activated itself, especially before sleeping.
And I had also done an exercise that you taught us in Dragon Strength to exploit force. I remember you said that it was to get out of the grip of an enemy but that it also served to generate good Chi in the environment.
Answer
If you feel "Cosmic Shower" it is a progression due to consistent practice. You should value it, especially before sleeping.
If you explode force, it will scare evil spirits away. It is very effective for protecting yourself and others, especially Angel. Tell him that you need to explode force.
"Dragon Strength" is an excellent exercise to explode force. It generates good chi. There are many applications of "Dragon Strength" besides getting out of an enemy.
My books are excellent. It is a pity that I shall not be writing them. I leave it to other worthy instructors.
Sometimes without intentionally practicing chi kung I felt Cosmic Shower through my body, as if the chi activated itself, especially before sleeping.
And I had also done an exercise that you taught us in Dragon Strength to exploit force. I remember you said that it was to get out of the grip of an enemy but that it also served to generate good Chi in the environment.
Shaolin Kungfu course in Vienna
Question 3
— Sifu Roeland Dijkema, Shaolin Wahnam Netherlands
Answer
It would be wonderful if you can come for an intensive course which is life-changing.
By the way, Copthorne Hotel where we had our intensive courses is now not operating. It is indeed a pity. We have grown to like it.
Wei Foong, my second daughter, has to look for another hotel.
Question 4
May I ask you a question on Lifting Water? When performed stationary in Horse Riding Stance, I imagine it is almost as effective in training for Golden Bell as Golden Bridge. Would this be correct?
Answer
You can perform "Lifting Water" in any way you like. You are in an advanced position where you can perform any pattern the way you want.
But for beginners, "Lifting Water" should be performed with rising and sinking chi with the body quite straight.
Golden Bell and Golden Bridge are different arts.
Golden Bridge should be performed after one has mastered the Horse-Riding Stance. It is meant to train bridges (the forearms which are used to contact an opponent.) It can train mental clarity.
Not many people have the chance to learn Golden Bell. It is meant to take punches and kicks, even weapon attacks.
Horse-Riding Stance
Question 5
I received this screenshot from one of my students.
Answer
The screenshot is real. It is odd that your student could assess this webpage. He could have waited till I activate it which will be next year, 2023, July Part 2. We have a waiting list of more than one year.
I just want to be honest. I am recovering from the disease.
It is true that I have overcome so-called "incurable" diseases, including cancer and heart-problems.
Question 6
I have felt the urge for some time to reach out to you, especially as I am reading your autobiography and feel particularly connected to your journey as a martial artist, teacher, and scholar.
— Artem, USA
Answer
Thank you for the heart-warming email.
My autobiography is real. The names are real names.
Both the proof-reader and the editor have asked me whether I would post the secrets wherein, but I told them that those who bought the book were Shaolin Wahnam member and I would like to share the secrets with them.
Many secrets, which other masters would keep to themselves, will be shared.
Way of the Master
Question 7
I practice Shaolin Cosmos qigong diligently every single day.
Answer
It will save you much time if you attend my Intensive Chi Kung course. It is a wonderful course, and you can read its benefits The Wonderful Benefits of Chi Kung and The Unbelievable Intensive Chi Kung Course.
They were recorded during my teaching, not during my students' days. My students can get the benefits within the first hour of the course.
If you find my Intensive Chi Kung Course useful, then you can register for my Intensive Shaolin Kungfu Course. Shaolin Kungfu is what Shaolin is best known. You have to learn the Shaolin 16 Basic Combat Sequences. They represents counters against any attacks.
Shaolin Kungfu is famous for physical problems including spinal deviation. It is better to overcome emotional problems. I am glad that you have put a stop to them.
Question 8
I still have much work to do to overcome my emotional problems and spinal deviations.
Answer
You can ask any questions, and I shall try my best to answer them. This is from my third sifu, Sifu Ho Fatt Nam, the third generation successor from the Shaolin Monastery at Quanzhou, south China.He told me that he would do his best, but if the answer is "No, I don't know the answer", then that would be the answer.
Question 9
I was very sorry to hear about the "scandal" that affected Shaolin Wahnam.
Answer
I felt sorry for the "scandal", which resulted in a few resignations.I was actually glad of the resignations. It was better for the instructors to resign than to carry on, as wisdom and compassion are two qualities we cherish highly.
LINKS
Selected Reading
- Where There's Chi, There's life
- Is Wushu the Same as Kungfu?
- Some Commbat Aplication of Chen Style Taijiquan
- From New York to Amish Country
- Combat Application of Xingyiquan