Was in Shanghai, and met Sifu Kai and his students.
They were very nice and accommodating. I recomend if anyone goes out there to get in contact with them, they are very open.
Uh…oh… :eek:
Hi Grifter721
Glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit with Mr. Pel. I appreciate the attempt to bring more understanding and inner workings of the Shanghai groups to the mantis community at large. I am sure a lot of people here would be interested in the details of the visit such as topic disscussed, material exchanged, general work atmosphere, etc… Personally, I believe it would be more interesting to have your insights as a report than this somewhat of (pardon the expression) club plug. Please understand that I am not trying to stir things up. I believe your post has merit as to bring about a new beginning and turning a new page in mending the fences of the existing gap. Quite frankly, the ball is in their court if you don’t mind my saying so.
Warm regards
Mantis108
mantis 108
No worries,
I just wanted to let everyone know that they ARE a nice and open group. Sifu Kai was very open and spoke openly of the system as his line interprets it. I started this thread not to praise but to say my take, and it is a positive one.
grifter 721
Did you train with this Teacher while there? Appreciate you throwing out the soft warm fuzzies.
Too bad “that group” isn’t more civil anywhere else. Shanghai is a little bit of a drive for most of us.
Did you ask him why he writes mean stuff about people he’s never met?
Yu SHan
Hey Yu Shan,
I participated in their drills, and watched the class move. There was also a boxing class right beside their class, so I split my time with Kai, and watching the boxers.
Oh and no worries mate, I am no ‘nutthugger’.
Yes My Brother…
Good to hear that all is well, sounds like you enjoyed the visit, cant wait to hear the stories when you return.
Skard1