Introduction: I have been involved with Kung Fu martial arts for over 20 years. I have a masters in the area of philosophy. I do my best to look at the whole picture where most are focused on their particular discipline. Kung Fu is the great grandfather of all martial arts. ALL others come from this foundation. Many instructors are great martial artists. Very few are GREAT teachers. I am told by many that I was the best teacher they ever had. ( this is from robotics, physics, my job, etc (home schooling coops)) I will always be teaching and learning.
Over a year ago I passed the certifications for level 2 and level 2 security guard. I recently passed my License To Carry permit certification. I was just certified as a NRA handgun instructor. Which was actually very exciting for me. I am in the process of becoming an instructor of instructors. I have been shooting since I was 5 years old. I was certified in 4H riflery, archery, and shooting when my kids were in high school. I have won many competitions. I still learned some very helpful information in this course. Learning and improving never stops. I also know all learning is personal, and I tailor my classes to the students. I have never been accused of being boring. Quite the opposite, I use everything I can think of to illustrate my points in an unexpected and exciting way so the student will often remember the event for the rest of their lives.
I enjoy equipping people to have an awesome outlook on life, especially when life throws really tough situations at them. Knowing how to deal with these problems before they happen is priceless no matter where you do your training. Self defense starts in the heart as well as your head. If your heart is right your attitude will be appropriate in most situations. Foundations is a most important part of any self defense strategy. Seat belts work. Self defense is being prepared before you have a life changing problem.
Muscle memory is often the difference between success and a really bad outcome in a critical situation. PRACTICE is the key. If you think a one time seminar will equip you ... you wont do what you should first. Muscle memory always kicks in in an unexpected situation. Training and practice have the potential for giving you an excellent muscle memory response.
I use my Kung Fu training every day of my life. I walk differently. I think differently. I am far more prepared than most people are for the unexpected as well as the normal things that happen. Side benefit is excellent health, and I don't panic! This is what i love to teach to my students! YOU CAN DO IT AND LOVE DOING IT! Yes, I even use my Kung Fu when I cut down trees.
