I've been involved in the traditional martial arts for a little more than five decades and in all that time, I've seen minimal material concerning the spiritual side of the martial ways available to students or instructors. In my blog I'll try to present some of my thoughts and experiences in that regard. I hope that some of this material will prove helpful to you as you continue your journey along the rocky path of the martial ways.
Books I have authored (available through Amazon.com and at fine bookstores):
The Making Of A Butterfly
Martial Mechanics
Martial Maneuvers
Hidden Hands
Developing Jin
Refining Jin
Martial Structure
Baguazhang
I lived in mainland China for 3 yrs. and I have taught many seminars, both in the U.S. and the U.K. If you are interested in hosting a special seminar, please contact me at: sifustarr@gmail.com
There Is No Opponent Other Than Yourself
In One Blow I Smash The Mirror Of A Thousand Lifetimes
I began training in the martial arts in 1956. My primary art is Yiliquan kung-fu, which I developed after training with my teacher, Master W.C. Chen (a student of the legendary Zhang Zhaodong).
I am also a yudansha of Kyokushin karate, and a certified instructor of the Pekiti-Tersia arnis system.
I was the first kung-fu stylist to become a U.S. National Champion under the auspices of the USKA (United States Karate Assn) in 1976. In 1992 I came out of retirement to become U.S. National Champion once again.
From 1991-95 I was the National Chairman for the AAU Chinese Martial Arts Division, which became the largest kung-fu organization in the nation.
I have authored five books to date; The Making Of A Butterfly, Martial Mechanics, Martial Maneuvers, Hidden Hands, and Developing Jin.
I lived in China for 3 yrs.,in the bowels of the dragon...Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China. and have now returned to Omaha, NE. where I continue to write and teach traditional Chinese martial arts.
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