JUT SUP 內宅
“THREE KINDS OF DISCIPLES”
A Zen master named Gettan lived in the latter part of the Tokugawa era. He used to say:
“There are three kinds of disciples: those who impart Zen to others, those who maintain the temples and shrines, and then there are the rice bags and the clothes-hangers.”
Gasan expressed the same idea. When he was studying under Tekisui, his teacher was very severe. Sometimes he even beat him. Other pupils would not stand this kind of teaching and quit. Gasan remained, saying:
“A poor disciple utilizes a teacher’s influence. A fair disciple admires a teacher’s kindness. A good disciple grows strong under a teacher’s discipline.”
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Beset with a thousand disquietudes,
I chanced upon an old woman fishing under the shady cool of creeping willows.
I wanted to ask her my thousand questions regarding the sun, moon and the creation of the universe and my purpose in life and oh so many more,
She placed her fingers on her lips: Fish are rising.
So I stood there and watched.
The freckled river shimmered with flashes of light like scales of an anaconda.
Clouds drift and tugged the blue horizon with their thick, silken strands;
Shadows of the willow grove deepened.
I felt my questions draining away.
Finally, as she slowly reeled in her line, I laughed as I saw that the line was without a hook.
How does one catch fish without a hook? I wondered.
As she turned to go, I know that tea is ready and I am invited.
Following behind her light, drifting footsteps, a gentle breeze combs through the willow branches,
I catch fragments of their whispering: A big one she caught.
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To all the Farthers out there…have a great day!
Make plans for the August 2013 weekend Seminar in Holt!
SiFu Adan Rose from Alabama “Shadowhand Wing Chun School” will be training with us this weekend. Please make a effort to be at class early to great and train with him. Lets make him welcome! No appointment needed!
SiFu Savage
@Bobby
Thank you Bobby! Hope to see you soon brother.
@SiFu Doc Savage
Thanks SiFu!
Some tips on the WOODEN MAN” LEARN the three forms.
Simple. Than Come see me for the training!
SiFu Savage
@SiFu Doc Savage
Thanks SiGung! Just as Joe cant wait to meet SiFu Corey I look forward to when circumstance will allow my meeting you. And isn’t that the truth that there is still more to learn! When I see what SiFu Corey is capable of and hear what he has to say of you and the rest of the deisciples…… I feel like I have only just begun down the rabbit hole !!! Thank you again ! Neil
Awesome testimony Justin
For those of you who asked about private lessons,
I am available today, tues./wed/thur/fri.
Call for an appointment.
SFu Savage
SiFu Corey, this testimonial from your student/Instructor Neal about his student Joe is amazing! Staying close to the source pays off in the real world! Neal and Joe keep up the great work and remember there is still more to learn!
Congratulations on your continued success in martial arts!
SiGung Savage
Have you ever played the game where you wispered in the persons ear next to you something and by the time it got to the end it was entirely different? This is what you have to guard againgst in training. Keep to the source and your art will be pure. Like a bubbling spring!
SiFu Savage
Wanted to share this testimonial from my Florida group. Despite my recent relocation out of Florida…Shadowhand Wing Chun is alive and well down there and Neil is doing a great job passing on the skills… Great job Neil & Joe and thanks for this write up:
I’m currently an M.M.A fighter and have started studying SiFu Doc Savages Shadowhand Wing Chun under Neil who was taught and still is learning under SiFu Justin Corey. I’ve only had about 6 main classes, a few semi private, and couple private lessons. Since I’ve started learning Shadowhand Wing Chun I’ve greatly enhanced my overall fight game. It has shown me a smarter way to fight. Very complex but very simple. Overall my fight defense has shown most helpful. When I started learning Shadowhand Wing Chun it was what I was trying to do by myself but didn’t know how to. It was like a light bulb coming on. I no longer fight force with force but I do use many defensive and offensive Shadowhand Wing Chun techniques to defend, counter, and attack to gain an edge over my opponents. I’ve only just started and yet have been enlightened so much. I can’t wait to continue to learn and to continue to become a better fighter and person. Here are two writings from my MMA coach and another fighter that I’ve sparred against.
“I don’t know what Joe is doing but it amazes me how he continually gets better. He is faster, smarter, and hits a lot harder (trust me I’ve felt it) than when I first met and started with him. The most visual part I see is his fight defense is way stronger then it was before. Joe was a good if not great fighter when I first met him now he may be unbeatable in the cage. I don’t know what he is doing but Joe buddy keep it up!” C.M.
“I was here with this team longer than Joe has been and we’ve sparred quite a few times. He’s a great fighter and every time I spar him I learn something about what I can do to better my fight game. But honestly since about a month ago or a little longer man I don’t even like sparring with you Joe. LoL. I can barely hit you and it hurts like hell to get hit by you. Your becoming a very good fighter I haven’t see one like your talent in a while. Whatever your doing keep it up bro I’m glad I’m in your corner. Hey bro this stays between us too ok lol plz don’t tell nobody that. I’m still a fighter too..Lol.” Fighter M.T.
This was their exact wording no changes.. Neil your a good teacher and I know SiFu Corey is better. Can’t wait to meet him. ~Joe
@SiFu Doc Savage
To me, this speaks of establishing and maintaining high levels of tactical awareness and readiness. It speaks to the mental game known as “war-gaming” and “what if-ing”. This passage relates to what the Apache Scouts knew intrinsically and excelled at…move slower and with more discernment…pushing out a field of awareness in all directions around you so that you can glean information and have time to process it before you blunder head on into trouble.
From a more Wing Chun perspective: this speaks to receiving what comes, not fighting force with force…(i.e. be like water) both in the physical sense, as well as the mental/spiritual realm.
Just my opinions 🙂
I have herd it said that one who excels in safeguarding his own life does not meet with rhinoceros or Tiger when travelling on land nor touched by weapons when charging into an army.
There is nowhere for the rhinoceros to pitch his horn; there is nowhere for the Tiger to place his claws; there is nowhere for the weapon to lodge its blade.
Why is this so?
Because for him there is no realm of death.
Tao Te Ching Chapter L (50)
Think about it.
“He that hath a stogie is more than a youth, and he that hath no stogie is less than a man” – SiFu Corey 🙂
SiFu Doc will “train” anyone, anytime, anyplace!!!!!!!!! 😉
Ditto That SiFu ! I cant remember you ever turning anyone away that wanted to train . all are welcome at the Panama City school . The door is always open.
It seems to me this wing chun united thing is a joke!
SiFu Dar Savage was dits by sifu sasatron upon making an effort to visit and bring the school a new member!
All are welcome at my school no one is turned away!
SiFu Savage
ps. don’t like it, come see me!
I am back on the air!
@SiFu Doc Savage
Your house falls if the foundation is weak – I get it SiFu. Thanks for the reminder.
Turn your horse at least 100 times a day! More is better.
still no cell phone
Great class today…Everyone did well!
My next seminar will be in Aug. 2013!
Holt It Together!
Cleaver title, even if I do say so myself!
SiFu Savage
Great seminar! I always walk away with so much more than I came with. Thank you Sifu for always pushing us to reach the next level of understanding and Bobby for assisting us with learning and providing training grounds to make it possible. Enjoy the journey!
@Fred
I meant that as a reply to Sifu, BTW.
@Bobby Sifu, Thanks for the seminar!! I learned a lot of great stuff and have a lot more stuff to add to my practice sessions. Looking forward to the next one!
There will be class thurs.!
Thanks to everyone who attended the seminar, everyone made it a special event, a special thanks to Sifu Doc for his continued teaching and support, and for always making us better.
Another fantastic seminar from SiFu Savage. From the gon sao drills, chi sao, pole and knives, there was something to be learned. What amazes me about SiFu is his willingness to share and teach the finer details of a technique or drill, and it’s these details that exponentially increase the effectiveness of one’s wing chun. Thank you again SiFu Savage, for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Special thanks to SiFu Beck for allowing to train at his place, and to all my seniors and fellow students who assist me on my wing chun path.
Awesome seminar this past weekend. There was a lot of information to noodle. Thank you SiFu Doc for helping us hone our skills and providing more tools for the toolbox. I have As always, I had a great time training with my WC brothers. Thank you SiFu Bobby for providing us a place to eat, sleep and train.
Thanks Justin for the great review! For those of you who could not make it to this seminar, you missed out on a lot of great Chi Sao training! Also the Devastating use of the pole and knives! Thank you to all who took the time to advance you skills! As always thanks to SiFu Bobby Beck for his gracious use of his Holt farm!
SiFu Savage
Just had another awesome weekend seminar. SiFu Doc was busy fine tuning our skills and bringing us further down the rabbit hole of WC. With the right guide, WC offers a lifetime of adventures and learning…especially as it relates to ‘complete’ WC. Thanks again SiFu Doc for furthering our knowledge. Thanks also to Bobby for the use of his home/facilities. It was great to meet and train with all the Shadowhand students and disciples. DILLIGAF! 🙂
Great seminar SiFu. Lots of information to ponder & work through. It was great working with everybody; thanks for helping me get my WC incrementally better.
@SiFu Doc Savage
Woohoo! Looking forward to it!!!!!!