Kung Fu/Expert Profile

Expertise

Since 1971 I have been involved, trained and instructed in 5 Animal 5 Family Kung Fu and can answer questions on subjects such as Qi Gong, Hand Conditioning (Iron Palm and herbal practices), Southern Kung Fu Systems, Weapons, 5 Animal 5 Family Kung Fu, health aspects of Kung Fu and fighting aspects of Kung Fu, and various techniques. Our system is based on the 5 major Animal Styles which are Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Leopard, and Crane. We also teach a variety of other animal styles such as Black Bird, Peacock, Horse, Donkey, Elephant, Ram (also called Small Cross Set) and other Animal Styles. Besides Animal forms we also teach forms such as Butterfly Palm, Praying Mantis, Combination, Crab, and others. The Family Forms we teach are Hung Gar, Choy Gar, Li Gar, Fut Gar and Muk Gar. We also teach a variety of weapons such as Staff, Quarter Staff, single and double batons, Spear, 3 Sectional Staff, Nunchaku, Iron Sais (Gen), Chain Whip, Kwan Dao, Darn Dao, Single and Double Daggers, Chinese Wand, Axes, and more. Kung Fu is a way of balancing Body, Mind and Spirit. www.kingskungfu.com www.kingstaichi.com www.youtube.com/user/mieirking

Experience in the area

Teaching Kung-Fu, Tai Chi and Chi Kung since 1981 Teaching Kung Fu and Tai Chi to law enforcement, prison and military personnel for fighting, health and stress reduction. Instruction in Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Chi Kung in group and private settings. Offering Corporate Wellness Classes, stress reduction, etc., to businesses. Working in medical clinics offering instruction in proper physical structure and movement, breathing techniques to reduce stress and pain, achieve better sleep and improve healing. Instruction via DVD, online classes and more options for remote students.

Organizations

American Tai Chi and Chi Kung Association World Street Combat Organization Latin American Martial Arts Society

Education/Credentials

Began instruction at 12 in the early 1970's in Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Chi Kung

Awards and Honors

Florida Hall of Fame International Black Belt Hall of Fame Lexington Who's Who

Past/Present Clients

Besides teaching the general public we have also taught law enforcement officers, prison guards, boarder patrol agents, and bouncers. Functional restoration and rehabilitation in medical clinics for patients. Corporate wellness classes for industry.

What do you like about this subject?

I know from personal experience that Kung Fu can benefit you in all areas and walks of life, your health, discipline, mental focus and much much more, the fighting aspects are only the tip of the iceberg.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I believe regardless of how much one has achieved we are always a student and should always be perfecting our skills, I look forward to continuing to practice and perfecting my skills as long as I possibly can. It's always a work in progress, if it isn't, you reach a plateau and stagnate.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

This art benefits a person on many levels, their security, self confidence, maturity, etc., so they have the ability to fight, yet would rather walk away. This applies in all aspects of life, not just martial arts. There's a saying that a boy becomes a man when he learns to walk around a puddle instead of through it. Kung Fu benefits our body and mind.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

See the section labeled Something Interesting about this subject, I think the same would apply.