Kung Fu/Expert Profile

Expertise

Questions related to proper kinetics and use of body structure to achieve relaxation, posture correction, breathe control, fitness, strength and power. This knowledge comes via 28yrs experience/practice in Northern Longfist, along with Michuan style Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua basics, various types of Qi Gong, such as Swimming Dragon, Hombu Style Aikido and unique developmental exercises derived from these styles.

In addition, general Martial Arts questions and those related to integrity, morality and discipline are welcome. Also, I will answer Iron Palm training questions, and prefer to teach it in person to worthy students. [think about it :-)

Lastly, I'll discuss my experience with leukemia, from a personal, martial, philosophical, or mental standpoint. If you wish to know more about myself, then I suggest these 3 pages:

Instructor Background
Professional Resume

Past/Present Clients

In Ohio: Madison Adult Education, Marion, Mansfield, Shelby YMCA's, Mansfield OSU Campus, Richland Karate Center, Mansfield Friendly house & UMADOAP, & various other locations. Studied Aikido in Hawaii under Takaji Ishida Sensei 8th dan. Oldest living aikido teacher at the time - 91yrs old. Currently teach at Ohio State University Mansfield, Ohio (non-credit classes) along with private shaolin and internal arts classes. I started my training in 1980 under Sifu Mike Gillespie, Anne Arbor Shaolin Kung Fu and Mike Wheeler (Mansfield, Oh). Have also had the joy of working with and experiencing the teachings of Master George Ling Hu of Houston, Texas

What do you like about this subject?

This material helps me physically and mentally. It shows me that there are alternatives and better ways of doing things. It is a path that we all walk in life. I want my path to be covered with flowers.

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

All I wish to achieve are two things: 1) to become better at what I am learning, and 2) to have a core group of dedicated students willing to push themselves beyond their limits.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Master George Ling Hu is my teacher. He's one of the most knowledgable & accessible instructors in the US with a background covering a wide range of subjects: Tai Chi, Shuai Chiao, Longfist, Ba Gua, Qi Gong, Character System, Acupressure, Acupuncture and Yoga. He stresses relaxation & complete body linkage. He holds regular workshops with practitioners from all over the US.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I recently spent a yr with a misdiagnosed heart condition that was actually SEVERE anemia caused by a rare form of Leukemia. Blood tests showed my hemoglobin count 1/5 normal. The doctor could'nt understand how I was even conscious. I attribute my ability to live thru this period to past training. My martial arts "savings bank" helped me survive what could've been my death if not caught in time.