Never enough time
Folks,
I love this one. Regardless of where you are in your martial arts journey, be sure of the fact that there is a lot more to learn. I have been in this business at this point for 32 years. And one thing that I can tell you for sure, is that I have only scratched the metaphorical tip of the knowledge iceberg. For example, for years I thought that Muay Thai was the premier type of kickboxing in South East Asia, and that it originated in Thailand. Turns out, there is a great deal of evidence that Pradel Sarey and Lethwei are even older. I guess an old dog (me) can learn new tricks.
Anywho, my point is that there is a LOT more knowledge out there than you think. Now any serious martial arts fanatic can tell you that the Yakuza ( minus two point if you dont know who they are) sliced off a portion of their pinkies. Now, most people think that it was as an act of devotion and obedience. And it was. But do you know why the pinkie? I do. And if you want to know, you will have to put comments on this post. HA-HA! Neener-neener! I am not telling.
Now, I have done a lot of arts. My base art is old school Kenpo ( recognize) but I have serious experience in Muay Thai, Jiu-jitsu, Sambo, Kali, Judo, Boxing and Wrestling. But in the near future, I am going to look for more. I am thinking of Kung-Fu, Capoeira, and perhaps Kendo. Whatever it is, it is going to keep me busy, for a while anyway. The point is, when out caskets drop, hopefully we will have had a full, full-filling life. But when that day comes, one thing is for sure, we wont have learned everything.
I love this one. Regardless of where you are in your martial arts journey, be sure of the fact that there is a lot more to learn. I have been in this business at this point for 32 years. And one thing that I can tell you for sure, is that I have only scratched the metaphorical tip of the knowledge iceberg. For example, for years I thought that Muay Thai was the premier type of kickboxing in South East Asia, and that it originated in Thailand. Turns out, there is a great deal of evidence that Pradel Sarey and Lethwei are even older. I guess an old dog (me) can learn new tricks.
Anywho, my point is that there is a LOT more knowledge out there than you think. Now any serious martial arts fanatic can tell you that the Yakuza ( minus two point if you dont know who they are) sliced off a portion of their pinkies. Now, most people think that it was as an act of devotion and obedience. And it was. But do you know why the pinkie? I do. And if you want to know, you will have to put comments on this post. HA-HA! Neener-neener! I am not telling.
Now, I have done a lot of arts. My base art is old school Kenpo ( recognize) but I have serious experience in Muay Thai, Jiu-jitsu, Sambo, Kali, Judo, Boxing and Wrestling. But in the near future, I am going to look for more. I am thinking of Kung-Fu, Capoeira, and perhaps Kendo. Whatever it is, it is going to keep me busy, for a while anyway. The point is, when out caskets drop, hopefully we will have had a full, full-filling life. But when that day comes, one thing is for sure, we wont have learned everything.
posted by Anthony, freestyle kenpo teacher | 10:41 AM
3 Comments:
well spoken Anthony,, I learned pradel sarey directly from Grand Master Nyuguen Tung,, it is older than Thai boxing,, and has extremely strong roots coming from Chinese wushu,, and from what I understand I'm 1 of the only Americans to ever learn this directly from a Cambodian grandmaster,, I too have roots in kempo,, as well as many other styles,, and currently hold 5th degree black belt,, your post was well appreciated,, keep up the good work.
well spoken Anthony,, I learned pradel sarey directly from Grand Master Nyuguen Tung,, it is older than Thai boxing,, and has extremely strong roots coming from Chinese wushu,, and from what I understand I'm 1 of the only Americans to ever learn this directly from a Cambodian grandmaster,, I too have roots in kempo,, as well as many other styles,, and currently hold 5th degree black belt,, your post was well appreciated,, keep up the good work.
well spoken Anthony,, I learned pradel sarey directly from Grand Master Nyuguen Tung,, it is older than Thai boxing,, and has extremely strong roots coming from Chinese wushu,, and from what I understand I'm 1 of the only Americans to ever learn this directly from a Cambodian grandmaster,, I too have roots in kempo,, as well as many other styles,, and currently hold 5th degree black belt,, your post was well appreciated,, keep up the good work.
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