AboutSifu Richard Mieir-King 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.
Experience
Past/Present clients Besides teaching the general public we have also taught law enforcement officers, prision guards, boarder patrol agents, bouncers and more.
Expert: Sifu Richard Mieir-King Date: 6/17/2008 Subject: How do I find a good Animal style kung fu master?
Question I am young, a sophmore in high school. I have found it very difficult to find a good Animal Style Kung Fu master in my area, upstate New York. What are your thoughts on how I can find a good instructor?
Answer Hello Ryan,
Thank you for choosing allexperts and me for your question.
I just answered a similar question. Of course, as you might imagine, I have also answered many such questions :-).
I am not familiar with teachers in New York but I would think that there would be a lot of schools to pick from, I could be wrong because, as I said, I am not familiar with the area. But don't give up, keep looking, I am sure that there is someone in your area that can teach you.
On steps to finding an instructor, much less a good one. Your first step would be just to find a few schools. Next you'd have to visit the schools to get to know them and get a feel for the atmosphere, teacher, environment, etc., inorder to narrow the field of instructors to ones you feel you have a good chemistry with.
Good luck on your journey and have a great day. Please visit our websites that are listed below as well.
Sincerely,
Sifu Richard Mieir-King
Kings Kung Fu and Tai Chi - www.kingskungfu.com, http://home.sprynet.com/~rmieir
King's Tai Chi Chuan - www.kingstaichi.com
Great Martial Arts Stuff - www.GreatMartialArtsStuff.com
Fighting Masters Seminars - www.FightingMasters.50megs.com
