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About Randolph L Martin
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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 :-) In addition, I'll discuss my experience with leukemia, from a personal, martial, philosophical, or mental standpoint.

Experience

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 OSU-Mansfield along with private shaolin and internal arts classes. Started training in 1980 under Sifus Mike Gillespie (Anne Arbor Michigan), & Mike Wheeler (mansfield, Oh). Have also had the joy of working with and experiencing the teachings Master George Ling Hu of Houston, Texas

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Randolph L Martin 
In Category  Kung Fu

SubjectDate Asked

iron palm10/7/2008
  Q: Martin many regards please accept mywhen slapping the iron palm,should i tense my forearm and palm ...
  A: I have got to ask you: Who is teaching you Iron Palm, and are they a knowledgable, proficient ...
What style is it?7/23/2008
  Q: Martin, I Want to know the stlye of this kung fu. Its an old classic called "36 Crazy Fists" 1977 I ...
  A: Sir, I prefer to stick to questions related specifically to martial arts, not movie Choreography. ...
learn kung fu6/11/2008
  Q: I have a question. I want to know if you have any good links on how to learn shaolin kung fu online ...
  A: You are asking to do something without guidance that requires guidance. I have not found any sites ...
Kung Fu schools in the Detroit Area4/12/2008
  Q: I have been on the look out for a good Kung Fu school in the Southeast, Michigan area for about a ...
  A: Chris, I have 2 contacts for you. One is in Kalamazoo, Michigan and the other 1 is in the Anne ...
jkd2/16/2008
  Q: as a chinese american, i am very interested in learning martial arts that are very chinese and rich ...
  A: Ken, Jeet Kune Do is not a style nor is it a martial art per se. It is a philosophy and a way of ...
Chooseing the right one2/9/2008
  Q: Im Gary and i live in the USA and i'am having a hard time choosing what kung fu i want to learn. I ...
  A: Gary, Go where your interest lead you. Investigate and try new things. It really doesnt matter ...
Instruction2/7/2008
  Q: It is an honor to speak with you. I was a student of Leon Coleman for three years in kung-fu and ...
  A: Brian, Hi. Nice to hear from you. Seriously Brian, you are walking in my shoes. For the first 7 ...
situations1/30/2008
  Q: Recently I was Thinking about martial arts and there aspects in a variety of situations, one of ...
  A: Erik, I am not really certain what your real question is. But, it would seem to me that if my ...
nyc12/28/2007
  Q: would you happen to know of any reputable sifus who train in combat oriented kung fu in the nyc ...
  A: I do not personally know anyone I could refer you to. I do know of a few by reputation only. One ...
punch10/26/2007
  Q: would you happen to knoe anything about Bruce lee's unstoppable punch?
  A: Sir, First off, Bruce Lee did not have an unstoppable punch. Such a thing by definition cannot ...
iron palm9/3/2007
  Q: first off, good day to you. I noticed your bio mentions a lot about ohio. I'm origionally from ...
  A: email me at scorpioet2@neo.rr.com I will send you a word document I wrote that should explain the ...
iron palm9/3/2007
  Q: first off, good day to you. I noticed your bio mentions a lot about ohio. I'm origionally from ...
  A: Steve, I would need some specific questions to further help you. I am not sure exactly what you are ...
nyc9/1/2007
  Q: do u know of any qualified teachers in the nyc area? Thanks!
  A: Sam, You didnt mention which particular style. I will consider Chinese Styles for you. I do not ...
Hand conditioning7/16/2007
  Q: Master Martin, I am looking to condition my hands for backfist, four finger strike, and the ...
  A: Brendan, As I can see, my description was somewhat lacking. It is hard sometimes to convey certain ...
Hand conditioning7/15/2007
  Q: Master Martin, I am looking to condition my hands for backfist, four finger strike, and the ...
  A: Brendan, I am unfamiliar with this "static pressure" thing you mentioned. I do know that certain ...
balance7/1/2007
  Q: hi i was wondering do you have any suggestions on how to start balencing for beginners?
  A: If you want to improve your balance, there are a number of things you can do. The best one is ...
meditation6/26/2007
  Q: how do you meditate or relax? what is the concept like how you apply this to breaking wood, to ...
  A: Jim, Some of what you ask can only be truly answered with time. The things that the monks in ...
Meditation5/30/2007
  Q: I do not really know how to start my question. I am a psychic and do a lot of meditation.Right now I ...
  A: first of thanks for the compliment. And If you get the book finished, please let me know its name ...
chi4/25/2007
  Q: How you doing today? I want to know about how to develop chi and use as weapon ? And i want to know ...
  A: You have asked a very general question. So I can only provide general information. First of which, ...
kung fu and defense against other stylist12/21/2006
  Q: Like many martial artist in training, I often wonder about how my kung fu skills would stack up ...
  A: This is going to be a difficult question, cause I am not certain that you know what your question ...
question12/12/2006
  Q: What do you think about Wing Chun,I don't know too much about it, but I'm thinking of starting ...
  A: I dont have first hand experience with Wing Chun. I did see a demonstration of it once. I dont think ...
i want to be a teacher...12/2/2006
  Q: ... i really apreicate you guys answering all other peoples questions... i currently leave in ...
  A: I believe you will find that there is no certificates, or colleges that teach the chinese martial ...
Iron Palm11/27/2006
  Q: My full name is Christian Peterson, and i recently turned 18 a few weeks ago. I've dabbled in ...
  A: Christian, This is unwise to train like this without a qualified teacher to assist, monitor and ...
i want some information plz11/12/2006
  Q: I am in 18 years old and want to play kung fu, i was seen that your good teacher i have thin body i ...
  A: your request for information was too generalized for me to provide you with any sort of adequate ...
what forms do you know/longfist9/29/2006
  Q: No harm, no foul. I hope you're feeling better. Anemia can be serious. Are you going to have a ...
  A: Mark, My home phone number is 419-756-4888. best time to call is evenings after 6pm. I have an ...
what forms do you know/longfist9/29/2006
  Q: I think you misunderstood my question, or the intent of my question. I attended the kung fu/tai chi ...
  A: Mark, got your phone call. just been busy here trying to get back into "life" again, plus work and ...
Tai Chi fighting form9/4/2006
  Q: I actually am a student of the Chuan style but I’d like more emphasis on the defense parts of the ...
  A: Sorry, I dont know of any specific timeframe to contact Master Hu. I would suggest calling and see ...
Tai Chi fighting form9/3/2006
  Q: Would you happen to have any advice on finding schools that teach Tai Chi as a mode of self-defense ...
  A: It seems to me that the majority of the instructors teaching Tai Chi do not teach Tai Chi Chuan. ...
Kung Fu8/30/2006
  Q: I unfortunately am in the Columbus area. Anyone down here you would recommend as a Kung Fu school ...
  A: There is a school I would recommend sight unseen. The instructors head teacher is Chan Poi (of ...
Kung Fu8/30/2006
  Q: Have a couple quick questions. Is there anywhere around central ohio to learn Northern Longfist? ...
  A: If you are near Mansfield Ohio you can join in on my class. it meets Fridays at 6pm for a few hours. ...
Kung Fu for 7 and 9 year olds8/8/2006
  Q: I read your response to the person asking about KungFu instruction in Kalamazoo Michigan. I was ...
  A: I cannot speak for Brian, or any other school or teacher, only myself. I do not have any kids for ...
Wanting to Start7/19/2006
  Q: My name is Tim and I am 22 years old and I was wondering if it is to late to start training in Kung ...
  A: Tim, 1. its not too late to start. I started around 21. just keep an open mind about things. 2. As ...
Iron Palm7/15/2006
  Q: Sir, I am learning about, and will eventually be teaching myself by a dvd of Master Wing Lam's and ...
  A: I do not know Wing Lams version of Iron Palm. I cannot comment on it. as to my program, I would ...
iron palm and dim mak4/19/2006
  Q: -------------------Yess, Randolf I would really be privelaged to recieve a copy of your written ...
  A: Joseph, I live in Mansfield, Ohio As to the Iron Palm. There are some things that have to be done ...
iron palm and dim mak4/19/2006
  Q: I just read your response to the Iron Palm question, and I have a couple questions of my own. I have ...
  A: Joseph, MORE INFO: Joseph, If you was willing to come to Ohio for a few days, I would gladly "show" ...
Newbie needs Help!10/5/2005
  Q: First off I would like to thank you for offering your time and expertise, its wonderful! My goal is ...
  A: Lara, this is a loaded question! So many answers and all of them right! First off...all good ...
I need help...4/27/2005
  Q: my name is Sam, I have a bit of a problem and I do hope you can offer some advice to me at least. I ...
  A: Sam, I have a better suggestion. LEAVE. Move out of that area. Period. Said and done. Be gone. ...
help?3/24/2005
  Q: well how affective is tai chi at self defense? and how long are we talking about till im at least ...
  A: bryan, I am going to make this short as I am recovering from the flu. My advice to you is to ...
help?3/24/2005
  Q: ive just currently moved to jacksonville florida from oklahoma where my martial arts journey began. ...
  A: Bryan, Simply put, pick ONE style and STICK with it. Stop jumping around between styles and ...
Pushing (and inch power)11/26/2004
  Q: I've been studying Wing Chun Kung Fu for the past 7 months. As you may well know, many techniques ...
  A: Brian, I am not familiar with any Wing Chun methods to accomplish what you want. But, There are ...
side kick0horse stance-chamber foot9/22/2004
  Q: I took Kung Fu several years ago and wanted to start doing some kicks at home for exercise. I hope ...
  A: Anya, I do not know of any internet sites that would graphically display what you need to know. I ...
jumping into sit7/30/2004
  Q: I do northern longfist Kung fu. I have a competition coming up...do you have any general tips on ...
  A: Anna, During my competition days, the movements were not as dramatic and ariel as they are becoming ...
do u know where7/26/2004
  Q: dear sir i would like to know where if any kung fu clubs in ireland that u would recomend i would ...
  A: Dave, I do not personnaly know of any schools abroad. Although if you look thru inside kung fu ...
Iron Palm training.4/9/2004
  Q: I have been told many seemingly outlandish things about kung fu. While I don't doubt the notion of ...
  A: Ezra, From my understanding, the Iron Palm as practiced by the old masters probably could do some ...
double sword3/26/2004
  Q: My name is Grant, and I have a few questions about double-straightsword. At the moment, I live in ...
  A: Grant, I have not had exposure to Wushu (in a training format). I know what it is, and am familiar ...

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