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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Double Palm Thrust | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have read the articles you linked me on my early question about dragon kung fu. I also found an ... A: Zoltan, Let me repeat more clearly; what techniques are called what in a movie just depends often ... | |
| Dragon kung fu | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask your opinion about a kung fu style from a Jackie Chan movie. This movie is the ... A: ;) This is going to be difficult again; so first the short answer; 1 - When are techniques are ... | |
| Dragon kung fu | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I would like to ask your opinion about a kung fu style from a Jackie Chan movie. This movie is the ... A: Hi, how are you. Short answer, no i can not make a link between the two. Long Answer; You may be ... | |
| Bulging Neck Disk/Krav Maga | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Sijo, I have been training in various martial arts for most of my life. I hold a black belt ... A: The Universe has its moments. Around 1973, a few years after military service i was into full ... | |
| training | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you can let me know if there is anywhere close to Ballarat, VIC. to train? The closest ... A: If i were looking for a kung fu training venue in ballarate i would go to Google and enter Kung Fu ... | |
| Kung Fu - what else? | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I was looking to take up Kung Fu, but I'm finding the styles a maze - I'm about 6'3", not too ... A: You are right and well not. It is true that your strength is your size and reach but this is also ... | |
| i want to learn kungfu | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: how r you. i hv heard about kungfu art. i find it the wonderful technique .so i want to learn in ... A: Sorry to say i can not tell you where you can find this art in Delhi. All i can suggest is that you ... | |
| Martial arts effectiveness. | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have really two questions for you. the first is that I'm a little dissilusioned with martial arts ... A: It may be possible that you are not asking the right question. Martial Arts is a tool, something ... | |
| Liniage | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been training kung fu for 4 years now and recently went foir the first time to a competition. ... A: It is not easy to answer this question without being a little ironic and in fact there are two ... | |
| kung fu teacher training etc. | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: i've done more investigation then the average person and i have come to the conclusion that none of ... A: What is good or less good can usually only be discerned by a person who has knowledge and ... | |
| Is Chi real ?? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I just want to ask if there really is an internal power in us called chi that if controlled ... A: Firstly, i can not imagine why putting your head into a bowl full of ice cubes would increase your ... | |
| Is Chi real ?? | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I just want to ask if there really is an internal power in us called chi that if controlled ... A: I God real?? The question you ask, although seemingly simple, is like asking that of, for example, ... | |
| dragon style vs leopard style? | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am aware that no one style is better than the other. My question is what are the differences of ... A: I can understand your frustration. Many people misunderstand the nature of Animal Style and that ... | |
| Places in U.S. to learn specific Shaolin Kung Fu styles | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Specifically Dragon Style and Tiger Style. I'm twenty one years old, and currently in the military. ... A: Hi and welcome to the Shaolin Academy . . . Australia. As you can see, we are on a different ... | |
| hand techniques research paper | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My name is Jody Davis and I just saw your bio on this site. and am very interested in your ... A: Happy to help where i can. One thing you may consider is that different Kung Fu styles will often ... | |
| Kungfu | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Which is the most dangerous kungfu A: This is an open question. It is like asking which is more dangerous to be hit by a Cadillac or a ... | |
| Fighting Arts history & development | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My question is one that I have never understood (or found an explanation for). I understand the ... A: What you are asking, i have not found either but i think there is an answer to that. Let's have a ... | |
| Bruising after taking a blow | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My friend and I were having a discussion about bruising after delivering a blow. He claims that it ... A: This is a difficult question for a variety of reasons. We should not be discussing how to kill ... | |
| Tiger Kung Fu | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Upon watching films with Jackie Chan, and animated films such as Kung Fu Panda, I was inspired to ... A: Happy New Year. Seeing your question and being a Tiger Specialist i though i can help you in part ... | |
| Black Tiger and Tiger styles? | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm quite interested in learning Kung Fu, however I noticed that there are three 'Tiger' styles... I ... A: Somehow this question slipped past me so sorry for the delay! Answering this question is fairly ... | |
| Black Tiger and Tiger styles? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm quite interested in learning Kung Fu, however I noticed that there are three 'Tiger' styles... I ... A: Please no apologies; many people do not understand the multiple possibilities of Animal Styles. ... | |
| training | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: my name is eldon and i was wondering if you could give me the answer to my question because of your ... A: Being 15 is not easy. Everything is possible and nothing is out of reach. Yet, there is no such ... | |
| Tiger style Kung Fu | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I really want to do it but it costs money so I want to ask you anywhere I can get instructions on ... A: Everything costs even if it seems it does not. You get a free phone but you need to joying and pay a ... | |
| What style is it? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Martin, I am Jimmie and I practice Ten-Chi Kempo karate. I Want to know the stlye of this kung fu. ... A: Your question seems to be to Mr Martin and there is a person of the name in the Kung Fu Expert Pool. ... | |
| kung fu lessons | 6/11/2008 |
| 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 the fox to look after your chickens in a manner of speaking! We @ www.shaolin.com.au ... | |
| Tai Shing Pek Kwar | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a question on monkey style kung fu. I am a beginner and i was wondering if you could suggest ... A: Hi. The best know Monkey Stylist, Master & Champion is Paulie Zink (http://pauliezink.com/). ... | |
| want to know the email id of this institute and fees module . | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Respected sir , Myself Rajveer singh ,living in India.Sir , i need a help from u ,and ... A: Which kung fu institute are you looking for? If you wish to find Shaolin in China your best contact ... | |
| animal styles | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey I have heard of the Bear and Scorpion styles of kung fu. could you tell me a bit ... A: Styles that focus on speed are Wing Chung, Jeet Kun Do, Karate, Snake Kung Fu, Mantis Kung Fu and ... | |
| Animal kung fu body types | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: this is really bothering me. I know that in order to practice a certain type of animal kung fu, you ... A: How are you? I have two answers for you; the preferred one and 'the other one'. As i am not you, ... | |
| Can You Learn Dragon KungFu In China? | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: my name is Aaron,currently 12 years old, and I'm kinda interested in the dragon kung fu. I've heard ... A: Aaron, Thank you for the thank you! Q - the site says that u have to master all 4 animal styles ... | |
| Can You Learn Dragon KungFu In China? | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: my name is Aaron,currently 12 years old, and I'm kinda interested in the dragon kung fu. I've heard ... A: You are quite right; many styles have called themselves Dragon style as the Dragon is considered a ... | |
| Chin na Gripping Stones | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I instructed Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate for many years. An integral part of our training is with ... A: I learned this with Gripping Jars to but when ever we did beach training we used ... | |
| Drunken Style | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: do you know anything on drunken fist or sword or any books or reference i can go to about learning ... A: Your question is fairly easy to answer. I suggest you have a look at; ... | |
| animal styles | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey I have heard of the Bear and Scorpion styles of kung fu. could you tell me a ... A: How are you? Yes, both the Bear and Scorpion styles can be real styles. I say can, because in ... | |
| Iron Crotch Training | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Do you know any methods of training to strengthen the groin? A: Happy New Year. Yes there are many ways to strengthening and toughening the groin. Considering ... | |
| Shaolin Temple | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I've been watching documentaries about the Shaolin Temple and have seen quite a few foreigners ... A: It is not difficult to train in the Shaolin Temple. Just book your self a China tour package and you ... | |
| Yue Family Fist | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what you know about Yuejia Quan? Is it a practical martial art or is it more of a ... A: I may not be the right person to answer but you have been waiting for a while so i may have some ... | |
| Demos | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: With all of these "Chi Demos" out there, I was devasted to learn many are staged/propped. Like the ... A: Richard, I don't quite understand what you are saying. I do not train Iron Belly to impress anyone ... | |
| Demos | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: With all of these "Chi Demos" out there, I was devasted to learn many are staged/propped. Like the ... A: Richard, I am not quite sure what you mean with; "Nit Sure about the warrior private thing..."a cop ... | |
| Training | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I am 15 and live in Colorado. the climate and elevation helps me when i train 3 hours a day 5 days a ... A: Hi and Welcome to All Experts. Sometimes it is not about the intensity or frequency of your ... | |
| kung fu feats | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently ask you a question about kungfu feats and their purpose. I have included the website ... A: Hi and welcome to All Experts. Most all the items on that page i have experienced and practiced. It ... | |
| Northern Shoulin | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently interested in learning Northern Shoulin Kung-Fu, but, I live in a reletivley small ... A: Your question is full of pit falls so i may need to give you the long answer. There is only one ... | |
| Demos | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: With all of these "Chi Demos" out there, I was devasted to learn many are staged/propped. Like the ... A: Yes, a lot of people use tricks for these items just as you say. Yet the true users do not use ... | |
Kung Fu
Answers by Expert:
Sijo Robert Z
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Shaolin Kung Fu, Animal Kung Fu, Training Issues, Eastern Phylosophy, Traditional (Cold) Weapons, Health Issues
Experience
Training martial arts since 1962, Shaolin Kung Fu much later in 1983 and Traditional (Cold) Weaponry since 1976.
Organizations
Martial Arts Industry Association, Australian Kung Fu Wushu Federation, International Martial Arts Association, International Kung Fu & Tai Chi Federation, Australasian MAster Council
Publications
Blitz Martial Art Magazine, Good Health Magazine, Healthier Living Magazine, Bujitsu Magazine, Inside Kung Fu Magazine, Herald Sun Daily Paper, Metro News, Victorian Police Force Gazette; and a few more that i don't quite remember.
Education/Credentials
Associate Diplomas in Transmission & High Frequency Engineering, Communication Engineering, Digital and Fiberoptic Engineering, Certificate in Computer Engineering, Certificate in Management, Certificate 4 in Training & Development.
Past/Present Clients
Transport Accident Commision, Rehabilitation Division, Association for the Blind, Australian New Zealand Banking Cooperation, Telstra Australia, Optus Australia, Shell Corporate Training, Islamic Woman of Victoria, Austraian Institute of Management . . .
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