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March 31, 2014

Jackson Interview

Hello Sifu,
This is Jackson "-------", your student at Mitchell College. I thoroughly appreciate that you agreed to answer a few questions for my research paper, as it's a kind gesture and I hold you in high regard. As I mentioned before, I will need to be able to use these answers in my paper and cite you as the source. If that's a problem, I completely understand. Otherwise, it would be ideal if you could be as detailed as possible in your answers. I realize this may take much time and effort on your part, and it is greatly appreciated. Even if you have to send me one answer at a time, it would greatly aid my work. Thanks again!

Q1: Many MMA enthusiasts, including Joe Rogan, believe that traditional martial arts do not incorporate sparring and therefore do not make room for adaptation or evolution (i.e. impractical moves are not weeded out, adjustments for practicality are not made) in the art. Do you find this to be the case in the disciplines you know? Why or why not?  

Onassis:  You're welcome!   Well it really depends on the school and the teacher doesn't it?...
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Student Question and Answer Time

February 2, 2010

O-Sifu –

Last night you spoke of some basic principles that you keep in mind when confronting a new situation. One of them was “The way into danger is the way out of danger.” I know the others (you’ve said them many times), but can’t recall them in this context – can you repeat them for me?

Thanks, Mike

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Hi Mike,

A general rule for Tai Chi is to “Absolve yourself all thoughts of trying to WIN…rather you should just try to DO WHATS CORRECT and let the win happen by itself”. In a world where Eye of the Tiger is thrust in your face constantly it’s hard to do, but necessary. This concept has personally saved me many times versus skilled and aggressive opponents.

The most important thing is to just BE in the moment and "FOLLOW". You must listen and follow / react to what is given. It's sometimes very hard to curtail yourself and sit back....waiting for the other guy to give you some energy but that's really the best way.

I have however, gone against this and on rare occasion we worked on how to be the attacker but that is frowned upon in Tai...

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