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Old 07-22-2010, 07:27 AM   #26
Marc Abrams
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Re: Henry Wang sifu's no touch

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Philip Burgess wrote: View Post
I am not sure and I am going to say it is so or not. The feats Wang does could be actual, if he is or isn't credible. I don't want to walk into that debate unless I have experienced it. But....when the students say what Wang student said it isn't something that can be ignored; along with a certain type of testimonials. What is the purpose of doing such feats? If it is to show master of a principle and someone goes over the top to keep people's attention- people do want more as unfortunate as it is audiences are there to be entertained. Is the feat being done in the dojo to inspire, even if it over the top. I think we can over look such things and give a little in that regard. But, is it for me the mentality and perspective, and attitude the students have toward the instructor's skills and abilities. People do believe their own press, and people will believe something that isn't possible to be possible for lots of reasons.

If the principle is there and it is demonstrated in exaggeration without any press that for me is tolerable. But when you have people, rationalizing things as Wang's student than that is a major concern.
Phillip:

People on this forum have been asking you for a LONG TIME NOW to step up to the plate and show us what you personally have to offer. We would love to meet you "experience" anything for that matter, so that we know what you do bring to the debate. Words are cheap and actions say it all. You seem to be good at cut and paste with things, but what do you really know and can show about any of this?

Marc Abrams
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