Do you have any idea where is the Chinese original of this quotation? I suspect that it's a misquote or wrong translation....as far as I understand, firstly Wang never used the mythical dragon as metaphor for his kungfu, and secondly Wang's 本能 should better be translated as "a power that is latent in everybody, to be able to release with proper training (needless to say, his method of training)" rather than "instinctual fighting like an animal".
I usually cringe whenever I hear people in martial arts talk about "the samurai did this" and "the samurai thought that", but I was relieved to see that he doesn't take the metaphors too far.
Good video, too. Of course, it's always nice to see a karateka make it big in MMA. Not because MMA is my yard stick to measure a martial art, but because it might just shut up those chest thumping keyboard warriors who disregard the traditional arts...at least for a little while.
I admire the MMA guys and boxers, especially the pros for putting themselves on the line.
Yes, there are rules and yes, it's not a street fight but they are in the ring with someone who means to knock their blocks off. Shoot, in one of Ronda Roussey's recent bouts, she broke her opponent's arm!
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ReplyDeleteDo you have any idea where is the Chinese original of this quotation? I suspect that it's a misquote or wrong translation....as far as I understand, firstly Wang never used the mythical dragon as metaphor for his kungfu, and secondly Wang's 本能 should better be translated as "a power that is latent in everybody, to be able to release with proper training (needless to say, his method of training)" rather than "instinctual fighting like an animal".
ReplyDeleteNo, I've never seen the original.
ReplyDeleteI usually cringe whenever I hear people in martial arts talk about "the samurai did this" and "the samurai thought that", but I was relieved to see that he doesn't take the metaphors too far.
ReplyDeleteGood video, too. Of course, it's always nice to see a karateka make it big in MMA. Not because MMA is my yard stick to measure a martial art, but because it might just shut up those chest thumping keyboard warriors who disregard the traditional arts...at least for a little while.
I admire the MMA guys and boxers, especially the pros for putting themselves on the line.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are rules and yes, it's not a street fight but they are in the ring with someone who means to knock their blocks off. Shoot, in one of Ronda Roussey's recent bouts, she broke her opponent's arm!
Rules are the weaklings. Ask the NFL when they hired those under-skilled referees. =))
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