Structure is the hose that water pours through. Without the hose, there is no possible way of transporting water in such a focused way. If the hose is weak, it breaks; if the hose is too stiff, it’s lack of pliability impedes its full use. Our bodies are similar to the hose. They are the…
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Ignore Result – Follow Process
“Ignore result,” was a common mantra of Grandmaster Suh. He constantly reminded us to to “try to hard for power,” that power will come out of excellent training following principles — that if you try for power, you will lose it. This is such an important point that I should post it every day for…
Some Interesting History
Mr. Suh’s teacher was Park, Chull-hee the man in the center of the photo below. To the right of Mr. Park is Grandmaster Kim Soo a friend and training partner of Mr. Suh back in Korea. They were part of the body guard team together. Grandmaster Kim Soo continues to teach in Texas, Chayon-ryu style…
Just Keep Training – It Will Come: Part 2
“A response to a question on a Facebook thread. I thought I would share the info here, with you.” “It is the scholarly position that I represent. Doing what one believes is one thing; proving it through years of research is another. In that, keep in mind that techniques are not unlike suggestions. There are…
A Year, A Life – in Reflection
A Year, A Life – in Reflection Martial arts has a Way about them. There is a humbleness and yet a power within them. But, the power is not one that is obtained; it is a power that is gifted from years of arduous training. Train soft to become strong; train slow to become quick;…
Do It Again and Again
Oddly, I’ve had students, over the years, that quit training because of the repetitive qualities of learning martial arts. I experienced the same thing when teaching music. Now, either I’m boring, or they are! Seriously, this is the diminishing of our culture – the quick fix, instant grat- seeking folks who want a lot for…
Grandmaster Suh, Young-ik (1938-2013)
Tonight, October 30, 2013, Grandmaster Suh, my kung fu teacher and friend for over 40 years has died. His battle is over: his peace begins! Thank you all for your love and support. His passion will be carried onward: his art will not die. I have it safely in my hands and will not let…
“Spiritual Shout” – Martial Arts Burbank
It’s not often that I would see Grandmaster Suh angry or upset. But, once-in-awhile, it happened. And, when it did, it was best to “stay back, completely out of the way and not within reach”. That means in English, “it’s better to go home!” 🙂 One day in the parking lot of Mr Suh’s restaurant,…
Martial Arts Burbank – Mr. Young Ik Suh
Grandmaster Suh opened his first school in the USA in the middle sixties. He came to America with very little. So, it was difficult for him to rent a building and open a business. In that struggle, he met a businessman that owned the Ford Dealership. He gave Mr. Suh a space (an empty room…
