Posted by Alan M on April 21, 2003 at 19:48:01:
In Reply to: Re: again with the stupid photo requests? posted by Rupert on April 21, 2003 at 19:25:40:
Rupert: First of all, it is obvious you have no source of TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS.
Huh? How is this obvious? You must have a third 'psychic' eye or something. What I said was that the old 'show your photo' doesn't really validate anyones ability. I also remember not too long ago when there were many M00 photos that showed nothing but weak movement and foolishness.
As for GrandMaster Kim demonstrating... uh.. I don't think the alleged arm swelling trick counts. There were plenty of people there that didn't see a thing. Maybe they just didn't 'believe' enough.
Martial Arts practitioners are not really growing in numbers. The only interest is driven by martial arts in movies. When people realize that it takes years (and years) to develop, to loose interest. Then of course there's all the 'magic herbs' and such that for the most part are no better than snake oil. You'll notice that there are no scientific studies to back their claims up, it's all in testimonials. Not valid since you'll never let out the negative responses. (unless they get really pissed/ripped off and wind up in this forum?!?)