Feedback 3
Insightful and concise remarks from deep within the heart of a master.
(Michael P Garofalo)
Website & blog
Feedback from readers is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the
time:
I
often quote tai chi chuan instructor
Sifu Waller, who has a
great way of stating taoist principles succinctly. His website includes
extensive writing about taoism and related subjects.
(Dave Nicolette)
Sifu Waller,
Thank you! I've never thanked anyone for their web site. There is so
much to learn, isn't there? You are providing endless opportunity,
thanks! & Happy wedding day!
Thanks,
(John F. Erlbaum)
I have found your website to be very helpful with my practice. My
teacher is very open to questions, but as a beginner it is sometimes
hard to put into words the right question to ask, and in addition the
site often offers a slightly different take on the material learnt in
class.
It is the inspiration that you offer that I find most invaluable,
delivered through the website, but also through the blog. Both pages are
a positive influence on me, and I wanted to thank you for your day to
day insights which provide nuggets of contemplation to anchor me to my
day. It is so easy to get wound up about everyday chaff, but I feel that
you help me put these things in context.
Sincere thanks,
(Rob)
I just found your website. I have been looking for explanations of
energy (and how it is linked to the martial arts and will) like this my
entire life! The descriptions on your site are so straight forward and
easy to understand. I’m finding it hard to express the gratitude I am
experiencing.
(Angie Aukee)
In just a few hours time reading on your website I feel I've gained more
understanding than I have in 47 years of living. Words cannot express my
gratitude.
(Roger Hawkins)
Thank you for your lovely site... just what I needed to stumble
across tonight.
(Jenny)
Great
website/database by the way. I love the way it opens up organically as
you explore and make progress...
(Robin)
I enjoyed the depth and knowledge of tai chi chuan on your website and
appreciate the study and hard work it represents. While many of your
observations regarding tai chi chuan instructors, classes and practitioners
may be perceived as somewhat negative or harsh, I believe that those
seeking tai chi chuan will be spurred on to seek the deeper art instead of
just emptily waving their arms.
I especially appreciated your comments regarding tai chi chuan Competitions. I
detest the shoving matches that pass for push hands, and the flowery
forms and displays of gymnastic flexibility that seem to impress the
judges. I generally suggest that my students go to a competition to
compare and contrast what they see there, between various competitors
and in class. They usually note the lack of the yielding principle and
the ostentation, and egos, and are somewhat shocked.
I have found that most authors who have a negative view on most of what
is being taught in tai chi chuan classes are only interested in pushing down
others to point out their supremacy. Definitely not so with your site.
Instead of insisting that people travel great distances to learn from
you alone, you post a helpful guideline for students to be aware of when
evaluating a teacher or class. That’s great! Like you, my teacher,
George Ling Hu, often said that the particular style did not matter.
Rather the focus should be on the tai chi chuan principles and they should be
evident in your practice, not just a list you recite. In my 21 years of
practice I have seen the truth of this and applaud you pointing this
out.
I will add a link to your site on my local website so that my students
and others in the Houston, Texas area can access your impressive store
of knowledge.
Thank you. Sincerely,
(Greg Illich)
Your web site...
Beautiful and truth seeking, a joy to read. Thank you.
(Sue and David)
Sifu Waller presents a non-macho, common sense approach to tai chi
chuan
and self defence that is quite surprising in its clarity. His site is
well written, sincere and open. Somehow he manages to share his thoughts
without getting on a soapbox or selling himself or his own (unique)
school. Also, he's offering this invaluable on-line resource for free!
He seems to be entirely free of the tai chi chuan politics commonly
encountered these days and that is a refreshing change...
(Andrew)
Congratulations on your outstanding website.
My name is Ron and I currently live in Melbourne Australia.
Studied and practiced martial arts as a young man in the 60's and 70's.
Was fortunate to study Classical Yang style tai chi chuan in Montreal Canada
with Lee Shiu Pak disciple of Chen Wei Minh in Shanghai prior to
cultural revolution. Studied with Master Lee for over 10 years. His
concept was that to truly develop the tai chi chuan student must study the
following four areas: Form, Boxing, Healing & Philosophy. I moved to
Australia in 1980 & Master Lee died in 1982.
The reason for this e-mail is to congratulate you on your website
content. Your approach is very impressive & thoughtful. You remind me of
Master Lee, and that is the greatest compliment I can give. Good Luck
with your school. If I were living in Newcastle I would love to attend
your school.
(Ron)
Over the years I have increasingly become interested in qigong.
The idea you had of complimenting what I already do by introducing
neijia practice really appeals to me and it's a what I intend to
explore, hopefully with your help.
(Richard Matthews)
This morning I was attempting to remember and re-organize my discipline,
love, honour, and commitment vis a vis my life and martial arts
training. I discovered your web site and it is so beautifully organized
and to the point of my thoughts, that I had to email you and say thank
you for having it on the internet.
(Mike)
Excellent website and photos. Very thought provoking!
(Patrick)
I am writing to say how inspiring I find your website and blog. Calm
and inspiring.
I only found it last week but I hope to be a regular visitor from now
on.
(Maria)
I came across your (excellent) tai chi chuan blog by doing a Google
blogsearch. I'm adding it to my blogroll.
(Matt)
I love your website. Is there a book/paper version available?
(Julie)
Having looked on your website, I am interested in starting a tai chi
chuan
class.
(Lauren)
I learned more in one afternoon about the art of Yang Cheng Fu style
tai chi chuan by browsing
Sifu Waller's website than I have in
the 2 months this thread has run. Some people are better at putting
these things into words than other people. Sifu Waller is one of them.
The art as explained on Sifu Waller's website is obviously the real
deal.
(Ricky Wood)
The more I discover as I read the more I want to explore the
different philosophies.
(Ann)
I stumbled across your site and have lingered here now for several
days,
reading, experiencing and enjoying everything.
I've also practiced Yang Style tai chi chuan for about thirty years. I and my
kung fu master were astounded to find such a treasure - a site by
someone who actually gets it. From neigong to Lao Tzu, your site is as
wonderful as it is knowledgeable and perceptive.
(Alan)
Love the blog - there are some very pertinent observations there.
(Steve)
First I am very impressed by your site. You have done the spadework
and have so much to share (I have not yet read every page but will work
my way through). Thank you for this.
The attitude that you have to teaching and learning of tai chi chuan is spot
on.
(Cherry)
You are a rare teacher, I hope your students appreciate this.
(Ron B)
Great Site! I have been exploring your site and it is full of great
information on tai chi chuan. Even though I live in the U.S. It is great to
see how tai chi chuan has touched other lives.
(Bob)
I love the website - nicely set out and excellent information.
(Ivan)
Greetings Sifu Waller: I like your Xmas views.
Margot & I decided no presents for each other this year.
Well that is not strictly correct. I give Margot $210, she gives me
$210.
We then pool the $420 & send it to India where a Tibetan Buddhist Monk's
father will have an operation and regain his sight.
I think I am starting to get that Christmas feeling again.
All the best Sifu Waller to you & yours
Cheerio, Ron B.
(Ron)
If you would like to send an article idea for possible publication in
our Journal of Asian Martial Arts, we would welcome hearing from you.
(Mike)
Sifu
Waller's site has more on it than may be first apparent, and it
certainly has more free and sensible information on it than most.
Having now spent several hours surfing through it I must say that it is
very good and I was particularly taken with the
alphabetical index of pieces on a wide range of subjects that
are highly relevant to the proper understanding of tai chi chuan.
I was so struck by some (many!) of these pieces that I have begun to
prepare a commentary on some of them.
(Gary Robinson)
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