@fabshq
You're welcome. Thanks for the alternative perspective on Krav - I'd only perused a few books on the subject. I was taught martial arts for health and exercise. The first rule of combat is avoid a direct confrontation, if possible - which is in alignment with SunZi et al. If you are forced to engage - be fast, precise, crippling if possible, deadly as the opportunity arises.
The art of surprise is critical in a forced confrontation - also derived from Sunzi et al.
So, depends on one's philosophy and purpose. Since you studied Krav - I assumed you were more interested in the self-defense aspects, with exercise being a secondary benefit.
FYI - All forms of Taiji (that I'm aware of in my very limited world) provide enhanced stance and ultimately balance bases - which will help you significantly in any other style. One way to verify your taiji instructor is an expert or master - check out his/her legs and thighs - they'll look like mini versions of an Arnold Schwarzenegger - hence the comment regarding the focus on stance and balance - both static and transitionary. One of my old buddies was (probably still is) a lifelong practitioner - but denied he was an expert - scrawny little guy - but his legs were like sprung steel. The drawback - he muttered something about finding pants that fit as his thighs were larger than most humans with his waist size, which may explain the loose fitting workout clothes.
Hope you find a great instructor and even more important - great students to commune with. Iron sharpens iron.
Snapshot: A change of heart in Lijiang Old Town
发布者Wonderfully optimistic review - thank you.
Video: Zen and the art of patisserie with chef Igor Nataf
发布者@gokm
Thanks much for the ad, sponsored or not. I've been meaning to drop by Igor's since he opened - so thanks for the reminder. Difficult to find authentic (aka not laden with a kg of sugar) French patisseries, so hope I find the culinary delight I seek (wait for the review).
Album Review: Manhu's international release, Four Seasons
发布者Nice - thanks also for the links to sample tracks.
A friendly reminder from the Kunming Public Security Bureau
发布者Excellent summary - thank you. Now if only we could get other government departments related to life in Kunming and greater China - like the labor office, healthcare office, social insurance office, etc.
Protests challenge Myanmar's Belt and Road participation
发布者@Geogramatt
If you have feasible economic energy solutions competitive in price, energy output, resource consumption (land, rivers, etc) feel free to enlighten me. Hydro comes with a cost - that is well established - the issue is does anyone have viable alternatives?