JUT SUP 內宅

“THREE KINDS OF DISCIPLES”

A Zen master named Gettan lived in the latter part of the Tokugawa era. He used to say:

“There are three kinds of disciples: those who impart Zen to others, those who maintain the temples and shrines, and then there are the rice bags and the clothes-hangers.”

Gasan expressed the same idea. When he was studying under Tekisui, his teacher was very severe. Sometimes he even beat him. Other pupils would not stand this kind of teaching and quit. Gasan remained, saying:

“A poor disciple utilizes a teacher’s influence. A fair disciple admires a teacher’s kindness. A good disciple grows strong under a teacher’s discipline.”

 

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On Finding a Teacher
On one fine summer day, as I strolled aimlessly along a riverbank,
Beset with a thousand disquietudes,
I chanced upon an old woman fishing under the shady cool of creeping willows.
I wanted to ask her my thousand questions regarding the sun, moon and the creation of the universe and my purpose in life and oh so many more,
She placed her fingers on her lips: Fish are rising.
So I stood there and watched.
The freckled river shimmered with flashes of light like scales of an anaconda.
Clouds drift and tugged the blue horizon with their thick, silken strands;
Shadows of the willow grove deepened.
I felt my questions draining away.
Finally, as she slowly reeled in her line, I laughed as I saw that the line was without a hook.
How does one catch fish without a hook? I wondered.
As she turned to go, I know that tea is ready and I am invited.
Following behind her light, drifting footsteps, a gentle breeze combs through the willow branches,
I catch fragments of their whispering: A big one she caught.
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  1. EZ E(nero)
    October 27th, 2018 at 03:02 | #1

    To all my Florida homies I am more than glad that you survived Michael & am sorry about the property damage!

  2. JC
    October 14th, 2018 at 12:15 | #2

    @SiFu Doc Savage

    As usual, I won’t know my schedule that far out so you guys figure it out and I’ll do my best to attend! Right now, the 1st and 2nd; and the 8th and 9th “look” clear…but that could change. 🙁

  3. SiFu Doc Savage
    October 14th, 2018 at 11:23 | #3

    Rest assured we have all of the victims of hurricane “Michael” in our prayers.
    The devastation was unbelievable and the loss of life tragic!!!
    But like all Floridians we know how to pull together and get the tremendous job of clean up and rebuilding done!!!

  4. william whiting
    October 13th, 2018 at 15:36 | #4

    an earlier weekend in december would be best.

  5. SiFu Doc Savage
    October 10th, 2018 at 16:12 | #5

    Greetings!!!
    Need to have your feedback for date for the December Seminar!!!
    Thanks
    SiFu Doc

  6. SiFu Doc Savage
    October 10th, 2018 at 11:34 | #6

    Everyone be safe and hunker down…We are in for a BIG ONE!!!

  7. SiFu Doc Savage
    October 3rd, 2018 at 11:25 | #7

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  8. SiFu Doc Savage
    October 2nd, 2018 at 11:07 | #8

    Sign Up!!!
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  9. SiFu Doc Savage
    September 28th, 2018 at 12:17 | #9

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    September 28th, 2018 at 12:15 | #10

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    September 28th, 2018 at 12:01 | #11

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  12. SiFu Doc Savage
    September 28th, 2018 at 11:59 | #12

    There are three types of fighters:
    Those who will
    Those who wont
    And those who are damn glad of it!!!
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  13. SiFu Doc Savage
    September 28th, 2018 at 11:55 | #13

    “SHADOWHAND” WING CHUN KUNG FU-is not a safe space!!!

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    Teaches you how to be safe in any space you may be in!!!

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  14. todd
    August 30th, 2018 at 18:00 | #14

    Thanks Doc for having these. I always enjoy finally seeing something you’ve told me a thousand times. Looking forward to our new 30day assignment. Plenty to work on that’s for sure and good training with everyone.

  15. Scott
    August 29th, 2018 at 02:20 | #15

    Thanks Doc for a great seminar. It was good going over forms. I always find something new that opens other doors. Great training with everyone. Always fun. Thanks again Doc.

  16. SiFu Doc Savage
    August 26th, 2018 at 12:47 | #16

    Another GREAT seminar!!! My thanks to everyone!!! You make seminars successful!!!

  17. SiFu Doc Savage
    August 21st, 2018 at 18:34 | #17

    Shadowhand Wing Chun Kung Fu…Seminar Aug. 24-25-26, 2018!!!
    Liza Jackson Park Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
    Next to ihop hwy 98.
    9a-4p
    R.S.V.P. to my email address.

  18. SiFu Doc Savage
    August 1st, 2018 at 13:02 | #18

    Class Sat. Aug 4.
    8a-10a

  19. SiFu Doc Savage
    July 26th, 2018 at 22:51 | #19

    Since the Huntsville seminar was postponed because of a health issue. There are some students that wane me to still have a seminar. Well Fri-Sat-Sun is still open. We will change the venue to Liza Jackson Park. R.S.V.P. me at email address. Thanks, and keep J’s mom in your prayers.

  20. SiFu Doc Savage
    July 26th, 2018 at 10:52 | #20

    No class this weekend.

  21. todd
    July 22nd, 2018 at 19:58 | #21

    Awesome class yesterday with a lot of questions asked and answered.
    Thanks Doc

  22. SiFu Doc Savage
    July 18th, 2018 at 13:16 | #22

    Class this Sat.

  23. SiFu Doc Savage
    July 8th, 2018 at 11:01 | #23

    Heads Up!!!
    No class July 14, 2018.
    Working!!!

  24. SiFu Doc Savage
    July 5th, 2018 at 21:08 | #24

    Also we have class sat. July7. At 8a-10a!!!
    Thanks

  25. SiFu Doc Savage
    July 5th, 2018 at 21:07 | #25

    Thanks E, keeps us informed as we love training with other wc teachers.

  26. EZ E(nero)
    June 30th, 2018 at 05:32 | #26

    So I am going to a Wing Chun seminar tomorrow in Boulder Colorado. I just found out that the Airbnb guy that I have been staying with does wc (but also Sistema & Kali knife fighting) & he singing the praises of wc as a fighting art. I am a tad skeptical of anybody learning more than one style at a time, but I’ll let you all know hoe it goes.

  27. Jared Cruz
    June 30th, 2018 at 01:33 | #27

    Won’t make tomorrow’s training. Family matters. See you all next week.

  28. Tommy
    June 29th, 2018 at 23:27 | #28

    Sifu, I’ll be there tomorrow but I’ll have to leave at 9:30 to get to work.

  29. SiFu Doc Savage
    June 25th, 2018 at 13:34 | #29

    Sat. Class…June 30, 2018!
    8a-10a!!!!
    Open 2 all!!

  30. Tommy Bus
    June 21st, 2018 at 19:56 | #30

    Sifu Doc, it was great meeting and training with you a couple weeks back. I believe I’ll be there this Saturday. I’m looking for a large shirt if you happen to have any on hand. Thanks!

  31. William Whiting
    June 20th, 2018 at 00:22 | #31

    Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it to class this weekend. My wife reminded me of her nephew’s wedding in Wisconsin. The weekend will not go to waste, however. I have purchased “The Dao of Taijiquan” by Jou for the flight. I look forward to the questions it will raise. See you all in a few weeks. Bill

  32. SiFu Doc Savage
    June 17th, 2018 at 12:05 | #32

    Sat. Class…June 23, 2018!
    8a-10a!!!!
    Open 2 all!!!

  33. SiFu Doc Savage
    June 13th, 2018 at 10:28 | #33

    2all…please update your email addresses…Thanks

  34. SiFu Doc Savage
    June 7th, 2018 at 10:36 | #34

    Class Sat. 8a-10a!!!

  35. SiFu Doc Savage
    May 31st, 2018 at 15:13 | #35

    OPEN Class June 2, 2018!!!
    8am-10am!!!
    Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, Fl.

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