Posted by grasshopper on January 05, 1997 at 18:45:55:
In Reply to: Re: Tai Chi posted by Sean on January 05, 1997 at 01:43:23:
: As far as developing paranormal abilities, the martial arts is filled
: with self-delusion. People trying to transform thenselves into
: supermen. I have seen a kung fu "master" get seriously stomped in
: a bar fight with a larger person. If this stuff was possible to any
: degree, law enforcement and military people would have figured it
: out by now.
: So save yourself the time, unless you are someone who has trouble
: unwinding. If, like me, you are trying to "cultivate a vigorous
: spirit", stay well away from it.
You would not have seen true 'masters' in bar fights...these are not
skills that a policeman could learn; they are skills that come from
decades of dilegent training and focus...paranormal-no...