Lightning Hand Academy | Veronica | Friends Activity https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/members/v2r2please/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Veronica's friends. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:25:26 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 8503d1b7e30765ec500c7fa1b46806f6 Dan Ma replied to the topic Kung Fu Melting Pot in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/kung-fu-melting-pot/#post-95299 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:26:45 -0700 I had a hard time seeing this on my phone, because the player shrinks on mobile. Here is the link to the player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3XObdYi-w&list=PLeRJoiukL9JFHKkR8_cr8M0DkSgzEWufT

Maybe this will hep.

]]> 0 ced7331b7809f394e624e6e90d9fcfb6 Dan Ma replied to the topic Great Wing Chun videos to watch in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/great-wing-chun-videos-to-watch/#post-95287 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:37:47 -0700 I don’t know if this is a “great” wing chun video to watch, but I thought this was interesting to see an red boat wing chun form that looked like all 3 forms massed into one very different yet recognizable preformance.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHe_sbhKJ2Y]

]]> 0 258138181578c0787c3984260ff38baf Dan Ma replied to the topic Free your body in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/free-your-body/#post-95120 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:28:15 -0700 Hi All,

Just wanted to share a person who I have been following for kettlebell exercises: Mark Wildman. Kettlebell exercises is a great for compound / total body workouts–more work with less time. With modern day life we are always sitting. Sitting patterns promote tight hip flexors and weak hip extensors (glutes), which can lead to a lot of…Read more

]]> 0 e6cddf6be7c3c6470aaadbf8e65c42cc Dan Ma replied to the topic What's your favorite Wing Chun Movie? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/whats-your-favorite-wing-chun-movie/#post-95096 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:35:24 -0800 I think my favorite Wing Chun movie is “Wing Chun” with Michelle Yo & and Donnie Yen. After that the first Ip man movie is way up there. The Prodigal Son is okay. I wish someone would do an epic movie on Wu Mei–that would be way cool with The Abbess taking revenge on the traitorous Pak Mei for destroying the infamous Southern Shaolin
temple.

]]> 0 0c76adc9096eb7e0d2e787ab32f22f29 Dan Ma posted a new activity comment https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/2021/02/24/new-space-new-possibilities/#comment-794 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:04:32 -0800 Looking forward to all the new changes!
GUARANTEED to kick this new year’s ass to make up for last year’s ass kicking.
TAKE THAT 2020!

In reply to - Sifu Ray wrote a new post, New Space, New Possibilities Hello Students! I hope you are well. As you can see, there have been a few changes with LHA. We now have a dedicated office training space located in […] ]]> 3f0b952ecec1887ed5d517069ba73655 Dan Ma posted an update: 3rd form: https://youtu.be/rIMdlEl3TOY?t=1353 https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/465/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 21:16:10 -0700 3rd form: https://youtu.be/rIMdlEl3TOY?t=1353

]]> 0 7a7d7a0855a557a5780e333006e8d3ff Dan Ma replied to the topic FAQs | How To? | Forum Hacks in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/forum-hacks-how-to-faqs/#post-94778 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:40:07 -0700 Your Social Member’s Dashboard:
If you have been away for a while it is always good to check up on your dashboard for any new Notifications & Messages you missed.


How To Find It:

  1. Find your Members Home Page here: The top of the LHA Community page
  2. Click on the link “@your_name”

]]> 0 1ae2611455eaff8dc3c26adb7edef11d Dan Ma replied to the topic Great Wing Chun videos to watch in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/great-wing-chun-videos-to-watch/#post-94771 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:23:38 -0700 I like how he explains joint rotations.

]]> 0 81d61d032e25d67e562700c2ba3ebf32 Dan Ma posted a new activity comment https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/397/#acomment-416 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 02:06:52 -0700 This class went into more detail on the beginning hand movements:
https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/zoom-meetings/sunday-5-31-virtual-class/

In reply to - Dan Ma posted an update Great class introducing the 3rd form. Hopefully we will get to have a video in the future…though I begin to even follow along, but someday I […] ]]> 2f8f6e35963acb0b39ac91056c1f49d2 Dan Ma posted an update: Another great class today that covered all the names of the […] https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/409/ Mon, 25 May 2020 03:00:53 -0700 Another great class today that covered all the names of the blocks for the 1st form:

https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/zoom-meetings/sunday-virtual-class-5-24/

]]> 0 4002f976f5fd9e46f66dddb5530a1fce Dan Ma posted an update: I got a call from the dentist today and was asked a lot of […] https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/399/ Mon, 18 May 2020 19:25:18 -0700 I got a call from the dentist today and was asked a lot of questions regarding COVID-19 symptoms. I took a look at the regulations for reopening the fitness sector:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2352.pdf

]]> 0 35f05b8ca196bf075e358c1788ea77d6 Dan Ma posted an update: Great class introducing the 3rd form. Hopefully we will get […] https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/397/ Mon, 18 May 2020 02:40:14 -0700 Great class introducing the 3rd form. Hopefully we will get to have a video in the future…though I begin to even follow along, but someday I will!
https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/2020/05/17/sunday-virtual-class-5-17-20/

]]> 0 9389ff94dc3ef15741385975fb1eecd9 Dan Ma posted an update: An interesting article about "fake" martial arts and […] https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/393/ Sat, 16 May 2020 06:29:32 -0700 An interesting article about “fake” martial arts and mma.

Fake Martial Arts, A Disorientation

]]> 0 4007d5ba528278de00b90a4b4b1976db Dan Ma replied to the topic Chi or QI- what is it? How do you cultivate it? Do you believe it exists? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/chi-or-qi-want-is-it-how-do-you-cultivate-it-do-you-believe-it-exists/#post-94668 Fri, 08 May 2020 19:18:49 -0700 I’ve heard that we all leak our chi all day everyday, and that there are advanced practices in where you seal yourself up so you don’t lose as much. Men lose most of their chi through ejaculation and women during their menstruation. I know there are Taoist love practices in where you can harness sexual energy. Men can tie weights to their “junk”…Read more

]]> 0 4a2e94b5386ddefad40454c88a6230c0 Jamie Greenhut replied to the topic Chi or QI- what is it? How do you cultivate it? Do you believe it exists? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/chi-or-qi-want-is-it-how-do-you-cultivate-it-do-you-believe-it-exists/#post-94664 Wed, 06 May 2020 21:17:52 -0700 Hey Alyda – I love that you started this discussion! My answer might be a bit long-winded…

I can offer my perspective as a current student of acupuncture. Qi cultivation is vital not only in the treatment of our patients but in the treatment of our inner selves. We learn as students that if our posture is wonky, our breath is held or shallow,…Read more

]]> 0 ac9a37bd90f393abb69ff4e391e9a994 Dan Ma replied to the topic We need your suggestions and ideas!! in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/we-need-your-suggestions-and-ideas/#post-94658 Mon, 04 May 2020 22:38:31 -0700 All of the classes have been helpful for me, but here are some thoughts from me:

  • I personally found the assignment to be the most helpful, though I do understand that technology can be a barrier for many–the effort put into creating the video was well worth the feedback.
  • Personally I like the classes most where we dissect a move from one of…

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]]> 0 5dab8914691298ec1305f09e7c7bafd4 Alyda Rodriguez82 started the topic We need your suggestions and ideas!! in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/we-need-your-suggestions-and-ideas/ Mon, 04 May 2020 21:34:50 -0700 Hello again!!

As Sifu mentioned yesterday, we need your input to make our transition to live Zoom classes a success for everyone.

Some questions for you all:

*what are some things you would like to see in our classes that we haven’t done?

*are there subjects you would like for us to discuss in class?

*what would help you best on your…Read more

]]> 0 0179ecef34724be25a2eba46e8f49096 Alyda Rodriguez82 started the topic Chi or QI- what is it? How do you cultivate it? Do you believe it exists? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/chi-or-qi-want-is-it-how-do-you-cultivate-it-do-you-believe-it-exists/ Mon, 04 May 2020 20:24:19 -0700 Hey everyone,

I loved this conversation started by Dan Ma yesterday in our question and answer class. He was asking what is Chi or QI, and how Chi is used in wing chun and other martial arts. Chi (Human energy) is something that has fascinated me since I was a child. How to raise it, cultivate it and to manipulate it is, in my belief, something…Read more

]]> 0 6e81423ba3b410c819a207319b236367 Dan Ma replied to the topic What are you doing to keep mentally stimulated? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/what-are-you-doing-to-keep-mentally-stimulated/#post-94601 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:29:48 -0700 Notes! 🙂

]]> 0 45a650dd8a5cace84f4bd151f10d6414 Dan Ma replied to the topic What are you doing to keep mentally stimulated? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/what-are-you-doing-to-keep-mentally-stimulated/#post-94589 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:02:20 -0700 That was really good Ray, thanks for sharing. Here is the video when he starts his guided meditation: https://youtu.be/waYNEDZxEPY?t=1359

]]> 0 b6589aa65ef024a6cdd38dd185a1a305 Dan Ma replied to the topic Where's Alyda? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/wheres-alyda/#post-94585 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:42:09 -0700 Very Cool!

]]> 0 142c4388865d33af6297cd47361e4d50 Dan Ma replied to the topic Muscle Imbalances (Distortion Patterns) in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/muscle-imbalances-distortion-patterns/#post-94584 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:41:12 -0700 Thanks Alyda,

I pulled the info out of my NASM book, and it has really helped my lower back problems. I feel like I’m pulling out of my chronic conditions. I also think not having a desk job also has something to do with it.

]]> 0 33a4f2668e7970997741ed4c5b943946 Dan Ma replied to the topic Wing Chun in the MMA in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/wing-chun-in-the-mma/#post-94583 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:30:39 -0700 Boy this subject seems laden with controversy…I’ll give it wack!

I feel like saying that the majority of MMA athletes look like great athletes, but look like mediocre martial arts. Looking at Tony Ferguson’s Mook Jong rendition looks sophomoric to me, but what would I know since I don’t know the wooden dummy? Anderson Silva’s Wing Chun was so g…Read more

]]> 0 6c58fa6b4df269cb3b49da45d57b8455 Alyda Rodriguez82 joined the group Wing Chun https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/333/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:44:14 -0700 0 fba48d7ff6832089903e185a39835395 Alyda Rodriguez82 joined the group Kung Fu Cafe https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/332/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:44:11 -0700 0 8528d51eee40aad2157828000b17a732 Alyda Rodriguez82 replied to the topic The Supernatural in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/the-supernatural/#post-94582 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:38:24 -0700 oooo… love scared geometry!! so much so, I have the flower and tree of life tattooed to my thigh. courtesy of our fellow student, Todd!!

]]> 0 ebdfda9b758cfdf3e3bced4b10d57bb3 Alyda Rodriguez82 replied to the topic Stronger kicks in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/stronger-kicks/#post-94581 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:58:19 -0700 This concept in practice completely changed my kicks.  I’m still working on hip stabilization mind you but aligning my hip with my heel as a visualization was more than enough to turn my weak, unfocused kicks into effective ones. things to practice for sure!

]]> 0 fe73526c554cfbacd865f83a25daa924 Alyda Rodriguez82 replied to the topic What's your favorite kung fu movie? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/whats-your-favorite-kung-fu-movie/#post-94580 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:44:47 -0700 Nick!! that is one of my favorites!! the gun and knife Fu here is amazing!

]]> 0 aca15070fda53a67f1268e64e238d30f Alyda Rodriguez82 replied to the topic Muscle Imbalances (Distortion Patterns) in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/muscle-imbalances-distortion-patterns/#post-94579 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:29:02 -0700 oh wow dan!! this is amazing. so detailed! I know how tedious all of that work can be. this is a great resource for anyone looking to figure out how to do educated selfcare to the body.

]]> 0 dc63e97bb63bd4f115998cc30733d37f Alyda Rodriguez82 replied to the topic kung fu heroines in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/kung-fu-heroines/#post-94578 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:19:13 -0700 omg!! I just love this!! so many movies I had no idea about. adding them to the list of movies for Kung fu Movie night 🙂

]]> 0 08ad95b0d801b9348086a6ee443741ec Alyda Rodriguez82 started the topic Wing Chun in the MMA in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/wing-chun-in-the-mma/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:16:08 -0700 Hey everyone!!

I was listening to Joe Rogan who was talking to Robert Downey JR talk about his journey in WC. Rogan mentioned that one of his favorite fighters uses WC in the octagon and of course, I had to check him out! I guess he also uses the dummy quite a bit.

Here is one of his fights:…Read more

]]> 0 c9cf962ba87b51d806bdc9ffabdd413f Jamie Greenhut and Alyda Rodriguez82 are now friends https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/324/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:09:04 -0700 0 dee04dc10157bc49a4f0f18ab479c4cd Dan Ma and Alyda Rodriguez82 are now friends https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/323/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:09:03 -0700 0 fa31fd943d95ace2fe3dab64ae4a9c3d Alyda Rodriguez82 changed their profile picture https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/322/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:08:22 -0700 0 4dfd1042865186affa6f4c9ee1c2d6ed Alyda Rodriguez82 changed their profile picture https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/321/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:04:54 -0700 0 59328221febbaec3a2476c7ad5a974da Alyda Rodriguez82 changed their profile picture https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/320/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:03:53 -0700 0 f881c52b96c2c00f75b215293d0049ac Alyda Rodriguez82 changed their profile picture https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/319/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:03:16 -0700 0 52feeac9496c40558485ce1327909feb Alyda Rodriguez82 replied to the topic Where's Alyda? in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/wheres-alyda/#post-94575 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:52:44 -0700 lol!! well, I only took 23 days to respond!! hi jamie! so sorry I havent been active on this forum./. but that all ends today!! * enter in evil laugh* now you all will never be rid of me!!

]]> 0 eb5d43577b0e45106cae1776c4044cbd Dan Ma replied to the topic FAQs | How To? | Forum Hacks in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/forum-hacks-how-to-faqs/#post-94556 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:07:07 -0700 How To Find Your Notifications & Private Messages
I have been trying to insert this information (notifications & private messages) into a more visible place, but I haven’t found a great solution.

What I am able to do is create this:

You can find your version of this in two places:

  1. Your My Account (login) page (scroll down)
  2. The top of the…

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]]> 0 8d51ee727cbc0cdd8340ab8ab3bbd648 Dan Ma and Andrew Chan are now friends https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/314/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:47:48 -0700 0 d5c76003ad416122fd1a620be3cb3e0f Dan Ma posted an update: I "wing chunned" the member's area into something that is […] https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/311/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:52:17 -0700 I “wing chunned” the member’s area into something that is hopefully a better experience for everyone. I merged https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/lha-community/ into https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/my-account/. Let me know if it is more confusing!

]]> 0 c1f5d40700a610f49c89b2b639c0f53b Dan Ma posted an update: @ray I cleaned up the […] https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/310/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:43:12 -0700 @ray I cleaned up the https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/lha-community/ page–I hope you find it better!

]]> 0 261935ea72acc3cdf1dccf1d046ebba5 Dan Ma posted an update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb-yccAdiVE&feature=youtu.be https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/290/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 19:15:16 -0700

]]> 0 af5b5d5369cc5dbe6137e338302bf979 Dan Ma replied to the topic Siu Lim Tao (first form) in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/siu-lim-tao-first-form/#post-94470 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 18:36:12 -0700 Here is my homework entry for yesterday’s class.

 

]]> 0 0fe6b684575ba7818f3ad81ae4ef5af5 Dan Ma started the topic FAQs | How To? | Forum Hacks in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/forum-hacks-how-to-faqs/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:09:59 -0700 I just discovered how to Embed media (YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, etc…) directly into topics and replies in the forums.

All you have to do is place the full url of the object you are trying to embed.

For example:

In any post your create or a reply that you want to share a YouTube video you would add the following without the brackets: [ example ]…

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]]> 0 58e62c9d183e59ff3d572f175cc51184 Dan Ma started the topic Adam Mizner in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/adam-mizner/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:55:59 -0700 I wanted to share an interesting video: Yi – Mind Intention with Adam Mizner

I like how he talks about intention and the internal aspects of how focus can be strengthened. It gives me another way to think about the Sil Lim Tao.

]]> 0 109bbecd0b8671322c2ff3eae8c0019a Dan Ma posted a new activity comment https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/260/#acomment-263 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:14:52 -0700 Wow cool video, looks like a lot of information to study! Good luck!

In reply to - Jamie Greenhut started the topic Meridian Magic in the forum Wing Chun Forum Hi guys! We talked a bit about meridians in class online tonight, here are some resources for those that want to learn more: Video of […] ]]> dca61a3dcf35c57334a2437309fd252c Dan Ma posted a new activity comment https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/activity/p/103/#acomment-261 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:14:24 -0700 testing…

In reply to - Captain Crunch posted an update in the group Wing Chun I wanted to share how I’ve been dealing with loosening up my shoulders. @ray told me a couple things on separate occasions: 1. have a partner hold your […] ]]> cdf519ca70de5470df21c47bee6b00ee Jamie Greenhut replied to the topic Meridian Magic in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/meridian-magic/#post-94342 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:48:44 -0700 Hi all! I tried to post this discussion last week but it seems it didn’t go through – I’m still getting the hang of this forum 😅

A couple of Sundays ago, I was asked a bit about my knowledge of acupuncture meridians and the microcosmic orbit. I’ve gathered a few resources to share that I hope will be helpful and assist everyone in their…Read more

]]> 0 ec356f6c7925cd4ebe47428f531eae35 Jamie Greenhut started the topic Meridian Magic in the forum Wing Chun Forum https://www.testsite.wingchunpdx.com/forums/topic/meridian-magic/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:48:43 -0700 Hi guys! We talked a bit about meridians in class online tonight, here are some resources for those that want to learn more:

Video of how the meridians flow in the body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_sTtgvmya8&t=27s

Explanation of the Du channel (spine/back – also referred to as ‘Governor’ meridian or vessel) and Ren channel (front of body -…Read more

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