Kieren <k.edu.au>
To:
Erle Montaigue <moontagu@tiscali.co.uk>
Cheers Erle,
170/171 is such a good tape, I think it is "undersold" on the site. The
stuff about peng jing, lui jing etc. was blowing my mind. So I thought
that if I had an earlier volume on 13 postures then the later ones would
be over the top! Hence I was always glad and thought it fortuitous that
I had received
the "earlier volumes" nevertheless all is one. And the 13 postures are
no less mysterious.
You should have a section titled "essentials of the Montaigue system."
get students to send you info on the tapes they've found most useful or
information rich or mind blowing. With write ups for the tapes by the
students themselves. It might even be divided into beginners and
advanced. The first tape I ever saw of you was from my x-girlfriends
dad, it was MTG 29 (Dim-mak intricacies). I was 18 and had just started
cosmic tai chi, that tape blew my mind, and its so useful because you
see the advanced taiji form, push hands and da lui and how it all ties
in.
random thoughts,
K
Dear Erle,
I have been interested in martial arts for over 20years now and I wish I
had known about Erle's videos then instead of going from one style to
another.
The 15 video's I have are very easy to learn from, not like the video's
I have had of other people where the form looks very good but they don't
teach you very well.
Erle's instruction is very detailed and precise and every little
movement is shown in great detail.
I will only buy products from Erle now because I only want the best.
I have sent a cheque to you for the DVD.
From Peter. UK
Hello Master Montaigue,
My name is Michael, I reside in North Carolina, USA, 38 years old, full
time martial art teacher
I have always had a deep interest in Taiji, practice myself daily but
never could encounter a teacher who could take Taiji instruction beyond
learning the initial from, whatever style this could be. Over the years
I have always found your articles much help on various particulars, as
well as inspirational to myself. Anyhow, to the heart of the matter, I
just felt compelled to write you, and to thank you, for the books and
videos available on your site, and for your openness, and genuine
heartfelt desire to promote understanding and preservation of Taiji to a
new generation of seekers. Your efforts to promote Taiji have filled a
great void in relation to my own studies and personal growth and I find
your public work a most precious treasure. Thank you.
From South Africa:
Hi
I would just like to thank you for the gift you send me; it is
amazing to see someone doing Taichi the way you do it.
I can just look at those videos and it is like there is something
else, like something you try to tell me but in another way.
I've got all the books but it does not show me halve of what the
videos show me, it does, but you can never look at pictures and
think that you are going to get the form right.
I thank you for taking the time to read this E-mail and I hope that
you can give me some kind of advice.
Youre sincerely
Jacques
Your website is fantastic! It's what I've been searching for, for such a long time.
Dear Erle
Johan.
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Dear Erle
Hi Erle
I feel very privileged to be writing this even though I've never
met you. I
am impressed by the reviews you have got from your video tapes. I
am in New
Zealand and am looking to start some training in maybe Taiji ,
Bagua ,
Hsingi , or even long fist. I would like to get some of your video
or
written material as it sounds incredibly detailed which is what I
need.
Shane.
Dear Erle,
From Derek in New Zealand.
Hello Earle
A few weeks ago you sent me a few of your VCDs and I'd like to tell
you how
much we enjoy them here. I have just completed the YCF form for the
first
time and the missus is not far behind. We put good 2-3 hours into in
every
day and it's indeed a pleasure. My girl has had problems with her
back - a
kind of gunshot between the shoulder blades and nothing seemed to
help: no
massage, no acupuncture, not even cranio-sacral therapy. Well, after
a month
of tai chi she says the thing is almost gone, she can't even
pinpoint it any
more. Ain't that amazing?
Dear Mr.
Montaigue;
First of all, I wan't to Express my Wholehearted Respect,
Admiration, and Gratitude for all that you are doing !!!
You have helped me Enhance (self-defense wise) the Art of Nonaka
Aikijujutsu, of which I have been training in, and teaching for over
Forty Years now.
I have placed the Concept of Fa-jing, and the Methods of the
Neurological Shut-Downs with in the Jujutsu techniques.
TOM, USA
From Belgium.
How are you? Hope you're fine.
G: Belgium.
Dear Erle
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Dear Earle,
I have studied with some of the most well respected 'masters' of Taijiquan in the world of many different styles. However, until I met you and your 'fa-jing', I never knew what fa-jing was all about as no-one was able to truly show me physically. They would huff and puff and pull their hand way back in order to gain the power for the strike but no-one could even come anywhere near the power that you show, even when they pull their hand back let alone do what you do and have your hand almost placed onto the striking mitt with no pull back! I still have a slightly sore palm from when you struck the hand held mitt from only one inch away. The one who has ever come the closest to you is Chen Xiao-wang of the Chen Family. When I saw him, it showed me that you indeed were correct in your way of fa-jing and that it would not, as some have tried to say, harm your meridians in any way what-so-ever! Chen moves his hips in the same way that you do. I do not know why others in the Yang system seem to put anyone down who perhaps has something real! They come up with a load of rubbish that it will harm your Qi or your meridians etc. So now we have one of the world's leading Tai Chi masters inadvertently backing up everything you say about fa-jing. Keep that information coming 'mate' I (and others) have gained more from one workshop with you than five years with people who call themselves 'grandmasters'!
Thank you. Richard, USA.
Thank you so much for the "clips" CD. I'm sending out the $5 for shipping and handling tomorrow. It was a very big help on some questions and it fuelled my desire to learn more about the internal arts. Thanks again.
Comments: Thank You.
Thank you mr. Montaigue for the most wonderful site on Tai Chi. I have
been practising Tai Chi for about 12 years and I am still learning. I
think that one never stop learning when one are in to Tai Chi. I have now
my "own" class that anyone can join, free of charge, because I have a
feeling that everyone could know it. Just now I finished reading the page
about the warrior and it was just beautifully written. It was so true it
almost brought tears to my eyes. A real warrior don't go out seeking
fights and war, he seeks for peace, he even brings peace just walking in
to a room. They are few but wanted in our lifes, even needed for most
people. I recently took up the Yang Cheng-Fu form and I have gone through
the first third and I must say it is a beautiful form. The form I was
taught by my teacher was some kind of Yang form that I think someone
earlier teacher made some changes on because there is not so much that is
recognisable in either Lo-Chang or Cheng-Fu, yes I am !
looking at Yang Lo-Changs form to. That is truly a form I would like to
learn properly. Of course, there is postures that is called Stork spreads
its wings, Play the guitar, Brush knee and twist step and Step back and
repulse monkey but they only remotely reminds me of the postures in
Lo-Chang and Cheng-Fu. Even Fair Lady works the shuttle is different. How
come that even with the same name the movements is so far from each other?
But the strangest thing about it all is that my teacher never told me
about Fa Jing and Yin and Yang hand. I am a little disappointed at my self
for spending so much money on learning something that was not complete.
But then again, it took me on a search after more to learn. So thank you
again for allowing me to download the Yang Cheng-Fu video so I have
something real to learn from.
Again, thank you for the best Tai Chi site on the internet.
Jan
One final note. I have been in martial arts for almost 20 years. I have a 5th black in Karate and taiJitsu, and a 4th black in JuJitsu. I'm a martial arts pragmatist who is not easily impressed. Not only have you impressed me over that passed two years that we've corresponded (both physically [on tapes], but also mentally with your unselfish time [in answering my never ending questions and Western ramblings]. Surprisingly, even though we have never met (yet) it is what I've learned from you that has made the biggest difference to my martial arts. I appreciate all that you have done for me (and therefore, my students). I hope you knew this before, but if you didn't, be assured that you don't go unappreciated by your long distance student in Canada, nor do you go unrecognized in my school.
Erle,
I wanted to write to thank you for your advice and for all the terrific
materials that you are providing. It had helped me to gain the upper hand
on a problem that I have been facing.
Early last Fall I wrote you to tell you of a problem that I was having
with my prostate and to ask your advice. My PSA levels were high (6.5) and
two re-tests showed the same levels. This, of course, is a possible
indicator of prostate cancer. I had a biopsy that showed no cancer
(thankfully) but my doctors wanted to keep an eye on the PSA level in case
there was a small cancer taht the biopst did not detect.
I began following your advice and improved my diet, reduced the number
of ejaculations, and have been following a regular program of Qigong with a
concentration on focusing healing Qi into my prostate. I also have been
taking zinc and saw palmetto but not on an extremely regular basis. I am
working on learning TaiChi as well and am progressing slowly but steadily.
In addition, I have lost quite a bit of weight and have been strength
training.
A few weeks ago, I had another PSA test and my PSA level was down to
3.6! Well within the normal range. My doctor was quite pleased, but also
somewhat surprised. He was expecting that my "normal" PSA level was going
to be somewhat high and was expecting to simply "re-set" the definition of
normal for me.
I obviously don't know for sure what caused the reduction in PSA, but I
believe it to be largely a result of following the advice you gave me. In
any event, I know for certain that I have significantly improved my overall
health and energy levels, so that by itself has helped me immeasurably.
Lifestyle changes along the lines that you recommended, exercise (including
Qigong and TaiChi), and getting good medical attention are recommendations
that I would make to every man, especially those over 50.
In my research on the prostate and prostate cancer, one of the things I
learned is that prostate cancer is much more prevalent in Western societies
than in Eastern. Also, I learned that when individuals from Eastern
societies move to the West and take up a Western lifestyle, their rate of
prostate cancer goes up to match that of Western citizens. Many other forms
of cancer have also been linked to the Western lifestyle. I think you have
discovered some very significant health secrets in addition to preserving an
excellent martial art!
Again, that you very much for the work you are doing and for you help!
I am very grateful!!
Mike
HELLO ERLE,
Erle
I received my CD ROM's today with the clips, articles, etc. on them. I
have only scratched the surface of the information on them so far and I
must say I am very impressed with the content.
Thank you very much for sending them me - I hope to learn a lot from
them.
Yours sincerely
Alan
Master Montaigue,
I have received your demo CD, and I was completely amazed at what I
saw. Thank you! Tim, USA
Dr Stephen: USA
Hi Erle,
>
> I just wanted to tell you I've just had a chance to look at 1 (2
> times) and a half of the tapes I got from you, and this is the first
> time of all the tapes I've bought over the past years that I've felt
> immediately connected and motivated to integrate immediately into my
> practice the material presented. I definitely feel - despite the
> 15,000 or so miles between Australia and California- that you will
> be a major resource and teacher for me. Thanks for doing your work
> so well. steve
First: Stephen Cajigas
Country: U.S.A
Subject: (Other)
Comments: I just attended the April 1st 2001, seminar in NJ. I would like to
say the seminar was very informative and everyone very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Erle was very good in explaining the intricacies of the Wudang form and was
very helpful. Mr. Montaigue teachings and one on one approach with people made
the seminar very personable. I would recommend that if anyone was interested
about Tai Chi or self-defence to attend a seminar to be enlighten and shown
the true beauty of tai chi. I like to thank Mr. Montaigue for his time and for
the education I received that day.
Dear Erle,
Thank you for your reply, your suggestions have been a great help.
With careful monitoring your assumption was correct. could not really feel
myself slowing rising in the 3 circle Qigong stance, but I was, though ever so
slightly. The kidney pressure thing I found was being caused by the tilt
of my pelvis. By maintaining the
proper knee bend, the shakes have increased their intensity, and by correcting
the tilt of my pelvis the shakes are felt up through my whole body.
I have now downloaded your YCF form video and the text of your book on the old
style Yang Lu-ch'an form. They both have a very clear and simple explanation
of
the yin and yang palms as applied to the form. (I've also downloaded the
3 parts of your "Internal Gung-fu".)
After viewing your YCF video and reading through your book on the Old Yang
Style I feel like I need to start over. (unlearn some bad habits)
I thought that the form I had been practicing was more "authentic"
than any other that I had seen--- up to now. Your YCF form is so
different, that starting over seems the only thing to do. I feel I'd be
cheating myself continuing with my present practice form, (the number of
"dead" movements surprises me.) So I have indeed started
working through your YCF form. (I'm now working up through the first
"grasp swallows tail", and trying to absorb every detail.)
What would be your thoughts on my doing this and any suggestions?
Learning your
YCF form first, or just jump into your Old Yang style? (I know a YCF
sequence, so with learning your YCF form I would have a point of reference.)
Would you consider viewing and critiquing a tape of my progress, say in 6
months or so? Even for a fee? If you do, would there be limits and
requirements with the making of the tape?
Best regards,
Ian
Dear Ian, Thank you. I do corrections via video tape free of charge.
From the recent (2001) USA Workshop.
Just watching how you did the Old Yang Style form was enlightening.
And also the scapula and power stances. I've wasted money on *** and ***
seminars and learned very little. I'll be still dissecting what I
learned from yours years from now when I get to higher levels and go "Oh
yeah, that's what this is."
Thanks again,
Ricardo
Sifu MJ. USA:
Mr Montaigue, you are making it difficult for everyone in this business when
you keep on giving stuff free of charge. I came into this business to make a
living and you are causing concern with myself and colleagues.
Dear Sifu MJ,
There are many people in the world who cannot afford to pay for videos and
books but who would greatly benefit in the health area as well as general
living standards from learning what I have to teach. People in 3rd world
countries who have little or no money can now afford to perhaps download some
of my tapes and books and gain the great benefits. If you are so worried, I
suggest that you begin producing a better product, one that will sell to
anyone! If you have a good product, you can afford to help others who are less
fortunate! I will continue to support those less fortunate. Erle Montaigue
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Frank: USA
Hi Erle,
Thanks again for the video.
I don't know what I was thinking. It must have been something like,
"Hey,
I got the video, I got the book, I'll knock this form out in a couple of
weeks."
O.K. So, maybe I'll get it in a year at the basic level and maybe I
won't.
The form reminds me of an old song about the hula dance "Every little
movement has a meaning all it's own." Your instructions for the
basic
level are more detailed than most of the instruction I have gotten. If I
can learn a couple of moves a week I will be doing well.
What I like the best about the video is that it has the feel of someone who
is just trying to record what he has learned so that it can be passed on to
others. No hype. No dramatics. Just Tai Chi.
Thanks for all your work at promoting this great art.
Frank
Georgia USA
From Rick: USA:
Sir,
Just wanted to let you know I received my tape order of mtg2 and mtg5 and
both are complete.
Also...
Wow!! The content in your videos is the highest and most informative
I've
ever seen!! I've wasted a thousand dollars or more on **** or *****
and even other videos before I've used yours. **** and **** videos
are a complete waste of money. How many different ways do I need to see
someone hit a completely motionless person on stomach 5?? Your's are
easy
to learn from and the concepts are very advanced in relation to what I've
been exposed to. The Taiji form tapes are great to learn from and your
basic push hands was unbelievable!! I really excited about my martial
arts
training again. No more choppy hard karate kata for me!!
Thanks Sincerely, Rick:
Yern Italy:
Erle,
Thank you very much for your Compilation tape. I`m convinced that your
videos are of high quality content, I corrected some mistakes myself just by
watching the tape. Soon, I`ll start learning the Old Yang form from your
videos.
Thanks you very much for everything and continue
working on your
productions. Serious martial artists must to know these things.
Sincerely
yours,
Yern
Shehzad: Iran:
Dear Master Erle (you should have told me before and I would have shown a
bit more respect),
Thank you very much for sending the videos. I would also lik to say that these
videos are some of the best videos I've ever seen (mtg 47, mtg108). The techniques
shown in these videos is very original and very practical (like how you can
punch past block by punching in a "s" bend) which knocks the spots
off other martial arts. from Shehzad.
From Mr Wong, Canada:
Dear Erle,
I have recently made a decision to take up Yoga. Yoga for me is a vehicle to keep myself fit, flexible, and healthy. I also want to learn a martial art, or martial principles. Yet I want to find an instructor. I am looking for someone who has similar views as do I, is competent (unlike the quacks that I have learned from in the past), has an abundance of knowledge and wisdom to share, and is willing and able to share it. I have searched high and low in my area (suburban Illinois) for a competent teacher with no avail. I have purchased hordes of videotapes from numerous commercial companies, and have been left with nothing but flowery fists and embroidery kicks (with the exception of the capoeira series that I purchased that was useful when I was dancing). I recently also purchased a bundle of your videos and I found that both your martial skill and your teaching skill are phenomenal. I would really like to learn from you combat wrestling (or shuai jiao if your could help with that and possibly some chin na), dim mak (which I am interested in but havent purchased any videos on focusing on bagua earlier), and qigong healing both personal and healing others. I have an interest in tui na and would like to be a healer. I would really be honored to have you as my instructor. I know that you must be a busy person, and trust me Ill be a great student. All I really need from you is for you to answer the questions that I have regarding my training. Your videos are very intricate covering many facets and variations on each technique, but I also need advice on training. I have many questions that I am confident that you can answer. Please teach me
Mark: Canada:
Sean
Dear Mr. Montaigue,
First, I wish to thank you for exemplifying the martial artist we should all
strive to become. I have read most of your Q&A email and find your
humility
and generosity very refreshing. This is in spite of your mastery of the
most devastating martial arts I have ever seen.
About two months ago, I purchased your Encyclopedia of Dim Mak, Volume 1 and
Ultimate Dim Mak - How to Fight A Grappler and Win. I must comment that
after boxing for 5 years (amateur), fighting in the streets really hard as a
youth (most often in bars), and 26 years practicing TaeKwonDo (with a brief
exposure to Shaolin Kung Fu 5 years ago), I have come to the conclusion that
my cup is not half full but rather it is practically empty! What a
wealth
of knowledge you have amassed!
I have been practicing the one inch punch using Fa-jing and can feel this
depth. You speak the truth when you suggest shifting one's hip in the
opposite then same direction as your punch emits more power. I just
don't
know where to go next in your amazing system. I can appreciate the
importance of learning Taijiquan (Yang Cheng-Fu long form), Bagwa seems very
intriguing, while Qigong appears to be intimately linked to everything.
Even your Sudden Violence material looks very practical. I feel like a
sugar junkie in a candy store!!!!
Thus, my dilemma. Please, what do you suggest for someone who has
realized
that his 22 year old black belt is merely a device for holding up one's
pants? Thank you, sir.
Steve: Australia. Steve has spent the past 3 months in China studying and had this to say in one of his many emails.
Hi again, phew.
Was invited to catch some of the Guangxi Province Wu Shu competition. Very
colourful, acrobatic though the timing was a bit out in most of the 2 person
performances. Met one of the top coaches a few times, swapped forms and
lightly sparred with her husband. He was quick, more of a boxer than a
martial artist. These meetings are usually at night and I get a motorbike a
fair way to the south of the city. They have heard of Pao Chui, but didn't
believe you could put it together (2 person). It is hard to find old China
in the cities, they are fast becoming Westernized, and the taiji has nearly
lost it. There are Masters on every street corner almost, and most only do
22 step, maybe 88 step forms, no martial applications. Nobody has gathered
the amount of knowledge, forms, qigongs, applications etc that Erle
Montaigue in Aust. has.
"Old China", except for the poverty in the streets, is fast becoming
a
tourist trap. Foreigners can pay 2-10x admission price to a lot of sights
and services. It's cheaper to book your own tickets at the train stations
(learn some language).
However, our hosts and translators have been immensely helpful, they do a
great job. Our translators are often also teachers in Western as well as TCM
at the Universities. They study hard and I have nothing but utmost respect
for them.
Ulf: Sweden:
Dear Mr Montaigue!
Thank you for the Compilation tape. Very impressive I
must say, and I have finally found what I want to
learn after many years of training.
Arthur: USA
DEAR ERLE,
I RECEIVED THE TAPES AND HAVE PLAYED THEM ALL ONCE AND
HAVE ALREADY GAINED A DEAL MORE KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING. I KNOW THAT EACH TIME I GO THROUGH THESE
TAPES I WILL SEE MORE. I HAVE PRACTICED QI GUNG FOR
ABOUT 4 YEARS AND TAI JI FOR 11/2 YEARS. I TAKE TAI JI
FROM A SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CHOY LI FUT WHICH IS THEIR
MAIN FOCUS. THE SCHOOL LINAGE GOES THROUGH *************
OF THE ********* FEDERATION. THEY HAVE BEEN TEACHING
ME THE YANG CHENG FU FORM BUT MOST OF THE INTERNAL FEEL
I HAVE GOTTEN FROM READING AND RESEARCH FROM BOOKS AND
THE INTERNET. YOUR SITE HAS THE GREATEST INFORMATION AND
UNDERSTANDING. YOU EXPLAIN IT WHERE AS OTHERS JUST SPIT
OUT WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE
INFORMATION YOU MAKE AVAILABLE FOR FREE. IT DOES MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
Bradley: USA:
Mr. Montaigue,
I have viewed your tapes with satisfaction; the information imparted
especially to the aspect of fajing are worth countless more than the tapes
actual cost.
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To: <taiji@moontagu.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 9:21 AM
Mr. Montaigue,
I just received your MTG201 Compilation Tape. Thank-you so much for
sending it to me free of charge. The quality of your tapes is not as bad
as you make it sound. And the content is even better than you make it
sound. I was only watching the compilation tape and I could tell that you
went into great detail on everything you did. Excellent! I am saving
money right how to buy more of your tapes. I also was reading one of your books
in which you mentioned "9 keys" that a teacher gives his students.
Could you explain what all nine keys are? And what each individual one is
and does? Thanks again, David (See Q&A for asnswer)
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From: Chuck: USASent: Monday, July 17, 2000 2:08 PMSubject: Thanks
ErleA while back when I was in Korea you sent me 2 videos and I can say that my joint problems have been reduced greatly. Us larger people (6'5") have trouble with the hard linear arts. I can't thank you enough for showing me the way. I now know what true "power" is. Hope fully next time you have a seminar in FL USA I'll be able to attend.Chuck
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Hello Erle,
This is Barry in Fort Worth, Texas. I has wondering what the
measurement of the body was and how much of it is underground? The other
question I had was how are the arms joined in the middle? After I have
the info I need, I'll have a simple diagram on the computer that I can
send you would like me to so you can post it or something. THANK YOU SO
MUCH FOR PUBLISHING THAT "REFLEX VIOLENCE" BOOK!!!! That book is so
interesting and opens up a totally new perspective for martial arts to
me. I also enjoy reading your "Dim Mak: Death Point Striking" book
that
I just puchased today. I would also like to say that you are one of the
best martial arts authors and my collection will be filled with all of
your books soon.
Thanks again, Barry
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Mona: USA:
Dear Erle,
With great joy I received yesterday the tape you sent to me, and I want to thank
you very much for it. Though I watched only part of it yet, I can see how
detailed your teaching is, which I like very much. This 3 circle stand - isn't
this what the Chinese call "hug the tree"? Anyway, I tried this stand
before, but no one told me the exact positions. You explain not only in detail
what to do, you also explain why we must do it that certain way. I am impressed
of your tremendous knowledge and I cannot thank you enough for sharing parts of
it with me. I also like the "natural" way you talk, so everybody
understands what you say and can benefit from it. Although I will be busy
learning from this tape for a long while, I am interested in many of your tapes
you offer in your catalog. If you allow, I will ask for your advice again at a
later time. It has been a pleasure "meeting" you on the tape. I feel
honored you took the time out of your busy life to write to me and send me
this wonderful tape. Thank you again very much for everything. Mona.
Michael, USA:
Hi Erle,
Oh by the way, I just finished watching dim mak intricacies #5. I was blown
away. I learned so much.
In your video, you demonstrate pressing stomach 11 before striking the bladder
points for the heart revival. I was amazed because according to my research,
stimulation of the vagus nerve is protective against a cardiac arrhythmia and
striking the bladder points relating to the heart has the potential to cause a
sympathetically induced arrhythmia. Thus, by stimulating the vagus nerve first,
the heart is actually protected against a sympathetic nervous system induced
arrhythmia, which can be caused by striking the bladder points too hard. I
thought that you would find this bit of information interesting. If you already
knew this, then I apologize for the redundancy. The more that I learn, the more
amazed I am at the effectiveness of dim mak, its revival, and your teachings.
>
Erle, I believe that you have done a great deal for the martial arts. As you
know, there are others who have been teaching the points and how to strike them,
but everything that you teach can be backed up by medical science. In addition,
you address the issue of safety, which seems to have been forgotten by so many.
Thank you again for all of you help and teaching. Your friend, Michael.
Chris
Country: Canada
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Comments: I have recently ordered tapes from your website. Thank you for the
prompt service and excellent packaging job. I have not seen better content on
any other martial arts production to date. Thanks
----- Original Message -----From: MarioSent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 10:12 PMSubject: Hi ErleJust a quick E-mail to say HI you and the family. The Qi Gung tapes you sent are great. Tape 175 was really good I learned so much from it. 3 circle Qi gung at that level is just fantastic I've still to master opening the Qua I think that's how you spell it, anyway I am starting to get the chain in the plastic tube feeling happening. The Qi Gung itself is some thing else. If there are levels above that one all I can say Is Bloody Hell. One thing I did find out was not to drive, soon after a session of doing it.I just lost the plot and became the worst drive on the planet. It has had a profound impact on the form and the other types of Qi gung I have learned from you. It is hard to put into words what has happened, I will say this I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing the information.Mario
Dear Mr. Montaigue,
I hope this e-mail finds you and yours doing well. I would first like to commend
you on your outstanding book "The Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak" Which is
the most complete work on the subject that I have ever read, in my 33 years in
the martial arts.
I am currently working on a book entitled: C.E.T.A.
(Close-Engagement-Target-Acquisition) with Paladin Press. The book will cover
all aspects of Military Hand-to-Hand Combat. After reading your book, I found
several target points that I would like to include in this book. The points that
I am referring to is: HT-1, HT-3, SI-13, SI-16, CO-17, CO-18, TH-16, TH-17,
TH-18, TH-19, TH-23, and PC-1. Because of their lethality, these target points
will fit nicely into my chapter on "Quick Kill Tactics". Therefore I
would like to ask your permission Sir, to use this information in my upcoming
book. Of course I would be honored to give proper acknowledgement to you and
your book from which this information came.
Sincerely,
Professor Leonard C. Holifield, Ph.D./MA., Soke
President, International Academy of Police & Military Self-Defense Tactics
(256) 547-6450 Fax: 546-1825
E-mail: hnd2hnd@al.freei.net
From The USA: (They still do it!)
Erle,
Thought I should let you know, there is a fellow down here one of my new
students just told me about that is watching your tapes and reading your encyclopaedia
teaching the stuff claiming it is his own. In fact he even used you exact words
from the paladin video in a class "god made this part of the palm the fit
on the vagus nerve" or something. His name is Ron ...... he runs the
American kenpo ........ on the net I think it is www.???
.
My student quite him and joined with me saying if he's going to learn the Montaigue
system, he might as well learn it right!!!!!Stay in touch my friend.....Gaz.
From USA:
Dear Erle, I have been learning Taiji from your tapes. I have so far learned the Yang Cheng Fu form and the up to the second third of the Yang Lu Chan form. I am working on the opening and closing movement level of the Taiji form. I would like to comment that your tapes has been very economical and productive in my pursue of Taiji knowledge. Recently I visited a Taiji school in Sydney's Chinatown. They teach the Chen style and I went through the class and I quite like the Chen style. However I decided not to join it. I also showed my Yang Cheng Fu form which I learned from your tapes to the teacher of that school. I think he was quite impressed at it especially at the opening and closing movements and thought that I have been learning personally from a very knowledgeable master. This proves that learning from tapes works.
From John: USA
Hello Erle and the whole Montaigue family (even the welcome swallows of
friends),
I'm still training: I've been doing three circle qi gong twice a day,
minus about a total month, for just about a year (many times going
beyond 15 minutes) and I changed my eating habits completely. I have the iron
shirt tape and I plan on moving to iron shirt three circle qi gong soon, but I
will pay close attention to what my body tells me --so far no problems.
At first I did practice the Chen fu from until the end of the second
third. However, I met Carl and Peter at Mr. Labatte's seminar in New
York (I met Al as well and I am beginning to e-mail him more to discuss
training) and since then I've been practicing the old Yang form, about to the
middle of the second third, as well as practicing holding the baby qi gong. BTW
the tapes, which I would like to be able to afford to buy more, and your books
are the best. I've learned an incredible amount from your work. There are some,
perhaps many who are trying and duplicate what you have been doing for years
(I've been non-systemically researching this), but there is no comparison to
what you teach and how you teach it than any one I've found. I know that sounds
a little or a lot like brown nosing and perhaps it is, but its the truth. Thank
goodness you have been able to communicate your ideas about the martial
arts.
From Brian, USA:
You probably get a lot of comments on your tapes, but I just finished viewing
MTG/21 and I can't resist an observation. The tape was excellent and the one of
the most interesting parts for me was that your forms looked like they were done
at fast/full speed and then played back in slow motion - the only thing that
convinced me they were not was a moth caught on camera that was obviously going
at full speed during the form!!! I think this must be an observable quality of
high level form practice although I haven't seen it done so convincingly
before.
Best Regards, Brian.
From Jean-Baptiste from France.
Dear Erle,
I hope you and Ben had a good trip back home. I want to thank you
for your time and knowledge you give us. Even for a beginner in
Taiji as me, it was very interesting, and I've never seen and learnt
so many in so little time. In fact, I was strangely tired the next three days
after the workshop. Thank for your three demonstrations on Sunday, they were
amazing, magnifique, the silence during each of them was really perfect, it
seems as time was stopped. Thank you Erle,
Best regards
Jean-Baptiste
I like the Qigong series as I was doing some and was familiar to some extent from a class I took.... GUESS What? YOUR TAPES ARE MORE DETAILED than the live class What a Great Job! Thank You for sharing the small very important parts that make it work.
----- Original Message -----From: AndrewSent: Wednesday, 6 October 1999 21:31Subject: 3 circle qigong tape
Hi ErleI just want to thank you for sending me the qigong tape MTG10. There's something different about this. I felt the shaking after 2 minutes; something which I haven't felt after practicing other kinds of taiji and qigong for 2 years. I'll definitely be ordering and learning more from you in future.AndrewSouth Africa
----- Original Message -----From: SamTo: Cc: Erle MontaigueSent: Thursday, 30 September 1999 10:30Subject: great martial art videos sent to other marines:
Friends- For those of you elite tools of death... I have discovered an AWESOME martial arts video series. It is a no bullshit, straight to the point, see your enemy driven before you, crush them, and hear the lamentations of their women video series. This guy could teach that little girl on the Cosby show to take down Governor Ventura! Being on the go, it is next to impossible to commit to a formal school. This way you can do it at your own pace. I just bought nine. They also will give you every fourth one free and you can return them if you don't like them! Here are the nine I ordered: Etc:
From The USA:
Mr. Montaigue,
I received the MTG56 tape that I ordered, and the MTG2 tape that you sent. They
are fantastic!! Thank you so much. I knew there was a lot missing
from the Taiji that I have seen around here, but I didn't know how much until I
saw it explained and performed the way it was supposed to be. At the
beginning of the MTG56 tape, you talked about using qigong to build internal
energy while learning the taiji form. I also see that you have many tapes
on the subject. I have a fundamental knowledge of qigong. I am
familiar with the Triple Warmer, Bear Hugs Tree, Cloud Hands, and a few others.
I very interested in seeing what qigongs you use and how you perform them.
Which tape would you recommend that I start with? Again, and as always, I
appreciate your help. Ted
FROM THE USA:
Dear sir, I am very pleased to receive your videos, thank you very much.
They came in the mail when I got off of work this morning and as soon as I saw
them I wanted to e-mail you and tell you thank you. I am watching the Dim-Mak
video, I know these videos will help me a lot and hope to practice them as much
as possible. it would have been a long time before I could have afforded video
tapes such as these. I can't express enough gratitude for them. I hope to
be able to afford more tapes and books in the future. They have become my
most prized addition to my books on martial arts. Once again thank you
very much.
Sincerely yours,
Steve
FROM THE USA:
Dear Earle, I received the tape you sent to me....After watching the whole
tape I have to say it was the most detailed & informative tape I've seen on
martial arts...Most instructors on tape hold information back from
students.....How many tapes do you have on Baguazhang ? If you would like I will
send you a tape of my chi kung & dynamic tension set as soon as I get it
recorded...Thank you very much for the tape & hopefully I will be able to
learn & teach the entire system plus Dim Mak... Sincerely, Ron.
From The USA when a student in South Africa Asked about Erle Montaigue.
Mr Montaigue? Well what can I say! He may not be as popular with many peoples beliefs but what I admire about him is that he is not afraid to write and say what he believes in. His Taiji and views may sometimes be controversial but remember, "Progress depends on the unreasonable man". I have also been in written and electronic contact with Erle and also find him to an approachable man. When I was training in Okinawa Japan, a good friend of mine Katherine Loukopolos (6th dan) who lives in Naha, had just been back from Australia. She met with and trained with Erle and said that he was an amazing person (snake and all). His articles were featured quite prominently in many issues of the Fighting Arts International which was one of the best martial magazines ever! So, Mr Swan I am not sure whether the above helps in any way or are you looking for something else? My best wishes to you and yours A.G.
From Two Police Officers in the USA:
I am a police officer, and I am interested in programs designed for law enforcement
officers. I received you video tape and I enjoyed it very much but I have one problem. I
am very interested in learning your form of martial arts but there is no where around here
to study this form of martial arts. The tape you sent me is very practical for law
enforcement officers not like tae kwon doe. I have one question for you. Can you study and
learn your form of martial arts by tapes and books and if so what are your selected
training books and videos you suggest. I must state for a second time that I enjoyed your
tape and I will make sure that all of the officers at my department have a opportunity to
watch your video. Thank you John
Mr. Montaigue, I am A friend of John's and I have watched your video and I must say I am
very impressed. I am A Deputy Sheriff in ... and I am A future Defensive Tactic's
Instructor and I was never taught any of the strikes that you demonstrated in your video.
I feel that every Officer should be instructed these simple strikes. If approved I
would like to let future classes watch your video and at least give them your info: so
that they may order your material. Our area that we Patrol is very rural and in most cases
we are 20 min. away from back up, I feel that the techniques shown in your video are
valuable survival techniques that everyone should have knowledge of. I am looking forward
to viewing more of your material. Thank you, Frank.
From Chris Martin in the USA:
Over the last 10 years I have lost track of the number of Qigong and Baguzhang
tapes I have bought or seminars that I have gone to. Most of the tapes went in the trash
because they were junk. Recently I bought 8 of your tapes and then 8 more because
after watching the basic Qigong tape and performing it for the past 4 days twice a day at
10 min. each time I have had instant results and I feel internally a lot better. So I just
wanted to say thank you for making the videos and providing a source for authentic martial
arts. The tapes are very informative and you leave nothing assumed.
Just received my latest shipment of 8 tapes and volume 1 of your book. I wish I had
ordered your material a lot sooner and not wasted so many years on junk. The 12 healing
Qigongs are great and the wooden man Bagua form is the most awesome thing that I have ever
seen. The sudden violence tapes should be required material for anyone who ever enrols
in
any martial art course.
From John. Europe.
Hi Erle, sorry I couldn't make it to Wales.
Anyway, last weekend I attended a kyusho training in my town, it was given by four
karateka's, each teaching 1/2 an hour. Guess what: one was teaching your first deadly palm
change. Sadly he was not soft at all, everything rather straight - no fa-jing, he got his
power by hopping his body up and stomping on the ground. Hope you liked the news :-) good
point : it's your stuff bad point : it's not done correctly. Best regards ... John.
Dear Erle, I ordered a number of tapes from you several quarters ago and have enjoyed them very much. Your approach toward teaching moves the internal martial arts out of its tendency to drown in mythological excess and allows the student to slowly rebuild foundations in a scientific (and extremely sophisticated) approach to what suddenly is revealed to be a highly sophisticated art-action form. Your tapes contain a great deal of information that actually allows an approach to be learned and understood. By contrast, tapes from other sources suddenly appear to be mere exhibitions of polished results. You provide the student with a bridge to the result, which is (I suppose) what teaching is all about.
Hi again, I got some of your videos a while ago now and it has really helped me understand Dim Mak. I would just like to thank you again and tell you about my progress. I have found someone else to train with me and I am going well with it and I am working on perfecting the moves and I am memorizing many Dim Mak points and their effects and antidotes. I am also not neglecting the medicinal side of the art. I am also progressing in several other martial arts (Taekwondo, boxing & Brazilian JuJitsu). I am working Dim Mak into these other martial arts as well. Pete
Dear Sir, I recently received your two-volume encyclopaedia set for my birthday! I must say, It was a real "eye-opener". I have studied martial arts most of my life, starting in boxing (western) at 9. I am presently a "retired" Muay Thai instructor (kroo muay). At one time I studied Wing Chun for several years, and studied Bil Jee. I didn't realize what we were doing was so dangerous! I'm really enjoying your texts, there is so much to learn. I know one thing, not to go around practicing on people! I would appreciate any advice on how to go about learning this. Thank you very much. Respectfully, James.
Dear Mr Montaigue, firstly, thank you for publishing your books, they have caused me to give up what I have already learnt and take up the Internal Martial Arts. I had always held off from doing this as I was under the impression, as so many others are, that arts like Tai Chi were only for health etc. But now I know better. I searched out a good Chinese Taijiquan instructor in my area and what do you think I saw on his desk? The same book of yours that you sent me! So I know that I must be onto a good thing. Thank you, Eric.
Dear Erle, hope this message finds you happy & in good health. I gained enormously
from the last book you sent me. It has changed my entire outlook and raised my
confidence level greatly. Fa-jing chaun is certainly the most effective system I
have encountered during my short 10 years of practice. My ambition is to become proficient
in your system and for you to one day consider me for being your
London representative ! would you be able to recommend one of your books for me to
purchase ? I'd like to read more about the health enhancing / healing side. Best wishes
Dave.
From Michael, Germany:
Dear Mr. Montaigue, here I am again to bother you with some questions, please excuse me. I also just wanted to tell you again, how great your tapes and books are, they are the most beneficial I have ever seen and my training has been great with them.
From Frank in the USA:
To Master Erle Montaigue,
I am E-mailing you this letter in appreciation for sending me video tapes MTG1-Yang
Cheng-fu Form Taijiquan Form Plus Basic Qigong and MTG50 - Street Survival Using Dim-Mak.
I received and viewed these tapes today. I think they are fantastic. the great thing about
these tapes is that every movement which is done is explained in great detail and depth.
They answer the who, what, where, why and how of every movement and technique. This is
wonderful and opens me to information I never knew before. Both video tapes are excellent
and I know they will help me in treating my physical problems as well as dealing with the
violent environment which we live in these days (and is getting worse). You are not only a
Master of the Martial Arts (especially The Internal ones), but by sending me these tapes
for free it shows that you are a very generous person. I truly Bow to you and offer my
gratitude for what you did for me. I know doing the Movements and Techniques that you
teach on these tapes will take a very long time to master, but it is well worth the
time and practice. Again, Thank You So Much Master Montaigue. Frank
From Jim USA:
Dear Sir:
I know you are extremely busy, so I will only take a minute. I recently ordered your
Secrets of Dim Mak video from Paladin Press and have subsequently ordered your Encyclopaedia
of Dim Mak.
I've only been studying Yang Taiji for a year and like most people wanted a good health
system and stress reducer as I am almost 50. But I knew on a subliminal level something
else was hiding there in the slow movements.
Thank you for opening my eyes to the truth. Now I've glimpsed the real nature of Taiji and
you've shown just how powerful it can be.
The power displayed by your demonstrations is inspiring and awesome. Inspiring in that my
practices have taken on a new zest and dimension and awesome in the responsibility the
Taiji player has in applying these "non-techniques". I understand why Dim Mak
was hidden for so long and see how it could be misused by unscrupulous persons.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Sincerely, Jim.
First: Neil Marsh
Country: New Zealand
Subject: Web Site
Comments: What can I say. I have just returned from a 24 hour non stop flight
from the UK following your brilliant Anti jet lag notes. I have never felt this
good! They seem to have completely eliminated any ill effects. Not that I ever
doubted it! As a student of Annie Blackman here in NZ I have been a guinea pig
at a few of your workshops, but hey, thanks a lot Erle.
Colon squats, vegetables and Qigong walking .....Respect,
Neil Marsh
Dear Erle,
Blown away by my first order of videos and hungry for more.
Before I order though, I'd like to ask about one video I'd like to include
in my order, but can't find. (I have another window open on your homepage at
the moment, but this public library computer is so slow I'm afraid I won't
get the video list up before my time runs out).
Dear Earle,
First I must apologise for not mailing you earlier in thanks for the videos and advice you gave me.(my pc packet up on me)
I hope you and your family are well.
Your video on Qi Q9iong is amazing it is truly an instructor in your own home. I found that I forgot everything I had learnt in the class and just analysed the tape.
Everything in the tape is broken down slowly piece by piece as it is impossible for the instructor to do this in a class due to time.
I had concerns as to the safety of Qi Qong however I have been reassured by yourself and my practice has improved
Dear Mr Montaigue.
My name is Keith and i was emailling to ask a question, but first i
wanted to thank you for having so much information on your website. I would
also like to say that i have purchased many of your books and they are all
great. The encyclopedia Dim Mak is the best pressure point book that I have
ever read.
Hello, I have met Gary Romel who speaks highly of you. I work with
him. He has been trying to get me to learn Tia Ji quan / Dim mak. After
showing me some basic moves, I have become overwhelmed with amazment. I am
not sure if I can learn like that. I am the same build as him, he can whoop
me in a milisecond. He can control me with very little application. I
asked him where he acquired these skills and he told me that you have. You
taught him, what struck me funny is that he said mostly through tapes, how
is that possible? I have great determination; I am a fast learner as well.
I have been waiting for the right martial art for a very long time. I
waisted a few years with Tae Kwon Joke. I quit because there was no
applicable purpose. I am certain that I have found the cornerstone of all
martial arts, the most effective and efficient of them all. Please e-mail
me back.
Dear sir,
My name is Gerry and I'm sending this mail on behalf of karateclub ***, of which I have been a member since fifteen years now.
We always practised the basic style of ****, yet since a few years we discovered that there's also the different approach of karate, which came from Okinawa and was based on several Chinese forms of martial arts. Through people such as your fellow countryman, sensei Patrick McCarthey we got to know more about the real bunkai of the kata, which also implemented the use of the organ meridians, qi and energyflow, fajing (which is damn difficult)...
Anyway, as we started to dig deeper in these topics, we imagined quite fast that people such as George Dillman or Vince Morris indeed know quite a bit about these, yet barely explain anything truely and use them more as something to gain fame and fortune... The american way, perhaps?! So we were very happy that we found some of your books and videos, which gave a much deeper vision on things and did call everything with the right name, without keeping any secrets to be able to give a next expensive seminar.
We are lucky that our sensei, *** ***, is one of the most qualified sensei in our country and, being nearly sixty, still has a very open mind to learn new things and passing them on to us with a huge enthousiasm and passion. He's very much in favour of your way of approaching things (a vision which those of us, who saw your videos and read your books, share) and often says that you're the only master of whom he would still love to get lessons from. The problem is that he hates travelling and therefor will never go to Australia, which is at the other side of the world for us. He had the idea though of buying all your videos he hasn't got yet, so he can study 'em all and pass on the knowledge to us, which might indeed be a good idea. The question is, would it than be possible to make up a kind of wholesale price and sending 'em in a big package, thus saving on the postalrates as well, or is this an impossible thing? (or is there an importchannel in Europe which could arrange this easier?) Of course, it would also be great if we could ask you some questions through e-mail on the explained matters afterwards when necessary, at least if you're not too busy with all other mails and other things in life, as we can imagine that you're a very busy man.
We hope to hear from you again and also wish you all the best with the working out of the Taichiworld-site, as it's a really clear, informative and down to earth channel which I visit pretty often, something I cannot say about most other internetsites.
Sincere greetings,
Gerry
In reading one your books, you mentioned an acupuncture
book that you use for reference. how can I purchase a copy of this book?
Also, I enjoyed reading all of your books as they have more information than
any of the "masters" I have encountered. I look forward to your response and
thanks for your
help.
Dear Erle ( The way you liked to be addressed , But I
wish to address as Master Erle)
I am a Sri Lankan. From the time I was a small boy I have been a lover of
martial arts.But those days we didn't have much access to good books or
information about martial arts, specially, Chinese internal and external
arts.So with difficulty I managed to get down some books on Qigong,and other
internal arts.From a magazine i got to know about you and your books.After a
little search i found your Paladin publisher in USA and immediatly bought four
books ( on Dim mak ). For the first time i saw such an indepth, genuine
information given by a genuine master.I express my deepest appreciation for
exposing such valuable material and knowledge for the benefit of matial arts
lovers. I have read some books on internal arts by various masters. But they
have only shown their knowledge and nothing valuable has been given to the
reader. Similarly I have not seen any master giving valuable free stuff on
these arts like you do. I once again thank you for exposing so far hidden,
secret knowledge for the benefit of true lovers of martial arts. Due to
financial constraints,I have only been able to buy few books of yours. It is
worth any martial lover to have almost all the books / vedeos to obtain true
knowledge on every aspect of martial arts. However I will continue to follow
your teachings through your books and vedeos.
Regards ATHUl
Hi Erle,
Thanks for the MTG1 tape you sent me. It is a gem. I
borrowed one 'tai chi' tape from the public library here by *** *** and had
watched it already. On a comparison, your tape stands far far apart in terms of
details and clarity of teaching. The way you explain every move up to the
finest level of detail is something I have found in no other video and I have
run through a couple of them. I wish and I am sure many other fans of yours
fervently desire that your tapes find a retail channel in the United States
through online sellers like the 'Amazon.com'. I spotted many mistakes in my
own practice, the most notable was that I was used to making exaggarated large
movements with my arms as if I was swimming. But, your tape emphasises small
movements so as not to 'break the centre'. So, I am relearning from sratch from
your tape once again, before I feel I am ready for the next level. Meanwhile,
thanks again for your free gift of heart, because, as some wise man said:
'The truly generous is the truly wise, and he who loves not others, lives
unblest.'
Thanks again and God bless. Kal
Dear Erle,
Received your MTG83 demo tape and it is superb. Watching your performance of
the final form is a wonderful and inspiring experience. I have never seen
taiji done that way. It is like listening to a virtuouso musician.
While I consider myself at the very begining - though I have been working
with Cheng's short form for quite awhile off and on (don't do it any more -
just the YLC form) I have noticed, when my form is very soft, something that
feels a bit like the shakings I saw in your form. Little pulses that occur
sometimes at places for obvious fa-jing, other times at not so obvious
places.
My question is - do you think these shakings are something that arises just
from doing the form correctly combined with all the variables of time, place
and person? (hence they are not allways the same) They feel sort of like
little pauses/pulses/jolts and occur more in movements that I am comfortable
enough with to be very relaxed in. They are not as pronounced as what I saw
you doing, and mostly would not show from the outside. It is very
interesting to stay with the form at the level where I feel this - a deeper
kind of stillness.
Thanks
Chris
Dear Erle,
I received your tapes about two weeks ago. And I must say that they are very,
very useful. You give some of the clearest explanation I've seen so far (on
video or in person). Some of the subjects were lightly touched by my current
sifu, but you give a lot of information that I didn't have and that makes
everything click like: "Ohhhhhh.... So THAT'S what he tried to explain all
these months!!!" No doubt that I will be using this material for years to come.
Thank you so much!! Nick.
Dear Erle,
this is just to advise that I have presently sent by fax an order for the
following tapes
MTG 217, MTG 218, MTG 222 and MTG 81 as fourth free tape.
I have sent all details for apyement in the fax. With my compliments for the
great work you are doing to spread the true meaning of taiji all around the
world. I practiced karate and am practicing taiji since four years but before
knowing your work I was rather dubious about the effectiveness and power of
taiji. Now I realized why it is called the supreme ultimate boxing.
Cheers, Steve
Mr. Montaigue,
I wanted to let you know the outcome of your apple fasting solution which
you suggested.
He listenend, so between your apple fasting and going off a diuretic, he
lost 10 pounds. I checked his blood pressure now and it went from 124/92,
down to 112/78.
I believe we will be purchasing your tai-chi yang style part II in the very
near future, maybe as early as next week.
Thank you so much...
ps, I am trying the apple fast right now myself.
Bern
Erle,
Wow, I have just been lent a tape of yours by a friend and was completely blown
away!! At last, a set of videotapes that you can truly learn from- the detail
was fantastic. I have been interested in Bagua for a while now but was at a
loss as to how to learn this system as it doesn't appear to be widely known
about. And then along came your videos!! All I need to do now is find a way to
purchase this system,but there are so many tapes (over 20!) and the expense is
too much for one on meager earnings such as I!! Anyway I wasn't writing to
moan,but to let you know that your tapes are a breath of fresh air. I have
studied martial arts for most of my life,(mainly Wing Chun) and appreciate the
holistic approach to martial arts that you talk about. The whole thing should
be looked upon as a way of life, not just about learning how to knock someone
out,but sadly that seems to be the way of the West nowadays. But it's nice to
know it's not all doom and gloom while you are out there. Keep up the good
work Erle and I will find a way to study with your tapes. Your work is an
inspiration to us all
Jason.
Erle,
Thanks for the two tapes - mtg50 and Sudden Violence 1! I know my daughter will
take to mtg50 - particularly the practice with the palms to invoke 'reptile
brain'. She loves animals and will find this most interesting.
I've had a chance to watch both videos through and they are outstanding. (I
particularly appreciated your finding a penquin in Wally's hair on Sudden
Violence 1- I'm sure you know what a relief it can be to find that other people
see them too..) Your way of teaching and showing Fa-jing gives a real sense of
how it works and how to go about developing it.
Also, your presention of material ranging from very basic to very advanced, and
talking about the most advanced levels of development is a huge help as one
practices and gets glimpses of these things. Having a sense of what is possible
helps to keep the sense of direction and provides clues and insights that are a
big help along the way.
Another benefit of the way you do your tapes is getting a sense of you as a
teacher and person.
I understand you have a tape which shows the higher levels of Taiji but I'm
not sure which one it is - if you could let me know I'd like to order it.
My daughter and I thank you for your generosity - and Years of hard work! Our
contact has thoroughly revolutionized my relationship with Taiji.
With Gratitude,
Chris
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To: "Erle Montaigue" <montaigue@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: Thanks
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To: <montaigue@ozemail.com.au>
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Dear Erle,
Yesterday, I've received the tapes I ordered.
As usual, they are really comprehensive and detailed. As I've
seen many other so-called masters in self-defence (tapes and
life performances), well, they absolutely cannot be compared
with your knowledge and competence on the subject.
Thanks, they are really great!
Kind regards,
Gun, Belgium
Dear Erle,
I must first tell you how much the three circle chi
kung has helped my mom (a type 2
diabetic). Her average blood sugar levels are 3-4 points
lower than before, and she is looking far better. She sends
her thanks!!
I have been told that sit ups would help my Zen practice,
but I saw that you did not recommend them. Is it a bad idea
to do them? (I thought that perhaps the extra tightness
could interfere with abdominal breathing)
Thanks for your help,
Sid.
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