I have to agree with Mark. My foundation martial art is Hsing-I
Chuan. When I came into Hwa-Yu the first things I noticed was my
flexibilty increased and my movements became more fluid. Another
added bonus was that my overall power increased. Hwa-yu has not only
made me a better MArtial Artist, but has also complemented my hsing-i
in a powerful way. But not only has it made me a better fighter, it
has also made me a more compassionate person. For those not familiar
with Hsing-i it is very aggressive and thats what drew my attention
to it. But as I got older, I really don't want to hurt anyone. In
Hwa-yu I learned compassion. I learned how to make contact with
someone without hurting them, but getting their attention. In
learning I noticed how instead of reacting in anger to a lot of
situations, I now think before reacting. I've been doing Hwa yu for
7 years now, and my physicals determine that my health is
outstanding. To cite Chen Man Ching he noted when he began Tai Chi
it was only at his doctors command and after his health improved he
stopped because he really didn't like tai chi. This cycle repeated a
few more times he declared he would just stick with his tai chi
practice because noticed he became healthy when he practiced and when
he stopped he became ill. Every since I started practicing Hwa-Yu I
became healthier and my body just keeps better and better. I am
thankful that God brought Hwa-yu into my life.

--- In hwayutaichi@yahoogroups.com, Mark McGee <mmcgee@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings! Hwa Yu training is an important part of my life. It
> restored strength to my joints, bones and muscles. Years of hard
style
> martial arts had damaged my knees, hips, elbows and shoulders. In
less
> than one year of Hwa Yu training the pain was gone and I was able
to
> continue teaching and practicing. Hwa Yu training has given me
> internal balance to the external training I'm enjoying now into my
> 60s. I am in better physical shape now than when I was in my 40s.
>
> Training in Hwa Yu also increases my energy level. I practice 4-6
> times a day because it meets the needs of my busy schedule at work
and
> classes. I start work early in the morning and often go until late
at
> night. My energy remains high because of Hwa Yu. It has also become
a
> wonderful way to calm my mind, body and breath from the many
negative
> stresses of life.
>
> Hwa Yu training continues to reveal the secrets of the Five Word
Song.
> Hwa Yu has deepened my understanding of the roots and purposes of
self-
> defense. The Long Form of Hwa Yu showed me the proper way to move
the
> whole body in defending against a myriad of attacks. Training in
Hwa
> Yu has also given me more to be able to share with students who
are
> looking for the best way to defend themselves.
>
> The bottom line to Hwa Yu training is that it works! As Master Li
> often said, "it is good for health and self-defense."
>
> Thanks for asking!
>
> Mark
>
>
> On Jun 7, 2008, at 2:19 PM, Glenn Newth wrote:
>
> > How has training in Hwa Yu changed or affected your dailly life?
Have
> > you found youself either doing things differently or viewing them
in a
> > different light?
> >
> > -Also I would like to announce that copies of "Hwa Yu tai chi
Chuan,
> > Unlocking the Mysteries of the Five Word Song" are now available
from
> > Mr. Mcgee, Master Xavier, or Myself.-
> >
> >
> >
>