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Jerry Weaver
As a long time member of PAMA, tell us what first motivated you to begin training here?
I practiced Karate in university for two years and initially intended to "brush up" on my skills at PAMA. Not only did I discover arts that were both new and interesting to me but I have continued to "brush up" for the last 13 years.
How does your martial arts training relate to your life outside of PAMA?
Martial arts are an essential and integral part of my life which complements everything else I do in life both mental and physical, plus I truly enjoy participating in martial arts.
Tell us about your training for and participation in the 1995 Full-Contact Stick fighting Championships.
I am very proud to have participated in both the training and the matches. Sifu's training was the toughest thing I have done physically and very challenging mentally. Everyone was committed to this "hard core" training and I feel a certain bond with everyone who participated. The effectiveness of the training speaks for itself in terms of the awards brought home by the team.
As one of the members of the over 50 group here at PAMA, what advice would you give to someone just beginning their martial arts training at 40 or 50 years of age?
You will improve given time and effort, so relax, enjoy yourself and if possible put in some off hours of training. It also helps to take notes in class and ask questions.
What are some of your goals in both the martial arts and your life?
I would like to continue to focus on Kali however I would like to maintain core competency in Muay Thai and Jun Fan. I may start back into Silat one of these days as well. In terms of life goals I would like to go as long as possible without slowing down and want to continue experiencing new things.
Share with us one thing about you that most people don't know.
I am an avid mountain biker.
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This seminar took special meaning this year as Guru Amy |
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Amy joins a short and prestigious list of Associate Level instructors under Ajarn Chai. She also marks the third Associate Level instructor that teaches at PAMA, joining Khun Kru Rick Tucci and Khun Kru Mike Lee, who passed his Associate Level test at the annual Thai camp in Oregon earlier this year. |
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For the seventeenth consecutive year in Princeton , Ajarn Chai Sirisute (click for his profile) taught a two-day seminar at the Hun School sponsored by the Princeton Academy of Martial Arts. Ajarn Chai's illustrious personality and extraordinary skill attracted people from several surrounding states to participate in this seminar. As usual, the gymnasium was brimming with attendees eager to experience the guidance from this Muay Thai Legend. |
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As always, Ajarn Chai gave a level of personal attention to all the seminar participants not seen in seminars of this size by a high level instructor. Ajarn Chai started the seminar on the first day with proper basic boxing technique. Several PAMA students had the honor of being fed focus mitts by Master Chai and getting first hand experience with his blinding speed. |
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The day was continued with proper Thai boxing stance and footwork. The second day consisted of several Muay Thai combinations that incorporated techniques with kicks, knees, punches, and elbows. In addition to the loads of great combinations, the seminar focused on form and proper technique. |
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On Monday night, Ajarn Chai once again hosted a special workshop for
the TBA instructors and advanced Muay Thai students. In it, he covered
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At the end, Ajarn Chai watched over the students as they sparred. Ajarn
analyzed our form over the course of the workshop and during the sparring,
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Thank you Ajarn for taking time out of your busy travel schedule to host this workshop. |
A reminder from Sifu Rick - Private lessons are an invaluable asset to your martial arts training. Although your class time is certainly essential and unreplaceable, the extra personal attention and feedback that doing a private lesson provides will make your progress speed up dramatically. The following instructors are available for private lessons: Amy Tucci, Bernie Dudley, Mike Lee, Neil Acevedo, MaryJo Colli, Mike Wohlfert. Talk to them personally to schedule a session.
October 16 is the official day to observe Thai Boxing Teachers Day. PAMA students can observe this day any time during the month of October. This tradition is done to show respect to your instructor, and consists of presenting your instructor with flowers, three pieces of incense, and a candle.
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Sifu Rick and assistant instructor Mike Lee demonstrate Punyo sumbrada with the high thrust.
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"What is needed, rather than running away or controlling or suppressing or any other resistance, is understanding fear; that means, watch it, learn about it, come directly into contact with it. We are to learn about fear, not how to escape from it." - Jiddu Krishnamurti |
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"Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and their lack of merit." -Benjamin Disraeli |
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"Always do what you are afraid to do." -Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Video/Pictures by: Mike Lee & Amy Tucci
Stories by:
Mike Lee, Amy Tucci & Mary Jo Colli
