Hung Gar Kung Fu in Booklet? [Archive] - Adrian Paul Message Board

wisdom

02-01-2009, 10:46 PM

Greetings to all. I'm new so my respect to the leaders of this forum and its members. I have always admired Adrian's passion for the martial arts and deep inside me, I have always wanted to learn for self defense. My question is, has he ever mentioned to make his own version of what he has learned over time, put them in a book, booklet or even in binder with drawings and instructions, for the beginner like me. Because honestly, I would buy pages of the first chapter and learn from that. It would be like a step by step course. So, after mastering the basic moves, I will then subscribe to the next level. I think I would be so inspired to learn if he was my teacher even if he is not teaching me personally. Would anyone be interested if he ever make one other than me? :) I will even volunteer to help him make this happen if I have to. <wink>

EvanStar4506

02-02-2009, 01:38 AM

Sorry wisdom, but you can't learn Martial Arts from a book by anyone. I have Bruce Lee's book Tao of Jeet Kune Do. It's nice to read but what I learned of Kung Fu San Soo was through long hours and commitment at a studio with an instructor or Sifu that was also committed to Martial Arts.

"Thos who know, don't talk about it. Those who talk about it, don't know."

Sam

02-02-2009, 03:05 AM

:D Hi Wisdom. WELCOME to the board.
A book.....probably not...BUT...a video?? DEFINITELY!!
Maybe one that is a mixture of basics and showing his skills with him discussing it. I think that would be a very nice item to add to ones collection.;)

wisdom

02-02-2009, 04:21 AM

Hi EvanStar, if I were to forward your message to all the people who have bought books and who have written them, I can only wish they will agree with you. Unfortunately, each individual is different... I have learn so many things from only reading, from languages, dancing, cooking to how to behead a chicken and kill a pig for a luau. :) If one is committed, one will succeed.

Thanks for the welcome Sam, :) a video is definitely GREAT, but I was considering the factor that Mr. Paul may not have time, let alone hire someone to video him doing the arts step by step and explain the moves at the same time. But on his spare time, he can write the instructions and moves, then hire a illustrator/cartoonist to closely match his instructions. Add some real pics of him and voila.. but most of all, he can control the phase of his project. Chapter one - his message to those who wants to learn, the martial artist way of life, the difficulties one will endure and his, and basic moves. Chapter two - will come later... I for one would just love to read about anything he writes about martial arts, so if he can teach in this form, why not?

brilliant!MacLeod

02-02-2009, 05:51 AM

Hello Wisdom,
welcome !!!!
Sam, I would buy that video- although I might probably end up sitting on the floor with my legs twisted when I tried to make the requested moves:D
But it would still be fun !!!!

EvanStar4506

02-02-2009, 01:57 PM

wisdom

02-14-2009, 06:47 AM

Hi brilliant, thanks for the welcome. Well maybe at this time, Adrian's plate is full to think about this type of project. Although I did recall he was going to put a martial arts page somewhere in the site, I read it somewhere. Did that happen at all?

Coolwater

02-15-2009, 05:12 AM

wisdom

02-17-2009, 05:24 AM

It's better to have a teacher. You can't know whether you're doing the moves correctly unless you have a sifu to give you feedback, and with moves like those, you could get hurt if you do them wrong.

AP had an essay about martial arts on the old site, didn't he? Perhaps you could "Ask Adrian" for a new one?

I see now the importance of having a teacher, just like having a trainer at the gym, a wrong twist is definitely deadly. I guess what I truly desire was Adrian's essay about martial arts, he did have one last time but I haven't seen it posted anywhere. I wish there was more essay though.

Speaking of "Ask Adrian", he must be so busy lately because I am still seeing old articles since Oct. of 2008. If he is short staff, I would volunteer to assist if this was the issue.

brilliant!MacLeod

02-17-2009, 12:49 PM

Hey,Wisdom,get in line! We all would eagerly assist a certain Mr. Wonderful ..:D

EvanStar4506

02-17-2009, 06:08 PM

Hey,Wisdom,get in line! We all would eagerly assist a certain Mr. Wonderful ..:D

What line?! :eek: I was told we had numbers assigned! I have number 1,215, does that mean we need to line up too? ;)

appeace

02-18-2009, 02:17 AM

As for a line to assist Adrian---Age before beauty, ladies!!!:rolleyes::p

wisdom

02-18-2009, 08:32 PM

great sense of humor here, I like that. :D I don't care how long or far will I be in line, just promise me (anyone!) that I will get to there. :)

appeace

02-19-2009, 08:40 PM

Hummmmm--what would he need assistance with???? (ok no minds in the gutter please!:o:D)

Coolwater

02-19-2009, 09:13 PM

Too late.

wisdom

02-20-2009, 09:49 PM

I would do laundry if I have to, I promise I will not mix tighty whities with the black belts... (sorry I could not come up with anything to mix with his whities, we are in the martial arts section, so the belts seems appropriate.) :D

appeace

02-21-2009, 03:35 PM

lol Wisdom;) Perhaps you should include mine and Coolwaters slightly dingy thoughts with the whites and add lots of bleach!!--Ackkk;):p

wisdom

02-22-2009, 07:36 AM

:D too funny appeace, I can you know, but I can't promise you they will betotally clean lol.

Coolwater

02-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Not in my case, that's for sure. A day without humor is a bleak day... and sex jokes are easy pickings! :D You can always get a rise out of somebody... :rolleyes:

appeace

02-23-2009, 10:29 PM

BBBBwwwaaaaa!!:eek:;):D

Coolwater

02-24-2009, 01:39 AM

JustBecause

02-24-2009, 04:45 PM

Not in my case, that's for sure. A day without humor is a bleak day... and sex jokes are easy pickings! :D You can always get a rise out of somebody... :rolleyes:

I got home after 14 hours at work ( I was there on Sunday, too - what a dra-a-aa-a-g) too wired after the 2 three-shot lattes that kept me going all day; hubby and daughter are sleeping. One is snoring - guess who?

Already tried to calm down with a snifter of cognac, a box of chocolates (just because... ;) ), a hot bubble bath - still wired.

So I'm surfing the forum and...how did I miss this thread? It's hilarious! Of course, I would never make sex jokes, being such a proper Lousiana lady and all. :D Happy Fat Tuesday, everybody - uh-oh, gotta go! ...something big just came up...

appeace

02-24-2009, 08:18 PM

MMMMmmmummmmmm:eek::rolleyes:;)

Coolwater

02-25-2009, 01:20 PM

:D

:confused: Wait... what exactly are you saying? That we should give something up for Lent that we really value?

:eek:

JustBecause

02-25-2009, 01:35 PM

Only if you want to. ;)

EvanStar4506

02-25-2009, 06:20 PM

:D Any fodder will do for the smutty minded! Anything at all. I mean, really, if Turk (from Scrubs) referred to Magic Boys you know he wouldn't be referring to two guys on the run from the Hungarian mob!

Hm, come to think about it, though, Turk only has one magic boy. I'd forgotten they did several eps on that topic. ;)

I like that show too. I can only watch it once in a while because of the timing and I find a lot of good episodes in syndication. One day I was home sick and had a Scrubs marathon that was on a cable channel that day.
How fun. :p

appeace

02-25-2009, 07:02 PM

I can give up chocolate, wine and ice cream (although its gonna be VERY difficult), but give up AP????-------:(NOT!)

Littledevil

03-03-2009, 12:47 PM

I agree. I could give up all those things except looking at Adrian.

wisdom

03-11-2009, 04:56 PM

woooo I haven't been here for a week and the conversation is about giving up, I thought we were still on line? oh I agree with Little, I could never give up on Adrian as well, he is like my happy pill. lol :D

appeace

03-11-2009, 05:47 PM

Yup--I can give up my ice cream, I can give up my chocolate, I can even give up my one glass per day wine (saving the $$$ to give to PEACE).
BUT NOWAY can I give up my daily dose of Adrian!;):D

Littledevil

03-19-2009, 08:41 PM

The conversations always pick back up. Heck... I have been out of town so much in the last month I haven't been able to get online. I have a goal of 1000 posts before I have been a member for a year.

Adrian is a better hunk than Fabio ever was.

wisdom

03-21-2009, 05:13 AM

Oh gosh I don't even care to compare, Adrian and Fabio, not on the same level. But speaking of which, this reminded me of something. I was in Alberstons one fine day and they had display of books, novels and etc. on the way out and I saw on the cover of what resembles like Adrian, I don't know if it the title cover said "Highlander" on it, but my question would be, Is there a sexy novels out there where Adrian is on? If there is, I have been missing out and who is the author of such novels? :D

L_Shell

03-21-2009, 12:33 PM

AP has classic tall, dark and handsome good looks...Fabio, well, is Fabio. Not even close to being in the same class. I would love to know as well, if there are any novels out there with him on the cover...I know that he went to some sort of party for awhile back (Fabio was there), but I don't remember reading if he was ever on a cover...Great question Wisdom!

Ambereliz

03-21-2009, 04:18 PM

As far as I know Adrian was never a Cover Model in person even though quite a few authors used Duncan MacLeod (and so Adrian ;) as the model for their hero and so on the cover.

There are many romance (and other) novels mentioning Adrian and even dedicated to him :)

I am not a reader of romance novels hoverer I do know that Karen Marie Moning is a great fan of Adrian's (she used to have it stated on her web site) and I heard that she does mention him in her Highlander series of books
http://www.karenmoning.com/novels/index_highlander.html

Iris Johansen said this in her book Countdown

"Did you ever see the TV program Highlander? - You look like the actor who plays the lead.
He was very good and pretty, very pretty."

So if you are a reader you can be on a constant quest for the mention of Adrian in books :D

L_Shell

03-21-2009, 05:08 PM

I am not a reader of romance novels hoverer I do know that Karen Marie Moning is a great fan of Adrian's (she used to have it stated on her web site) and I heard that she does mention him in her Highlander series of books
http://www.karenmoning.com/novels/index_highlander.html

I have actually read the whole series...I had no idea he was the inspiration. I have always pictured AP when reading them though.;);)

Littledevil

03-26-2009, 12:09 PM

I love romance novels. I have three I need to read but need to finish Andels and Demons before the movie comes out with Tom Hanks. Here are two other Romance authors that I like and enjoy reading their books. Eloisa James and Monica Mccarty. One of Monica's books is titles Highlander Untamed. Really liked that one.

Something I have noticed is there are many romance novels on the Scottish Highlander. Many I am sure are based on the mistique of Scotland's highland men. And definitely some on our wonderful AP.

I love Scottish men...a few years ago I almost moved there. Always thought I would marry one too. Instead I married a Russian/ Lithowanian/ German. Talk about a combination there. Good Looking and stubborn as all get out.

L_Shell

03-26-2009, 01:51 PM

I have also read the Monica McCarty books...What can I say, I am a sucker for a good Highland romance.

Check her out: http://www.monicamccarty.com/

L_Shell

03-26-2009, 04:30 PM

Author Julia London has a very nice Highland trilogy as well:

HIGHLANDER UNBOUND - Lockhart Family Trilogy Book #1, Pocket, February 2004
HIGHLANDER IN DISGUISE - Lockhart Family Trilogy Book #2, Pocket, February 2005
HIGHLANDER IN LOVE - Lockhart Family Trilogy Book #3, Pocket, August 2005

Littledevil

04-02-2009, 02:12 PM

Mmmmm...maybe I should check those out too. I can't get enough of those Steamy romance books.

Coolwater

04-02-2009, 02:43 PM

I know that he went to some sort of party for awhile back (Fabio was there), but I don't remember reading if he was ever on a cover.

Oh, last year's Romance Writers convention. A friend of mine is a member, and she was exasperated that she couldn't go when AP was there.

L_Shell

04-02-2009, 04:58 PM

A friend of mine is a member, and she was exasperated that she couldn't go when AP was there.

Bloody he**, I would have been as well...

wisdom

09-10-2009, 07:06 PM

Something I have noticed is there are many romance novels on the Scottish Highlander. Many I am sure are based on the mistique of Scotland's highland men. And definitely some on our wonderful AP.

I love Scottish men...a few years ago I almost moved there. Always thought I would marry one too. Instead I married a Russian/ Lithowanian/ German. Talk about a combination there. Good Looking and stubborn as all get out.

Love your comment Little, I haven't been here for awhile, so I didn't see this comment. If I get the chance to stand in the middle of a room full of men from all countries, I wouldn't know how to pick and tell the difference between the a Scottish man from a Lithowanian man. Now, if one of them is wearing that skirt and that musical instrument, I would pick him. Which reminds me, what episode was that in Highlander that AP was wearing the scottish skirt?? (what do you call that skirt LOL) Forgive me for my ignorance... Anyway, AP was so adorable with his long barbaric hair. LOL

appeace

09-10-2009, 08:05 PM

Its called A "kilt". Usually made from wool woven with the colors and pattern called "tartan" representing the wearers "clan" or family!
The musical instrument is called "bagpipes" and were originally used to call the clans or clan members to meeting.

Just abit of Scot info. You can google any Scot family name or simply Scottish tartans and find a pic of their tartan, as well as, the family history, from which area of Scotland they lived, ect. I found mine which is Robertson and Graham--neat stuff!:D

Coolwater

09-10-2009, 09:31 PM

I enjoy bagpipes, but even I wouldn't describe them as musical. They sound more like what would happen if someone squeezed a bag full of cats.;)

appeace

09-11-2009, 01:15 AM

Hehehe--yeah--I can understand that. However, they are the music which stirs my soul, and that was even before I discovered my Scot heritage.
It sounds weird, but I believe, your heritage influences your life even if you are unaware of that heritage. For example, I was born and raised in Waco, Texas, not knowing about my Scot heritage until my mid-thirties.
Yet, I have always loved the pipes, attended a Jr College whose mascot is The Highlanders, whose school colors is the Black Watch tartan (Clan Graham)! My dad was attending nite classes there while I was still in high school. The college, in the spring, hosted the "Highland Games" for one week. My dad took my siblings and I and I was HOOKED! I was so fascinated with the piping contest, the games and the drum and pipe band.
On the last day of the games we arrived at the usual 6:00am for warmups.
Now mind you, this campus is very hilly, and lots of shade trees. I was sitting on the library steps looking thru a fairly heavy fog when I heard a lone piper playing Amazing Grace while warming up for the competition!
I could barely make out his form, but the sound and the fog and the landscape---it wasnt very hard for me to imagine the Highlands!
Dad bought me a book of tartans, which I read cover to cover never realizing my family on both his and mum's side were Scots!
Some years later, dad's mother gave me a beautiful, heavy silver worked bracelet with a huge oval agate center stone. When I asked where it came from, she told me from her dad's aunt who lived in Scotland!
I was hooked! Turns out my dad's side are Robertson and my mothers side is Graham who came from Scotland in the early 1800's via Ireland!
No wonder my heart skips several beats everytime I hear the pipes!
I have two heart felt requests each nite in prayer. One is to meet Adrian one day and second to be able to go to Scotland before I am too old. I just know my heart will feel as if I am home there.:)

destiny

09-11-2009, 05:31 AM

appeace, I know you will get your wishes one day. :) Maybe Adrian will come to a con in Texas soon. Wouldn't that be wonderful? If he could join Peter Wingfield at his con in San Antonio next year that would be excellent. I've been to a PWFC con, and absolutely enjoyed myself, even though Peter wasn't there except by webcam from England. We did have Valentine Pelka, Jim Byrnes and David Abramowitz, though. So, don't give up hope; your requests to meet Adrian and visit Scotland will come true, I just know it. :cool: ;)

brilliant!MacLeod

09-11-2009, 06:10 AM

Hi Wisdom,you are not ignorant!
Adrian is wearing a kilt in "Family tree,Homeland,Dramatic Licence,Through a glass darkly,Forgive us our trespasses..." and many more.And he DOES look awesome in it!:D Not many men can wear it with so much grace or "have" the legs to wear it,but he...:D

Appeace,this is a great story.I´m sure one day your dreams will come true.
If our roots really influence us then I have to have scottish roots as well:I was always fascinated by this country and hearing the bagpipes is making me dream! I once was in Scottland and it was one of the best experiences in my life!!!

So there is only one great wish left....( a con in Paris would be nice,I love this city )

wisdom

09-11-2009, 06:42 AM

Appeace, what a fascinating way to find out your heritage. Thank you for sharing your story and information. If you are going to meet AP someday, take me with you!! LOL. Destiny.. when is Peter going to be in San Antonio? I'm an AP fan but would love to see Peter since I'm in Texas, where can I get more info about this con? Brilliant, thank you. I agree Adrian does have the legs for them kilt LOL.

Ok this is just my curiousity and for fun...I once saw an episode on the Simpsons where the character Willy wore a kilt and the wind blew, making his skirt go up and his behind was quickly shown for a sec. Clarify this with me, real Scottish men, they do wear underpants under them kilts right? LOL If they didn't there is nothing wrong with it if I might add <grin>.

destiny

09-12-2009, 08:01 AM

Wisdom, the PWFC Con for San Antonio is next April. I'm not sure about the exact dates, but it is in April. You can go to Peter Wingfield's webpage for the info. It's either PWFC .com or org..sorry..it's been a while since I've visited there. I may be going to the con..still haven't decided yet. I'm in Texas too, and only about 50 miles from Dallas. I've heard San Antonio is beautiful, and the PWFC Cons are always great fun.

wisdom

09-13-2009, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the info destiny, I will check it out. I want to go, never been to any cons and I have no clue what happens there LOL. But also want to see San Antonio, I was there before and enjoyed it.

destiny

09-15-2009, 05:26 AM

I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Wisdom. A con experience is something you'll cherish forever. I really want to attend this con, and probably will. I know I had so much fun at the Memphis one.

wisdom

09-15-2009, 08:15 PM

I know I would enjoy it if I am with friends who also attends but being alone will be a strange feeling. LOL. Never have I heard of a HL con in Dallas except other cons like home shows and guns & etc. If one day they did decide to have one here, we should create a AP Fan Club - Dallas Chapter.

appeace

09-16-2009, 12:56 AM

I know what you mean! I dont think there has ever been a con in Texas of any kind that Adrian has been to.
Jumpcon came close, but then canceled---I cried for days!
I guess they figure that Texas is just too far south to attract many folks?????

Booohoooo:(

destiny

09-16-2009, 03:53 AM

Wisdom, my first con was the walkabout in L.A. in 2004. I had never been to a con before, never flown, much less visited L.A., but I bit the bullet and went anyway. My family and friends thought I was crazy going out there alone, but I did what I wanted to do. And, I'm so glad I did. I had an excellent time. I made new friends, and had roomies that I got along well with. This past April, I went to HLWW9, which was in L.A., and had an even better time. Adrian's Tai Chi class, the showing of 'Eyeborgs', the saturday night concert, lounging in the bar area with everyone, listening to a private, late night performance by Freya, Richard Ridings' daughter, who has such a beautiful voice..all these are memories I will cherish forever. So, what I'm trying to say is, if you do go to a con alone, you're not really alone. It's such a feeling of comraderie, you wouldn't believe. :)

destiny

09-16-2009, 03:58 AM

Lol, appeace, maybe we should start a petition for Adrian to come to Texas. ;)

When I lived in S.C., I felt the same about our area being neglected conwise. I did get to go to the premier of 'Little Chicago', though, and really enjoyed it. :)

wisdom

09-17-2009, 04:27 AM

Appeace, what is a jumpcon? <sorry for my ignorance> LOL and was Adrian suppose to be at that con?, cause I will cry with you even now LOL.

Destiny what a fantastic time and money well spent. I want to do that myself, I guess now that you told me about being alone is not so scary after all, I would like to go. OK tell me did you get to be in Adrian's presence close enough to snap a pic of him? Because I could be in a con and have a great time but if no Adrian pics, it seem like the trip would be incomplete. So did you? did you? LOL

destiny

09-18-2009, 05:24 AM

Wisdom, I took several photos of Adrian while he was on stage from my seat, which was a pretty decent one on about the fifth row, left of center. During the Tai Chi class, where no photos were allowed, I was very close to him. He even came over and adjusted my stance..my feet were crooked..lol. He was so close I can tell you that his eyes aren't dark brown as they seem, but a hazely greenish color. Yep, I was that close, and, I thought I truly am dreaming..this just isn't happening. :)

We all had so much fun in Adrian's class. He was in such a happy, easygoing mood, he made it fun for everyone. Like I said before..an experience I'll cherish forever. :cool:;)

wisdom

09-18-2009, 04:21 PM

Destinty, if you are telling me the color of his eyes, I believe you are that close. LOL. Wow what a feeling to be in that class and I would do the same, so he will come over and tell me how to do it. LOL. Well if we get Appeace to set up our meeting, I want you to bring your pics and we'll drool on it some more. LOL

appeace

09-19-2009, 03:06 AM

Hey destiny--what Sat in Oct is good for you??
We are thinking the Galleria for a little lunch (if we can borrow enough towels to stem the drool--lol:rolleyes:
Then perhaps a bit of shopping??

Just let me know and I will post an open invitation.:D

BTW--most of us who have hazle eyes turn brown or green depending on what we wear, or the weather, or our mood! Now dont be asking me what color Adrian's eyes turn when in a romantic mood!--snerk--snerk:eek:;)