TheWhiteTiger

I've been studying Kung Fu (Taijiquan, a few years of Wing Chun too) for sixteen years, and for about a decade of that, I've managed to practise about 5 hours a day, seven days a week. I enjoy it slightly more each day, even if I am now down to a few hours 2 or 3 times a week.

In addition to these arts, I've picked up little bits of Aikijitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, Jujitsu, and MMA from long term sparring partners / mentors, and spent just over six months of intensive study in Wu style Taijiquan. It's fair to say, though, that these elements have been absorbed into my existing practise, rather than isolated.

I have (like most of you, I'm sure) a vast collection of books, DVD's, magazines, and even a few (gasp) VHS tapes about martial arts, and I plumb them frequently for new ideas and techniques.

When I'm not practising martial arts, I study Taoist Qi Gong, play blues guitar, read philosophy, have a drink, and maybe even play a little PS3... if my wife lets me. Professionally, I'm a writer who works in advertising and is mid way through his first novel.