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Steve Smith

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About Me

I am a student of the way of Shoshin Ryu Karate Jitsu, Fook Yueng Chuan. Part of the path is learning and teaching the two are intertwined and cannot be separated, in the same way that a pond that only collects becomes stale and soon stinks.I share from the standpoint of tuning into the strengths and weaknesses of the student drawing out strengths and balancing the weaknesses then that persons neural system is maximized.Martial Arts is a way of life not just somthing that you do for the fun of it or because it seams cool.Fook Yueng taught me that all martial arts are good, "All same, Nothing". They are there to help us understand once we understand we dont need them any more and we walk on. It is like walking across a pond on stepping stones and half way across becoming attached to one in particular and staying with it because you dont want to leave it. That is fine I guess but you will never cross the pond that way.I was made an Inheritor by Fook Yueng who was a mentor, teacher, uncle figure to Bruce Lee. That path is teaching me humblness like nothing else has in my life. The path of the master is the path of a servant to those he teaches and shares with.

My Interests

Fook Yueng Chuan, Bruce Lee's Non Classical Gung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Aikido, Aiki Jitsu, Hiking, Teaching, Aviation, Jesse Glover, Helicopters, Bush Flying, Fishing, Traveling, Switzerland, Kali, Tai Chi, Knife Design, Non Classical Gung Fu, Premier Martial Arts, Ed Hart, Sonny Umpad, The Little Dojo, Little Fish, Commercial Fishing, Environment, XMA

I'd like to meet:

I've met every one I'd like to meet. I like to meet fellow travelers looking to understand.Steve Smith Demo from the 90's

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Music:

Classical, Rock, House, Opera, Pavaratti, Country

Movies:

Blade Runner, Enter The Dragon, The Outlaw Jose Wales, Unforgiven, Henry the V, The Princess Bride, A River Runs Through It, An Inconvenient Truth

Television:

Dirty Jobs, The Military Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Science Channel, Boxing, UFC, Pride

Books:

My score on The LONG Scientific Personality Test :
INFP - the Healer
(You scored 45% I to E, 15% N to S, 28% F to T, and 73% J to P!)
You are more introverted than extroverted. You are more intuitive than observant, you are more feeling based than thinking based, and you prefer to go with the flow rather than having a plan. Your type can best be summarized by the word "Healer", which belongs to the larger group of idealists. You have a capacity for caring that is deeper than most. You strive for unity, are fascinated by the battles between good and evil, and can be something of an idealist. Only 1% of the population shares your type. As a romantic partner, you are usually supprtive and nuturing, however, you have a high need for individuality. Harmony is extremely important to you as you are very affected by conflict and tension, which also makes you resist confronting your partner directly about problems. When you get angry, you usually blame yourself, rather than your partner. You can also be stubborn and unyielding when you feel you are being criticized or mistreated. You feel the most appreciated when your partner listens to you carefully. You need to be understood. You need to hear your partner express their feelings, the more often, the better. Your group summary: idealists (NF) Your type summary: INFP
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undefined Steve Smith Demo for Chinese Boxing Seminar Switzerland Add to My Profile | More VideosPierre Hartmann has asked me to come for a seminar in Switzerland. Geneve is one of my favorit...
Posted by Steve Smith on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:04:00 PST

Chasing IT

In Search of IT Go to the best, learn from the best!  That concept should guide our path and our choice of coaches, teachers, mentors etc.  Fook Yueng stressed to me that one hour with a mas...
Posted by Steve Smith on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:10:00 PST

September Fook Yueng Chuan / Infinity Concepts Mountain Retreat

Fook Yueng Chuan / Infinity Concepts Mountain Retreat will be September 14th through / September 16th in the Blue Mountains just East South East of the Walla Walla Valley.  This retreat is rust...
Posted by Steve Smith on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:04:00 PST

MMA Fights In Walla Walla This Saturday

Mixed Martial Arts come to Walla Walla This Saturday, June 16th at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome.  Premier Martial Arts Fight team with Four Members is set to Compete.  Ric...
Posted by Steve Smith on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:47:00 PST

New Blog Site for Kids Programs at Walla Walla's Premier Martial Arts

Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla is now accepting open enrollments for its Kids "Spy Camp".  It is a great Summer Camp for kids looking for an adventure in learning.  Trips to local busin...
Posted by Steve Smith on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:29:00 PST

Karate Brothers

There is a thing that Kung Fu Brothers call themselves, Kung Fu Brothers; at Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla I am pleased to have a couple of Karate Brothersand one in particualar Jordan has been ...
Posted by Steve Smith on Mon, 21 May 2007 06:39:00 PST

Yuen's Martial Arts Presents Steve Smith's Fook Yueng Chuan Seminar

Yuen's Martial Arts Presents Steve Smith's Fook Yueng Chuan Seminar Friday June 15th and Saturday June 16th, 2007.  Friday June 15th 6 P.M. to 9 P.M., Fook Yueng Chuan forms and applications.&n...
Posted by Steve Smith on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:25:00 PST

Infinity Knives and Fook Yueng Chuan Seminar April 13 and 14 at The Little Dojo

I will be teaching an Infinity Knive Combatives class at The Little Dojo Friday, April 13th from 6 to 9 PM.  The Infinity Method is a result of 25  plus years of Knive work covering FMA, Wes...
Posted by Steve Smith on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:30:00 PST

Interesting Letter from Coach at the Seahawks

"Steve, The Other Todd and I are trying to work out a trip to come see you in BC. Check this out, one of my o-linemen (6-4 300+ with a wrestling background) has become my grappling/anti-grappling sp...
Posted by Steve Smith on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:55:00 PST

Kalem Klinefelter a Student of Ours at Premier Martial Arts to Fight

One of our students at our Premier Martial Arts School in Walla Walla will be fighting in a mixed martial arts match March 24th, 2007.  Kalem Klinefelter, has been working out with us for about 3...
Posted by Steve Smith on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:29:00 PST