Kung Fu or Not Kung Fu

Kung fu (or gong fu; not a proper noun in any case) is a Chinese term signifying any personal accomplishment through hard work and perseverance. That's ANY personal accomplishment. "Kung" or "Gong" (Chinese linguistics is VERY complicated!) means "accomplishment" or "achievement." With the "fu" suffix it means something like "human accomplishment" or "work-time-effort." The term has been (mis-) used in the West as a generic term for Chinese martial arts since the "chop-socky" movie craze which started in the early 70's. The term has been used for "martial arts" in China only since the 1980's.

Well. That said, it would be helpful to know (1) that Mr. Chiodini knows this, (2) that he can and would (2) clarify, exactly what he is teaching, and (3) offers, as part and parcel of that clarification, a specific style, form, and lineage of teaching. Were I considering becoming his private student, paid or unpaid, I should also like to know how, when, and where he earned whatever teaching credential he has--or hopes to earn in the future at an unspecified school headquartered in Houston (Texas?). Such specifics become very important when the potential student realizes the vast number of families, styles, sects, and schools involved. (Chinese linguistics is only slighlty more complicated than the world of Chinese martial arts.)

I applaud Mr. Chiodini's efforts to bring his accomplishment technique to SEMO. I just think he would have better luck were he more specific about just what that technique entails.