Having known Tiny most of my life since I was 13 or so, I never learned a single form of Reeders. I know Randy Elliott (another one of Tiny's students) has gained more insight in this regards. As mentioned by Sifu D., Tiny never had the time to learn the forms...he was working three jobs to support his family and didn't get to learn them. In addition, Tiny has always told me Bob Servidio knew quite a bit of the forms and was probably the most knowledgeable in that regard. That doesn't mean to say others don't have or possess a "piece of the puzzle" so to speak. One thing many seem to forget it this about Kun Tao--it is very eclectic and draws from many sources, but more importantly, Kun Tao is really developing the art from within...a personal approach to finding or adding what you see the system as. For example: Reeders has given us all the words, but it is up to each individual as to decide what they should write! In essence, we each draw something from within ourselves to try to achieve what the system is all about. While we may be "horses from the same stable," we all posses our own identities which is unique in the martial arts. My best to you all.
Brian BaroneStatistics: Posted by The Red Ant — January 3rd, 2007, 2:12 am
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