As a martial artist who's also been studying from the age of 8, granted, nowhere near to the same intensity, in a variety of styles, I really appreciate that he put in a footnote explaining that there was no intention of disrespect when pointing out a common flaw of more inexperienced fighters. Pure class. From my experience, which I'll readily admit is dwarfed in comparison to this man, I know beyond any doubt that this guy knows what he's talking about. Even unarmed, you don't want to be on this guy's bad side. This is a man who's killed, and knows how to do it damn well. If I ever get the chance to train under him, I would die happy. Respect. This guy is a real warrior.
I like the fact that he's coming from a real world approach to combat/ fighting /self-defense. Bruce Lee modified his fighting style to combine different forms of fighting styles to create his own. No one fighting style is superior on its own. No disrespect when it comes to those who choose to stick with one particular style. But in true combat you have to learn to be versatile. Flow like water. Lol True combat is unpredictable. One must learn to adapt and realized their own strengths and weaknesses. Personally I choose to try to live peaceable with all, but prepared to do what is necessary to protect those liberties. God bless and stay safe and healthy.
@@nwchamp321 This. It's interesting you mention Bruce Lee. I found Tu's teaching style to be pretty reminiscent of what Bruce said. A warrior is only ever an aggressor when meeting a threat. In Karate, we live by the ethos of having "the hand of a demon, and heart of a saint". Very much as you say. Peaceable, but ready to do the necessary at a moment's notice. I've heard the same concept being described as being a gentle giant. As warriors, as much as our nature may thirst for and seek combat, our humanity wins out. We don't actually seek out conflict, but only employ violence when and where it's necessary. This is the difference between being a peaceful person and a pacifist. Warriors try to live in harmony with society and humanity, but when evil and malice inevitably arise, then we take action to resolve it. The paradox of the warrior's path, and an archetype as old as time itself.
@@Breaker197 Sounds like we're on the same page. I live in the "D" (Detroit). And I've had my share of close encounters. I live in the redzone (a very high crime area of the city). Growing up here was rough (for those of us who lived to grow up). I learned to fight (even though I didn't like fighting) at a early age. I studied Korean Shotakan karate among others styles). Not the dojo style where you spared for points. My (Korean Shotakan) instructor taught us how to fall (not on a soft mat) But a hard concrete floor. When I first started, my knuckles and feet would bleed from hit punching bag. And when we were ready (built up our bodies, mastered our blocks, punches, technics etc, he had us sparing full contact, with control. It was rough, but he was conditioning us for what actually took place in a real street fight. In a real fight there are no rules. Just survival! My instructor taught us to live by a code. If you can talk your way out of a fight, than do so. If you can walk away from a fight, than do so. If you run away from a fight (and no likes running), than do so. But if there are no other alternatives, fight to maim or fight to kill. Think of what you've learned as a firearm. The same rules apply. Use what you've learned only if you or someone else is in imminent danger. Otherwise, don't fight! My instructor wasn't telling us to go out and kill people, but to try and impress upon his students the seriousness and consequences of fighting. Sparing great! Do that all day if you want to. Sparing has rules, under controlled conditions. Fighting has no rules, except one. Survive! With this train of thought, I try not to get into fights. I don't like fighting. Sparing yes! (A lease when I was a younger man) Lol Fights are unpredictable and even the best of us can have an off day. No one is a hundred percent everyday. That's why I pray to the Lord above for guidance to help me though the day. To make good decisions. Good talking to another self-defense practitioner. Stay safe and healthy. As far as Detroit goes, it has gotten better, but still has a long way to go. (One day at a time)
@@Breaker197 A true warrior can deal death quickly, but will choose restraint until it's no longer possible. Knowing the damage you can do and not, is far more noble than hurting someone because you can.
As a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and a Military Veteran. I absolutely would go into battle with you anytime my friend. I wish more Americans would have your mindset about what being an American is all about. This country is in a world of pain right now and your videos and the fact that your sharing your skills, knowledge, and training with others speaks volumes. Thank you and I salute you sir!
Being Vietnamese I was discriminated against because of the way I look, but I didn't let that bother me because I have a life to live, as long as you keep your hands to yourself than there was no problem. Being a American is not how you look but your beliefs. I am proud to be an American and proud that my dad was an army rangers in the Vietnamese Army and fought alongside with the Marines during the Vietnam war
“A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism isloyalty to that principle.” George William Curtis
Good to have you as an American 🇺🇸.. I wish other immigrants “assuming , if not my sincere apologies” had the same mindset. If born here your an American period. The second your immigration goes through, YOU ARE AMERICAN!!! Your not a Afro-American, Asian-American, Japanese American, etc… You are American. We need to stop with the color, or culture prefixes and ALL be AMERICANS 🇺🇸…. When we do this as a society, then we will be strong and the power will be back to the people. This is what the government fears the most. The fear a United society. That is the reason they spend billions on the media to create the separation and the hate for each other. And they do a damn good job pushing it. They don’t call it television programming for nothing. As long as we follow this bullshit we will always, always be under their control.. Most are too blind, too dumbed down, too close minded, or all really too programmed to understand this, and they know it. They know the programming will be past down to the children, and the cycle will continue, generation by generation…. We have to break this cycle, but until we do they will always win..
Tu Lam is a incredible person and very generous with his knowledge giving back to the people. I hope to meet you someday sir and thank you for your service God bless.
Ronin you are and always will be in my eyes the most patriotic American I have the pleasure of observing and learning from your combat self defense platform. Thank you so much from all Americans for your service to this great Country. ☠💀☠
Getting off line and hitting the opponent by surprise is exactly why Mike Tyson said he had no problem knocking bigger guys out. If you watch him fight he constantly circles his opponent trying to catch them off line. These fundementals are universal.
Being an Asian American myself (Thai), i have had my fair share of scrutiny because of my race but I promised myself that I would never let it get the best of me. I hope i can someday meet you, maybe learn some things and share our army stories.
God Bless you and yours Mr. .Lam. I just wanted to say Thank you! And to let you know how much respect and Gratitude I have for you as a person, and for the sacrifices you've made in service to our country and way of life!
Just found this channel and I can't express my joy, even after just watching one video, I feel enriched with valuable knowledge that will come in handy in a life and death situation. I'm very grateful for the information that your sharing with us. Hope all is well and that your work keeps prospering!
I appreciate what you are saying. The drive to survive, excel and be a better human being is not uniquely American. It is a human experience, and the fact that you use a foreign name (Ronin), express Buddhist philosophy (such as Mushin) and practice foreign arts (such as Silat) is a testament to that. God bless.
Ronin is my idea of what every man who calls himself an American should aspire to be. Not necessarily all the martial prowess, the wisdom, intelligence, and just overall goodness is what I think of as a true American. Glad to share a country with this man.
First time I've heard what said in the opening of the video. I'm Asian born in the 70's immigrated to u.s.a and through education and excelling in sports, I noticed people didn't see me as Asian. As he said you get to a certain level, and I volunteered to give back to my community my skills, to a country that gave me opportunity and see me as an American. But it starts with the individual. Love this guy, much respect.
Great video with simple explanations , I trained in Shinki Ryu Jujitsu for 8 years and late Jeet Kune Do for 2 years . I learned a lot , one thing I learned - a weapon is useless if you don’t intend to use it . So yes if in a fight for your life don’t hold back , do what you need to do and I did learn Mushin
watching this video made me remember that I don't bounce as well as I used to!!! LOL I was told years ago that there is no such thing as a fair fight!! Mr Lam proves this is still true in any fight!! thank you for sharing
Wow you are a true warrior! So MANY think they are a warrior but they fall short because they work on a few skill sets! I love how you learn from warriors throughout history! Being a warrior is a MIND SET not really a skill or skills! I love how you say the movements of our bodies is the same in boxing, jujitsu or even carbine tactics! WOW bro! I really enjoy just how you train in mindset! The “state of no mind” is awe-MAZING! It is training our body to act instinctively! That is key! You have motivated me more that any other people’s videos I have watched! History is lost in this modern world we live in! But we are still instinctive animals that can train our minds to be more primitive and instinctual! YOUR VIDEOS ARE A HUGE Enlightenment for me! I’m gonna start today. I want to Learn from your teachings! I am a subscriber! Your knowledge in the arts of mind,body, weapon, are bar non! You are a great American Sir! You have lived you to be a fantastic American. One of your videos you talk about how you were discriminated when you came here but you wanted to be better then them! From the start you were better because you did not judge. You motivated yourself to be an ninja and a servant! America is a better safer place because YOU ARE A GREAT AMERICAN. I will have to come to Colorado just to see your teachings in person! Warrior mindset is key. Stay safe. God bless you Thank you for your service
Pat McNamara also speaks about learning things to a point of "automaticity." It is another name for no mind, but as you can see a lot of high performing warriors have come to the same conclusion through time and space. The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure, and many other texts also speak about this.
You are a better American than most, and you bring true culture to this World. Something Solid and loved!! I absolutely would give my life to defend your beliefs, as my own. Thank you for stepping forward and vocalizing what you believe in!!
Hello, Tu: I just stumbled across your channel and just started watching your videos. This one is the missing link that most closely resembles me. I have studied all the same martial arts for 20+ years, but then stopped as my corporate career crowded out my training time. I wanted to go into the military, and almost did during Desert Shield due to selective service cards going out to all able-bodied college males at the time, but then didn't have to, for a variety of reasons, so I found excellence in other areas, in the corporate arena and as well as graduate school. But the martial arts framework never left me, as I built out my skill set in the brokerage wars for 16 years with a Fortune 500 firm, and then 10 years on my own. For the past 2 years, I've been modernizing my training with firearms at a new martial arts academy and shooting range near my house, so I have often described myself as a ronin coming in from the cold from the past 20 years but now as a middle aged dude, instead of a young buck anymore. Your story is an inspiration, since it is more well-rounded than Bruce Lee, who never got into firearms, despite his impressive array of armed and unarmed disciplines. I can also relate to your experience growing up Asian American, except you have lived the life that I wanted but never could have. The owner of INPAX had a similar path to you. It's just that our paths diverged, with my parents discouraging the martial arts and military path to go into business and high finance. So, as a result, I was never fully part of either world - kind of caught in-between as an odd bird. 20 years in, 20 years out - and now starting over with firearms (and BJJ to a lesser extent when I have time), and finding common ground tying it to my past. I look forward to continue watching and learning. Your insights are helping me connect the dots - brushing off the dust from faded memories and helping me apply new principles to old concepts. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. I hope to meet one day and attend one of your seminars. I'm looking to buy the TF Belt, as I build out my other uniforms over time. Happy Thanksgiving!
I fully understand the 123 concept and it's pretty sweet and now I understand the dance when transitioning, thank you brother and I'll continue to do the 123 for practice.
Hi! Last week was my first time to watch one of your videos, I was hook up a lot waiting for another lesson to upload here in youtube. I was inspired by the way teach people about environmental awareness and defenses. I wish to have you here in the Philippines to teach us CQC and other defensive stuff. Cheers!
@@oskarserakilo5512 memang awalnya dari bahasa jepang, tapi sudah digunakan dalam bahasa inggris, sensei sudah dipakai dalam istilah "guru bela diri", cek2 aja di google atau google translate biar lebih paham
@@andreyanno6271 maaf kalau pemahaman saya masih jauh di bawah anda. Bagian mana dari koment saya yang salah ??? "Sensei itu dari bhs JEPANG yg artinya GURU atau pemimpin." Dalam bhs Inggris SENSEI adalah kata serapan yg mengalami penyempitan makna mjd guru/pelatih bela diri.
There is so much valuable info and wisdom in your videos, thank you. 🙏🇺🇸🙏 I amazed when. talking to others, how much they refuse to adapt to new or battle proven tactics and techniques/principles and still hold to old school or things which do not apply under life and danger. 🙏🇺🇸🙏
I don't think people understand that America is based on diversity. Asian-American, Black-American, White-American, it doesn't matter. We are all Americans! People need to start acting like it.
Ronin is a bad man. A pure warrior, a pure American, an example of what we all should strive to be in mind, body and spirit. Thank you sir for your service.
"you know what i said when people said 'oh you're not american you're just some Asian'. I said to myself 'im gonna be a better american than them". Amen brother As a side note. TU was speaking the truth. I did wing chun and fencing and it all transitioned well into boxing. This man knows his business. Prime example the part at 23:35 is exactly how i taught my students to prep an attack with the blade on the weak part ( end) of the foil. When you feel the opposing pressure you disengage and finish the attack. Easy peasy.
Bruce Lee, I'm pretty sure would approve of Tu. I've watched alot of videos of his and his real world knowledge is priceless. He also has such a great way of conveying it to others.
great video. I learned Silat from an old Filipino Martial Artist in Cicero Illinois in the 1980s Came in very useful in my military career when they were just teaching basic Karate striking and blocking techniques.
Being American is not about the ethnicity in which you have but by the moral standards that we hold and the character by which you have and by the willingness to strive in extreme adversity and the spirit to never ever quit 🇺🇸
It’s obvious your a guy that understands. One of the things I’d like to add is aging. I have been involved in similar things and experiences foe many decades but I was the Vietnam generation instead. I am in my 60s now and it presents challenges. We are dynamic as well and changing. I am not as strong or as fast. I have arthritis and diseases have done damage. My eyes are not the eyes at 20 night vision is not as good and I need glasses. . So as in the fighting arts I have had to adapt. I was that 230 lb guy that was built like a linebacker. I am still very strong as I train constantly but the speed is gone with age. So I am dropping weight to the 180s to gain some speed again. Speed is king IMO. As we adapt in martial encounters so we must adapt to aging.
So modern times are changing along with society, nowadays criminals have weapons so we also have to adapt with it......always carry a weapon with you, after all is all matters of self defense. Salutes my friend.
Better to know your limits and adapt your technique. In the Bujinkan we were always taught to fight as though you are an old man. Learning to train that way enables you to "feel" more of whats going on in a fight and increases your awareness.
Go vegan my friend dark leafy greens & colorful fruits and veggies will heal & rebuild the body from the inside out, get a vitamix smoothie machine or a breville juicer to consume more of them. Nutrient dense smoothies & juices from natures bounty will rebuild your body & drastically slow the aging process.
Ghostwalker Airsoft Tech very true. Now as an old man I can’t go force on force very long. All the simple things you learned but did not often use come back slipping a punch Vs blocking , stepping on feet etc. They are all in kata
I'm 17 years old and all I can say is that one day in the near future I get to become exactly like him I've always watched his videos on everything and all I've got to say is I hope I become like him
I do like the message behind what you are saying. Also I see Ving Tsun in the trapping technique. There are only so many ways to skin a cat. They all just have a different name. I have studied several martial arts over many years. I have never found one is better than the other. Which makes it very hard to stay focused on learning the entire system. Also I have A.D.D. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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As a martial artist who's also been studying from the age of 8, granted, nowhere near to the same intensity, in a variety of styles, I really appreciate that he put in a footnote explaining that there was no intention of disrespect when pointing out a common flaw of more inexperienced fighters. Pure class. From my experience, which I'll readily admit is dwarfed in comparison to this man, I know beyond any doubt that this guy knows what he's talking about. Even unarmed, you don't want to be on this guy's bad side. This is a man who's killed, and knows how to do it damn well. If I ever get the chance to train under him, I would die happy. Respect. This guy is a real warrior.
True WARRIOR! 🇺🇸
I like the fact that he's coming from a real world approach to combat/ fighting /self-defense.
Bruce Lee modified his fighting style to combine different forms of fighting styles to create his own.
No one fighting style is superior on its own. No disrespect when it comes to those who choose to stick with one particular style.
But in true combat you have to learn to be versatile. Flow like water. Lol
True combat is unpredictable. One must learn to adapt and realized their own strengths and weaknesses.
Personally I choose to try to live peaceable with all, but prepared to do what is necessary to protect those liberties.
God bless and stay safe and healthy.
@@nwchamp321 This. It's interesting you mention Bruce Lee. I found Tu's teaching style to be pretty reminiscent of what Bruce said. A warrior is only ever an aggressor when meeting a threat. In Karate, we live by the ethos of having "the hand of a demon, and heart of a saint". Very much as you say. Peaceable, but ready to do the necessary at a moment's notice. I've heard the same concept being described as being a gentle giant. As warriors, as much as our nature may thirst for and seek combat, our humanity wins out. We don't actually seek out conflict, but only employ violence when and where it's necessary. This is the difference between being a peaceful person and a pacifist. Warriors try to live in harmony with society and humanity, but when evil and malice inevitably arise, then we take action to resolve it. The paradox of the warrior's path, and an archetype as old as time itself.
@@Breaker197
Sounds like we're on the same page.
I live in the "D" (Detroit). And I've had my share of close encounters. I live in the redzone (a very high crime area of the city).
Growing up here was rough (for those of us who lived to grow up). I learned to fight (even though I didn't like fighting) at a early age.
I studied Korean Shotakan karate among others styles). Not the dojo style where you spared for points. My (Korean Shotakan) instructor taught us how to fall (not on a soft mat)
But a hard concrete floor. When I first started, my knuckles and feet would bleed from hit punching bag. And when we were ready (built up our bodies, mastered our blocks, punches, technics etc, he had us
sparing full contact, with control. It was rough, but he was conditioning us for what actually took place in a real street fight. In a real fight there are no rules.
Just survival! My instructor taught us to live by a code. If you can talk your way out of a fight, than do so. If you can walk away from a fight, than do so.
If you run away from a fight (and no likes running), than do so. But if there are no other alternatives, fight to maim or fight to kill. Think of what you've learned as a firearm.
The same rules apply. Use what you've learned only if you or someone else is in imminent danger.
Otherwise, don't fight!
My instructor wasn't telling us to go out and kill people, but to try and impress upon his students the seriousness and consequences of fighting.
Sparing great! Do that all day if you want to. Sparing has rules, under controlled conditions. Fighting has no rules, except one. Survive!
With this train of thought, I try not to get into fights. I don't like fighting. Sparing yes! (A lease when I was a younger man) Lol
Fights are unpredictable and even the best of us can have an off day. No one is a hundred percent everyday.
That's why I pray to the Lord above for guidance to help me though the day. To make good decisions.
Good talking to another self-defense practitioner.
Stay safe and healthy.
As far as Detroit goes, it has gotten better, but still has a long way to go.
(One day at a time)
@@Breaker197 A true warrior can deal death quickly, but will choose restraint until it's no longer possible. Knowing the damage you can do and not, is far more noble than hurting someone because you can.
Before Chuck Norris goes to sleep at night he checks under his bed for Tu Lam
Bro jokes aside tho Chuck aint sht to Tu Lam lol
Shut up
As if Chuck could find Tu. If he's checking he must already be dreaming.
So funny!
🤣
As a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and a Military Veteran. I absolutely would go into battle with you anytime my friend. I wish more Americans would have your mindset about what being an American is all about. This country is in a world of pain right now and your videos and the fact that your sharing your skills, knowledge, and training with others speaks volumes. Thank you and I salute you sir!
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️
Being Vietnamese I was discriminated against because of the way I look, but I didn't let that bother me because I have a life to live, as long as you keep your hands to yourself than there was no problem. Being a American is not how you look but your beliefs. I am proud to be an American and proud that my dad was an army rangers in the Vietnamese Army and fought alongside with the Marines during the Vietnam war
“A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism isloyalty to that principle.” George William Curtis
Thank you for sharing sir !!!!
Good to have you as an American 🇺🇸.. I wish other immigrants “assuming , if not my sincere apologies” had the same mindset. If born here your an American period. The second your immigration goes through, YOU ARE AMERICAN!!! Your not a Afro-American, Asian-American, Japanese American, etc… You are American. We need to stop with the color, or culture prefixes and ALL be AMERICANS 🇺🇸…. When we do this as a society, then we will be strong and the power will be back to the people. This is what the government fears the most. The fear a United society. That is the reason they spend billions on the media to create the separation and the hate for each other. And they do a damn good job pushing it. They don’t call it television programming for nothing. As long as we follow this bullshit we will always, always be under their control.. Most are too blind, too dumbed down, too close minded, or all really too programmed to understand this, and they know it. They know the programming will be past down to the children, and the cycle will continue, generation by generation…. We have to break this cycle, but until we do they will always win..
Love you man!!! We have many Vietnamese Americans here in Texas…E pluribus Unum!!
Tu Lam is a incredible person and very generous with his knowledge giving back to the people. I hope to meet you someday sir and thank you for your service God bless.
"everything is difficult at first until it becomes a state of normal mind"
Frank Costanza wow! This quote is great!! Whose it from?? 🇺🇸
@@AllAmericanAve tu says it at one point in the video, definitely stuck with me, take care
boot camp teaches this.
Ronin you are and always will be in my eyes the most patriotic American I have the pleasure of observing and learning from your combat self defense platform. Thank you so much from all Americans for your service to this great Country. ☠💀☠
Tu lam is humble human being a bad ass soldiers and a incredible teacher .salute sir thank you
Getting off line and hitting the opponent by surprise is exactly why Mike Tyson said he had no problem knocking bigger guys out. If you watch him fight he constantly circles his opponent trying to catch them off line. These fundementals are universal.
Being an Asian American myself (Thai), i have had my fair share of scrutiny because of my race but I promised myself that I would never let it get the best of me. I hope i can someday meet you, maybe learn some things and share our army stories.
I love Silat. So universal for so many applications.
God Bless you and yours Mr. .Lam.
I just wanted to say Thank you! And to let you know how much respect and Gratitude I have for you as a person, and for the sacrifices you've made in service to our country and way of life!
Thank you for the education and for sharing your wisdom
Great stuff, every time. Thanks Tú. Much appreciated.
The intro is amazing. A lot of people can learn from you good sir!
Proud and honored to call you a brother American. ❤️🇺🇸🚁
Just found this channel and I can't express my joy, even after just watching one video, I feel enriched with valuable knowledge that will come in handy in a life and death situation. I'm very grateful for the information that your sharing with us. Hope all is well and that your work keeps prospering!
I appreciate what you are saying. The drive to survive, excel and be a better human being is not uniquely American. It is a human experience, and the fact that you use a foreign name (Ronin), express Buddhist philosophy (such as Mushin) and practice foreign arts (such as Silat) is a testament to that. God bless.
Ronin is my idea of what every man who calls himself an American should aspire to be. Not necessarily all the martial prowess, the wisdom, intelligence, and just overall goodness is what I think of as a true American. Glad to share a country with this man.
So Simple.... Yet So Difficult To Apply At Times.
We Truly Get In Our Own Way Sometimes.
Great Teaching Tu.
Love It.
Please keep content coming Tu, love and appreciate everything you have to say and what your teaching. Your an awesome teacher keep it up battle!
First time I've heard what said in the opening of the video. I'm Asian born in the 70's immigrated to u.s.a and through education and excelling in sports, I noticed people didn't see me as Asian. As he said you get to a certain level, and I volunteered to give back to my community my skills, to a country that gave me opportunity and see me as an American. But it starts with the individual. Love this guy, much respect.
A true warrior!! Would love to train with this guy!!!! Great motivation!!!
Another Great video, love the teachings and the way it seamlessly integrates into the warrior spirit. "like water, moving downstream"...
Great video with simple explanations , I trained in Shinki Ryu Jujitsu for 8 years and late Jeet Kune Do for 2 years . I learned a lot , one thing I learned - a weapon is useless if you don’t intend to use it . So yes if in a fight for your life don’t hold back , do what you need to do and I did learn Mushin
watching this video made me remember that I don't bounce as well as I used to!!! LOL I was told years ago that there is no such thing as a fair fight!! Mr Lam proves this is still true in any fight!! thank you for sharing
Good to see a video that combines theory and concepts and technique.
I watch this man's videos at least a few times a week. And I study it, and practice it. I get better and better each time. Thanks Tu
Thank you for bringing this forward, many people fail to see how the old ways can be adapted and translated into the new ways of combat and fighting.
Wow you are a true warrior! So MANY think they are a warrior but they fall short because they work on a few skill sets! I love how you learn from warriors throughout history! Being a warrior is a MIND SET not really a skill or skills! I love how you say the movements of our bodies is the same in boxing, jujitsu or even carbine tactics! WOW bro! I really enjoy just how you train in mindset! The “state of no mind” is awe-MAZING! It is training our body to act instinctively! That is key! You have motivated me more that any other people’s videos I have watched! History is lost in this modern world we live in! But we are still instinctive animals that can train our minds to be more primitive and instinctual! YOUR VIDEOS ARE A HUGE Enlightenment for me! I’m gonna start today. I want to Learn from your teachings!
I am a subscriber!
Your knowledge in the arts of mind,body, weapon, are bar non!
You are a great American Sir!
You have lived you to be a fantastic American.
One of your videos you talk about how you were discriminated when you came here but you wanted to be better then them! From the start you were better because you did not judge. You motivated yourself to be an ninja and a servant!
America is a better safer place because YOU ARE A GREAT AMERICAN.
I will have to come to Colorado just to see your teachings in person!
Warrior mindset is key.
Stay safe.
God bless you
Thank you for your service
Your mind is your weapon and your fist, and the rest of your body are your tools!
Pat McNamara also speaks about learning things to a point of "automaticity." It is another name for no mind, but as you can see a lot of high performing warriors have come to the same conclusion through time and space. The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure, and many other texts also speak about this.
good luck getting that good without six figure salary
I salute you patriot! Tu Lam has an inspirational journey. I hope he writes a book someday!
One of the best videos I've seen so far
You are a better American than most, and you bring true culture to this World. Something Solid and loved!! I absolutely would give my life to defend your beliefs, as my own. Thank you for stepping forward and vocalizing what you believe in!!
Hello, Tu:
I just stumbled across your channel and just started watching your videos. This one is the missing link that most closely resembles me. I have studied all the same martial arts for 20+ years, but then stopped as my corporate career crowded out my training time. I wanted to go into the military, and almost did during Desert Shield due to selective service cards going out to all able-bodied college males at the time, but then didn't have to, for a variety of reasons, so I found excellence in other areas, in the corporate arena and as well as graduate school. But the martial arts framework never left me, as I built out my skill set in the brokerage wars for 16 years with a Fortune 500 firm, and then 10 years on my own.
For the past 2 years, I've been modernizing my training with firearms at a new martial arts academy and shooting range near my house, so I have often described myself as a ronin coming in from the cold from the past 20 years but now as a middle aged dude, instead of a young buck anymore.
Your story is an inspiration, since it is more well-rounded than Bruce Lee, who never got into firearms, despite his impressive array of armed and unarmed disciplines. I can also relate to your experience growing up Asian American, except you have lived the life that I wanted but never could have. The owner of INPAX had a similar path to you. It's just that our paths diverged, with my parents discouraging the martial arts and military path to go into business and high finance. So, as a result, I was never fully part of either world - kind of caught in-between as an odd bird. 20 years in, 20 years out - and now starting over with firearms (and BJJ to a lesser extent when I have time), and finding common ground tying it to my past. I look forward to continue watching and learning. Your insights are helping me connect the dots - brushing off the dust from faded memories and helping me apply new principles to old concepts. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. I hope to meet one day and attend one of your seminars. I'm looking to buy the TF Belt, as I build out my other uniforms over time.
Happy Thanksgiving!
silat and pekiti tirsia kali are both being practiced here at home good to hear you visited my country PH :)
Lo sigo desde Cataluña, España. Exelente instructor, gracias por sus enseñanzas. Un saludo
Tu Lam is a hero and icon. 👍
That’s what “Leading the way” means!!! TU is freaking amazing; I need to take his class.
I fully understand the 123 concept and it's pretty sweet and now I understand the dance when transitioning, thank you brother and I'll continue to do the 123 for practice.
I can watch Tu all day” 👍🏼
the thing i love about his training, is that he'll tell you to do something, and then tell you WHY you do it. and it always makes sense.
Proud to have Americans like him
Sir, you are a great human and phenomenal American. Thank you for everything.
That was an amazing entry speech.
Such an amazing time watching ur videos and picking at your brain and you’re knowledge you’ve obtained over you’re career.
Hi!
Last week was my first time to watch one of your videos, I was hook up a lot waiting for another lesson to upload here in youtube. I was inspired by the way teach people about environmental awareness and defenses. I wish to have you here in the Philippines to teach us CQC and other defensive stuff.
Cheers!
Thank you for the knowledge. I was taught Silat by my sensei at the age of 7. I will never forget it's like riding a bike
D Y L A N in silat we don't call our teacher "sensei"...
@@scbd-silatchoreographybela7164 sensei itu bahasa inggris, yg artinya "guru" dalam bela diri
@@andreyanno6271 sensei itu dari bhs jepang.
@@oskarserakilo5512 memang awalnya dari bahasa jepang, tapi sudah digunakan dalam bahasa inggris, sensei sudah dipakai dalam istilah "guru bela diri", cek2 aja di google atau google translate biar lebih paham
@@andreyanno6271 maaf kalau pemahaman saya masih jauh di bawah anda. Bagian mana dari koment saya yang salah ???
"Sensei itu dari bhs JEPANG yg artinya GURU atau pemimpin." Dalam bhs Inggris SENSEI adalah kata serapan yg mengalami penyempitan makna mjd guru/pelatih bela diri.
Tu Lam I hope you come to Toronto, Canada one day. Would love to meet you and sign up to your courses! Respect and love!
Thank you for my Freedom! Thank you for your service!
mr. Lam I love your videos pls make more
Tu, Thankyou for teaching us what you've learned.It means alot.
Outstanding. Thank you. Please upload more of this type of stuff when you are able.
Such great understanding. I learn so much from Tu.
Loving your book! Absolutely awesome
There is so much valuable info and wisdom in your videos, thank you. 🙏🇺🇸🙏 I amazed when. talking to others, how much they refuse to adapt to new or battle proven tactics and techniques/principles and still hold to old school or things which do not apply under life and danger. 🙏🇺🇸🙏
You're an excellent Teacher and a Instructor. Thank you.
My favorite instructor and human.
Visuals like this animation of the clock method help GREATLY for a few who need take a while to mentally visualize such techniques. Thank you!
I don't think people understand that America is based on diversity. Asian-American, Black-American, White-American, it doesn't matter. We are all Americans! People need to start acting like it.
Amen
He has a very high understanding of everything. He understand the marshal and the art
Ronin is a bad man. A pure warrior, a pure American, an example of what we all should strive to be in mind, body and spirit. Thank you sir for your service.
Tu is one of my favorite people to listen to Man his wisdom and philosophies are amazing and he’s a BA dude through and through
I absolutely loved this. Thank you. You're very inspiring!
Excellent video, outstanding content and a great place to begin studies.
Tu “THE LEGEND”
I Honestly wanna meet this Absolutely Beast of a Legend one day Truly admire his Knowledge
"you know what i said when people said 'oh you're not american you're just some Asian'. I said to myself 'im gonna be a better american than them". Amen brother
As a side note. TU was speaking the truth. I did wing chun and fencing and it all transitioned well into boxing. This man knows his business. Prime example the part at 23:35 is exactly how i taught my students to prep an attack with the blade on the weak part ( end) of the foil. When you feel the opposing pressure you disengage and finish the attack. Easy peasy.
Awesome instruction video Tu!
What a fantastic explanation
Bruce Lee, I'm pretty sure would approve of Tu. I've watched alot of videos of his and his real world knowledge is priceless. He also has such a great way of conveying it to others.
Great channel! Thanks for making and sharing the videos!
Best channel on UA-cam imo
THIS MAN IS A GREAT TEACHER I WISH HE WOULD COME TO KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE
Thank you for you Wisdom, I wish for more wisdom especially what you learn in kali and Jeet Kuen Do
Beautifully presented.
Thanks, Tu.
Silat is my style. Greeting from Indonesia🇮🇩👍👍👍
great video. I learned Silat from an old Filipino Martial Artist in Cicero Illinois in the 1980s Came in very useful in my military career when they were just teaching basic Karate striking and blocking techniques.
Anyone that has the heart, mind, and spirit of Tu Lam can not only be my fellow countryman, but also my friend. Stick with the winners, folks. 🇺🇸
🇺🇸🤙🏼Hell yea on way to range now, watching when I get home! It’s gonna rain so good excuse to go to my favorite indoor range!!🤙🏼🇺🇸
Thankyou for sharing and inspiring us all train hard and train smart Mr Clive
great info
You're everywhere aren't you?
Thank you Tu Lam !
"Water flows down stream" this metaphor put so many mechanics into a new perspective.
Great vid ,more on empty hands and foot work and fav bjj moves be awesome! Great work
Excellent instructor!
Words of Wisdom!!!
Being American is not about the ethnicity in which you have but by the moral standards that we hold and the character by which you have and by the willingness to strive in extreme adversity and the spirit to never ever quit 🇺🇸
Amen brother
Didn't understand at first but I was once told that when you no longer "have to" remember your training when engaged ? Then you can engage properly.
It’s obvious your a guy that understands. One of the things I’d like to add is aging. I have been involved in similar things and experiences foe many decades but I was the Vietnam generation instead. I am in my 60s now and it presents challenges. We are dynamic as well and changing. I am not as strong or as fast. I have arthritis and diseases have done damage. My eyes are not the eyes at 20 night vision is not as good and I need glasses. .
So as in the fighting arts I have had to adapt. I was that 230 lb guy that was built like a linebacker. I am still very strong as I train constantly but the speed is gone with age. So I am dropping weight to the 180s to gain some speed again. Speed is king IMO.
As we adapt in martial encounters so we must adapt to aging.
So modern times are changing along with society, nowadays criminals have weapons so we also have to adapt with it......always carry a weapon with you, after all is all matters of self defense. Salutes my friend.
Better to know your limits and adapt your technique. In the Bujinkan we were always taught to fight as though you are an old man. Learning to train that way enables you to "feel" more of whats going on in a fight and increases your awareness.
Go vegan my friend dark leafy greens & colorful fruits and veggies will heal & rebuild the body from the inside out, get a vitamix smoothie machine or a breville juicer to consume more of them. Nutrient dense smoothies & juices from natures bounty will rebuild your body & drastically slow the aging process.
Ghostwalker Airsoft Tech very true. Now as an old man I can’t go force on force very long. All the simple things you learned but did not often use come back slipping a punch Vs blocking , stepping on feet etc. They are all in kata
Kevin Kong good points. I have changed my diet. Minimal processed foods , avoiding sugars and cutting out bad carbs as much as possible
Such a skilled man. I hope to meet you one day
this guy is such an inspiration.and a teue american
I'm 17 years old and all I can say is that one day in the near future I get to become exactly like him I've always watched his videos on everything and all I've got to say is I hope I become like him
Ronin we need moreeeeeeeee vidoes of this type of content!!!
I do like the message behind what you are saying. Also I see Ving Tsun in the trapping technique. There are only so many ways to skin a cat. They all just have a different name. I have studied several martial arts over many years. I have never found one is better than the other. Which makes it very hard to stay focused on learning the entire system. Also I have A.D.D. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Great piece of knowledge
I'll in awe and scare when I learned from him
So glad I saw this.
God bless brother
Ronin great training brother.