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Dear Magnus
I wish we could have such inspiring seminars more often and on
a regular basis, as it is not only about learning how to place
Bong / Tan Sau, but to understand why and get a chance to
develop oneself on another level really.
I am really thankful for this seminar and this experience. As
said by Master Lau (but in my word here), a gift is not about
what it contains or what is given, but about what the
intention of the giver was. I received this seminar as a gift.
For the past nine months, Wing Chun Kung fu has been a
tremendous gift, as a help to handle life stress, as a way to
activate my body, as a way to learn new way of thinking, as a
support when it comes to external forces which I cannot
control. This is really fantastic in my view that I can feel
this way after this seminar. Real peace of mind and control
(in a way!) of my thoughts.
Have a very nice sunny week-end.
Kind regards,
Karima
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Dear Sifu
I just wanted to send an email to say a very big thank you for
everything - I thoroughly enjoyed my final class with you last
night, and while I am upset to leave behind what has become an
important part of my life, I will always be grateful that for
the lessons I've learnt from you - you have given me the most
valuable gift, which I will keep for life. I cannot thank you
enough for your kindness.
The atmosphere of your classes is just super - and when I left
last night, it became even more apparent to me just how
special the experience I've had under your teaching has been
(and I'm sure as the weeks go by, I'll realise it even more!)
It's almost a case of not quite understanding what you have,
until you move on to the next chapter in your life.
So Sifu, I wish you all the best of luck for the future - and
if you are even in the San Francisco, it would be a great
pleasure to show you around and take you for lunch!
With warm regards,
David
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Dear Sifu
Thank you for inviting me to your seminar on Sunday. It was
very insightful and mind opening. It is inspiring to be around
some one who is truly inspired by what they do. Thank you
again.
Forever a student...
Carl Currier
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Dear Master Lau.
Last weekend was great. Thank you for teaching the dummy. It
was extraordinary to watch you move, show and tell about the
dummy training.
It was an interesting grading. You have been telling us before
about the female who has easier to express the artistic side
of them self. I have never understand it until now. I think
myself has a lot to learn from this artistic impression that I
saw from the female students, especially Cecilia.
You can not imaging what a great honour it was to be sharing a
dinner with you. The things you said was exactly what I needed
to hear and my relationship with my girlfriend is now growing
even stronger every day.
I´m smiling to myself when I write this letter/feedback. I´m
feeling very happy and lucky to have such a humble Master in
life as you, who teach me with honesty and inspiration, and
taking such a great care to me as a student. To learn from you
is priceless and I could never imaging myself to sharing a
dinner with you.
Hope to see You soon.
Sincerely
Christian Fogelberg (November 2007)
Simon Lau Centre, Sweden, Gothenburg |
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Hello Sifu,
just a quick email to thank you for your excellent lessons,
which I find extremely inspirational. I particularly enjoyed
the last lesson with your discussion on: 'standards',
'improvement', and 'love'.
I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to learn under
your guidance and I hope this lasts as long as possible (
although I am aware that everything in life is constantly
changing ).
Warmest regards,
Jerome Gill
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Dear Sifu,
Thank you for a remarkable seminar! (Living art with Feng Shui
and Chinese Astrology). It's such an interesting subject and
your delivery was very inspiring, encouraging and challenging
in true Simon Lau style....awesome.
Best wishes,
Iim (November 2007) |
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Dear Sifu,
I felt I should drop you a note to express my heartfelt thanks
for sharing your knowledge, time, energy, experience and
philosophy with me in the class on Tuesday evenings (7pm).
I am really enjoying learning the wing chun style from you and
look forward to every class. The energy is always positive at
the centre and I come away with a sense of feeling energized
and positive.
I also really enjoy learning about your views and
philosophies. There is much that I agree with. I truly believe
that ‘if you are going to do anything, then you should do it
properly’. I have always believed this – my father (now long
dead) used to tell me this all the time as a child. You have
often expressed the same philosophy in different words. If you
are going to do anything in life you should do it with a
positive attitude, and to the best of your abilities.
Otherwise there is little point in doing it at all!
I try and apply this to Wing Chun. I do train and practice a
lot, although to be honest, I have let things slip a little
recently. I have become very aware of my physical condition,
and am keeping fit and healthy. As well as practicing Wing
Chun, I run about 20 miles every week. I am going to run the
marathon again next April so need to become fitter still to do
my best!
I’m look forward to learning more next week.
Kind regards,
Ian Ronayne (October 2007) |
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Dear Sifu
I attended the first form grading today and I listened to what
you had to say.
For the time I have been lucky enough to spend with you in
Wing Chun and Qigong classes, I consider myself very
fortunate. You have made me become a better person
emotionally, morally and spiritually and I have also been
fortunate to be learning Wing Chun from you. I will never be
able to express in words how much the opportunity of learning
from you has changed me - I am constantly reminded when you
said in one lesson that the knowledge you give us about
emotions and morality and life can be used every day, but the
Wing Chun knowledge may never be used - this is definitely
true in my case and it has made me more in touch with my
emotions and the way I behave and about life in general.
In addition to this you have also been kind enough to help me
when I have been ill, and when you helped me the medicine you
gave me helped me to recover in a much shorter space of time
than I would have if I did not ask you for help. I would also
like to thank you for this.
I also remember in one lesson you mentioned in the class that
the students who have been there longer said that the
knowledge you have is best given in little bits because when
it is given all in one go it is hard to digest - as time has
gone by I have found this to be also very true. The words you
say - for example taking for granted the people closest to us
are very relevant to your students lives and what I have also
noticed is that you exactly seem to talk about the right
things at the right time - when that subject is having an
impact in your students lives !
I also wanted to say although I also failed my first form
grading, the passing of your knowledge of Wing Chun to your
students is appreciated and understood Sifu. As I watched the
people being graded today, although I did not know exactly who
was going to fail or pass I could see and understand where the
students had to improve and at the same
time where I also needed to improve.
You ARE a good teacher and person Sifu and I value the time we
spend together and the knowledge that you give - in all
subjects.
Thank you.
Regards,
Edward (October 2007) |
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Dear master,
I want to let you know how proud I'm to have been succeeded to
pass the second grading with you as an examiner and teacher. I
know that my Wing Chun
career just started and I'm very excited and thrilled to
continue it. And I hope that I will meet you again to be able
to learn more about myself and the Wing Chun system.
I hope I see you again in a near future.
Warmest Regards
Fredric Olausson (October 2007)
Simon Lau Centre, Sweden, Gothenburg |
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Dear Sifu,
My training is going well. I am now doing 700 punches, 500
knife hand and 500 palm strike on my bag and am really
beginning to feel my power growing which is very exciting.
After what you said on Tuesday I have started doing sit-ups
again and was shocked to find how weak I was. I could only do
30 to start with! I used to do over 100 every morning when I
was younger.
I also wanted to thank you for the seminar last Sunday, it was
truly inspirational! I took so much away from the day in terms
of learning more about the transfer of force and one’s ability
to absorb it. Finishing with an intense sparring session with
Michael was amazing, it really showed me how fast wing chun
should/can be and how much more I can and need to improve. It
sent me away inspired to redouble my training efforts!
Thank-you for all your teaching, especially your wise
philosophical discussions about how to live one’s life. Over
the last 2 and a bit years I have gained so much from being
part of your centre.
Best wishes
Barney (October 2007) |
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Wow!
Sifu thank you for another
remarkable class, coming to your class is like going through a
soul car wash you go in all dirty and dull and come out bright
and shiny!!!
You are a truly remarkable teacher, healer and human being.
Thank you so so much you give me the power to transform my
life. How awesome is that!
Best wishes
Tim (October
2007) |
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Dear Sifu,
Thank you for an extraordinary week-end for sharing your
knowledge with us.
The seminar gave me wider
understanding in the way of training in Wing Chun and how to
understand it better. I really appreciate you coming here, and
I feel very good when you are here. I am counting days for
your next visit!!
The time was running fast
when you were here and next time you come I think you should
stay a bit longer, not working, just for holiday and to relax.
Best regards
Johanna (02 April 2007) |
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Dear Master
The way you combine your way of teaching with serious and
meaningful sentences and laughter, that makes the whole class
laugh, makes me a student, so proud to have you, Master Simon
Lau that teaches me things in life in a way no other person
could do.
The way you put effort in teaching me the movements correct so
that I will understand them, and not giving up until you see
that I am aware of what I am doing, makes me feel happy and
thankful for having someone like you to teach me the beautiful
art of Wing Chun.
I wish that you always could be in Sweden teaching me, however
I still do appreciate the knowledge I receive here in Sweden.
The Seminar in advanced Chi sau, was so inspiring and
educating and once again, you make me feel proud because what
you teach is true and logic and you never say anything else
than the real thing. That is why my heart explodes with joy
and gratitude every time you share your serious knowledge of
life and making me understand it. And on top of that, you do
it with laughter and seriousness which makes what you say, go
straight into my heart.
I have my own personal journey in life, and a part of that
journey is you and all the other beautiful things in my life
that the Wing Chun has brought to me. It is very hard for me
to imagine what my life would look like today if the Simon Lau
Center had never showed up during my journey.
In the last weekend you taught me well, inspired me in a
fantastic way, made me understand more about Wing Chun and you
reached out to my heart once again…
Your Wing Chun student
Pouria Farsani (02 April 2007)
Simon Lau Centre, Sweden, Gothenburg |
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Dear Sifu,
I thought i would send you an e mail as I have not been at
your lessons for 2 weeks now.
I have created a wonderful chance for myself to design and
hopefully build the grounds of a local infant and junior
school.
This has become much more important to me now knowing what I
have learnt from you about learning. I have the chance to
create a space or spaces that young children can start
learning and become energetic about there learning.
The drawings are taking a little more time than I first
thought. This is why I am not at your fantastic lessons at the
moment. I am still training every morning and loving it.
All this is from me making a
choice and knowing that it was the right one. This gave me
such piece of mind that I did not have the internal dialogue.
I did not wonder what would happen next because I was solid in
my beliefs that it was the right one to make. How cool is
that.
I have read your letter that is on the web site about karma
and choices and found it amazing .this along with your lesson
where you talked about this topic has such an influence on the
way that I think today. From this I challenge myself everyday
to make my own choices even when people and situations try to
influence me.
All this from making the right choice.
I never would be strong enough to go through what I am without
your teachings. Not only do I take notes in class I read them
and read them until I understand them.
This is then not enough I must apply. As my sifu you have said
’you only learn by doing' I can't agree enough.
I always thought that I was pushed towards the Simon Lau
Centre for a reason.
Thank you Sifu and I say Sifu with the up most respect.
Sorry for the long e mail and I will be back next week. 'The
drawings need to be in on Friday and I need to present them to
the head mistress. Thank you Sifu.
All My Respect
Carl Currier (28th Febuary 2007) |
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Dear Master,
Thank you for visiting Sweden again last weekend. You taught
me the 3 set on the wooden dummy and I am very thankful for
that. It was interesting to hear you talk on the introduction.
The movie at the end was really cool and very inspiring.
It was also a pleasure to
hear your answer from people asking questions. Someday I also
want to answer with that full confidence and sharpness. Hope
to see you soon again!
Christian Fogelberg.
(5th Febuary 2007)
Simon Lau Centre, Sweden, Gothenburg |
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Sifu,
Thank you so much for your teaching and inspiration throughout
2006. I really look forward to learning more from you in 2007.
There is so much to learn in life as well as martial arts.
I've really enjoyed your martial arts teaching and insight
into the human mind and spirit.
Best wishes,
Ian (20th December 2006 ) |
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Dear Sifu
I attended your 2nd form class yesterday and wanted to thank
you for the knowledge and wisdom you shared with me - it is
particularly relevant for me currently at work, as my working
relationship with my new manager is not so good.
When I started your classes I never thought I would also be
improving my mind and for that I want to thank you. In time I
hope to gain some measure of inner peace.
Can I please ask you to consider doing a seminar on this area
?
Thank you again,
Regards,
Edward (14th December 2006) |
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Sifu,
Thanks so much for the time and knowledge you have shared with
us over the last year. I have found it a very enriching and
enlightening experience to learn from you about the Wing Chun
fighting system, but also your thoughts and philosophies on
life, discipline, integrity, morals, relationships, emotions,
ego, intentions and universal energy.
After attending your seminar on Universal Energy I have
recently bought the I Ching, and have started to read this.
Look forward to learning more from you going forwards.
Thanks again,
Ian (8th November 2006) |
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Dear Sifu
I would like to thank you Sifu, for your time and sharing. The
weekend with you makes a big difference in my journey in life,
as well as to take further steps forward in the Wing Chun
system. I cannot thank you enough!
I would also thank you for your trust in me for the future. I
will do my best to be successful.
I’m really enthusiastic and excited about the future!
Regards
Tommy (3rd November 2006) |
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Dear Sifu!
I Hope everything is fine with you. I want to thank you for an
incredible weekend I do not know how to thank you enough for
your kindness and your effort to take your time to teach us
about our self. I now that it was a real though weekend for
all of us.
The knowledge you given me about my personal journey is
priceless, I am so happy and honoured. I will take this with
me for the rest of my life.
Something that I really going take with me is, what you said
to us about sharing, to give someone his or her time is the
finest you can give someone.
It was a privilege to be in London for further knowledge about
Wing Chun system and my personal journey as well.
I hope we see each other soon for further knowledge
With best regards
Martin Wiberg - Simon Lau centre/Kinna
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2006) |
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Dear Sifu
I know I don’t give much feed back but I am grateful for your
knowledge you share, you are so inspiring I wish I had a
fraction of what you have got. ARE you sure you are not a
robot?
Best wishes
Jason (20th October 2006 ) |
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Dear Sifu
Hope you are well. Just a very quick email to thank you very
much for taking so much of your time for our lessons - last
night especially, and also for the extra nights you are taking
to prepare us for the grading. Time's a valuable commodity
these days, and I really appreciate it very much that you are
giving so much of yours. The fact that you put so much of your
self into the lessons makes them a lot more meaningful than
mere transactions - my only hope is that you get as much out
of the lessons as we do - that'd be a good balance!
Kindest regards, and all the best for the week ahead.thank you for a
very enjoyable and informative evening.
Regards
David (11th October 2006) |
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Dear Sifu,
Thank you very much for the seminar last Thursday night, I
thoroughly enjoyed the evening. As expected, the seminar
provided so much information that I ended up with many
questions and expect that as I reflect on my notes I will be
encouraged to find out more information on some of the
specific issues. I particularly enjoyed the explanation of the
Chinese character Tao.
I am excited about my continuing Kung
Fu training with you and hope to be able to commence Qigong
with the next available class. Once again, thank you for a
very enjoyable and informative evening.
Regards
Mark (September 2006) |
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Dear Master Lau
I would like to thank you for a fantastic and inspirational
seminar last week. I never knew that the symbol that I have
trained under meant so much. Where you live, the shape of the
room’s in the house. I never knew that it is so important to
get this right. Thanks to you I now know and am inspired to
learn more on this vast subject that is so fascinating.
Thank you for your honesty in teaching the Martial Arts ''sometimes brutally honest'' but this just shows how lucky I
am to have a Sifu who cares about the standard of Martial Arts
that is taught.
Forever learning
Thank you.
Carl Currier (September 2006) |
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Dear Sifu
I just wanted to say thank you for such a great seminar you
gave last Thursday and to let you know that I appreciated it.
Some of the topics you discussed we have already been through
but it was great to go through them again and in a little more
detail. I was fascinated by how we need to balance the four
fires that we are born with. Also I became fascinated about
the Feng Shui aspect which took me back to the Astrology
Reading that you gave me a little while back. I have taken
some of the information on board, after the seminar I realised
that not only did I have bed in the wrong position I also had
the
bed situated in the west in the position of constant problems!
I have since moved the bed and do feel different and not too
much wrong has happened.
After the astrology reading I realise that my journey is one
that will not be easy so I need all the help the universe can
give me. I mean the universe helped me already when I knocked
on your door to start training in Wing Chun, I remember I was
at a really low point in my life and you have helped me
immensely. I do realise that I need to help myself a lot of
the time and have come to realize that I am my worst enemy.
Sifu you inspire me to want to learn so many things
I would love to learn to be a healer. Hopefully my journey
will flow easily and any difficulties I have I will be able to
cope with but I understand that I will not be able to cope
until I train to be balanced every single day without fail!!
So thank you Sifu for your time, help and patience
Jose (September 2006) |
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Dear Sifu,
An email to say thank you for the time and energy you give to
our classes on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. I feel I am learning
a lot about the Wing Chun fighting system from you, and I am
also happy to be getting an insight into Chinese Philosophy
and culture as well. When I'm practising at home, I really
feel I am 'gathering energy' as you say. I am really enjoying
learning more about the energy we have within us, as well as
the Energy in the Universe which you talked about at your
seminar last Thursday.
Thanks again.
Ian (September 2006) |
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Dear Master
I want to thank you for holding a summer camp in Sweden, I am
really happy
that you took your time to have a summer camp. It was an
amazing weekend
and the tournament was very cool and exciting.
I really enjoy it and I hope to see you again.
Warmest regards
Fredric Olausson (Aug 2006) |
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Dear Sifu,
Thank you for the extended lesson last Thursday, as always, it
was interesting and informative.
The spiritual guidance and advice which you have given me over
the years has helped me through many of the ups and downs in
my life and the physical skill which I have learned from you
has taught me, through self-discipline, how to focus my energy
in all parts of my life. The fighting skill may save my life
one day but the living skills help me every day. The
confidence I have gained has helped me to improve myself and
for this I am eternally grateful.
I hope to continue learning the many great lessons in life
which you can teach, and can only wish that one day I can be
as helpful to somebody else as you have been to me.
You are truly an inspiration to me!
Sunny (18th July 2006) |
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Dear Sifu
I hope you are well. Thank you very much, again, for an
enlightening and truly inspiring lesson last night. I am very,
very grateful for this, and while I do not fully understand
the journey I will embark upon from here, I feel that, with
your help, I’ve turned an important corner.
David (May 2006) |
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Dear Master Simon Lau
I would like to say that I am glad to have had the opportunity
to have met you and spent time with you, I needed to hear your
wisdom.
Thank you for your support.
May you continue to be blessed.
Nazret (May 2006) |
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Dear Sifu
First of all I would like to apologise for not writing to you
earlier, and I want to thank you for the breaking seminar
which was incredibly inspiring. I was very happy to see all
the students break the board, including myself.
Tommy Petterson (April 2006)
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Dear Sifu
I look forward to celebrating with you…. You recently
mentioned that family and particularly one’s parents are one’s
backbone in life. I would also say that I have been lucky
enough in this life journey to have another powerful backbone
in my life….To have had the luck and good fortune to have a
Master and Teacher such as yourself, who has guided me and
give me so much.
Ali (10th December 2005) |
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Dear
Sifu
Your
words of wisdom, I shall carry with me always. These are
priceless in my journey, I thank you with utter most respect.
Jesmint
Lee (17th October 2005) |
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Dear Sifu
Thank you for sharing your art with myself and the other
students of the Centre. In the past few years since joining
the Centre, my life has inevitably changed. I will always
treasure this time and wish the Centre continued success and
prosperity.
Mow Ching Yap (28th September 2005) |
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Dear Sifu
Thank you, as ever, for your kind words of encouragement. Many
things in my life have begun to gradually but surely change. I
am enjoying this feeling of impermanence and transformation.
Your teaching has led me to a path that I would not have ever
seen, had I not had the good good fortune to become your
student. Your direction is a wondrous gift and I thank you for
it.
Matt Webb (19th September 2005) |
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Dear Master
Thank you so much for all the advice you have given me and all
the kindness you have shown me, my experience at the Centre
and hearing your valuable advice have changed my life so much.
Sophia (23rd February 2005) |
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Dear Master
The very best wishes for the Centre. Thank you for your
guidance and support. Having a couple of weeks off made me
realize what a sanctuary your Centre is and how your teaching
is an expression of spiritual friendship which I am very
grateful to receive.
Dee (6th December 2002) |
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