Testimonials
"My name is William C. Gough, my degrees are in Electrical
Engineering from Princeton University. I have worked most of my
life as a research manager in plasma physics, controlled fusion
power, and high energy physics. I co-founded the Foundation for
Mind-Being Research in 1980 and am the current Chairman of the
Board. The Foundation explores the bridge between science and
the physical/mind/spirit connections.
I have known Gregory Yau, a Shaolin Kung Fu master, for almost
a decade. My respect for Gregory grew initially through his
acupuncture skills, then through his martial arts training
techniques. What fascinated me scientifically was his development
of an effective program for transferring his knowledge through
the use of symbolic processes to the cellular structure of a
person's physical body. The use of "sacred symbols" to amplify
the transfer of specific information to the body was very
intriguing.
Working with Mark McCoy, an expert in water technology, these
subtle energy techniques have now been perfected to develop a
highly structured water that contains specific information for
empowering one's body. This water is in effect an energetically
programmed "homeopathic" that when consumed transfers the
information to one's body, which is already about 70% water. I
am now 74 years old and have personally observed the enhancing
effects that Gregory Yau's information patterns can have upon
our body. I have recommended to the FMBR President, Dr. Tiffany
Schneider, that we seek funds to scientifically explore the process
of energy enhancement that is occurring using the products that
Mark and Gregory are developing."
William C. Gough
Physicist
"There comes a time in an athlete’s career, where the athlete will
search for that “EDGE” that will place him or her above all other
competitors in their sport. Whether the search is for physical or
mental reasons, there will - be a time. In searching for that edge,
many athletes will resort back to basics hoping that this will
sharpen their skills and help them to obtain peak performance.
But before going back to basics, I suggest that there is
something more important. That information and training is what
an athlete can learn form the research and studies of Mr. Greg
Yau. Before going back to basics, every athletic competitor would
benefit greatly by learning what Greg Yau has to teach about the
dynamic possibilities that they have within themselves.
Approximately 4 years ago, always searching for that edge for
myself and my students, I was introduced to Mr. Greg Yau. Upon
attending his class, it didn’t take long for me to realize that the
training that Greg Yau presented was not just ahead of its time
now, it was ahead of its time a long time ago. Those who have
had the privilege of working with Greg, or attending one of his
seminars or lectures feel his training methods are right on time.
Since working with Greg Yau, I have learned, felt and witnessed
the results of his demonstrations and training first hand. Not
understanding how some of the tasks could be accomplished only
inspired me to want to learn more. There are many dynamic
mysteries to be unlocked in the athletic arena. Greg Yau’s
educating and training methods are the key that can unlock many
of those mysteries. His training procedures have been refined
and condensed to produce maximum results with less effort and
time. His training produces an efficiency of performance in sport,
life, health, and state of mine. Any athlete or person training with
Greg Yau will find that their abilities and mastery will be limited
only by their imagination and physical limitations.
As a 37 year competitor – now age 53, I have found that that
edge is essential to all athletes in any sport. I have also found
that “The EDGE” will change as we as human athletes will change
resulting from research, studies and secret techniques and
strategies never exposed to the public, unfold onto the sport
arena. (i.e., Russian secrets, Shaolin Monk training, etc.) I have
trained as an athlete, and trained athletes at the State, National,
World and Olympic levels – to include being a subject for research
testing conducted at the Olympic Training centers in Colorado
Springs and Squaw Valley, California. Having been interested in
the results of the testing I also researched and conducted
programs to increase athletic performance. Form these studies I
found that with sports and athletes continuously evolving in their
sport, so will the edge evolve taking the athlete to higher levels in
physical and mental possibilities. The bar at which “The EDGE”
sets, will continue to be raised.
In my years of training in the Martial Arts, I have had the great
opportunity to train with many of the best Masters,
Grandmasters, and Professors in the arts. Many of the
instructors are founders of their own arts. Arts that they
documented from their understanding of the human anatomy and
its functions and abilities, physically or mentally. Many times we
shared philosophies, strategies, and training techniques that
would enhance the performance of our student’s athletes. Until
meeting and working with Greg Yau, I never realized just how
much we “did not “know about the power and dynamic abilities an
athlete could excel to with the proper training. Training that has a
track record of success of producing more powerful results in a
shorter period of time and less physical or mental effort. Greg’s’
work is comprised of these features. Greg’s training methods can,
and will produce the ultimate athlete.
Since training with Greg my students and I have excelled in our
athleticism and understanding of methods to increase power,
speed, flow, and obtain top physical fitness. We have produced
many champions in local and international tournaments and are
very excited and enthusiastic as to how great our “Perfect
Athletes” will be with extended training from Greg’s’ programs. As
we now focus on the Olympic Games in 2008 ‘ so will our training
focus on the methods and procedures presented to use from Mr.
Greg Yau.
I feel that when you watch the Olympic Games in 2008 China, you
will see the ultimate athletes that time has produced. And next to
those athletes – Mr. Greg Yau will be standing."
Grand master Jody Perry Ph.D./M.A., Soke
10 Time Hall of Fame Inductee – World Champion
– Sambo World Team Coach
"Are you willing to change what you eat, what you think, and how
you pray?” Greg asked me the first time we met nine years ago.
“Yes” was a quick response, like a reflex. I was desperate. The all-
body joint pain was increasing while my hopes for a cure were
quickly diminishing. Top Stanford Hospital doctors and medical
professors were unsuccessful at giving me a prognosis, and thus
a treatment for my condition. I had been a disciplined athletic
person since middle school, with a perfect medical record, and no
known genetic predisposition for my condition. My ailment was a
mystery. “Come back in three to six months. Perhaps then, this
would have developed into Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or any
other Immune Deficiency disease.” A scary predicament to tell a
first-time mother of a six-pound ten-ounce baby girl who was
able to carry and attend to until a few hours prior to being
admitted to the Emergency Room. Sitting on a wheelchair and
unable to move any joint, I begged the three doctors conferring
in the room to give me anything for the excruciating pain. All I
wanted at that point was pain relief! Vicodin was not an option
because I was nursing. An alternative was offered and I was sent
home warned about liver or kidney problems if taken over a
prolonged time. My internist had no objections for me to seek
help via alternative medicine. The search began. Acupuncture kept
coming to my mind. Several sessions with different
acupuncturists led to desperation. Hopelessness was lurking. But,
I had a feeling someone had the ability to help me, and all I had to
do was find that person. He was found. His name is Greg Yau.
When I met Greg, I noticed his simplicity as much as his
unconventional practice. Nothing around him involves the ego,
from his clothes to the makeshift cot to the recycled glass
containers with strange looking roots and herbs. One could tell
everything around him is there to serve a purpose and nothing
else. Greg is a martial artist, but at simple glance his body does
not reveal his mastery. Even his well selected few apprentices are
unassuming. No special attire. No special rituals like head bowing
and such. The only sign of sophistication is the combination
strikes that Greg patiently and sparingly demonstrates. He seems
to instruct more with words and simple moves than by constant
demonstration. The friendly chatter and laughter during learning
time reminds me of children at play during school recess. I have
learned that Greg’s students are successful business people,
police chiefs, heads of martial arts schools, and the like. Different
people with one obvious thing in common, they all emulate Greg.
My disconcerted first impression was over as soon as Greg smiled
and began talking to me. Immediately, I felt at ease. With a
curious mind, and in my usual manner, I asked many questions as
if conducting an interview. One comment that stuck to my mind is
Greg saying, “our paths have crossed and there is a reason and a
purpose.” I agreed without understanding. Now, I understand
and know the answer to both. I will never forget the first time
Greg inserted the four small needles. The excruciating joint pain I
had lived with for three weeks, which seemed more like three
years, disappeared instantly. It was like magic. I felt no pain
during the half hour acupuncture treatment. Greg warned me that
if I did not improve with three treatments, he would take me to
his teacher. I had no warning of what was to come that same
night. At nightfall, my body, from neck down was in agonizing
pain never before or since experienced. Greg was called past
midnight because I was convinced I would not make it through
the night. With a calm voice he assured me that everything would
be all right. The pain pattern was being broken which meant that
healing would begin soon. He was right. Since then, I have
absolute trust in Greg’s skills and abilities. At sunrise, the pain
had subsided. My healing process had begun. I followed Greg’s
recommendations with exactitude and discipline. I never doubted
or questioned his words. I believe when he says that the mind,
body and spirit have to be in complete balance to achieve
optimum health. I believe that “disease is, above all, dis-ease,
absence of ease or Santi-sweet, joyous peace of the spirit
reflected through the mind in the body” as Baird T. Spalding
writes in his book Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far
East. For me, it took nine months of acupuncture, herbal teas, a
special diet (not extreme, nothing of Greg is extreme except his
knowledge and insights), and praying in a different way that I was
used to (religious denomination has nothing to do with it). Greg
showed me the way, and I followed.
When I was able to walk again and hold my then 16-pound baby,
my movements were very robot-like. I had forgotten how to walk!
Greg showed me how to walk in my adult age. It was amazing!
Greg would tell me that walking is just catching one self from
falling. In order to walk I had to have that faith that everyone
that walks has, but hardly anyone notices because it becomes
second nature. To this day, I always try to catch myself from
falling, not only as I walk but in every aspect of my life. If I do fall,
I know it is just a reminder that somewhere, somehow I lost
faith. And is essential to gain that faith back.
After Greg helped me heal completely, I went back to my doctors
at Stanford Hospital. They were amazed at my recovery and the
fact that I did not develop any of the diseases they had
speculated. For them it is still a mystery. Not for Greg, my family,
my friends, and myself. I understand people’s skepticism but I
also know that if the skeptics would doubt everything in life, they
would not even be able to breathe because even that is an act of
faith. If you are reading this, you are blessed in more ways than
you can imagine. If you know Greg, you are blessed to have your
paths cross. I am sure that your contact with Greg will enrich
your life in every aspect. I wish for you to realize it. It has been
proven to me that there are no coincidences in life. We create
our own personal world that we live in with our thoughts, actions,
and feelings. May you create your world with love and become a
true Master.
P.S. Greg, I am eternally grateful."
Carmen Azpeitia-Adib
"I met Greg over 10 years ago. I was referred to him by our
mutual martial arts friend, Ron. Greg has the ability to influence
thru suggestion and a real understanding of body workings.
Because of his great expertise and understanding, I have been
able to get my illnesses in check and gain a much better
understanding of diabetes and chronic gout. My diabetes remains
in check but the main reason is that Greg showed me how to lose
40 pounds without drastically changing my eating habits. Greg
has this innate sense of knowing exactly what my body needed. I
have been involved with his programs almost from their inception.
These cutting edge ideas have completely revolutionized how I go
about my daily activities. He is able to spark my energies, relax
my body, and increase my awareness. Greg's easy demeanor
makes me want to be the best that I can be. I feel privileged and
very fortunate to learn from him, to get exposure to his systems
and to call him my friend. I just can't say enough good things
about this incredible person."
Steve Biondi
"I was fortunate enough to meet Master Yau through the graces
of a mutual friend. Master Yau has trained my mind and body like
know one has before. He took me through three stages of Chi-
Gung training. In my first training session, I was able to
experience a sensation like I never had experienced before. I was
able to release energy like nothing I could explain. All I know is
that in one five-minute session I was able to do several easy to
follow maneuvers and my whole body turned into what I can best
describe as a Tesla Coil. I have continued with acupuncture and
three more sessions to date. I feel like I did when I was a rookie
officer, full of life and ready to truly tackle the world.
Most importantly for me, the training and acupuncture I have
been following under Master Yau, is preparing me for the most
difficult challenge in my life. More than two weeks ago I was
terrified for my life. Right now I am ready and at peace with the
near future surgery. I am confident with Master Yau’s continued
training; that I will be surprising many people including my
surgeons and cardiologists. This training is not just training for
the sake of learning something new; it is a lifestyle that will be a
continued part of my life. I found the missing part of my soul that
needed to be grounded and centered amongst those ancient
eastern traditions, known by Master Yau."
Richard Avila
Former Law Enforcement Officer
"I have been studying with Greg for 2 years, initially traveling from
Arizona to attend his monthly seminars and recently having
moved to the Bay Area. Who am I? I’ve been a seeker all my
life. I have a brown belt in Judo and have been interested in
martial arts for 25 years. I have a master’s degree from Columbia
University. I work as a designer and businesswoman. I’m
encased in a very sensitive physical body with hyper mobility and
pain issues. Most significantly, I have been greatly honored and
blessed to have been taught meditation, mysticism and self-
discovery by several fine masters and I myself have been a
meditation teacher. Pure motivation is paramount to me. With
his unique gifts, Greg could easily become entranced by fame and
fortune, but Greg feels that he has a responsibility to not only
provide for his family but also the rest of humanity.
What is a seminar like? A whirlwind, to say the least. Time flies.
Greg is so full of new discoveries and new techniques he is fairly
bursting with enthusiasm. We are agog as we find ourselves,
simply by holding a laminated piece of paper or a penny topped
by a stick-on dot, able to withstand a push from Greg, when a
moment before, minus the paper, a push rocked us backwards.
As class continues, Greg tests us before and after holding such
objects with the same result. Or sometimes we will do a
sequence of movements, (nothing strenuous, one of the points
of the training is to get strong without exercising) in a specific
sequence; trying the same movements in a slightly altered
sequence will simply not work. The point of all of this is not
reliance on power objects or lucky charms, nor a rigid routine but
to educate ourselves at a cellular level so we will no longer need
them. Then we are advised by Greg to give them back to the
universe by letting them go. The whole time, Greg is beaming,
sharing our awe, making gentle, humorous corrections, and
spewing a seemingly inexhaustible amount of knowledge. His
childlike delight and vastness of information is remarkable.
When I was studying Judo over a decade ago, I experienced
random magical moments when seemingly out of time and body I
effortlessly hurled my formidable sensei, more than twice my size,
without any idea of how this had happened. This is akin to what
we’re cultivating with Greg.
This is a perfect system for busy people of all ages and physical
conditions. It has the potential to be a shortcut to the
endorphins of exercise and the prowess of martial arts.
I do not yet intellectually understand Greg’s Matrix Chi system
but it doesn’t seem to matter. My body and my spirit recognize
and respond to it. I leave class without the pain and fatigue I
often arrive with, in a state of heightened awareness and well-
being."
Joan Holland
"There’s an old Zen saying, “If you name it, you limit it.”
It is so true – especially in the case of Greg Yau’s “system.”
I have been attending monthly workshops with Greg for more
than 2 ½ years and I still don’t know what to call what we do.
But what I do know is that what I have learned and experienced
as a result of his teaching is one of the most incredible and
beneficial experiences of my life. I feel so fortunate to have met
Greg and so privileged to study with him.
I have been practicing Martial Arts for over 20 years. Yet it is only
after studying with Greg that I am beginning to experience the
essence of what Martial Arts really is. Now the chi flows! Now, as
the Classics say, “…the motion should be rooted in the feet,
released through the legs, controlled by the waist, and
manifested through the fingers.” Now, “…insubstantial and
substantial are clearly differentiated.” Before, these were just
words. Now they are experience. I used to do Tai Chi, now - at
least on occasion - I am Tai Chi.
Greg’s “system” is also beneficial for our health, our career and
our spiritual well being. By activating “accupoints” in the body the
chi flows and naturally heals organs, bones tendons etc. By
instantly accessing the “alpha state” our mind becomes clear and
opportunities that would otherwise appear hidden suddenly
present themselves. Our decision making process is objective
and in tune with the natural flow. By reconnecting with the
Universe our intention becomes power and we can accomplish
anything. By opening our Heart, we can make the world a better
place.
This information is learned instantaneously through cellular
encoding. I used to say this was “magic.” Now, I say this is
“science.”
It’s where physics and metaphysics meet."
Philip Zittell
"As a student of life the teacher shows up when you least expect
him to and in the most unusual places. I have seen a friends
broken thumbs realign to full use within a few days. My own arms
were made impervious to pain or damage from masterful martial
art strikes. I also successfully escaped the grip of three adults in
a demonstration of Aikido that I absorbed through a quantum
physics information transfer application in seconds. They did not
believe it until I shared the process to them and they could see it
themselves. There are no limits to the applications Greg teaches.
It is only with time and experimentation that will unleash our true
potentials. The scientific world is still trying to make a super
computer as effective as 1 brain cell while Greg allows us within a
few minutes of training to begin accessing and training our whole
brain for full everyday use."
Don Reid
"For the past year I have taken training in qi gong from Greg. I
have learned some astonishing information from Greg. Greg has
managed to integrate his lifelong studies and practices in qi gong
with the latest elements of mind-being and intention into his
teachings. He has been able to “concentrate” the essence of
various elements of his knowledge into symbols and transfer
those symbols and learnings to his students in an almost
“instantaneous” manner. He has also been able to distill a lifetime
of learnings from masters to simple principles which he is able to
transfer to his students in a remarkable way through the use of
the mind as well as the body."
Jerry Gin
Nuvora - founder, President and CEO
"At the time I first met Greg Yau over five years ago I had been
practicing Martial Arts for almost 20 years. I train in various
forms of Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Chi Kung, inspired by an eclectic
teacher who combined grace, power and harmony.
Greg's workshop was described by an old friend as "…a different
kind of Chi Kung", and I welcomed the opportunity. Meeting Greg
is an encounter with a human dynamo – he is always smiling,
enthusiastic and brimming with energy and information. Over the
course of several
months, the workshops evolved into small group monthly
sessions exploring Greg's system of what might possibly be called
quantum energy dynamics.
Describing what Greg is doing as Chi Kung is simply the easiest
way to begin. Being a practitioner of martial arts, I am attuned to
the movement of my body and its currents of energy. Having
this foundation and sensitivity merely provides a common ground
to start from. Greg's method is to go directly to the "end of
martial arts" -
a fluid grounded state that feels at once energized, serene, and
surprise – normal!
It is Greg's goal to transmit the information and techniques which
will enable people to inhabit that state of mind and body at all
times. He draws his inspiration from everywhere, seeing the
power and utility in ordinary objects as well as esoteric teachings.
His gift is the ability to synthesize and communicate this
knowledge. He teaches directly to the body while engaging the
mind in the wonders of the mysterious world we inhabit. I feel
fortunate to be a participant and my life has increased in vibrancy
throughout this voyage of discovery.
To this day, I continue to work with Greg in collaboration and
exploration of the healing power of movie mandalas – light
transmission of mind energy."
David Holland
"My name is John Ovalle, and I met Greg Yau since 2004.
Undoubtedly, Greg has proven to be one of the most influential
persons I have ever had the pleasure to meet. There is not a day
that has gone by since I met Greg that I do not recall, utilize, or
practice lessons I have learned from him to promote and maintain
the balance and health of my mind and body.
I am active in men’s soccer, running, skiing, and biking amongst
other activities, and am frequently getting dings and minor
injuries. Through Greg’s teachings and techniques, particularly
breathing lessons, I feel I am able to recover from my injuries
with more strength than before it was injured.
As time has gone on, these lessons have also helped me prevent
injuries through increased consciousness of body movement.
Additionally, I am convinced these lessons have strengthened my
immune system, as I feel as good as I have felt in my 36 years of
life."
John Ovalle
"I have worked with Greg Yau for over 14 years, and consider it
time very well spent. Having been involved with the martial arts
for over 40 years, I've had the privilege of training with some fine
teachers. But it wasn't until my association with Greg that I was
able to reach the fullest understanding of all I had learned before.
His genius is the ability to look at things in uncommon ways and
see the connections between things that seemingly have no
working relationship. Rather than the narrow field of expertise
that so many people have, he has a unique understanding of the
science that underlies all healing and fitness arts. It's one thing to
be accomplished in one art. It's quite another to be able to
observe someone doing something that you have no experience
in, yet be able to make corrections and additions to it! That is a
broad and profound understanding. And that is my experience
with Greg. Combined with an infectious enthusiasm and great
generosity in sharing his knowledge, I have to say that Greg is a
teacher of the very highest order.
I offer these opinions from the modest experience that I have:
- Study of martial and fitness arts beginning in 1967, continuing
through the present day. (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
- Teaching since 1982, continuing through the present day.
(Special emphasis on Chi gung, Wing chun, and Tai chi)
- Main teachers:
Chris Chan
Robert Cook
Man Soo Chung
Last, but certainly not least, Greg Yau"
Eddie Katzman
"My name is Shaun Kook. I am Co-founder of SELJE Coaching and
Training, located just north of San Francisco, California. We
specialize in helping small business owners overcome anxiety and
embody their potential.
I choose to work with Greg Yau because I needed a Chi Gung
Master who owned a deep understanding of how our minds and
bodies worked together. More specifically, how our mind and body
work together when damage has occurred due to injury.
As an Airborne Ranger in the US Army’s 75TH Ranger Regiment I
sustained injuries significant enough to honor a medical release
from the US Army. I sustained injuries to C3/4, C6 and C8. The
brain surgeon ordered me to discontinue all Ranger and Jump
Master Duties and he told me that I would never study the Martial
Arts again. In the short time that I have had the distinct privilege
of studying with Greg I have felt a significant increase in energy
and flexibility. It’s as if my mind and body have been awakened
from a long sleep.
Thanks to Greg, not only have I learned a great number of
techniques which work wonderful on evaporating anxiety for my
clients, I am happily and healthfully practicing Wing Chun Gung Fu
with Greg and one of his students, Sifu (Chinese for teacher) Bert
Rodriguez.
I am truly grateful to Greg Yau. If it weren’t for the depth of his
knowledge and the wisdom he has instilled in Sifu Bert Rodriguez
I would still be dreaming about the Martial Arts not living the life
of a Martial Arts Practitioner."
Shaun Kook
Motivational Coach/NLP Master Trainer
"Greg Yau's Chi Gong system is simple and fast. It cuts through
all the red tape and let's you experience true energy in one
breathe. Why train improperly for years and never achieve any
results! This is state of the art training!"
Steve Engstrom
Certified Fitness Trainer, Yoga Teacher, and Martial artist
"I practice tai chi. The Holy Grail (to use a western metaphor) of
any Asian health or martial arts system is to tap into powers,
strengths and abilities that are greater than those we can muster
through our ordinary physical efforts. In meditation systems
these are called the siddhis.
While my all my previous teachers could teach me the forms and
movements of tai chi or another movement art (and I thank them
for it), they would at some point invariably test us. They would
ask the class to stop, then would push us and occasionally, only
occasionally, we would be rock solid, immovable and wondrously
strong. The teacher would grunt approval --but usually the
teacher would push us over, shake their head and go on to the
next student. Perhaps the form had to be done just so to get
this effect, but it was damned difficult for any teacher to say how
so to get this effect. Nobody could say how to get the strong
effect other than practice for more years. Nobody knew in a way
they could explain. Nobody, no teacher, no master nor discussion
with any colleague student, not any book or video I have
encountered in 30 years of this pursuit including a philosophy
degree at U.C.Berkeley and the bookstores or internet could
show the student how to be instantly or consistently in that goal
(or Grail) state of union with greater power. No one, until I met
Greg Yau.
The masters of martial arts are unquestionably in touch with
power in (or through) their bodies that leaves no doubt in our
minds that something very special is happening here. The movies
from the East (go ahead, name some) are filled with a
mythological lore of tremendous abilities…lost to society now
except for a few who have managed to find the way (as the Tao is
called). But how to teach it!……a monumental and monstrously
difficult task. It is extremely rare to find a master with the
insights and abilities alone. Farther and fewer is someone with
the advanced verbal and artistic abilities to transmit the
understanding and the experience of power that we in the west
know very well as kung-fu. For this reason it is a great pleasure
and honor to be able to attend a monthly 3-hour seminar with
Greg Yau.
Greg doesn’t teach me tai chi. He teaches the energy principles
that underlay any movement, be it golf, tennis, tai chi, basketball,
kung fu, reiki healing or massage, you name it, he can improve in
a verifiable manner to a greater effectiveness of that
movement/system…and he can show you how to experience it.
This is phenomenally rare. The only other place I have
encountered this was when Tony Robbins used NLP to improve
the shooting scores at the Army’s pistol range despite the fact
that the Army has been teaching pistol for many, many years.
Let me be practical for a minute, because after all, this is California
and the woo woo is everywhere. Let me take you back to a
university class that I attended in the early 70’s when John
Searle, a philosophy professor at U.C. Berkeley announced at the
start of his class that the goal for his career as a professor of
philosophy and indeed the major goal for all of the social sciences
was in fact to explore and ultimately create a technology of and
for the social sciences. The physical sciences are the
undisputable model for the meaning of the word technology.
Physics has created a technology of materials that has
transformed (and endangered) the world in ways that I don’t
even need to mention to you, because you know. But as for the
social science and humanities----they are still struggling for a
technology, an applied and visible way to express and extend into
the world the powers and technology for a better human and
society. Oh there has been a few: B.F. Skinner’s conditioned
response; Neuro-lingustic-progamming; Freud and psycho-
analysis; but by and large the abilities that we as human suspect
we can attain have escaped our societal and personal grasp. Is
there a hunger for this type of applied social-technology? Just
look at the number of people engaged in religion as an indication
of the demand people have for an improvement in human abilities,
capabilities and condition. Mr. Yau understands the symbols and
energies of many of these groups in an unique and powerful way
that delivers us to the technological heart of the practice.
Let me continue to be pragmatic. Why is Greg Yau living off his
home equity loan and doing this energy Research and
Development for the last 10 year? Why is he compelled to be a
Chi-Gung designer, giving landscape contractors from Marin
energy lessons when his mom (and probably his wife) expected
him to be a doctor? I think it is important to understand that Mr.
Yau has had access to world class family style kung fu here in
California. Through the network of his extended Chinese family
and kung fu masters associated with his remarkable uncles,
especially Grandmaster Chris Chan, Greg has come to deeply
know a cultural specialty accessible to very few people. This
authentic access to information and culture coupled with a
astounding—but reproducible, talent is why he is at the ability
level we see.
But how to present Mr, Yau’s very different approach to this kung
fu knowledge to the world and not seem to compete with the
family? —How does he continue to honor his uncle, -certainly not
by starting another style or kung fu school. Being in this family
network that has extensive access to varied and bona fide kung
fu means that Greg Yau’s information must by honor have high
standard of practicality and effectiveness…at least strong enough
to withstand the competition of the Wing Chun system of Yip Man
and Chris Chan and improve it to boot. But the young nephew
must find another way to present his systemized view of this
information to the world, and that way is the way of business.
And it is for business that he comes to you, to me and enriches
us in the transaction.
In reference then, let me say that G.K. Yau can deliver the
extremely subtle experience of outside power coming through
your body in a way that you can take note of, while you will also
notice being in an extreme state of normality and health. Ask him
to show you.
Like Ray Charles, Mr. Yau. I believe, has the potential to cross
over from what was a purely ethnic cultural system to all sections
of society. True power is when we are at a remarkably restful and
loving place. The question is the road to get to that market
place."
Sal LeVassar
Landscape Architect/Entrepreneur
"I hold Greg Yau in highest esteem. Here is why. In March of
1995 I was stricken with tinnitus. In my case a very loud ringing
in the ears. Something akin to a boiling, whistling teakettle. I
was devastated. Western medicine availed me nothing. Migraines
followed. I had never had one before. Wow! MRIs and pills
followed with no effect. Depression set in. I couldn’t read a
newspaper or sleep more than three or four hours at night. I
took early retirement from my teaching position. I was 58 years
old. Thoughts of suicide crept ever closer.
My very concerned wife suggested I try her diagnostic herbalist
muse Wing Pon. Wing tested me on his computer and strongly
recommended acupuncture – enter Greg Yau. It was July 1996.
Acupuncture followed on a twice a week basis for several
months. The ringing subsided but did not disappear. I could
read again and sleep for more than four hours at a time. Soon
acupuncture was down to once a week. I got to know Greg
pretty well. Greg suggested that my wife and I enroll in his
physical /spiritual class. We did and so remained for seven years.
I continue to practice what Greg preaches and my tinnitus has
greatly diminished and I have not had a migraine in four years.
My wife has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Greg has
made acupuncture house calls that have helped to energize and
alleviate her discomfort from the chemo.
Greg is a terrific person and a genuine healer. I trust him
implicitly and hope you do as well."
Lloyd K. Webb
"I first met Greg Yau in 1994 when I attended a lecture by Wing
Pon. Wing was starting some classes and Greg was going to do
the physical part. A combination of yoga, chi gong, energy work
and systems work. I continued to take classes form Greg over
the years because he is always evolving and teaching new things.
I became an early member of SHSD (Shaolin School of Health and
Self Defense.) He has excellent teaching methods and he is
always upbeat.
In October of 2004 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic
cancer. Greg has supported me with herbs and acupuncture and
wisdom. When I was unable to leave the house he would come to
our home and give me acupuncture. He is part of the reason I
am still alive. I give the chemo a little credit but it almost wiped
out all my blood cells and platelets.
In my continuing battle with the cancer I can count on Greg’s
spiritual and actual healing process. I have full faith in his
remarkable ability."
Sally Webb
"My name is William C. Gough, my degrees are in Electrical
Engineering from Princeton University. I have worked most of my
life as a research manager in plasma physics, controlled fusion
power, and high energy physics. I co-founded the Foundation for
Mind-Being Research in 1980 and am the current Chairman of the
Board. The Foundation explores the bridge between science and
the physical/mind/spirit connections.
I have known Gregory Yau, a Shaolin Kung Fu master, for almost
a decade. My respect for Gregory grew initially through his
acupuncture skills, then through his martial arts training
techniques. What fascinated me scientifically was his development
of an effective program for transferring his knowledge through
the use of symbolic processes to the cellular structure of a
person's physical body. The use of "sacred symbols" to amplify
the transfer of specific information to the body was very
intriguing.
Working with Mark McCoy, an expert in water technology, these
subtle energy techniques have now been perfected to develop a
highly structured water that contains specific information for
empowering one's body. This water is in effect an energetically
programmed "homeopathic" that when consumed transfers the
information to one's body, which is already about 70% water. I
am now 74 years old and have personally observed the enhancing
effects that Gregory Yau's information patterns can have upon
our body. I have recommended to the FMBR President, Dr. Tiffany
Schneider, that we seek funds to scientifically explore the process
of energy enhancement that is occurring using the products that
Mark and Gregory are developing."
William C. Gough
Physicist
"There comes a time in an athlete’s career, where the athlete will
search for that “EDGE” that will place him or her above all other
competitors in their sport. Whether the search is for physical or
mental reasons, there will - be a time. In searching for that edge,
many athletes will resort back to basics hoping that this will
sharpen their skills and help them to obtain peak performance.
But before going back to basics, I suggest that there is
something more important. That information and training is what
an athlete can learn form the research and studies of Mr. Greg
Yau. Before going back to basics, every athletic competitor would
benefit greatly by learning what Greg Yau has to teach about the
dynamic possibilities that they have within themselves.
Approximately 4 years ago, always searching for that edge for
myself and my students, I was introduced to Mr. Greg Yau. Upon
attending his class, it didn’t take long for me to realize that the
training that Greg Yau presented was not just ahead of its time
now, it was ahead of its time a long time ago. Those who have
had the privilege of working with Greg, or attending one of his
seminars or lectures feel his training methods are right on time.
Since working with Greg Yau, I have learned, felt and witnessed
the results of his demonstrations and training first hand. Not
understanding how some of the tasks could be accomplished only
inspired me to want to learn more. There are many dynamic
mysteries to be unlocked in the athletic arena. Greg Yau’s
educating and training methods are the key that can unlock many
of those mysteries. His training procedures have been refined
and condensed to produce maximum results with less effort and
time. His training produces an efficiency of performance in sport,
life, health, and state of mine. Any athlete or person training with
Greg Yau will find that their abilities and mastery will be limited
only by their imagination and physical limitations.
As a 37 year competitor – now age 53, I have found that that
edge is essential to all athletes in any sport. I have also found
that “The EDGE” will change as we as human athletes will change
resulting from research, studies and secret techniques and
strategies never exposed to the public, unfold onto the sport
arena. (i.e., Russian secrets, Shaolin Monk training, etc.) I have
trained as an athlete, and trained athletes at the State, National,
World and Olympic levels – to include being a subject for research
testing conducted at the Olympic Training centers in Colorado
Springs and Squaw Valley, California. Having been interested in
the results of the testing I also researched and conducted
programs to increase athletic performance. Form these studies I
found that with sports and athletes continuously evolving in their
sport, so will the edge evolve taking the athlete to higher levels in
physical and mental possibilities. The bar at which “The EDGE”
sets, will continue to be raised.
In my years of training in the Martial Arts, I have had the great
opportunity to train with many of the best Masters,
Grandmasters, and Professors in the arts. Many of the
instructors are founders of their own arts. Arts that they
documented from their understanding of the human anatomy and
its functions and abilities, physically or mentally. Many times we
shared philosophies, strategies, and training techniques that
would enhance the performance of our student’s athletes. Until
meeting and working with Greg Yau, I never realized just how
much we “did not “know about the power and dynamic abilities an
athlete could excel to with the proper training. Training that has a
track record of success of producing more powerful results in a
shorter period of time and less physical or mental effort. Greg’s’
work is comprised of these features. Greg’s training methods can,
and will produce the ultimate athlete.
Since training with Greg my students and I have excelled in our
athleticism and understanding of methods to increase power,
speed, flow, and obtain top physical fitness. We have produced
many champions in local and international tournaments and are
very excited and enthusiastic as to how great our “Perfect
Athletes” will be with extended training from Greg’s’ programs. As
we now focus on the Olympic Games in 2008 ‘ so will our training
focus on the methods and procedures presented to use from Mr.
Greg Yau.
I feel that when you watch the Olympic Games in 2008 China, you
will see the ultimate athletes that time has produced. And next to
those athletes – Mr. Greg Yau will be standing."
Grand master Jody Perry Ph.D./M.A., Soke
10 Time Hall of Fame Inductee – World Champion
– Sambo World Team Coach
"Are you willing to change what you eat, what you think, and how
you pray?” Greg asked me the first time we met nine years ago.
“Yes” was a quick response, like a reflex. I was desperate. The all-
body joint pain was increasing while my hopes for a cure were
quickly diminishing. Top Stanford Hospital doctors and medical
professors were unsuccessful at giving me a prognosis, and thus
a treatment for my condition. I had been a disciplined athletic
person since middle school, with a perfect medical record, and no
known genetic predisposition for my condition. My ailment was a
mystery. “Come back in three to six months. Perhaps then, this
would have developed into Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or any
other Immune Deficiency disease.” A scary predicament to tell a
first-time mother of a six-pound ten-ounce baby girl who was
able to carry and attend to until a few hours prior to being
admitted to the Emergency Room. Sitting on a wheelchair and
unable to move any joint, I begged the three doctors conferring
in the room to give me anything for the excruciating pain. All I
wanted at that point was pain relief! Vicodin was not an option
because I was nursing. An alternative was offered and I was sent
home warned about liver or kidney problems if taken over a
prolonged time. My internist had no objections for me to seek
help via alternative medicine. The search began. Acupuncture kept
coming to my mind. Several sessions with different
acupuncturists led to desperation. Hopelessness was lurking. But,
I had a feeling someone had the ability to help me, and all I had to
do was find that person. He was found. His name is Greg Yau.
When I met Greg, I noticed his simplicity as much as his
unconventional practice. Nothing around him involves the ego,
from his clothes to the makeshift cot to the recycled glass
containers with strange looking roots and herbs. One could tell
everything around him is there to serve a purpose and nothing
else. Greg is a martial artist, but at simple glance his body does
not reveal his mastery. Even his well selected few apprentices are
unassuming. No special attire. No special rituals like head bowing
and such. The only sign of sophistication is the combination
strikes that Greg patiently and sparingly demonstrates. He seems
to instruct more with words and simple moves than by constant
demonstration. The friendly chatter and laughter during learning
time reminds me of children at play during school recess. I have
learned that Greg’s students are successful business people,
police chiefs, heads of martial arts schools, and the like. Different
people with one obvious thing in common, they all emulate Greg.
My disconcerted first impression was over as soon as Greg smiled
and began talking to me. Immediately, I felt at ease. With a
curious mind, and in my usual manner, I asked many questions as
if conducting an interview. One comment that stuck to my mind is
Greg saying, “our paths have crossed and there is a reason and a
purpose.” I agreed without understanding. Now, I understand
and know the answer to both. I will never forget the first time
Greg inserted the four small needles. The excruciating joint pain I
had lived with for three weeks, which seemed more like three
years, disappeared instantly. It was like magic. I felt no pain
during the half hour acupuncture treatment. Greg warned me that
if I did not improve with three treatments, he would take me to
his teacher. I had no warning of what was to come that same
night. At nightfall, my body, from neck down was in agonizing
pain never before or since experienced. Greg was called past
midnight because I was convinced I would not make it through
the night. With a calm voice he assured me that everything would
be all right. The pain pattern was being broken which meant that
healing would begin soon. He was right. Since then, I have
absolute trust in Greg’s skills and abilities. At sunrise, the pain
had subsided. My healing process had begun. I followed Greg’s
recommendations with exactitude and discipline. I never doubted
or questioned his words. I believe when he says that the mind,
body and spirit have to be in complete balance to achieve
optimum health. I believe that “disease is, above all, dis-ease,
absence of ease or Santi-sweet, joyous peace of the spirit
reflected through the mind in the body” as Baird T. Spalding
writes in his book Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far
East. For me, it took nine months of acupuncture, herbal teas, a
special diet (not extreme, nothing of Greg is extreme except his
knowledge and insights), and praying in a different way that I was
used to (religious denomination has nothing to do with it). Greg
showed me the way, and I followed.
When I was able to walk again and hold my then 16-pound baby,
my movements were very robot-like. I had forgotten how to walk!
Greg showed me how to walk in my adult age. It was amazing!
Greg would tell me that walking is just catching one self from
falling. In order to walk I had to have that faith that everyone
that walks has, but hardly anyone notices because it becomes
second nature. To this day, I always try to catch myself from
falling, not only as I walk but in every aspect of my life. If I do fall,
I know it is just a reminder that somewhere, somehow I lost
faith. And is essential to gain that faith back.
After Greg helped me heal completely, I went back to my doctors
at Stanford Hospital. They were amazed at my recovery and the
fact that I did not develop any of the diseases they had
speculated. For them it is still a mystery. Not for Greg, my family,
my friends, and myself. I understand people’s skepticism but I
also know that if the skeptics would doubt everything in life, they
would not even be able to breathe because even that is an act of
faith. If you are reading this, you are blessed in more ways than
you can imagine. If you know Greg, you are blessed to have your
paths cross. I am sure that your contact with Greg will enrich
your life in every aspect. I wish for you to realize it. It has been
proven to me that there are no coincidences in life. We create
our own personal world that we live in with our thoughts, actions,
and feelings. May you create your world with love and become a
true Master.
P.S. Greg, I am eternally grateful."
Carmen Azpeitia-Adib
"I met Greg over 10 years ago. I was referred to him by our
mutual martial arts friend, Ron. Greg has the ability to influence
thru suggestion and a real understanding of body workings.
Because of his great expertise and understanding, I have been
able to get my illnesses in check and gain a much better
understanding of diabetes and chronic gout. My diabetes remains
in check but the main reason is that Greg showed me how to lose
40 pounds without drastically changing my eating habits. Greg
has this innate sense of knowing exactly what my body needed. I
have been involved with his programs almost from their inception.
These cutting edge ideas have completely revolutionized how I go
about my daily activities. He is able to spark my energies, relax
my body, and increase my awareness. Greg's easy demeanor
makes me want to be the best that I can be. I feel privileged and
very fortunate to learn from him, to get exposure to his systems
and to call him my friend. I just can't say enough good things
about this incredible person."
Steve Biondi
"I was fortunate enough to meet Master Yau through the graces
of a mutual friend. Master Yau has trained my mind and body like
know one has before. He took me through three stages of Chi-
Gung training. In my first training session, I was able to
experience a sensation like I never had experienced before. I was
able to release energy like nothing I could explain. All I know is
that in one five-minute session I was able to do several easy to
follow maneuvers and my whole body turned into what I can best
describe as a Tesla Coil. I have continued with acupuncture and
three more sessions to date. I feel like I did when I was a rookie
officer, full of life and ready to truly tackle the world.
Most importantly for me, the training and acupuncture I have
been following under Master Yau, is preparing me for the most
difficult challenge in my life. More than two weeks ago I was
terrified for my life. Right now I am ready and at peace with the
near future surgery. I am confident with Master Yau’s continued
training; that I will be surprising many people including my
surgeons and cardiologists. This training is not just training for
the sake of learning something new; it is a lifestyle that will be a
continued part of my life. I found the missing part of my soul that
needed to be grounded and centered amongst those ancient
eastern traditions, known by Master Yau."
Richard Avila
Former Law Enforcement Officer
"I have been studying with Greg for 2 years, initially traveling from
Arizona to attend his monthly seminars and recently having
moved to the Bay Area. Who am I? I’ve been a seeker all my
life. I have a brown belt in Judo and have been interested in
martial arts for 25 years. I have a master’s degree from Columbia
University. I work as a designer and businesswoman. I’m
encased in a very sensitive physical body with hyper mobility and
pain issues. Most significantly, I have been greatly honored and
blessed to have been taught meditation, mysticism and self-
discovery by several fine masters and I myself have been a
meditation teacher. Pure motivation is paramount to me. With
his unique gifts, Greg could easily become entranced by fame and
fortune, but Greg feels that he has a responsibility to not only
provide for his family but also the rest of humanity.
What is a seminar like? A whirlwind, to say the least. Time flies.
Greg is so full of new discoveries and new techniques he is fairly
bursting with enthusiasm. We are agog as we find ourselves,
simply by holding a laminated piece of paper or a penny topped
by a stick-on dot, able to withstand a push from Greg, when a
moment before, minus the paper, a push rocked us backwards.
As class continues, Greg tests us before and after holding such
objects with the same result. Or sometimes we will do a
sequence of movements, (nothing strenuous, one of the points
of the training is to get strong without exercising) in a specific
sequence; trying the same movements in a slightly altered
sequence will simply not work. The point of all of this is not
reliance on power objects or lucky charms, nor a rigid routine but
to educate ourselves at a cellular level so we will no longer need
them. Then we are advised by Greg to give them back to the
universe by letting them go. The whole time, Greg is beaming,
sharing our awe, making gentle, humorous corrections, and
spewing a seemingly inexhaustible amount of knowledge. His
childlike delight and vastness of information is remarkable.
When I was studying Judo over a decade ago, I experienced
random magical moments when seemingly out of time and body I
effortlessly hurled my formidable sensei, more than twice my size,
without any idea of how this had happened. This is akin to what
we’re cultivating with Greg.
This is a perfect system for busy people of all ages and physical
conditions. It has the potential to be a shortcut to the
endorphins of exercise and the prowess of martial arts.
I do not yet intellectually understand Greg’s Matrix Chi system
but it doesn’t seem to matter. My body and my spirit recognize
and respond to it. I leave class without the pain and fatigue I
often arrive with, in a state of heightened awareness and well-
being."
Joan Holland
"There’s an old Zen saying, “If you name it, you limit it.”
It is so true – especially in the case of Greg Yau’s “system.”
I have been attending monthly workshops with Greg for more
than 2 ½ years and I still don’t know what to call what we do.
But what I do know is that what I have learned and experienced
as a result of his teaching is one of the most incredible and
beneficial experiences of my life. I feel so fortunate to have met
Greg and so privileged to study with him.
I have been practicing Martial Arts for over 20 years. Yet it is only
after studying with Greg that I am beginning to experience the
essence of what Martial Arts really is. Now the chi flows! Now, as
the Classics say, “…the motion should be rooted in the feet,
released through the legs, controlled by the waist, and
manifested through the fingers.” Now, “…insubstantial and
substantial are clearly differentiated.” Before, these were just
words. Now they are experience. I used to do Tai Chi, now - at
least on occasion - I am Tai Chi.
Greg’s “system” is also beneficial for our health, our career and
our spiritual well being. By activating “accupoints” in the body the
chi flows and naturally heals organs, bones tendons etc. By
instantly accessing the “alpha state” our mind becomes clear and
opportunities that would otherwise appear hidden suddenly
present themselves. Our decision making process is objective
and in tune with the natural flow. By reconnecting with the
Universe our intention becomes power and we can accomplish
anything. By opening our Heart, we can make the world a better
place.
This information is learned instantaneously through cellular
encoding. I used to say this was “magic.” Now, I say this is
“science.”
It’s where physics and metaphysics meet."
Philip Zittell
"As a student of life the teacher shows up when you least expect
him to and in the most unusual places. I have seen a friends
broken thumbs realign to full use within a few days. My own arms
were made impervious to pain or damage from masterful martial
art strikes. I also successfully escaped the grip of three adults in
a demonstration of Aikido that I absorbed through a quantum
physics information transfer application in seconds. They did not
believe it until I shared the process to them and they could see it
themselves. There are no limits to the applications Greg teaches.
It is only with time and experimentation that will unleash our true
potentials. The scientific world is still trying to make a super
computer as effective as 1 brain cell while Greg allows us within a
few minutes of training to begin accessing and training our whole
brain for full everyday use."
Don Reid
"For the past year I have taken training in qi gong from Greg. I
have learned some astonishing information from Greg. Greg has
managed to integrate his lifelong studies and practices in qi gong
with the latest elements of mind-being and intention into his
teachings. He has been able to “concentrate” the essence of
various elements of his knowledge into symbols and transfer
those symbols and learnings to his students in an almost
“instantaneous” manner. He has also been able to distill a lifetime
of learnings from masters to simple principles which he is able to
transfer to his students in a remarkable way through the use of
the mind as well as the body."
Jerry Gin
Nuvora - founder, President and CEO
"At the time I first met Greg Yau over five years ago I had been
practicing Martial Arts for almost 20 years. I train in various
forms of Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Chi Kung, inspired by an eclectic
teacher who combined grace, power and harmony.
Greg's workshop was described by an old friend as "…a different
kind of Chi Kung", and I welcomed the opportunity. Meeting Greg
is an encounter with a human dynamo – he is always smiling,
enthusiastic and brimming with energy and information. Over the
course of several
months, the workshops evolved into small group monthly
sessions exploring Greg's system of what might possibly be called
quantum energy dynamics.
Describing what Greg is doing as Chi Kung is simply the easiest
way to begin. Being a practitioner of martial arts, I am attuned to
the movement of my body and its currents of energy. Having
this foundation and sensitivity merely provides a common ground
to start from. Greg's method is to go directly to the "end of
martial arts" -
a fluid grounded state that feels at once energized, serene, and
surprise – normal!
It is Greg's goal to transmit the information and techniques which
will enable people to inhabit that state of mind and body at all
times. He draws his inspiration from everywhere, seeing the
power and utility in ordinary objects as well as esoteric teachings.
His gift is the ability to synthesize and communicate this
knowledge. He teaches directly to the body while engaging the
mind in the wonders of the mysterious world we inhabit. I feel
fortunate to be a participant and my life has increased in vibrancy
throughout this voyage of discovery.
To this day, I continue to work with Greg in collaboration and
exploration of the healing power of movie mandalas – light
transmission of mind energy."
David Holland
"My name is John Ovalle, and I met Greg Yau since 2004.
Undoubtedly, Greg has proven to be one of the most influential
persons I have ever had the pleasure to meet. There is not a day
that has gone by since I met Greg that I do not recall, utilize, or
practice lessons I have learned from him to promote and maintain
the balance and health of my mind and body.
I am active in men’s soccer, running, skiing, and biking amongst
other activities, and am frequently getting dings and minor
injuries. Through Greg’s teachings and techniques, particularly
breathing lessons, I feel I am able to recover from my injuries
with more strength than before it was injured.
As time has gone on, these lessons have also helped me prevent
injuries through increased consciousness of body movement.
Additionally, I am convinced these lessons have strengthened my
immune system, as I feel as good as I have felt in my 36 years of
life."
John Ovalle
"I have worked with Greg Yau for over 14 years, and consider it
time very well spent. Having been involved with the martial arts
for over 40 years, I've had the privilege of training with some fine
teachers. But it wasn't until my association with Greg that I was
able to reach the fullest understanding of all I had learned before.
His genius is the ability to look at things in uncommon ways and
see the connections between things that seemingly have no
working relationship. Rather than the narrow field of expertise
that so many people have, he has a unique understanding of the
science that underlies all healing and fitness arts. It's one thing to
be accomplished in one art. It's quite another to be able to
observe someone doing something that you have no experience
in, yet be able to make corrections and additions to it! That is a
broad and profound understanding. And that is my experience
with Greg. Combined with an infectious enthusiasm and great
generosity in sharing his knowledge, I have to say that Greg is a
teacher of the very highest order.
I offer these opinions from the modest experience that I have:
- Study of martial and fitness arts beginning in 1967, continuing
through the present day. (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
- Teaching since 1982, continuing through the present day.
(Special emphasis on Chi gung, Wing chun, and Tai chi)
- Main teachers:
Chris Chan
Robert Cook
Man Soo Chung
Last, but certainly not least, Greg Yau"
Eddie Katzman
"My name is Shaun Kook. I am Co-founder of SELJE Coaching and
Training, located just north of San Francisco, California. We
specialize in helping small business owners overcome anxiety and
embody their potential.
I choose to work with Greg Yau because I needed a Chi Gung
Master who owned a deep understanding of how our minds and
bodies worked together. More specifically, how our mind and body
work together when damage has occurred due to injury.
As an Airborne Ranger in the US Army’s 75TH Ranger Regiment I
sustained injuries significant enough to honor a medical release
from the US Army. I sustained injuries to C3/4, C6 and C8. The
brain surgeon ordered me to discontinue all Ranger and Jump
Master Duties and he told me that I would never study the Martial
Arts again. In the short time that I have had the distinct privilege
of studying with Greg I have felt a significant increase in energy
and flexibility. It’s as if my mind and body have been awakened
from a long sleep.
Thanks to Greg, not only have I learned a great number of
techniques which work wonderful on evaporating anxiety for my
clients, I am happily and healthfully practicing Wing Chun Gung Fu
with Greg and one of his students, Sifu (Chinese for teacher) Bert
Rodriguez.
I am truly grateful to Greg Yau. If it weren’t for the depth of his
knowledge and the wisdom he has instilled in Sifu Bert Rodriguez
I would still be dreaming about the Martial Arts not living the life
of a Martial Arts Practitioner."
Shaun Kook
Motivational Coach/NLP Master Trainer
"Greg Yau's Chi Gong system is simple and fast. It cuts through
all the red tape and let's you experience true energy in one
breathe. Why train improperly for years and never achieve any
results! This is state of the art training!"
Steve Engstrom
Certified Fitness Trainer, Yoga Teacher, and Martial artist
"I practice tai chi. The Holy Grail (to use a western metaphor) of
any Asian health or martial arts system is to tap into powers,
strengths and abilities that are greater than those we can muster
through our ordinary physical efforts. In meditation systems
these are called the siddhis.
While my all my previous teachers could teach me the forms and
movements of tai chi or another movement art (and I thank them
for it), they would at some point invariably test us. They would
ask the class to stop, then would push us and occasionally, only
occasionally, we would be rock solid, immovable and wondrously
strong. The teacher would grunt approval --but usually the
teacher would push us over, shake their head and go on to the
next student. Perhaps the form had to be done just so to get
this effect, but it was damned difficult for any teacher to say how
so to get this effect. Nobody could say how to get the strong
effect other than practice for more years. Nobody knew in a way
they could explain. Nobody, no teacher, no master nor discussion
with any colleague student, not any book or video I have
encountered in 30 years of this pursuit including a philosophy
degree at U.C.Berkeley and the bookstores or internet could
show the student how to be instantly or consistently in that goal
(or Grail) state of union with greater power. No one, until I met
Greg Yau.
The masters of martial arts are unquestionably in touch with
power in (or through) their bodies that leaves no doubt in our
minds that something very special is happening here. The movies
from the East (go ahead, name some) are filled with a
mythological lore of tremendous abilities…lost to society now
except for a few who have managed to find the way (as the Tao is
called). But how to teach it!……a monumental and monstrously
difficult task. It is extremely rare to find a master with the
insights and abilities alone. Farther and fewer is someone with
the advanced verbal and artistic abilities to transmit the
understanding and the experience of power that we in the west
know very well as kung-fu. For this reason it is a great pleasure
and honor to be able to attend a monthly 3-hour seminar with
Greg Yau.
Greg doesn’t teach me tai chi. He teaches the energy principles
that underlay any movement, be it golf, tennis, tai chi, basketball,
kung fu, reiki healing or massage, you name it, he can improve in
a verifiable manner to a greater effectiveness of that
movement/system…and he can show you how to experience it.
This is phenomenally rare. The only other place I have
encountered this was when Tony Robbins used NLP to improve
the shooting scores at the Army’s pistol range despite the fact
that the Army has been teaching pistol for many, many years.
Let me be practical for a minute, because after all, this is California
and the woo woo is everywhere. Let me take you back to a
university class that I attended in the early 70’s when John
Searle, a philosophy professor at U.C. Berkeley announced at the
start of his class that the goal for his career as a professor of
philosophy and indeed the major goal for all of the social sciences
was in fact to explore and ultimately create a technology of and
for the social sciences. The physical sciences are the
undisputable model for the meaning of the word technology.
Physics has created a technology of materials that has
transformed (and endangered) the world in ways that I don’t
even need to mention to you, because you know. But as for the
social science and humanities----they are still struggling for a
technology, an applied and visible way to express and extend into
the world the powers and technology for a better human and
society. Oh there has been a few: B.F. Skinner’s conditioned
response; Neuro-lingustic-progamming; Freud and psycho-
analysis; but by and large the abilities that we as human suspect
we can attain have escaped our societal and personal grasp. Is
there a hunger for this type of applied social-technology? Just
look at the number of people engaged in religion as an indication
of the demand people have for an improvement in human abilities,
capabilities and condition. Mr. Yau understands the symbols and
energies of many of these groups in an unique and powerful way
that delivers us to the technological heart of the practice.
Let me continue to be pragmatic. Why is Greg Yau living off his
home equity loan and doing this energy Research and
Development for the last 10 year? Why is he compelled to be a
Chi-Gung designer, giving landscape contractors from Marin
energy lessons when his mom (and probably his wife) expected
him to be a doctor? I think it is important to understand that Mr.
Yau has had access to world class family style kung fu here in
California. Through the network of his extended Chinese family
and kung fu masters associated with his remarkable uncles,
especially Grandmaster Chris Chan, Greg has come to deeply
know a cultural specialty accessible to very few people. This
authentic access to information and culture coupled with a
astounding—but reproducible, talent is why he is at the ability
level we see.
But how to present Mr, Yau’s very different approach to this kung
fu knowledge to the world and not seem to compete with the
family? —How does he continue to honor his uncle, -certainly not
by starting another style or kung fu school. Being in this family
network that has extensive access to varied and bona fide kung
fu means that Greg Yau’s information must by honor have high
standard of practicality and effectiveness…at least strong enough
to withstand the competition of the Wing Chun system of Yip Man
and Chris Chan and improve it to boot. But the young nephew
must find another way to present his systemized view of this
information to the world, and that way is the way of business.
And it is for business that he comes to you, to me and enriches
us in the transaction.
In reference then, let me say that G.K. Yau can deliver the
extremely subtle experience of outside power coming through
your body in a way that you can take note of, while you will also
notice being in an extreme state of normality and health. Ask him
to show you.
Like Ray Charles, Mr. Yau. I believe, has the potential to cross
over from what was a purely ethnic cultural system to all sections
of society. True power is when we are at a remarkably restful and
loving place. The question is the road to get to that market
place."
Sal LeVassar
Landscape Architect/Entrepreneur
"I hold Greg Yau in highest esteem. Here is why. In March of
1995 I was stricken with tinnitus. In my case a very loud ringing
in the ears. Something akin to a boiling, whistling teakettle. I
was devastated. Western medicine availed me nothing. Migraines
followed. I had never had one before. Wow! MRIs and pills
followed with no effect. Depression set in. I couldn’t read a
newspaper or sleep more than three or four hours at night. I
took early retirement from my teaching position. I was 58 years
old. Thoughts of suicide crept ever closer.
My very concerned wife suggested I try her diagnostic herbalist
muse Wing Pon. Wing tested me on his computer and strongly
recommended acupuncture – enter Greg Yau. It was July 1996.
Acupuncture followed on a twice a week basis for several
months. The ringing subsided but did not disappear. I could
read again and sleep for more than four hours at a time. Soon
acupuncture was down to once a week. I got to know Greg
pretty well. Greg suggested that my wife and I enroll in his
physical /spiritual class. We did and so remained for seven years.
I continue to practice what Greg preaches and my tinnitus has
greatly diminished and I have not had a migraine in four years.
My wife has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Greg has
made acupuncture house calls that have helped to energize and
alleviate her discomfort from the chemo.
Greg is a terrific person and a genuine healer. I trust him
implicitly and hope you do as well."
Lloyd K. Webb
"I first met Greg Yau in 1994 when I attended a lecture by Wing
Pon. Wing was starting some classes and Greg was going to do
the physical part. A combination of yoga, chi gong, energy work
and systems work. I continued to take classes form Greg over
the years because he is always evolving and teaching new things.
I became an early member of SHSD (Shaolin School of Health and
Self Defense.) He has excellent teaching methods and he is
always upbeat.
In October of 2004 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic
cancer. Greg has supported me with herbs and acupuncture and
wisdom. When I was unable to leave the house he would come to
our home and give me acupuncture. He is part of the reason I
am still alive. I give the chemo a little credit but it almost wiped
out all my blood cells and platelets.
In my continuing battle with the cancer I can count on Greg’s
spiritual and actual healing process. I have full faith in his
remarkable ability."
Sally Webb
Further Reading
"Leadership from the
Heart"
By Bette Daoust, Ph.D.
"The Brain's Mirror"
By William C. Gough
"Leadership from the
Heart"
By Bette Daoust, Ph.D.
"The Brain's Mirror"
By William C. Gough
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