MMA HAWAII
Laoshi (老師) Richard Hata was published on “Inside Kung Fu”
May 2009
Sijyo vs. Laoshi (Maoshan Tao, and other forms of kung fu)
Sijyo is a Grandmaster who excels in their martial art style inspired to create new ways of fighting therefore creating their own style unique to both Eastern and Western based fighting techniques.
Laoshi is a Grandmaster who excels in their martial art style and inspired to create new ways of healing people unique to both Eastern and Western medicine.
In China, the Laoshi is more highly respected as a Laoshi heals vs. injuring individuals.