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Taking off the Training Wheels

8/30/2017
This blog is dedicated to Rini, Dan, Keiran, Martin, Steve, Craig, Ken, Jon, Haroon and Darren

For the past 2 1/2 years I have spent most of the class time rushing around trying to pass on what I know to as many students as I can. In fact for a two hour class Mark, Jon and I squeeze in almost a full 6 hours of teaching between us without much down time. It has occurred to me over the last week that actually we are getting some success. A good number of students have taken what we have given and have started to make wing chun their own. I am not saying that they have Nim lik, or that they are great fighters or chi sau kings, what I am saying is that the way they move and accept force into their bodies has changed and now they have the potential to be as good as they choose. Once the ideas of this type of wing chun infuses into your body, you have the tools to self analysis and improve by being honest with yourself.

There is no great secret to learning wing chun, it takes dedication and time spent practicing. Many people start training, come occasionally and give up see they see no progress. You have to work to find the skill for yourself and there is only so much spoon feeding that is good for you.

For the students above (and all of the rest) I say take the confidence to test and push yourself. Don't try to win all off the time, do less and let your ego slide. Pass on what you know as explaining to other helps clarify your own thoughts. If you do want to be good and you truely enjoy it, invest your time in training and it will really pay off. Wing chun has changed my life and it may have already changed yours. My hope is that Sung is a place we can all develop together as a community with a shared goal.
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Jon
8/31/2017 12:01:50 am

Hey Dan, this is so true. Taking the time to stand in the week and talk to others in the group has really helped along with yours, Jon's and Mark's dedication to helping us all learn and develop.
Jon

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Rini
8/31/2017 01:43:34 pm

Thank you, Dan.

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Carl Drinkwater Instructor Chi Sau Club Napier NZ
9/1/2017 06:24:06 pm

Very true Dan, the old saying "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" is relevant with Wing Chun. My best students are those that train 2-3 times a week or more, pay attention, and leave testosterone and egos at the door.

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