A punch really is just a punch - it's an
interpretation of a Zen Koan - a witty statement that, in
essence, proves itself, so is like a logical
conundrum.<br><br>When I was a beginner - a punch was just a
punch.<br><br>When I was an expert - a punch became so many things
other than a punch.<br><br>Now that I know - a punch
really is just a punch...<br><br>The intent is, that in
the Zen, or Chan Buddhist way of thinking, to be in
the moment is the ultimate expression of the
art.<br><br>As a beginner, we have no knowledge other than that
we are handed. With true 'beginner mind' we see
nothing more than a punch.<br><br>As we learn more and
more, we fill that punch with more and more meaning,
till it's accomplishment consumes us.<br><br>As we
discover 'enlightenment' (so to speak ;) again, we return
to beginner mind, and find that there really is
nothing more than the punch, which leaves us, unbidden,
and serves us, requiring no thought or
thanks.<br><br>That's my humble $.02 on the matter, and where I am
coming from on this one.<br><br>Rick
Ok, I see your point, but then again things have a way of going round in circles.<br><br>First, as you say it is difficult. Then you build on it, and then you...
Thank you for the invite. I thought this might be an interesting topic.<br><br>Are the forms, or any one form, or any part of any of the forms - ChiGung/QiGong...
Rick,<br><br>Most of my internal energy stems from training Sil Nim Tao very slowly but with dynamic tension in part 1 of the form. Arguably Chum Kiu and Bil ...
We train Sil Nim Toa while in the front kick position. This is not trained initially but more so when the student has got to grips with the form.<br><br>Does...
Rick,<br>I think that the Siu Nim Tao form is a king of chi kung. The first section is played slowly and serves to build chi, while the second and third ...
Steve,<br>In Moy Yat's family we also train siu nim tao in this fashion. We probably start our students on it earlier, however. We ususally give it to the...
Alan,<br><br>The Forearms also benefit from Heung Sao under tension. This benefits by making the sinews stronger and building longer muscle rather than bulky ...
Alan,<br><br>Yes this is very good. We usually introduce single leg Sil Nim Toa in the gradings before the student is ready to start training Chum Kiu,...
That's interesting - there is a wide variety of ways of doing that early section of first-form.<br><br>I've seen schools teach it very soft, slow and light, ...
Rick,<br><br>We do both hard and soft.<br><br>Part 1 uses hard/tension in forwarding the Tan and Fook Sao into the center line and retracting the Wu/Jum. When...
Yes, that's pretty much the way I learned it.<br><br>I'm originally in the Chris Chan (Chan Shing) lineage. We were taught that the first part was slow and ...
IMHO I think that wing chun is the best martial art. At the moment I am studying WU SHU which is a form of kick boxing it is very good but I would like to...
I cant help but agree with you on that one.<br><br>I have studied the martial arts since the mid 70's and done various styles but stuck wit Wing Chun because...
This is a tricky one. My policy is to stay out of the politics that surround the martial arts.<br><br>Those who teach it as a sole source of income believe ...
One of the reasons I have enjoyed this site since joining, is the commitment to keeping politics out of the mix. I am very happy with my style of Wing Chun,...
I believe that Dan Inosanto continued to train under Moy Yat of NY, USA a while after Bruce Lee died - to understand the intention of the art.<br><br>For the...
I would welcome any recommendations for purchasing a Wooden Dummy. Naturally, I'm looking for the most reasonable(cheap) whithout substituing quality. I've...
If you're anywhere in the new york area you might try Bot Li Tai. Its a store in chinatown that supplys all things ving tsun. I would try there. You ma be able...
Hi,<br><br>For me, there is no substitute for a real wooden dummy. Often made from chinese oak they will last a lifetime.<br><br>However, some people get ...
My first Sifu went through a sadistic phase in which we were forced to train in socks on a polished concrete floor. Led to several nasty accidents including ...
I think a wooden dummy is much better than a PVC dummy. A good teacher can tell whether your technique on the dummy is correct or not by the sound it makes ...
Absolutely correct, also the wooden dummy being harder and heavier helps promote better conditioning of the arms.<br><br>Another thing for me anyway is that I...
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