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Simplicity

I am coming across a more, basic concept in regards to improving my wing chun. There are too many ideas and technicalities being expressed. I highly doubt Ip Man taught in such a manner. To get what CST had, it is much better (for me, in my opinion) to do the three things advocated by …

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Three Factors multiplied

There are three main things I have noticed. They work in conjunction with one another and allow for a better understanding of rising. They are: 1) Rising and falling (relaxing) together. Rising is done only through the spine. But this does not mean the entire body should feel like its rising. No. The rest of …

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Tremendous Rising Part 2

This is a follow up to my previous post of the same name. I have not done it as intensely since my last post. I have done it consistently but not constantly and not always so intensely. The reason is a kind of boredom, laid back, carefree nature. This isn’t good by any means but …

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Teaching Martial Arts

Teaching is difficult. It rips you from your own, personal training for the betterment of others. Verily can it be described as self-sacrificing! However, one must constantly improve to give new insights to their students. Realization cannot be achieved via laziness. The support a master gives must be such that the students should surpass the …

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Transfer of Mass

I am currently focusing on the transfer of mass and am finding it damn amazing. It’s so clever how the mind can be used to transfer mass to various areas of the body. I have known the mind to be capable of doing many things – theoretically! But doing them practically, via one’s own intentions …

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Knives and Dummy

So I memorized the Butterfly Knives form awhile back. I must say, it’s the best form after SLT. I thoroughly enjoy it. I like how the shoulders, elbows and hands rotate. I don’t have any knives so I just practice with closed fists. I cannot get anything out of it though. Tom said that there …

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