A martial arts practitioner is to be considered armed with a weapon. If the theoretical knowledge and the student’s mental level do not correspond to the technical knowledge, this will not only result in personal problems but also result in problems for everybody else. It is my wish that every student ponder this.
Today
Kung Fu consists of both offensive and defensive movements, performed with
either the body or with a weapon, using a precise pattern of movements. In order
to develop in this style one must train hard for at least six hours a week, and
to become really good one must train even more.
It is
also better to practice in the morning when it is easier to maintain
concentration without putting too much work into it. It is easier to do this
when thoroughly refreshed. The brain in its half-conscious state has an almost
mystical control over the body. It will force the body to move almost
spontaneously. In time the movements will be as spontaneous and instinctive as
walking.
There is
one thing common between all Chinese martial arts: Kung Fu is an art. It goes
without saying that it demands laborious training in order to master it, but it
is something that anyone can learn with the right mind set to it.
The goal
of Kung Fu is to learn and control one self’s body and mind. The true value of
Kung Fu is far more than just self-defense. It is emphasized in the very
traditional training to respect the teacher and his/her advice, and to respect
other styles since they too are a part of the legacy of China.