Fitting the martial art to the
person rather than stuffing the person into a martial art is an appropriate
approach.
(Ron Sieh)
The pattern
A part 1 beginner needs to start accurately learning section 1 of the
form. You will
complete this task in part 2.
It is important for you to be capable of practicing it without any assistance.
In class, we tutor you on a new movement and then leave you to train it.
You must add each new move to the preceding ones until you have memorised
section 1.
Regular revision will help you to notice smaller details and address any
mistakes.
Quality
There is no point in rushing this
form or gaining a
vague sense of it. You need
to feel familiar with it and confident.
We do not encourage
form
collectors.
You will not be shown another form. There is enough work in this one
form to last you the rest of your life.
Quality is what matter.
Substance.
Understanding.
If you are not sure of a posture,
ask. We will be happy to show it to you
again.
Do not be tempted to copy somebody else. What if they are doing it incorrectly?
You will not be taught any form
applications until intermediate syllabus (part
1).
At that stage, you will be capable of considering the
form in perspective.
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