nice way to put that Old Jong, that is what I was trying to get at!!!
Sounds about right IronFist except for using Empi which is the Japanese version of the Okinawan kata Wansu. Did they start you with Empi?
Hi Ish…
Hi Ish,
i go to University in Wolverhampton, but am originally from SW Scotland! My Sifu is in Manchester though which is totally confusing huh!
There are some WC schools around, and also in Birmingham, but because i’m very much a beginner, i really need my own (Sifu’s) class. I don’t understand the principles enough yet (don’t listen enough), so i’ll probably pick up bad habits otherwise…i’m always up for ‘playing’ chi sau though. Where r u?
back to the topic:
I think that learning SLT depends a lot on the Sifu also. For some it is very important, but for others they are more interested in ‘fighting’. I guess it depends on what you want.
david
How long did it take you to learn the SLT form to the point where you could beneficially practice it on your own (meaning, without your sifu having to make corrections).
The laws of physics are always there to correct you, even if your teacher is not.
Also, performing SLT with big mistakes is a necessary precursor to performing it without big mistakes, therefore any practice at any time can be beneficial. IMO, the important thing is to keep the right mind during practice.
Rogue,
Yup, they started me with empi. The one where it’s almost all elbow strikes into your other hand. So that’s the same as Wansu, eh? That’s strange.
Those kata that I listed were the order in which I learned them.
Iron
For some it (SLT) is very important, but for others they are more interested in ‘fighting’. I guess it depends on what you want.
SLT is step 1 of 3 to learn how to fight WC method.
For some it (SLT) is very important, but for others they are more interested in ‘fighting’. I guess it depends on what you want.
SLT is step 1 of 3 to learn how to fight WC method.
Hi dezhen2001, I live in Newcastle not too far away. Who is your sifu in manchester, have you trained with sam kwok, i went to a seminar in manchester where he was translating for ip chun. I,ve met him a couple of times he’s really good. If you can ever be arsed to come up here i’d love to do some training with ya.
S.Teebas:“SLT is step 1 of 3 to learn how to fight WC method”
Of course it is. But what i was meaning was that different schools put different emphasis on forms training, chi sau and sparring. Why do some schools so SLT for only 5 minutes, while others can spend 1/2 an hour or an hour doing SLT? (cast your mind back to the SLT Contest thread we had b4 :D)
I know i would much rather dvelop my posture and structure to be very good, and then develop my sensitivity in chi sau, then move in to applications when i have a good foundation. Otherwise what’s the point?
Ish: Hi, i already have a good Sifu (i am with the Tse Qigong Centre), but what i mean is that I just don’t get to see him very often. Once a month if i am lucky. Also there is no one who does good WC at my Uni, so i have no hands to play with 
I don’t want to pick up any bad habits as i’m only a beginner…I too have been to some seminars with my Tai Sigong Ip Chun. Very amazing to see such a high level of skill 
I’ll let u know if i’m ever up that way, cheers
david
IronFist, that’s a weird progression. Traditionally Isshinryu starts with the 13 upper body excercises and the 15 lower. The first two kata you learn is Seisan, then Seiuchin. What lineage?
How would you compare the two styles?
Wing Chun please
Hello,
While it is interesting to discuss other arts to a point I have to point out this is a Wing Chun board. If you wish to discuss other forms of MA then I would ask that you take that “specific” topic off-list either via private e-mail or to another more generic board. I have enjoyed the topic and some of the posts. However, as I pointed out this is first and foremost a Wing Chun board and is geared towards discussing that art.
Peace,
Dave