Re: How do you learn and how do you practice your applications?
Originally posted by Octavius
How do you learn and how do you practice your applications?
We learn our applications (and principles) in class against a partner. We then practice them in either sparring, grappling or pushing hands where appropriate.
If you are just shown a application or just work one out for yourself you will never really "own" it. Things have to be pounded in and tested under stress before you really "know" anything.
LOL.. really, what else did you hear?.. did you hear that he was voted Man of the Year by Kung-Fu Magizine?