Hello fellow WingChunners!
At what level do you suppose someone is ready to begin teaching WC? Is it when they've been shown all the forms & techniques in their lineage or is it when they've "mastered" all of these said forms & techniques? Is it when they have a solid understanding of the basic principles of WC? What I am getting at is that it seems many (if not all) Sifu's are still essentially learning themselves. So ultimately, how does one know when they are "qualified" to begin teaching the basics of WC to others? I know certain schools & lineages have a specific "level" or "grade" where one receives the title instructor, but I am curious what others believe are the basic prerequistes for teaching the art. And please, can we avoid the obvious answer of "when your Sifu tells you that you are"...
For me personally, one of my biggest goals in studying WC is to get to the point where I can teach it to others. Partly because the desire to teach and share knowledge with others is in my nature, and partly because I believe "teaching" is a great medium for mastering the art. (i.e., by exploring how so many others experience and struggle with the art, you can gain a much deeper understanding of it) Not to mention that teaching, by its very nature, demands that you must continue to practice regularly into your old age. I know there are several Sifu's on this website so I am particularly interested in their thoughts, but as this is only a "title" per se (no disrespect intended), I am also interested in the views of those who have not attained this rank. Lets hear it!