My reference to the time period needed to complete a style was as regards the set curriculum of techniques, applications, concepts, principles, etc. Not skill development.
I did imply that there is a lot more to learn?
That statement is a FACT!
First of all we cannot necessarily believe your opinion of them being "nonesense". After all, how long did you train them? Were the sifus qualified? Did the stuff they were teaching go against your "scientific" belief system?
Qualified or not, did they just take you for a ride? Whatever the truth, you do realize that there are at least 7 other lineages of WC in Foshan alone.
There are also other manifestations of Wing Chun in countries such as Malaysia, Singapoor etc. You are not curious at all?
A master is a person who has mastered a discipline to a high level. Read master carpenter, master sculpture, master paint....clear now?
Oh boy, you really have the idea of master all mixed up....LOL!
I am not sure, but your attitude may be the reason that you did not find any kung fu of use in Foshan.
Well, you just proved my 95% and above kung fu schools (including their "masters" being poor to mediocre)....
Why am I not surprised?
There are many normal people who are skilful in varying disciplines, but they do not qualify as MASTERS! I believe you have just confused this master concept.
Then why are you here? You seem to know everything and not interested in other lineages that are different and even richer than yours. So you are not here to learn, are you another one who is here to "teach"?
For whatever it is worth, most people in this forum and their grandmothers believe they know enough.
I do not know much about your lineage, but I did watch a couple of PB videos. I noticed that you guys go back as a matter of habit and/or strategy. That already indicates a HUGE difference between what you practice and what I practice, not to mention the mindset of the Chow Gar that I have also practiced.
So again, you are not interested how other kung fu styles are more in your face and have different strategies? Do you practice Iron skills? Does your system have Chin-na and ground fighting? Internal training?
Most, if not all kung fu styles do the same!
There were certain descriptions I was looking for but I guess you do your straight punch differently.
They are not my "ideas" they are part and parcel of the lineage that I practice. That is, Chin-na, Iron Skills, Chi kung, Ground Fighting, etc.
No surprise there either. Not even the few sifus/masters who know the breathing methodologies, do not teach them openly.....
I asked you an honest and straight question, how long does it take to complete
the curriculum in your lineage (instructor level)?
That is a good thing, but not only does my sifu discuss other lineages, he also discusses other styles of kung fu, some of which are superior to most WC out there.
It is all about putting aside pride and embrace knowledge from other manifestations of one's chosen style of kung fu and indeed the other TCMAs.
GH
Originally Posted by Hardwork108
My reference to the time period needed to complete a style was as regards the set curriculum of techniques, applications, concepts, principles, etc. Not skill development.
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