Originally Posted by
David Jamieson
Not for me. It is about the principles contained within the forms that is more important ultimately.
I've learned dozens of forms, some very long and complex, others short and simple.
I personally only maintain a couple of handsets and a few weapons such as staff(gwun), single broadsword(dao), wu dip do(butterfly knives) an gim(straight sword).
I occasionally reach into the way back machine and pull something old just to dust it off and give the rust a shake, but having many forms is not of great importance, especially in context to the actuality of fighting.