Originally Posted by
RenDaHai
GongFu in China is HIGH CULTURE. In the west high culture is Classical Music, Fine Art, Ballet, Poetry, Theatre, Ethics, Philosophy, Literature, Architecture Etc. When you look at these things they have little practical application to the life of the average peasant. Its true, but it is because of these things that our civilisations are as fantastic as they are. High Culture inspires all levels of society.
If you don't understand the importance of High Culture to society, then I can't help you, but I am sure their are many essays you can find.
Gong Fu in China is High Culture. It is not simply a bag of dirty tricks to be pulled out during combat. It is penetrates all aspects of a mans life and makes them BETTER.
Form is the ballet, the poetry, the music, the fine art. It is these things as well as a Martial Art and a philosophy. It is important to appreciate it, to attempt it, to learn it and to pass it on.
Ask a singer how many songs they can sing? I can play any form if you give me the lyrics.
Does a musician only learn to play one tune? If you are good you should be able to play any set of movements because you are a master of the instrument that is your body. So I say, practice many forms, and revel in the moment.