What to do...

[LoneTiger108]

when you're an un-employed Wing Chun bloke!?

Yep! I'm out of work again and am deciding what to do next. Do I go into more 'work', find somewhere else I can drone on and on in forums whilst being paid, or just ignore the bills and train my heart out?!! (And possibly drone on more on forums during breaks!)

Even training for me is difficult these days. Being without the family to train with has left me weak and fruitless imo. I rarely coach anyone these days. I can pratt about all day on my own, but nothing compares to training in teams. Coaching numbers. Doing events. I miss that.

Any advice?

[couch]

when you're an un-employed Wing Chun bloke!?

Yep! I'm out of work again and am deciding what to do next. Do I go into more 'work', find somewhere else I can drone on and on in forums whilst being paid, or just ignore the bills and train my heart out?!! (And possibly drone on more on forums during breaks!)

Even training for me is difficult these days. Being without the family to train with has left me weak and fruitless imo. I rarely coach anyone these days. I can pratt about all day on my own, but nothing compares to training in teams. Coaching numbers. Doing events. I miss that.

Any advice?

Some questions:
What does your CV (resume) look like?
What was your last job about?
If it wasn't about the money or school or anything else, what's the dream job?

Best,
Kenton

[Matrix]

Spencer,
I'm not sure why you're without the family, but reading your post tells me that you're a bit depressed and stressed. Losing a job can be depressing, that's for sure. Howevr, I'm not sure if that is the cause or the effect. If you're not doing the things you enjoy, then you can get into this downward spiral where things become "weak and fruitless". You need to have something positive to direct your energies towards - even if it is less than ideal. Unfortuantely ignoring the bills only creates a bigger problem later on. Find something to do that gets you out and about, otherwise you may just go from bad to worse. You say you enjoy coaching numbers or teams and doing events. Is there anything you can see yourself doing in that regard? It doesn't have to be MA related. Make a list of your strengths and see if that provides you with some clues to fruitful work. Just do something. Pratting around all day on your own is not the solution, IMO.

All the best,
Bill

[tjwingchun]

when you're an un-employed Wing Chun bloke!?

Any advice?

Lee Shing Wing Chun Family

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I would like to introduce myself to the users of this forum, as I have noticed a distinct lack of information about my Family of Wing Chun practitioners. Lee Shing was a very humble gent, who never really taught anyone for money as he was a very successful restaurant owner in Londons Chinatown for most of his senior life.

My name is LoneTiger108, and I feel totally alone!

I have my Martial Family, based here in London, but things are very quiet at the moment as there seems to be an overwhelming push from China in the Wushu fields in the UK, which is in some ways undermining the existing Kung Fu fanatics who have been training here since as early as the 1950's. There are other teachers/uncles like Austin Goh & Joe Lee who I admire very much, but what I practice is still different.

Does anyone here know of Lee Shing (Sing Lee/Li Kam Sheng)?

I have studied under Joseph Man of the 'Jun Mo' School. I have read many articles and online information about the Lee Shing Family, but it all seems to point towards the Gulao Village and perhaps even Leung Jan himself. What I do know is that the way I was taught was 'not' like any versions I've researched but more like a complete individual and bespoke method which incorporated learning Chinese Literature and theories prior to any forms! I, and my brothers, were all pre-practitioners and were taught as teachers, apprentices and Sifu.

I ask anyone who reads this to be open minded to my ramblings, as I am a writer myself and am honestly just looking for people who are interested in hearing about something new that obviously originates from something quite old.

I am also available to answer any questions you may have about my own personal learning. I have been coaching since 2003 with my Martial Brother, as we founded The Yum Yeurng Academy to help preserve our collaborative teaching methods. I have recently atarted to take on personal students and coach demonstration teams in my spare time.

With respect,

LoneTiger108

Until what I was always told was a "proper" job comes along, look at coaching again, you don´t have to proclaim yourself as any sort of "master", just an honest person wishing to pass on the knowledge you have gained over the years.

Be upfront on the level of your training and prospective students will respect that, if you stay in contact with your senior family members you will have a support mechanism to assist you if necessary.

You only need to be a professor to teach post-graduate students, primary school teachers are just as important if not more because of the critical period initially when a person develops their understanding, methodology and patterns of learning.

As you teach you will grow yourself, it´s the beauty of the teaching/leaning process and as long as you maintain your truthfulness and integrity all that travel the path with you will appreciate your efforts, and if you can make a few pennies along the way, all well and good.

So my advice would be to get out of your shell and teach what you truly believe and if nothing else get out of the house and meet like minded souls who have a thirst for knowledge (especially Wing Chun related )

[donbdc]

Hey,
I hope all is well any news on the job front. remember your training: persistence, positve attitude. I hope all is well.
Don

[UKBBC]

a man goes in to see the doctor, with an embarrassing problem

"Doc, i have a problem, my knob has turned orange"

The doc has the man strip down and takes a look at the man's tadger

"so, when did you notice this?" asks the doc
"it started happening a week after I lost my job" replied the man
"really? what have you been doing since?" asked the doc
"not much, i just sit at home eating cheese puffs and watching porn" replied the man





Get out and do something proactive dude, hope that you find something fruitful to occupy your time. Or maybe go down to the temping office...

[monji112000]

when you're an un-employed Wing Chun bloke!?

Yep! I'm out of work again and am deciding what to do next. Do I go into more 'work', find somewhere else I can drone on and on in forums whilst being paid, or just ignore the bills and train my heart out?!! (And possibly drone on more on forums during breaks!)

Even training for me is difficult these days. Being without the family to train with has left me weak and fruitless imo. I rarely coach anyone these days. I can pratt about all day on my own, but nothing compares to training in teams. Coaching numbers. Doing events. I miss that.

Any advice?

Just do what I did, start selling meth.

[LoneTiger108]

Still not working yet and having some problems with the old JSA (Jobseekers Allowance) The UK benefit system is a minefield! CV's updated and a few good opportunities, just not paying enough!! I dunno what everyone earns here, but working 40-45 hrs a week for less than 25k a year seems pointless to me.

I'm getting on with things, and as luck would have it I had plans set up for building a lil training space in the garden and the guys are doing the digging as I natter! I'll feel better when I can settle into a bit more training...

[couch]

Just do what I did, start selling meth.

I'm interested in this new business opportunity. Could you give me some insight on how you started up?

[monji112000]

I'm interested in this new business opportunity. Could you give me some insight on how you started up?

I'm sure a little googling can do you some good. Its really not that hard, and I have a really good market here. I make around 1,000 a few days.

[couch]

I'm sure a little googling can do you some good. Its really not that hard, and I have a really good market here. I make around 1,000 a few days.

Sounds good. Are you making it yourself? I'm worried that I'll cause a big explosion in the basement trying extract the pseudoephedrine.

Yikes, talk about hijacking a thread. LOL

[monji112000]

Sounds good. Are you making it yourself? I'm worried that I'll cause a big explosion in the basement trying extract the pseudoephedrine.

Yikes, talk about hijacking a thread. LOL

well honestly I'm not going to incrimante myself on the web, but yah I take precautions...

OK I'v got a drop off at 6 so I'll catch you later