Hi... just starting.

[Briareos]

Hello,

I am 29 years old and I am just starting martial arts. I am training at a Wing Chun class in my home town. I am military so I have decent level of fitness to go from.

I am interested in learning what I can do to continue training in my alone time away from the class. I have ordered some books produced my Yip Man's son and am excited to read them, I am interested in learning and understanding it at a more in depth level.

I appreciate any answers, comments or concerns.

 

[Jason Striker II]

Welcome.

And, check it out: http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/51846589-1748189127.html

 

[Briareos]

Hey thanks!

 

[Cyriacus]

I suggest focusing on learning from Your *Insert term for CMA Instructor here* before You try and understand the Art itself - While it can help, it helps alot more when You can easily follow what the Books are discussing. Emphasis on Focus. I didnt say dont do it.
Im saying, dont look at it as heavy reading just yet

Good luck

 

[Briareos]

I understand and consider that to be best also.

 

[ks - learning to fly]

The only advice I can give is what I know to be true for myself + I do tkd, so I imagine you have different techniques...but what helps me supplement my own training is working on the basics when I'm at the gym....like I'll break down each form step- by-step - just real slow - working on reaction force, and chambering my kicks - stuff like that....then, when I'm back in class at full speed my technique becomes better and better..

I wish you nothing but success!

***bows*** Kris

 

[Gentle Fist]

The only advice I can give is what I know to be true for myself + I do tkd, so I imagine you have different techniques...but what helps me supplement my own training is working on the basics when I'm at the gym....like I'll break down each form step- by-step - just real slow - working on reaction force, and chambering my kicks - stuff like that....then, when I'm back in class at full speed my technique becomes better and better..

I wish you nothing but success!

***bows*** Kris

To build on what ks-ltf said; my primary martial art is Judo and when I am not doing Judo, I do a lot of olympic style powerlifting and a ton of running. I find that the side training helps my game in Judo since I have that added power, agility, and endurance.

But as someone earlier pointed out, make sure your instructor gives you a plan of action before going and doing anything on the side...