I....am switching...

[Nyrotic]

So yeah, I found this guy that teaches private Wing Chun lessons about 5 minutes from where I live. As some of you may or may not know, I'm currently enrolled in the Shaolin-do Kung Fu school, but after taking a lesson from this WC guy, I suddenly feel as if I've been blind for the past year and a half. The level of attention and precision given to all the forms and movents from the WC guy is just way so much more than my current teacher and my current school's 900+ forms. I swear, holding that goat-catching stance for a few seconds hurt way more than a low horse stance ever did.....and boy did that pain last....it hurt....so goooood....

Yeah, I like-a Wing Chun now. For better or for worse, that I shall discover in a few months.

Wish me luck brothers of the fist, wish me luck.

 

[Carol]

wow...congratulations Nyrotic!

Wing Chun is a very cool art....hope its a good journey for you!

 

[Shaderon]

Sounds like you might have found your teacher!

Well done and good luck

 

[stickarts]

Good luck!

 

[Drac]

The BEST of luck to you...Keep us posted..

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Good luck with your new passion!

 

[Jade Tigress]

That's great news! It's always fantastic finding an art or instructor that just *clicks* and being excited about a new direction in training. Congrats and keep us posted on your training.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Congratulations

Wing Chun is a VERY good choice

 

[Christina05]

Good luck. Its always a great feeling when you find the right instructor

 

[JBrainard]

Good luck!
I had a blast when I was taking Wing Chun way back when, so I hope/think you will continue to enjoy it.

 

[mjd]

Did you say 900+ forms, wow, I only do ~35 at 2nd degree black belt.

 

[MJS]

Good luck with your training!

Mike

 

[Nyrotic]

Well, I've begun. My sifu in WC has already laid the foundations of Wing Chun in my mind, the Goat-catching stance, how to punch, block, chain-punch, that sort of thing. He's also taught me a relaxing and a breathing exercise, says the relaxing one helps me create a good rooting and the breathing one helps me gather internal energy.

And yes, I said 900+ forms, ever heard of Shaolin-do? I'm not saying anything's wrong with them, hell I've stuck by them for over a year now, it's just that there seems to be alot of controversy over them/us.....WHICH of course we'll leave out of this thread ^^

 

[kidswarrior]

Glad to hear it's turning out to be as good as you thought. Sometimes an art we're involved in is going OK--maybe even pretty good--but another one comes along that's just 'us'. Sounds like you've found the one that's you. :ultracool Glad to hear it.

 

[Ignignokt]

Wing Chun can be a great art if taught well. It can be very effective in real life situations:

 

[Flying Crane]

I have had some experience with Shao-Lin Do and Wing Chun. I suspect you have made the better choice.

 

[Em MacIntosh]

Wing Chun is good. Personal instruction is very good. 5min away is great. Lucky guy. Don't take it for granted!