How To Learn Kung Fu Online – Overcoming Obstacles To Get What You Want
It can be difficult to find a kung fu school locally. I should say to find a kung fu school that will teach you what you want to learn. After all their are literally hundred’s of kung fu styles in the the world. There are many different styles of kung fu that you can learn online.
So you want to know how to learn kung fu online. To start with you are more than likely going to need a training partner. While there are lot’s of solo training drills that you can do. In the kung fu world sparring and sensitivity training those 2 skill sets can only be honed with a partner.
If you have absolutely nobody to train with you can still develop your skill sets. After all martial arts isn’t just about fighting. There are many different heath benefits to be gained through kung fu training. [Read more…]
Is There A Point To Kung Fu Belts?
A person can get a black belt in about 2 to 3 years. When I first started training I asked my Sifu if he had a belt rank system. His reply was yes, but he doesn’t use it. I must admit at first I was a little disappointed. I was really looking to reach that goal.
But none the less I liked the guy so I continued to train with him. As the years went on 5 years, then 10 years etc.. I started to realize that having a belt system gives a person a false sense of security. Don’t get me wrong there are some schools out their that really drill their black belts and they work hard for their accomplishments. But there are so many schools out their that really do water down their martial arts.
It is rather easy to get a black belt in some schools. This gives the student a false sense of security. This is one of the reasons why you hear stories of black belts walking into bars and getting their butts handed to them.
Truth can’t be found in a belt, while I really wanted a Kung Fu Belt I am glad that my Sifu never focused on it. People ask me all the time what belt am I? I sorta laugh because I have been training most of my life and I don’t have a belt. I don’t even have a certificate of completion.
My take on this whole belt thing is this.
If you are going to train in a martial art kung fu or any other martial art system, don’t worry so much about the belts. That implies that one day you will have gotten to the finish line which means you have learned all you can. In Kung Fu we know that there is always someone better. We are on a life long journey of self discovery. There isn’t a finish line there is only continual growth.
So while I can understand why some people would want a Kung Fu Belt, the reality is the belt means nothing. What matters most is the spirit of a person.
Mama’s Family – Black Belt Mama pt 2
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