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Fine Motor Skills vs Gross Motor Skills
Motor SkillsAnd how we approach a new drillFine Motor Skills vs Gross Motor SkillsA few weeks ago, on 21.08.2024, Sifu mentioned gross motor skills and fine motor skills. I love education and learning, but this is something I had exactly zero idea about. So, here...
My Outlet
My OutletSomething that keeps the ball rolling when nothing else doesKeep that ball rollingI need to confess something to myself. Kung fu and Eskrima have become my outlet. I love how these two martial arts make me fully concentrate. If I don’t, I can’t train. Sifu...
The footwork
The FootworkSomething I learned today about my past obsessionFootwork is important.I used to play basketball when I was younger. Back then, like now, I was short, the shortest in my team. But, unlike now, I was quite fast. My trainer always advised me, "since you're...
I don’t know how to punch
How To Punch?I don’t know. But here’s what I know I don't know how to punch properly Something I love about training is that our Sifu can take any movement, no matter how simple it looks, and show us how to do it right. It’s awesome, because that’s how I realize how...
40 days of training
I completed 40 days of daily trainingIt's been 40 days already?40 days is nothing but a startSo now I finally keep track of the days since I started daily training and took Wing Chun and Eskrima seriously. It's been 40 days. It's not much, but I realized that I don't...
When moves come automatically
When Moves Get AutomatedI didn't do anything. At least, not consciouslyI only wanted to play football...I'm still in Switzerland at my in-laws, and some members of the extended family have kids. So we decided to play football together. Even though I have none of my...
Chum Kiu with one hand
Chum Kiu With One HandI was doing it wrongThe tip that changed it allI love practicing Chum Kiu. I think it's because I love the idea of using my (admittedly a bit too much) weight as the source of energy. But, as I practice it myself and not with my Sifu, I always...
Training with a Mirror
Training in Front of a MirrorWhere was this all along and why didn't I apply it?The mirror is a student's best friendI happily trained Wing Chun and Eskrima at home or outside by the river. I also went to the training sessions and was practicing there with fellow Wing...
The principles of Wing Chun
Here's a cool infographic I found online about the principles of Wing Chun:Source: wingchunlessons.com
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