Alan Armstrong

If you earned the rank then it is yours, if the rank was given to you then it is symbolic. Passing tests and examinations is the usual way belt rankings are earned. However there are systems that give belt rankings based on time and effort put in, or just simply honourary. The give and take of rank seems fine with the CI perhaps this is how he was trained; military use this system. Missing one month of training on the surfaces might seem like a small amount of time but for the CI it could seem like a giant gap; as speculating here, he was going to promote you but instead demoted. Snakes and ladders promoting and demoting students is demonstrating who is in charge, as get with the programme or expect reprisals. Sending a clear message that this is not the way it works around here, to treat the dojo like a drop in centre is not on. Student teacher relationships in the past could be similar to physical abuse today. CI's have less control over students today as moving, changing, discovering afar is normal, stick to it ness, is not the way of today. CI's can get stuck teaching the basics to students over and over again, due to commitments that take students away from completing the curriculum. Personally I don't teach with belt ranking beliefs, but if I did, I might adopt the give and take belt ranking system. Perhaps demotions, is a tool or way to communicate disapproval. Having the option of demotions and none attachment to students when it deems fit to do so, is the prerogative of the CI; as students are a reflection of the school. If a student turns out to use the skills taught towards bad intentions, then disassociation with that student is understandable. Missing one month of class and demoting doesn't seem to be fair or equal, perhaps it is the shock or surprise of the unexpected that has happened, is what you are wrestling with. Missing one month more or less of training is nothing much over the long run, this is obviously something more than that. Could be worth asking oneself, is it worth pushing the issue, or just to get back to training is more important, as double promotions are also possible!

Are you trained to defend against a monkey fist? Had a street fight against a guy that was armed with a Monkey fist weapon. Have to readily admit that I was not ready for what expired. Seemingly being hit by something that I could not see. "Forewarned is forarmed" Are you aware of such a weapon, that is supposedly used for self defence?

Sword Practice Guide Recommending this APP for those that practice with a stick or sword; it's free and can be used off line. Can be adapted to other types of training with a little imagination such as for kicking or hitting/punching the heavy bag. Anything that enhances training sessions is Okay to my mind, am open to traditional training methods and compatible contemporary ones also. Having two and sometimes three daily 3 hour training sessions it is essential to stay sharp and consistently mixing the new with the old keeps things challenging and interesting. Bluetooth technology, for instance, enables me to train without bulky wire headphones from my tablet, using minimal lightwight headphones to listen to music; something that has enhanced and motivated my training sessions without compromising anything. Training indoors and out with Apps or Videos for that matter, can help with increasing endurance such as using a boxing timer clock, with 3 minute rounds, with 1 minute rest intervals, accompanied with motivational music, when hitting the heavy bag. Yes technology can be very difficult to adapt to, as having my frustrating moment trying to understand what I'm doing with it, but everything is difficult in the beginning and mastering difficulties is the way of martial art artist. Problem solving thinking, a journey through trial and error with the determination towards succeeding and learning through thick and thin, mind over matter, doing one's best. Not just for martial arts but for conquering whatever one sets out doing, including overcoming the trepidation of using Apps and technology.

Perhaps having a live person to practice on from time to time might help, having more experienced in fighting the better, as wrestling with grandma on the living room carpet doesn't count.It is the vital experience gained from working out with a variety of people that helps, getting out the kinks if things work or not. Crash test dummies alive or not always feel like techniques work, as that is what they are designed for, as time goes on wanting more, the feedback is missing, that can only be obtained by a none compliant opponent. Nothing really takes the place of a real person as everything else is just a stand in secondary substitute. Everyone alive reacts differently as they have past experiences that they can rely on, also either being relatively skinny, big, heavy and small to you, with varying degrees of intelligence, whereas fully compliant training dummies have none of that. Dummies have a vital role in training, not to forget that, as well as to remember, no matter what you do to them, they will never hit back.

What not to do when kicking, as better to learn this concept by an expert, the easy way, by some one else's experience.

Take care wagnerk, you will be Okay, just takes time to get back to normal.

Part 1 of this topic: https://www.karateforums.com/post560563.html#560563 Part 3 of this topic https://www.karateforums.com/post560957.html#560957 That involves learning how to speak Cantonese with the use of Jyut Ping, the Romanisation of Cantonese words with tone indicator numbers. This is Part2 Wing Chun vocabulary and being able to pronounce it in Cantonese for none native speakers, for most is beyond more than difficult. Further more, Wing Chun terminology is not so easy to grasp as there is a vast amount of it to be found in this martial art system. For each individual there will be different levels and needs towards understanding Wing Chun terminology. Hopefully you will be able to return here from to to time to delve deeper meanings that pertaining to your practice. The aim here is to go beyond the known limits of Wing Chun terminology, for purposes of understanding and using the profound aspects that have usually been glossed over or dismissed altogether. This topic is a work in progress, therefore please forgive the obvious missing gaps of information that will be added at a later date. As all of the Wing Chun terminology had to be found, needed to be changed and or converted in to juypting; this takes time which is an on going process. This is by no means considered or implied to be the official Wing Chun terminology encyclopedia, as different branches have their own interpretations and concepts. Therefore please use what you can at this moment as there is a lot more in the Wing Chun pipeline to be added here later. Till eventual, all those that practice Wing Chun can access and use what has been put together here towards the betterment for each martial artist's journey. After all... Wing Chun way is your way... English & Cantonese Combined With Expressions & Wing Chun Terminology: The Wing Chun family has gone global as a martial art system, in doing so has expanded and become united by sharing its terminology and language. I come from... = ngo5 lei4 zi6... (country of origin) I live in... = ngo5 zyu6 hai6... (place) Afghanistan = a3 fu3 hon4 Albania = a3 ji5 ba1 nei4 a3 Algeria = a3 ji5 kap6 lei6 a6 Argentina = aa3 gan1 ting4 Asia = aa3 zau1 Australia =ou3 zau1 Austria = ou3 dei6 lei6 Bahamas = ba1 ha1 ma5 Bahrain = ba1 lam4 Bangladesh = maang6 ga1 laai1 Barbados = ba1 ba1 do1 si1 Belgium = bei2 lei6 si4 Bolivia = bo1 lei6 wai4 a3 Beijing = bak1 ging1 Brazil = baa1 sai1 Brunei = man4 loi4 Bulgaria = bou2 ga1 lei6 a3 Cambodia = gaan2 bou3 zai6 Cameroon = haak3 mak6 lung4 Canada = gaa1 laa4 daai6 Chile = zi3 lei6 China = zung1 gwok3 Colombia = go1 leon4 bei2 aa3 Costa Rica = go1 si1 daat6 lai4 ga1 Croatia = hak1 lo4 dei6 a3 Cuba = gu2 ba1 Czech Republic = zit6 hak1 Denmark = daan1 mak6 Dominican Republic = do1 mai5 nei4 ga1 Ecuador = ak1 gwa1 do1 ji5 Egypt = aai1 kap6 England = jing1 gaak3 laan4 = jing1 gwok3 Ethiopia = aai1 coi3 ngo4 bei2 a3 Fiji = fei2 Finland = fan1 laan4 France = faat3 gwok3 Georgia = gaak3 lou5 gat1 a3 Germany = dak1 gwok3 Ghana = ga1 naap6 Greece = hei1 laap6 Guatemala = ngai4 dei6 ma5 laai1 Holland = ho4 laan1 Haiti = hoi2 dei6 Honduras = hung4 dou1 laai1 si1 Hong Kong = hoeng2 gong2 Hong Kong Island = hoeng1 gong2 dou2 Hungary = hung1 nga4 lei6 Iceland = bing1 dou2 India = jan3 dou6 Indonesia = jan3 nei4 Iran = ji1 long5 Iraq = ji1 laai1 hak1 Ireland = oi3 ji5 laan4 Israel = ji5 sik1 lit6 Italy = ji3 daai6 lei6 Ivory Coast = zoeng6 nga4 hoi2 ngon6 Jamaica = nga4 maai5 ga1 Japan = jat6 bun2 Jordan = joek3 daan3 Kenya = hang2 nei4 a3 London = leon4 deon1 North Korea = ciu4 sin1 South Korea = hon4 gwok3 Kuwait = fo1 wai1 dak6 Lao = lou5 gwo1 Lebanon = lai4 ba1 nyun6 Liberia = lei6 bei2 leoi5 a3 Libya = lei6 bei2 a3 Luxembourg = lou4 sam1 bou2 Macau = ou3 mun4 Malaysia = maa5 loi4 sai1 aa3 Maldives = ma5 ji5 doi6 fu1 Mexico = mak6 sai1 go1 Monaco = mo1 naap6 go1 Mongolia = mung4 gu2 Morocco = mo1 lok3 go1 Nepal = nei4 bok6 ji5 New Zealand = san1 sai1 laan4 Nicaragua = nei4 ga1 laai1 gwa1 Nigeria = nei4 jat6 lei6 a3 Norway = no4 wai1 Oman = a3 maan6 Pakistan = ba1 gei1 si1 taan2 Palestinian National Authority = ba1 lak6 si1 taan2 Panama = ba1 na4 ma5 Paraguay = ba1 laai1 gwai1 Paris = baa1 lai4 Peru = bei3 lou5 Philippines = fei1 leot6 ban1 Poland = bo1 laan4 Portugal = pou4 tou4 ngaa4 Puerto Rico = bo1 do1 lai4 gok3 Qatar = ka1 taao3 ji5 Romania = lo4 ma5 nei4 a3 Russia = ngo4 gwok3 Saigon = sai1 gung3 Saudi Arabia = sa1 dak6 a3 laai1 ba3 Scotland = sou1 gaak3 laan4 Serbia = co13 ji5 wai4 a3 Shanghai = san1 gaa3 bo1 Singapore = san1 ga1 bo1 Slovakia = si1 lok3 fat6 hak1 Slovenia = si1 lok3 man4 nei4 a3 South Africa = naam4 fei1 Spain = sai1 baan1 aa4 Sweden = seoi6 din2 Sri Lanka = si1 leoi5 laan4 ka1 Sudan = sou1 daan1 Sweden = seoi6 din2 Switzerland = seoi6 si6 Taiwan toi4 waan1 Thailand = taai3 gwok3 Tibet = sai1 cong4 Turkey = tou2 ji5 kei4 Uganda = wu1 gon3 daat6 Ukraine = wu1 hak1 laan4 United Arab Emirates = a3 laai1 ba3 United Kingdom = bat1 lit6 din1 United States = mei5 gwok3 Uruguay = wu1 laai1 gwai1 Venezuela = wai2 noi6 seoi6 laai1 Vietnam = jyut6 naam4 Wales = wai1 ji5 si6 Zimbabwe = zeon1 ba1 bou3 wai5 I = ngo5 To be called = giu3 I am... = ngo5 hai6 ... (name or nationality) My name is... = ngo5 go3 meng2 hai6... ( name) I'm... = ngo5 si6... (name) I'm called ... = ngo5 giu3... (name) I'm... (age) years old = ngo5... (age) seoi3 I'm a... (occupation) = ngo5 hai6... (occupation) What job do you do? = lei5 zou6 me1 je5 gaa? I'm a teacher = ngo5 hai6 jat1 ming4 lou5 si1 I'm a student = ngo5 hai6 jat1 ming4 hok6 saang1 I "ask" a question = ngo5 "man6" man6 tai4 "I" enjoy "learning" Cantonese = "ngo5" zing1 ji3 "hok6" gwong2 dung1 waa2 "I" speak "Cantonese" = "ngo5" gong2 "gwong2 dung1 waa2" I "learn" Wing Chun = ngo5 "hok6" wing6 ceon1 Yes = hai6 Yes you are right / right = ngaam1 Correct = jin4 Okay? / Right? = le4 le5 Yes / No = aa3? question marker It's okay = hou2 dik1 It's alright, I'm okay = m4 gan2 jiu1, ngo5 mou4 si6 No = m4 hai6 No = bat1 No thank you = mou4 m4 goi1 No problem = mut6 man6 tai4 Wrong = co3 I'm sorry = m4 hou2 ji3 si1 I'm sorry (sympathy) = hou2 deoi3 m4 zyu6 I'm fine thank you = ngo5 hou2 hou2 jau5 sam1 I'm fine too = ngo5 dou1 gei2 hou2 I'm very good = ngo5 hou2 hou2 I'm good = ngo5 han2 hou2 I'm not bad/pretty good = ngo5 gei2 hou2 I'm okay = ngo5 OK laa1 I'm feeling bad = ngo5 cing4 seoi5 hou2 caa1 I'm sorry = deoi3 bat1 hei2 I'm at home = ngo5 hei2 nguk1 kei5 I'm at work = ngo5 faan2 gan2 gung1 I'm lost = ngo5 dong6 sat1 lou6 zo2 I'm sleepy = ngo5 hou2 ngaan5 fan3 What's your name? = nei5 giu3 me1 meng2? What are you doing now? = nei5 ji1 ga1 zou6 gan2 ne6? This is my first time here = ngo5 dai6 jat1 ci3 lai4 nei4 dou6 Nice to meet you = hou2 gou1 hing3 jing6 sik1 nei5 Long time no see = hou2 noi6 mou5 gin3 (informal) Thank you/please/excuse me = m4 goi1 Thank you very much = m4 goi1 saai3 (Being polite, used before asking for directions/requests or after services rendered) Thank you = do1 ze6 Thank you very much = do1 ze6 saai3 (Thanking someone regarding gifts) Thank you for asking/caring = do1 ze6 gwaan1 sam1 You're welcome = m4 sai2 haam3 hei2 (don't mention it) Please = cing2 Please forgive me = cing2 jyun4 loeng6 Please say that again? = m4 goi1 zoi3 gong2 do1 ci3 Please speak more slowly = ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 gong2 maan6 Can I help you? = ngo5 ho2 ji5 bong1 sau2 maa1? Can you speak slowly? = nei5 ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 gong2 maan6 di1? Can you speak English? = nei5 sik1 m4 sik1 gong2 jing1 man4? Do you speak English? = nei5 ho2 ji5 gong2 jing1 man4 maa1? Do you understand? = nei5 ming4 m4 ming4 aa1? Do you live here? = nei5 zyu6 hai6 dou6? Do you like it here? = nei5 zung1 m4 zung1 ji3 nei4 dou6? Does anyone here speak English? = nei4 dou6 jau6 mou5 jan4 sik1 gong2 jing1 man4? I want to learn English = ngo5 soeng2 hok6 jing1 man4 I understand = ngo5 ming4 baak6 I don't understand = ngo5 m4 ming4 baak6 I see = ngo5 ming4 baak6 liu5 I don't know = ngo5 m4 zi1 I like it = ngo5 hei2 fun1 I don't like it = ngo5 bat1 hei2 fun1 I love it here = ngo5 zung1 ji3 nei4 dou6 I did not do it = ngo5 mou5 zou6 gwo3 I apologise = deoi3 m4 zyu6 Hello/hey = wai3 (when answering the telephone) Hello = haa1 lo3 Hello everyone = daai6 gaa1 hou2 Hello Kitty = gat1 dai3 hou6 How are you? = nei5 hou2 maa3 How are you lately? = nei5 zeoi3 gan6 dim2 aa3 (What's up?) How old are you? nei5 gei2 do1 seoi3? How about you? = nei5 ne1? How do you pronounce this? = nei5 dim2 duk6 nei4 go3? Excuse me = ze3 ze3 when trying to get through Excuse me = bat1 hou2 ji3 si1 Help = gau3 meng6 Would you please help me? = m4 goi1 nei5 ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bong1 haa6 ngo5? Let me help you? = dang2 o5 bong1 lei5 sau2 Who? = bin1 go3? Which? = bin1 joeng6? Why? = dim2 gaai2? Why not? = dim2 m4 hou2? How much? = gei2 cin4? How many? = gei2 do1? What? = me1? What is it? = ni1 go3 hai6 me1? What is this? = ne1 go3 hai6 mat1 je5 lai4 gaa2? What is that? = go2 go3 hai6 mat1 je5 lai4 gaa2 What does this mean? = gam3 hai6 me1 ji3 si1? What do you mean? = lei5 hai6 me1 ji3 si1 aa3? What did you say? = me1 waa2? What did you just say? = lei5 tau4 sin1 gong2 mat1 je5 aa3? What do you do for a living? = nei5 zou6 me1 gung1 gaa2? What have you been up to? = nei5 zeoi3 gan6 zong6 gan2 jat1 je5 aa? What is your phone number? = nei5 gei2 do1 hou6 din6 waa2? May I use your phone? = ngo5 ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 jung6 nei5 bou6 din6 wa6? Where? = bin1 dou6? Where are you? = nei5 hai2 bin1 dou6? Where are you going? = nei5 heoi3 bin1 a1? Where do you live? = nei5 zyu6 hai2 bin1? Where do you work? = lei5 hai2 bin1 dou6 faan1 gung1 aa3? Where is the washroom? = ci3 so2 hai2 bing1? Where did you learn Cantonese? = nei5 hai2 bin1 dou6 hok6 gwong2 dung1 waa2? Want = jiu3 How much ...? = gei2 do1? Money = chin4 / chin2 When? = gei2 si4? When is your birthday? = nei5 gei2 si1 saang1 jat6? This = nei go3 That = go5 go3 These = D nei4 di1 Those = D go2 di1 He / She = keoi5 Fine = han2 hou2 Okay = hou2 dik1 Stop = ting4 a1 Not bad = m4 co3 Not well = m4 hou2 Good =zou2 Very good = hou2 hou2 Awesome = hou2 gik6 liu5 Really = zan1 dik1 maa1 Just kidding = gong2 siu3 ze2 Is that so = lo3 ho2 Don't worry = bit3 daam1 sam1 Congratulations! = gung1 hei2! My goodness! = bai6 laak3! Great job = zou6 dak1 hou2 Cheers = gon1 bui1 Keep in touch = bou2 ci4 lyun4 lok3 Friend = pang4 jau5 Beautiful = piu3 loeng6 Cute = ho2 oi3 Lately = zeoi3 gan6 Like = zung1 ji3 Don't like = m4 zung1 ji3 E-mail = din6 zi2 jau4 gin2 WiFi = Y5 = waai3 faai3 Take care = ziu3 gu3 zi6 gei2 Take care of yourself = nei5 zi6 gei2 siu2 sam1 di1 Have a good weekend = zau1 mut6 jyu4 faai3 Have a nice day = gam1 jat6 wun6 dak1 hoi1 sam1 d Have a good trip = leoi5 tou4 faai3 Have a safe journey = jat1 lou6 ping4 on1 Have to go = zau2 sin1 laa (gotta go) Have you ever been to Hong Kong? = nei5 jau5 mou5 heoi3 gwo3 hoeng1 gong2? Have you eaten yet? = sik6 zo2 faan6 mei6 aa3? (general greeting) To answer "yes" = sik6 zo2 To answer "not yet" = mei6 sik6 Be careful = siu2 sam1 Are you sure? = nei5 hang2 ding6? Are you confident? = nei5 jau6 mou5 san1 sam1? And you? = gam2 nei5 le1? (formal) See you later = ci4 di1 gin3 See you soon = zoi3 gin3 See you tomorrow = ting3 jat6 gin3 Good bye = baai1 baai6 Good luck = zuk1 hou2 wan6 Good morning = zau2 san4 (greetings before noon) Good afternoon = ng5 on1 Good evening = maan5 on1 Good night = zau2 tau2 (before going to sleep) Good night, sweet dreams = zou2 dau2, faat3 go3 hou2 mung6 You are pretty = nei5 hou2 leng3 nei5 You are handsome = nei5 hou2 leng3 zai2 You are smart = nei5 hou2 lek1 You have good taste = nei5 ho2 jau5 ban2 mei6 You look gorgeous = nei5 hou2 leng3 You are an awesome friend = nei5 hai6 jat1 go3 hou2 hou2 ge3 pang4 jau5 Your smile is beautiful = nei5 ge3 siu3 jung4 hou2 leng3 Your inside is even more beautiful than your outside = nei5 ge3 noi6 zoi6 mei5 zung6 leng3 gwo3 nei5 ge3 ngoi6 zoi6 mei5 May you be safe wherever you go = ceot1 jap6 ping4 on1 Anatomy & Body Parts: Body Parts - san1 bou6 ban1 Whole Body - zau1 san1 Abdomen - fuk1 bou6 Adam's apple - hau4 git3 Ankle - goek3 zaang1 / geuk3 jaang1 Arm - sau2 bei3 / sau gwaa2 Arm upper part - sau2 bei3 Arm upper / shoulder - bong2 Armpit waist area - siu2 jim2 Artery - dung6 mak6 Back - bui3 zik3 tung3 / hau6 min6 Belly - tou5 / to4 laam4 Belly button - tou5 ci4 Beard - wu1 siu3 / wu4 zi2 Blood - hyut3 jik6 Body - san1 tai2 Bum - tyun4 bou6 Brain - daai6 nou5 / yan4 nou5 Breast - jyu5 fong4 Cheek - min6 zyu1 Chest - hung1 bou6 / sam1 hau2 Chin - ha6 ba1 Ear - ji5 / yi4 jai2 Ear inner - noi6 ji5 Elbow - sau2 sau2 / sau1 zaang1 /sau2 joang1 Eye - ngaan5 Eyeball - ngaan4 jai2 Eye pupil - zing1 Eyebrow - ngaan4 Eyelash - ngaan4 zit6 mou4 Face - lim5 Finger - sau2 zi2 / sau2 ji2 Finger pinky - sau2 ji2 mei1 / mei5 zi2 Finger middle - zung1 zi2 Finger ring - mou4 ming4 zi2 Finger nail - sau2 ji2 gaap3 Finger index - sik6 zi2 Foot / Feet - Zuk1 / goek3 / geuk3 baan2 Forehead - ngaak6 tau4 Forearm - chin6 bei3 Fist - kuen6 tau6 Groin - fuk1 gu2 kau1 Gums of teeth - ngan4 Hair on head- tau4 faat3 Heart - sam1 zong6 Head - tau4 bou6 Hips - gu2 / fun1 gwaan1 zit3 Instep - goek3 min6 Joint - gaau3 haau1 Knee - sat1 tau6 goh1 / sat1 tau4 Knuckle - zi1 gwaan1 zit3 Kidneys - san6 san5 Leg - goek3 / geuk3 / teoi2 Lips - zeoi2 seon4 Liver - gon1 Lung - fai3 Mouth - hau2 Muscle - gei1 juk6 Nail - zi2 gaap3 Neck - geng2 bou6 Nose - bei6 Nostril - bei6 go1 lung4 Palm - sau2 zoeng2 / sau baan2 Pectoral muscles- hung1 gei1 Ribs - paai4 gwat / peng1 gwat1 Shoulder - bok3 tau4 Shin - ngoi6 siu2 teoi2 Skin - pei4 fu1 Skull - tau4 hok3 Spine - zek3 Stomach - wai6 Temple - wan4 zeng1 Thigh - daai6 teoi2 / daai6 bei2 Throat - hau4 lung4 / hau6 lung6 Thumb - sau2 ji2 gon2 Toe - goek3 zi2 Tongue - lei6 / lei5 Tooth / Teeth - nga4 ci2 Waist - jiu1 / yiu1 Wrist - wun2 / sau2 woon2 Exercises Training Fitness Injuries Pull A Muscle = laai1 soeng1 Training = fan3 lin6 Exercise, To Train, To Drill, To Practice = lin6 A Coach, To Coach = gaau3 lin6 To Keep Fit = gin6 san1 To Be Out Of Practice = fong1 so1 To Warm Up = nuyn5 san1 To Put In To Practice What Has Been Learned = hok6 ji5 zi3 jung6 Practice Makes Perfect = suk6 nang4 sang1 haau2 Wisdom Comes From Experience = ging1 jat1 si6 zoeng2 jat1 zi3 Squat = deon1 cyun4 Jumping Jacks = hoi1 hap6 tiu3 Jump = tiu3 Jumping = daan6 daan2 tiu3 Lean Forward = gat6 hei2 san1 Side Splits = daai6 zi6 maa5 Feelings & Emotions: Angry = nau1 Anxious = bat1 on1 Bored = mun6 Calm = laang5 zing6 Cry = haam3 Discouraged = fui1 sam1 Embarrassed = lo3 Energetic = zing1 san4 Excited = hing1 fan1 Fear = hoi6 paa3 Frightened = geng1 Happy = hoi1 sam1 Guilty = ngaau4 Heartbroken = sam1 tung3 Hurt = soeng1 sam1 Laugh = siu3 Lonely = zik6 mok6 Love = oi3 Miserable = cai1 loeng4 Nervous = gan2 zoeng1 Proud = zi6 hou4 Relaxed = fong3 sung1 Sad = soeng1 sam1 Satisfied = mun5 ji3 Scared = hoi6 paa3 Shocked = ging1 ngaa6 Surprised = ging1 hei2 Sleepy = ngaan5 fan3 Tired = gui6 Unsatisfied = bat1 mun5 ji3 Upset = sam1 faan4 ji3 lyun6 Worried = daam1 sam1 Wretched = hou2 caam1 m4 = not. Example: not angry = m4 nau1 Colours: Sashes are awarded to students as they progress in Wing Chun, however each organisation has their own individual colour ranking system: Colour = ngaan4 sik1 White = baak6 sik1 Yellow = wong4 sik1 Orange = caang4 sik1 Red = hung sik1 Green = luk6 sik1 Blue = laam4 sik1 Purple = zi2 sik1 Brown = fe1 sik1 Black = haak1 sik1 Grey = fui1 sik1 Beige = mai5 sik1 Pink = fan2 hung4 sik1 Peach = tou4 sik1 Indigo = laam4 din6 Silver = ngan2 Gold = gam1 sik1 Useful Common Commands Requests Actions And Descriptions: Art = seot6 Athlete = wan6 dung6 jyun4 Attend = ceot1 zik6 Believe = soeng1 seon3 Bridge = kiu4 Can = nang4 Competition = ging3 coi3 Do = zou6 English = jing1 jyu5 Exercise = wan6 dung6 Enter = jap6 Explain = gaai2 sik1 Excessive = gwo3 fan6 Festival = zit3 jat6 Feel = gam2 gok3 Find = zaau2 Floor = dei6 Hear = teng1 Help = bong1 Joke = hoi1 wun6 siu3 Language = jyu5 jin4 Learn = hok6 Lesson = fo3 Lecture = fan3 Make = zou6 Method = faat3 Miss = co3 gwo3 Need = seoi1 jiu3 Plan = gai3 waak6 Promotion = zeong3 sing1 Put = fong3 Question = man6 tai4 Read = duk6 Receive = sau1 Respect = zyun1 zung6 Repeat = cung4 fook1 Return = wui4 gaa1 Round = jyun4 Say = syut3 Search = sau2 cam4 See = hon3 Shower = muk6 juk6 Stand = zaam6 Study = duk6 syu1 Square = fong1 Talk = syut3 Thank = gam2 ze6 Tradition = cyun4 tung2 Translate = faan1 jik6 Use = jung6 Wash = sai2 Wall = coeng4 Wait = dang2 Watch = wun2 biu1 Who = seoi4 What = sam6 mo1 When = ho4 si4 Where = naa5 leoi5 Why = wai6 sam6 mo1 How = do1 siu2 Amazing = ging1 kei4 Aching = tung3 Air Conditioning = laang5 hei3 Annoying = ho2 hei3 Beginning = san1 Banking = gam1 jung4 Boasting = paa3 Booing = hoe1 seng1 Bewitching = jiu2 jiu1 Captivating = jin1 Challenging = tiu1 zin3 sing3 Cunning = gaau2 Charming = fung1 Dazzling = jau5 seng1 jau5 sik1 Declining = teoi1 Disgusting = juk6 ma2 Disapproving = ce1 Daring = gam2 Darling = bou2 bui3 Dwelling = zaak6 zaak2 Depending = bat1 dang2 Embarrassing = sat1 lai5 sei2 jan4 Everything = si6 si6 Excluding = ceoi4 liu5 Flowing = biu1 Folding = zip3 Forgiving = daai6 loeng6 Feeling = gam2 gok3 Funding = zi1 gam1 Frightening = hung1 ok3 Flourishing = coeng1 sing6 Glowing = wun6 Hardworking = nou5 lik6 Interesting = jau5 ceoi3 Infuriating = fo2 gwan2 Irritating = jip3 jim1 Limping = bai1 bo2 Learning = zi1 sik1 Mourning = haau3 Matching = can3 Meeting = wui6 hap6 Nothing = mou5 je5 Nitpicking = gaan2 zaak6 Outstanding = coek3 jyut6 Obliging = ceoi1 wo4 Overbearing = baa3 dou6 Penetrating = pik1 Preceding = cin4 jat1 Painstaking = zing1 sam1 Parenting = juk6 ji4 Positioning = ding6 wai6 Raining = lok6 jyu5 Remaining = kit3 Regarding = gwaan1 jyu1 Refreshing = loeng4 faai3 Suffering = tung3 fu2 Swelling = jung2 Sickening = ok3 Spinning = syun4 Starving = gei1 Slanting = ce4 ce3 Supposing = tong2 Stifling = mun6 Snowing = lok6 syut3 Stuffing = haam6 ji4 Shocking = bat1 zoeng6 waa2 Sightseeing = jau4 laam5 Trying = gaan1 Terrifying = ho2 paa3 Towering = cuk1 Thinking = si1 si3 soi1 Training = fan3 Thriving = mau6 sing6 Timing = si4 gei1 Yawning = daa2 ho1 him3 Yielding = jau4 Warning = siu2 sam1 Winding = jyun2 Warming up = jit6 san1 Chinese Studies = hon3 hok6 Chinese Language = zung1 man4 2 Chinese Person People = zung1 gwok3 jan4 Chinese New Year = nung4 lik6 san1 nin4 Chinese Character = hon3 zi6 Chinese Spoken Language = waa4 jyu5 Chinese Opera = daai6 hei3 Chinese Food = zung1 caan1 Chinese Person = tong4 jan4 Chinese Culture = zung1 gwok3 man4 faa3 Chinese Traditional Medicine = cyun4 tung2 zung1 gwok3 ji1 joek6 Chinese And British = zung1 jing1 Chinese And Western Sino Western = zung1 sai1 Chinese Martial Arts Society = zung1 gwok3 mou5 seot6 hok6 wui2 Chinese Numbers = zung1 man4 sou3 zi6 Chinese Writing Brush = leot6 wat6 Chinese Youngsters Born Overseas = hoeng1 ziu1 zai2 Chinese Martial Arts = gwok3 seot6 China = zung1 gwok3 Chinatown = tong4 jan4 gaai1 China Hong Kong Taiwan = zung1 gong2 toi4 Non Chinese person = lou5 faan1 Art Of War Military Tactics And Stratergies = bing1 faat3 Sun Tzu's The Art Of War = syun1 zi2 bing1 faat3 A Book On The Art Of War = bing1 syu1 Shaolin = siu3 lam4 Shaolin Temple = siu3 lam4 zi6 Shaolin Martial Arts = siu3 lam4 kyun4 Monastery For Monks = wo4 soeng6 zi6 Religious Kung Fu School = mun4 paai3 Che Kung Temple = ce1 gung1 miu6 To Practice Zen Buddhist Meditation = caam1 sim4 Buddhism = fat6 gaau3 Taoism = dou6 gaau3 Confucius = hung2 fu1 zi2 Pak Mei, Bai Mei, White EybrowS = baak6 mei4 dou6 jan4 Pak Mei Kung Fu = baak6 mei4 kyun4 Temple = miu2 Priest = muk6 si1 Ceremony = ji4 sik1 Ancestor, Clan, Sect = zung1 School = paai3 School Rules = mun4 kwai1 School Of Thought = hook6 paa3 School Work Exercises = zaap6 tai4 School Spirit = haau6 fung1 School Time Table = fo3 cing4 biu2 School Uniform = haau6 fuk6 School Song = haau6 go1 To Run A School = baan6 hok6 To Enrol In School = jap6 hok6 To Pay Tuition Fees = gaau1 hok6 fai3 To Miss Class = kyut3 fo3 To Study = nim6 syu1 Founder Of A School = zou2 si Old Style School = bok1 bok1 zaai1 Private School Held At Home = syu1 gun2 Change School = zyub3 haau6 Exercise Practice = dyun3 lin6 Does Not Apply Ones Mind To School Lessons = bat1 soeng5 sam1 nim6 syu1 An Unscrupulous School Only Interested In Making Money = gwaat3 lung4 zung1 hok6 Internal Martial Art Styles = noi6 gaa1 kyun4 External Martial Art Styles = ngoi3 gaa1 kyun4 To Practice Martial Arts = daa2 gung1 fu1 To Practice Traditional Martial Arts = jin2 mou5 To Have Studied martial Arts = sik6 gwo3 ye6 zuk1 A Great Master In Martial Arts = jat1 doi6 zung1 si1 A Martial Artist = zaap6 mou5 zi1 jan4 Skill Level = gung1 lik6 Skilled Martial Artist = mou5 gung1 gou1 koeng4 Practice Or Train In Martial Arts = zaap6 mou5 An Intellectual And A Martial Artist = wan5 man4 wan5 mou5 Patriarch Of A Martial Art Sect, Leader = zoeng2 mun4 jan4 Think Of Yourself As Being Smart = zi6 zok3 cing1 ming4 Not Smart = ngau4 pei4 dang1 lung4 Mediocre In Skill Or Knowledge = saam1 baan2 fu2 Quick Witted Smart = zyun2 sou3 faai3 Think Or Study = nim6 Clever = zing1 lin1 Smart = ting5 paang5 dik1 Articulate = biu2 seot6 Explain The Profound In Simple Terms = sam1 jap6 cin2 ceot1 Learn By Heart = bui6 suk6 Set A Time Limit = hak1 haak1 Lost Knowledge = zyut6 hok6 Simple And Honest = wan4 hau5 Peaceful = ping4 peng4 Will To Fight = dau3 zi3 Challenge = lin2 lin5 One On One Fight = zek3 cau1 A Gang Fight = Kwan4 cau1 Win A Battle = daa2 sing3 zoeng Pick A Fight = lau3 daa2 Get In To A Fist Fight = daai6 daa2 ceot1 sau2 Died In The Line Of Duty = seon1 zik1 Fighting Method = kyun4 faat3 Fighting Art = kyun4 seot6 Flowery Ineffective Method Of Fighting = faa1 kyun4 Fight Feud = jik1 Fight Hard = ou1 ngou4 Fight Contest = dau3 / gong2 sau2 Fight To Exchange Blows = daa2 gaau1 Fight A Battle All Alone = gu1 gwan1 zok3 zin3 Fight Back Fiercely When Cornered = fu6 jyu4 waan4 kong3 To Fight = daa2 gaa3 To Fight For = zang1 ceoi2 To Fight Over = zang1 dyut6 To Fight With = deoi3 ham6 To Fight Bravely = fan5 zin3 To Fight Fiercely = gik1 zin3 To Fight Back = wui4 gik1 To Fight Hand To Hand = gaa1 sau2 To Fight Crime = mit6 zeoi6 To Fight In Boxing = daa2 kyun4 To Fight And Bite Each Other = dau3 ngaau5 To Fight For The Weak And Mistreated = lou6 gin3 bat1 ping4 bat6 dou1 To Start A Fight = dung6 sau2 To Lose A Fight = daa2 baai6 zoeng3 To Go To War = daa2 zoeng3 To Wage War = gaau1 zin3 To Compete For A Championship = jat1 kyut3 ci1 hung4 To Be Reckless In A Fight = jau5 cin4 mou5 hau6 To Be Eager For A Fight = mo1 kyun4 caat3 zoeng2 To Be Caught In A Trap Hit By Someone = zung3 ziu1 To Be Unable To Move = juk1 bat1 dak1 kei4 To Be Expelled From A Martial Art School = zuk6 ceot1 si1 mun4 To Die And Fight For Ones Country = gyun1 keoi1 bou3 gwok3 To Win A Fight Due To An Unfair Advantage = sing3 zi1 bat1 mou5 To Make A Move = geoi2 dung6 To Shift To Transfer = zyun2 ji4 To Begin to Move = hoi1 hang4 To Hesitate About Which Move To Make = geoi2 kei4 bat1 ding6 To Walk Away From = zau2 ceot1 To Panic At The Slightest Move = fung1 sing1 hok6 leoi6 To Not Flinch From Any Dangerous Task = fu6 tong1 dou6 fo2 To Take A Wrong Step Miscalculate = kei4 caa1 jat1 zoek6 To Take A Reckless Move When In Danger = ting5 ji4 zau2 him2 To Not Find A Way Out = tai2 m4 hoi1 To Break Into A Run Escape = bat6 teoi2 To Beat Smash Throw = dam2 To Beat To Swing = fang4 fing6 To Attack = juk1 sau2 To Attack A Pressure Point = dim2 jyut6 To Attack As A Means Of Defence = ji5 gung1 wai4 sau2 To Attack Verbally = ping1 gik1 To Retreat = tan3 teoi3 To Feign An Opening = maai6 po3 zaan6 To Challenge = tek3 gun2 To Have A Fight With Knives = hoi1 pin3 To Move = juk1 To Move In = tan3 jap6 To Move Out = tan3 ceot1 To Move Ones Feet Out The Way = suk1 goek3 To Move About = juk1 dun6 To Move Struggling = juk1 lai4 juk1 heoi3 To Move Randomly = lyun6 dung6 To Move In And Out Very Quickly = gwai2 ceot1 din6 jap6 To Move In A Circle = dau1 hyun1 To Move Far Away From = jyun5 lei4 To Move Around Outflank = baau1 caau1 To Move Remove = bun1 ji4 To Move In Cycles Repeating Cycles = zau1 ji4 fuk6 ci1 Move = dung6 Move In To = jap6 zyu6 Move Back Bow Out = teoi3 Moving Unsteadily = pun4 saan1 Wise Move Masterstroke = gou1 ziu1 Ultimate Attack Finishing Move = zyut6 ziu1 Strategic Physical Movements = ziu1 sau3 Always Moving = piu1 fat1 Don't Move = m4 hou2 juk1 One Stroke In One Move = jat1 geoi2 Step Move Measure = bou6 zau6 Surprise Attack = zaap6 gik1 / dat6 zaap6 Obtain Victory Trough A Surprise Attack = ceot1 kei4 zai3 sing3 Ad lib = baau3 tou5 Overcautious = cin4 gu3 hau6 Countermeasure = caak3 Cumbersome = zung2 Retreat = koek3 = tan3 teoi3 Barely Escaped Death = zap1 faan1 tiu4 meng6 Showing Determination = po3 fu2 cam4 zau1 Self Restraint = sau1 lim5 Coming Back For More = sik6 gwo3 faan1 cam4 mei6 Skill = jat1 gei6 zi1 coeng4 Martial Art Skill = mou5 gei6 Martial Art Club = mou5 gun2 Martial Arts = mou5 seut9 Martial Law = gwan1 faa3 Military Rule = gaai3 jim4 ling6 Military Order = gwan1 ling6 Turning to and learning (just a few Cantonese expressions) from our Gung Fu brothers and sisters in the movies: Prepare, get ready = Hong Kong = Your welcome = Pretty good = One day = Friend = Please = Thank you = Incorrect = Happy = Fun = https://youtu.be/7QCuUNO21XI Method = https://youtu.be/PNH9Fo_ouaI Calm = https://youtu.be/BlZ0Aca88ME Best = https://youtu.be/PbgOYljDX-Y Telephone = https://youtu.be/qZsvpCHawfo Finally, at last = https://youtu.be/U7QV8qZkWS8 To continue = https://youtu.be/v6Yr_fXWvmk Excuse me = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtEd150ELfA Strange, odd = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDesu_u8uiY I love you = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgSPfpmdDsU Many thanks = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqiGm8BJ5h0 Martial Arts & The Movies: The Kung Fu Fever period during the 1970s = gung1 fu1 jit6 Play Kung Fu = saa2 gung1 fu1 Martial Art Movies = mou5 daa3 plan4 / gung1 fu1 pin2 Hollywood = ho4 lei5 wut6 (loan word) Shannon and Linda Lee, acceptance award speech (in Cantonese) for Bruce Lee: https://youtu.be/tJEpCZcC5SY The Big Boss = tong4 saan1 daai6 hing1 Fist Of Fury = zing1 mou5 mun4 Enter The Dragon = lung4 zaang1 fu2 dau3 Game Of Death = sei2 mong4 jau4 hei3 Bruce Lee explaining about movies in Cantonese with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/I3wLAFein24 Martial Art Movie Stars = daa2 sing1 Bruce Lee: Lee Jun Fan = lei5 zan3 faan4 Little Dragon = lei5 siu2 lung4 Jackie Chan = sing4 lung4 Jet Li = lei5 lin4 git6 Angela Mao = Ying maau4 jing1 Fighting Choreographer = mou5 seut6 zi2 dou6 Stage Name = ngai6 meng2 How To Watch A Kung Fu Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0_2VLw32VU Martial Art Styles And Systems: Jeet kune Do = zik6 kyun4 dou6 Taekwondo = toi4 kyun4 dou6 Judo = jau4 dou6 MMA = mou5 seot6 Jujitsu = jau4 seot6 Taijiquan = taai3 gik6 kyun4 Kendo = gim3 dou6 Wrestling = seot1 gok3 Yoga = jyu4 gaa1 Southern Fist= naam4 kyun4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy6O7-ad34E Dog Fist = gau2 kyun4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg_XI9Tjc6w Buddha's Palm = fat6 sau2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njAD-z-i3k4 Eagle Claw = jing1 zaau2 paai3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae4j4RuL2_Q Monkey Fist = hau4 kyun4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIERETgDlNw Karate = hung1 sau2 dou6 Karate Sparring = zi6 jau4 bok3 gik1 Boxing = daa2 kyun2 / buk1 sing2 / kyun4 seot6 Boxing Ring = leoi4 Boxing Stage = leoi4 toi4 Boxing Form = Kyun4 tou3 Shadow Boxing = taai3 gik6 To Box = daa2 bok1 sing2 Western Boxing = sai1 joeng4 kyun4 Thai Boxing = tai4 guo2 quan2 Various Forms Of Boxing = kyun4 Shuriken = sau2 leoi5 gim3 AKA throwing stars Jyutping References Translations And Credits for this topic Han trainer https://cantonese.dictionary.li/english/ On line Cantonese dictioary http://cantonese.org/ Learn Cantonese http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/ Cantonese class 101 https://www.youtube.com/user/CantoneseClass101 Wing chun elements https://www.youtube.com/user/wingchunelements Apps: Kantonist AnkiDroid This is part of a larger topic: The "ing" in Wing Chun Kung Fu https://www.karateforums.com/post560078.html#560078

Hun Gar with many times using, the one finger block, please excuse the dubbed LOL sound effects while watching this form. As you will soon see when being this strong, one finger is enough to block with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP84D4lnmDo

Potential is something we can never know but try for. Improving performance in different areas are for each individual to discover. Change is inevitable as getting older performance practice takes on a new light, as perhaps speed has dropped where accuracy and efficiency have prevailed. Most important keep going, keep moving, keep improving and discovering potential in oneself wherever possible. Enjoy the journey... Punching potential could also include going beyond just punching power. Utilising the use of combinations as in punches in bunches. Being able to strike effectively from a variety of angles. Strategic footwork for defending and for maximising the impact of blows. Creating openings and set ups and capitalizing on the opponent weaknesses with quick actions and reflexes. Potential is an umbrella word that covers a wide spectrum of possibilities. Chosen base system being Wing Chun, also am fully versed in boxing, combining using and fusing every element of elbows possible (this approach maximises my stand up game) for upper body fighting potential without compromise; keeping in mind that there is always room for improvement...

The setup I use is a combination of light speed bag, that I can dodge bob n weav to, heavy bag for Manovering around and a metal vertical beam for practing short range hard body shots. This training session lasts three hours, with the help of a little motivational music. Boxing music with timer How is your setup? How are you

What brings this topic up was that had my lungs checked out lately; seems they are working at 85% potential. Then translating this idea to punching power when striking the heavy bag. Started off hitting a heavy bag without gloves, questioning, is this really making an impact? Continuing bear fisted, my wrists were not strong enough to hit the bag with full impact, using full body weight distribution behind the punch. . Changing to hitting the heavy bag with some decent training cloves, that wrap the wrists twicw, being able to be hitting alot harder to the point of bruising and bleeding knuckles inside the gloves. Changing once again to punch the heavy bag with only MMA gloves, that also wrap around the wrists twice, better but was still bruising and bleeding knuckles below striking potential. Then finally found that wearing the training gloves under my MMA gloves gave me the stability around the fist and wrists, needed to hit the heavy bag with full potential without self harm. Now at the gym discovering this double glove method enabling me to hit at potential, feels really good, as this is obviously very disturbing to on lookers not privileged to the occasion. Are you hitting at your potential and how so? Would you consider double gloving, as I suppose this is what it is now called?

Welcome to the forum Steppenwolf; all the best on your martial art journey.

I think that you're missing my point. My point is my being dead set against ever teaching a ONE DAY self-defense class; with never returning for continued focused targeted regular classes ever again!! I've taught those ONE DAY self-defense classes in the past, usually held on a Saturday afternoon with its participants primarily being females. My mind was changed when my Dai-Soke firmly asked me... "What are you doing teaching ONE DAY Shindokan classes; Shindokan can't be learnt in ONE DAY!!" After I explained to him my reasons, which fell on deaf ears, he just repeated himself with more emphasis on that Shindokan can't be learned in ONE DAY. After I thought over what he said, I never conducted another ONE DAY self-defense class ever again. Nothing much can be taught in a day to much proficiency, however everything starts from a first day at school even for Dai-Soke.

Am I missing the point but isn't martial arts an integral part of self defence? From the first class to the last class and every thing in between is about self defence in one aspect or another? Packaging and selling a one day self defence class directed at recruiting new students is a marketing strategy; which to my mind has an ulterior motive, tricking by trying and trapping. Perhaps being absolutely fair to new student's and giving a good self defence course that involves 48 hours of hands on experience is more worthwhile, that involves a wider perspective than, the one on one techniques, that realistically takes time to master. By doing so, not only gaining the respect of new recruits but also being realistic and real up front from the beginning. However holding "the first class is free self defence class" is fair enough as they will be your walking talking advertising ambassadors, to their friends, family and work colleagues if satisfied. A first day Wing chun class could start off with developing, Blading defensive skills. Oops edited the wrong post!!!

Planning to be a fighter or not, being strictly hobby self taught martial arts is a likely path of getting hurt and developing a false sense of security; not to mention learning bad or uncorrected habits earlier on just makes them more difficult to fix later. Suggest doing it the right way and develop some experience first with qualified CI's then make some sound decisions later. Give yourself a reasonable amount of time and commit to three months in a dojo and make a decision from there on, to know weather to stick with it or not. Two hours an evening, twice a week, for three months is 48hours, that is fair enough time to get some idea of what you are doing and getting in to. Perhaps martial arts is not your thing, be fair on yourself and do a little self discovering first, before commiting time, money and energy to it. Best of luck with your martial art journey no matter how long or short it is.

Actually used the exact same quote (above to explain away another black eye incident to Inquiring minds) when I (tried out for the first and last time) fell out of bunk bed and managed to cushion the fall successfully with my face on to a concrete floor. Having terrible sleeping habits, that includes sprawling, clifftop hanging and the classic crash landing pose. Ouuuchh!!! Tried not to beat myself up about the downfall, however it does bring to mind another quote "If prepared to give myself a black eye just consider what am capable of doing to the other guy" LOL

Prior to marrying my wife, I thought to impress her while doing a summer salt over her while she was laying down (she reacted to my surprise) by slamming her elbow in to my eye. She did it perfectly, I asked her if she had any martial art training, she denied it. Needless to say I had a classic shinier black eye. When asked by everyone that seen it asked " How did you get the black eye? My answer "My girlfriend did it" Can you believe the comments and laughter, such as "You must have deserved it!" No sympathy whatsoever, ohhhhh well, that's what you get when showing off to the girlfriend LOL

Anger alone is not so cut and dry as a stand alone emotion, mixed feelings and internal confusion or conflict are also common. For instance loving a family member and hating what they do; drug abuse for instance. Pent up emotions such as anger needs addressing and being able to learn to let off steam by venting in a harmless manner, preferably harnessing and using that energy productively. Anger management for martial artists is important, as being a human weapon needs to be controlled, otherwise the consequences are that innocent people are likely to get hurt; including one's self. Sensing anger in others also means that it can be recognised and resolved whenever possible, to determine and to descalate possible problems peacefully. Laughter and joy are also a part of anger management, as controlling emotions can become reasonably important by simply changing thoughts. Masking anger is not managing it, however forgiveness is always an option when all else fails. Shaolin monks before leaving the temple, they needed to pass an emotional test. The happy and sad room, where first a (heart wrenching) story was told, that was very sad, then another story creating the opposite effect. If the monk was taken by the stories (emotionally effected) then the monk was not allowed to leave the temple. This is somewhat similar to what we call today as a psych test, when entering a military academy, police force, or becoming a prison guard.

There is a suction aspect to training bear food with karate or TKD on a wooden gymnasium floor. Tansferring that feeling in variety of different urban spaces and surfaces wearing training footwear does present a new challenge to the maist. My daily footwear is very similar to my training shoes, kicking the heavy bag in shoes for me is normal. Kicking while on different surfaces does train an awareness beyond the confines of gyms and mats; as safety first and insurance is to be taken in to consideration. Hitting one's head on concrete is a sure knockout (having the pleasure myself) urban surfaces becomes an integral part of the fighters repertoire; as the floor can always be utilised as a weapon against the uninitiated.

"Combining" Cantonese with Wing Chun is a good idea, as it will not only help in pronouncing techniques and movements, it will also be useful in understanding the concepts. "Doing" so giving a real sense of connection towards becoming an effective Wing Chun master, that can not only walk the walk but can also talk the talk. "Missing" out on learning Cantonese and focusing solely on the short term benefits of developing fighting skills, is similar to always staying in the shallow end of a swimming pool. "Branching" out till eventually being able to learn in depth Wing Chun from Cantonese native speakers. "Having" and showing a sincere interest in learning Cantonese, is also showing that Chinese culture has become a part of your martial art journey. "Realising" that the Cantonese language is not as difficult as it might first otherwise seem, should be considered to be very helpful for those taking up the challenge to learn. "Conversing" in Cantonese and practising Wing Chun, is a rarity for none native speakers, as this is normally the way it is. "Considering" that the Cantonese native speaker Sifu/teacher has learned Wing Chun and English, now teaching martial arts, making learning easier if the student also learns Cantonese. Perhaps the martial art teacher you seek only speaks Cantonese, then what is your alternative? Here is a fun over dramatised answer to ponder over: "Being" 80 Million people "speaking" Cantonese, foreigners "wanting" to, or "having" to converse with them need a simple way of "achieving" this. "Communicating" in Cantonese for none native speakers has been around for a long time, with ways towards "achieving" this, new systems of writing have been developed. Introduction to Cantonese pronunciation: "Understanding" and "communicating" with Jyutping (words with a tone number) more so than with Pinyin (also having tone numbers) in this thread, due to not being able to type with Pinyin accents. "Spellings" and "sounding" (Pinyin = Disambiguation, put together sounds; spelled-out sounds) are also written with the discretion of the user. "Wording" in Cantonese with numbers (6 normally used with 3 more tones that are often times merged with the first 6, therefore theoretically there are 9 tones in all) attached are called ("Jyutping" = tone indicators) where pitches of tones are used to indicates different "meanings" "Using" the wrong tone of a word when "talking" can change the "meaning, for example; Are you hungry?" to, Are you "having" dieheria? "Introducing" "Jyupting" here at helpful introductory level only and not intended to "being" "anything "resembling" or considered to be official. "Inspiring" other like wise martial artists to consider "learning" Cantonese is one of the reasons why this topic has been created. "Taking" a course in Cantonese supersedes anything conveyed here. Introduction to perfect Cantonese pronunciation: "Having" said that, there are still many "interesting" and valuable items and concepts "being" explained here in, that have been learned and thought through, due to many years of personal experience. "Jyutping" Is only one of a few "Cantonese Romanization Systems" in use today. Developed by The Linguistic Society of Hong Kong Cantonese Romanization Scheme.LSHKC "Jyutping" was developed to help "learning" Cantonese pronunciation by the use of the letters from the English alphabet to represent sounds spoken in Cantonese dialect. "Handing" "relinquishing" "returning" Hong Kong back to mainland China, the Cantonese dialect is thought to be since then on the decline due to Mandarin speakers "migrating" and "moving" in to Cantonese "speaking" regions. "Looking" in to the distant future, now more than ever that Cantonese continues and stays alive as it is the voice/terminology/dialect of Wing Chun. "Exampling" "simplistically" with the (Jyut6 ping3 Tone scales) Cantonese word 'Si' each number represents a different tone, 1 being highest and 6 being lowest. Si 1 = Poem Si 2 = History Si 3 = Test Si 4 = Time Si 5 = City Si 6 = Warrior, Matter or Thing Cantonese Jyutping tones: 1, 9, 4, 0, 5, 6 are the six Cantonese numbers that correspond with the correct tone. 1. jat1 9. gau2 4. Sei3 0. ling4 5. ng5 6. luk6 Learning the six tones with numbers: "Having" a good sense of humour is a must when "learning" the 9 Cantonese (pinyin) tones below. saam1 (three) wun2 (bowl) sai3 (small) ngau4 (beef) naam5 (belly) min6 (noodles) jat7 (one) baak8 (hundred) dip9 (plate) "Ordering" this in a Chinese restaurant would be good for a laugh. "100 plates of three small bowls of beef noodles" saam1 wun2 sai3 ngau4 naam5 min6 jat7 baak8 dip9 "Counting" in Cantonese with tone indicators: 0 - Zero = ling4 1 - One = jat1 2 - Two = ji6 3 - Three = saam3 4 - Four = sei3 5 - Five = ng5 6 - Six = luk6 7 - Seven = cat1 8 - Eight = baat3 9 - Nine = gau2 10 - Ten = sap6 Chinese Numbers = zung1 man4 sou3 zi6 Cantonese Numerals Song: "Counting" and "Numbering in "Wing" Chun terminology is inseparable. "Speaking" in English, tones are attached to words to accentuate them, unlike Cantonese where the same word has different tones and each tone defines a word. "Mixing" any type of English tone in to Cantonese is not advisable, better to adhere to the tone grammar rules instead, as this will make for a far greater impression. "Differentiating" one word from another; where one word can have many different "meanings" "depending" on the tone used when spoken. "Coinciding" with English where one word can also have many connotations, as in Cantonese the tone used play's an important part in adding a different meaning altogether. "Talking" to those that speak Cantonese fluently will automatically pick up on tone discrepancies, as "making" mistakes and "learning" from them is how we progress through trial and error, till eventually success. "Using" Jyut6 ping3 Tones and Pitches: 6 Tones: 1 Do. 2 Re. 3 Me. 4 Fa. 5 Sol. 6 La "Refining" Tones with Pitches: 1 is highest pitch level and (same) flat 1 to 1 (Mandarin tone) 2 is mid and (full rising) to highest pitch level 3 to 1 (Mandarin tone) (Sound like being surprised) 3 is mid pitch level and (same) flat 3 to 3 (Cantonese tone) 4 is mid and pitch drops a little 4 to 5 (Sounds like a sigh) 5 is lowest pitch and (cut off rising) 5 to 3 (deeper pitch) 6 is low and pitch (same) flat 4 to 4 (Cantonese) "Using" tone 2 and 5 both "being" "rising" tones "sounding" very similar is how foreigners hack the language, also by not "differentiating" tone 3 and 6, both "being" flat the difference is very minor. "Having" three parts to a "Jyupting" for example: The 'Initial' part one stand alone (for instance) w+ The 'final' part (for instance) ing+ The 'number' (from 1 to 6) 5 The six tones: https://cantonese.ca/sounds/6tones.wav "Putting" all three parts put together makes a word w+ing+5 = wing5 = forever Words can be made with out the first 'initial' and just use the final part with a number example: oi3 = love. Sampling of "ing"(s) from the Cantonese alphabet system Jyutping that uses 6 tones (Pinyin however uses 9 tones) Initial + final "ing"+ tone number: bing1 ping1 ming1 fing 1 ding1 ting1 ning1 ling1 ging1 king1 hing1 gwing1 Example: Wing1 = throw, hurl, abandon Wing2 Wing3 Wing4 = honour, vanity, glory, thriving, honourable, salamander, turban shell Wing5 = always, "everlasting", perpetual, eternal Wing6 = water, "swimming" chant, in tone, sing, glum, tip, "outstanding", dive, swim zing1 cing1 sing1 jing1 "Pronunciating" "ing" correctly is with a silent 'g' sounding with a long nasal 'inn' Cantonese "having" many (Homophones) words that sound the same is where the 6 numbers "representing" a tones come in to use, as "adding" tones reduces the amount of Homophones needed. "Using" a normal tone of voice: 1 "being" the high level tone of voice (sound sustained) 3 "being" the medium level tone of voice (sounds robotic) 6 "being" the low level deep tone of voice (sounds robotic) 2 "being" the medium "rising" tone (sounds like questioning) 4 "being" the low tone "falling" tone (sounds depressed or like a statement) 5 "being" the low tone "rising" (sounds sarcastic) "Considering" by language researchers, there are 3 other Cantonese tones (similar to the flat tones but making them sound cut off or shorter in length) tones are final K.T.P ik, it, ip, with 3 options to be used, high (1) medium (3) low (6) Where ip6 is used combined with y, as to make Yip6 Man6 or the 'Y' not being used and just the final 'Ip6'' is used; (Man6 = to ask) More information on Cantonese use of tones https://cantonese.ca/tones.php Cantonese Alphabet: INITIALS are at the front of the word: b p m f d t n l g k ng h gw kw w z c s j FINALS are at the end of the word. For Example "e'' being a final: be pe me fe de ne le ge ke he ze ce se je Many finals can also be a word which have been added first to each list below. This list is the complete (all Cantonese words) Jyutping Romanisation alphabet and combined in to words, without tone number indicators: i : mi di ti ni li wi zi ci si ji ip : dip tip nip lip gip kip hip zip cip sip jip it : bit pit mit dit tit nit lit git kit ngit hit zit cit sit jit ik : bik pik mik dik tik nik lik gik gwik kwik wik zik cik sik jik im : dim tim nim lim gim kim zim cim sim jim in : bin pin min din tin nin lin gin kim hin zin cin sin jin ing : bing ping ming fing ding ting ning ling ging king hing gwing wing zing cing sing jing iu : biu piu miu diu tiu niu liu giu kiu hiu ziu ciu siu jiu yu : zyu cyu syu jyu yut : dyut tyut lyut gyut kyut zyut cyut syut jyut yun : dyun tyun nyun lyun gyun kyun zyun cyun syun jyun u : fu gu ku wu ut : but put mut fut gut kut wut uk: uk buk puk muk f u k duk tuk nuk luk guk kuk nguk huk zuk cuk s uk juk un : bun pun mun fun gun wun ung : ung bung pung mung fung dung tung nung lung gung kung ngung hung zung cung sung jung ui : bui pui mui fui gui kui wui e : e be pe me fe de ne le ge ke he ze ce se je ep : gep ek : bek pek dek tek lek kek hek zek cek sek em : lem eng : beng peng meng deng teng leng geng heng zeng ceng seng jeng ei : ei bei pei mei fei dei nei lei gei zei hei sei eu : deu eot : deot neot leot eon : deon teon leon zeon ceon seon jeon eoi : deoi teoi neoi leoi geoi keoi heoi seoi jeoi oe : doe toe goe hoe zoe oek : doek loek goek koek zoek coek soek joek oeng : doeng noeng loeng goeng koeng hoeng zoeng coeng soeng joeng o : o bo po mo fo do to no lo go ko ngo ho gwo wo zo co so jo ot : got hot ok : ok bok pok mok fok dok tok nok lok gok kok ngok hok gwok kwok wok zok cok sok on : on gon ngon hon ong : ong bong pong mong fong dong tong nong long gong kong ngong hong gwong kwong wong zong cong song oi : oi doi toi noi loi goi koi ngoi hoizoi coi soi ou : ou bou pou mou dou tou nou lou gou ngou hou zou cou sou ap : ap dap tap nap lap gap kap ngap hap zap cap sap jap at : at bat pat mat fat dat tat nat lat gat kat ngat hat gwat wat zat cat sat jat ak : ak bak pak mak dak lak gak kak ngak hak wak zak cak sak am : am bam dam tam nam lam garm kam ngam ham zam cam sam jam an : an ban pan man fan dan tan nan lan gan kan ngah han gwan kwan wan zan can san jan ang : ang bang pang mang fang dang tang nang lang gang kang ngang hang gwang wang zang cang sang ai : ai bai pai mai fai dai tai nai lai gai kai ngai hai gwai kwai wai zai cai sai jai au : au bau pau mau fau dau tau nau lau gau kau ngau hau zau cau sau jau aa : aa baa paa maa faa daa taa naa laa gaa kaa ngaa haa gwaa kwaa waa zaa caa saa jaa aap : aap daap taap naap laap gaap kaap ngaap haap zaap caap saap aat : aat baat paat maat faat taat naat laat gaat keet ngaat haat gwaat waat zaat caat saat aak : aak baak paak maak faak daak laak gaak kaak ngaak haak gwaak waak zaak caak saak jaak aam : aam daam taam naam laam gaam ngaam haam zaam caam saam aan : aan baan paan maan faam daam taan naan laan gaan kaan ngaan haan qwaan kwaan waan zaam caan saam aang aang baang paang maang laang gaang ngaang haang gwaang kwaang zaang caang saang aai : aai baai paai maai faai daai taai naai laai gaai kaai ngaai haa1 gwaai kwaai waai zaai caai saai jaai aau : aau baau paau maau naau gaau kaau ngaau haau zaau caau saau m : m hm ng : ng hng Mastering one tone at a time; placing emphasis on the 1st tone indicator is a practical pragmatic approach, then continuing to 2nd tone and so on. "Starting" off with listening to the first tones, of these words is a great beginning, the foundation to learning Cantonese https://www.cantoneseclass101.com/cantonese-alphabet "Introducing" Sentence Final Particles; SFP's Added to the end of a sentence The meaning of the sentence can be different There are many SFP,s but here are just a few to illustrate how they work in a sentence Example: hai6 nei5 = it's you/yours + sentence final particles hai6 nei5 + aa3..........it's you! To tell news and to soften statements hai6 nei5 + aa4..........it's you! Doesn't expect feeling a little disappointed hai6 nei5 + me1.........it's you/yours? Bit surprised not sure hai6 nei5 + ge2..........it's you? Suddenly shows up wants to know why sounding puzzled hai6 nei5 + ne5..........it's you! Confirming that there is no mistake hai6 nei5 + wo3.........it's you! Confirmation, can be interchangeable with ne5 hai6 nei5 + lo1...........it's yours! Replying it's yours and not others for obvious suggestions or conclusions hai6 nei5 + lou3.........it's you! No one else's your turn "Next!" hai6 nei5 + gaa4........it's yours? Thought it belonged to someone else hai6 nei5 + laa1.........it's you! Discovering to be absolutely right, for requests and for not sounding rude hai6 nei5 + gwaa3.....it's yours! But not absolutely sure expressing doubt hai6 nei5 + bo3........................it's yours! Evidence implies that it is hai6 nei5 + gaa3 laa3...............it's you! Accept it and keep it as a matter of fact hai6 nei5 + gaa3 zaa3..............it's only for you! Gift or service to express kindness hai6 nei5 + laa3 gwaa3............it's yours? Alot more sure than not hai6 nei5 + aa3 ho2..................it's yours? Asking for confirmation hai6 nei5 + aa1 maa3...............it's yours? Sure that it is, but looking for a little more confirmation hai6 nei5 + gaa3 laa1 maa3.....it's yours right? May take further action if not For Emphasis = ge3 Particles ge3 comes first before other particles. Contraction Of ge3 And aa3 = gaa3 For Downplaying The Importance Of A Situation, Only = ze1 For A Question = je4 Particles used in questions aa3, me1, ne1, maa3, always come last Final Modal Particle To Strengthen An Assertion Or Question = lai4 gaa2 To Remind, Inform, Suggest, Urge, Warn = lo3 bo3 More information on SFP's http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/essays/cantonese_particles.htm "Borro-wing" and "Selecting" loan words, as in Cantonese (for example; ji6 lang5 = yelling) there are many from English, however "using" them for "Wing" Chun terminology purposes, in this area, sorry to say, that the "pickings" are slim to none existent. "Combining" words from both English and Chinese is called Chinglish = zung1 gwok3 sik1 jing1 jyu5 not acceptable in the academic world of language; however "learning" and "speaking" English with a Hong Kong accent will help towards "refining" the finer points of using tones when "Communicating" in Cantonese. By learning and understanding the Cantonese alphabet (then soon will reach the conclusion that it being different from English) missing some letters and sound equivalents makes it difficult for many native Cantonese to pronounce some English words; as this is what creates the Hong Kong accent. "Bridging" a term often used in Wing Chun, now is the time to build and create another bridge from West to East that "being" with English and Cantonese. "Having" three languages in Hong Kong is normal (tri lingual) with English and Mandarin being taught in school also "speaking" in the local "Cantonese" dialect. "Visiting" Hong Kong "speaking" relying on English alone is not an issue to be understood by many Hong Kongers. "Being" that Cantonese is (3000 years old) more ancient than Mandarin, "calling" Cantonese a dialect and not a language is highly controversial. "Having" and "developing" a second language, is said to be "something" similar to "building" another spirit or having a second soul. "Digging" for deeper "meanings" from "existing" "Wing" Chun terminology does require, time and patience similar to "excavating" an archaeological site. "Probing" ever further "unravelling" "Wing" Chun's seemingly impossible and hidden secrets are to be found in "learning" the dialect/language of Cantonese. "Stringing" English words in a sentence, in a monotone voice, then dropping down in tone to finish the sentence, is reasonable enough to explain how Hong Konger's speak English; as if to be avoiding the use of tones. "Speaking" Cantonese to Express distress or anger, is simply achieved by using volume, talking louder. "Singing" Melodious Sound, Rhyme, Charm = wan6 wan5 is another way to practice Cantonese, as it is after all a tonal language, that is possible, in expressing many emotions and feelings such as joy and sadness with melody. Sing4 Lung4 (is also a trained opera singer) Singing in Cantonese: A good practicing Catonese song, same song with lyrics: Same song in English with Lyrics: "Using" tones are relative to sentences, as everyone has their unique way of talking with a high, low or deep voice, it is staying consistent throughout the sentence that matters most; as the first word sets the tone for the rest of the words in the sentence. "Practising" with Cantonese tongue twisters, as "everything" will seem like this at the "beginning" is how to become confident in talking Cantonese. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNY9r1UkNm4 "Finding" phrases that you are already confident with and reading them out loud, then to use Corresponding tone numbers with new phrases, is one way of many in "developing" further. Learning Cantonese phrases is recommended over individual words in the beginning, while paying particular attention to the tones used. Sticking strictly to Cantonese at first and not to be swayed away in to Mandarin or other dialects is advised as this will cause unnecessary problems learning. There are many different dialects in China something like 50 of them, therefore becoming acquainted with one is enough to deal with. Cantonese has alot of slang to play around with, some of it is very funny, worth looking in to. There are plenty of Apps and Videos to practice conversational Cantonese with, before long Knowing a few words and developing from there. Every journey to climb a mountain starts with a few simple steps, little by little, step by step your understanding of Cantonese will reach higher. The trick to learning Cantonese is to use it in daily living (a few minutes or hours every day) which could be by imagining living in Hong Kong. Talking in Cantonese is the main point, therefore listening and repeating and understanding what has been said could be your main focus. There are plenty of Apps that have radio stations from Hong Kong worth listening to, which will help in differentiating the differences between Cantonese and Mandarin. Find a Cantonese restaurant in your neighbourhood if possible. Watch movies and TV shows in Cantonese. Find a video that has (let's say 25 Cantonese words) new words and pronunciation, learn them all, then find another and repeat the process. How to learn foreign languages: https://youtu.be/7gXFP2lB3Nw Compiling a simple shopping list in Cantonese. Travelling on public transportation. Ordering Cantonese food in restaurants. Asking for prices when shopping. Going to the doctors or hospital. Counting in Cantonese. Telling the time. Knowing the: days, weeks and months of the year. Important cultural events and holidays. Greetings and farewells. Asking for help and directions. Expressing simple feelings. Giving and receiving simple commands. Giving and taking compliments. Making friends with light conversations. Practice singing in Cantonese to your favourite songs if possible, starting with tone indicators: https://youtu.be/f6igVfezNgk Now without tone indicators: https://youtu.be/qOODX5iRzag Like all languages they are constantly changing and evolving, Cantonese is no exception, with modern slang moving in and older ways of expressing fading out. Cantonese slang and creative poetic ways of saying things are very much alive, with many humorous connotations, not covered here just yet. Have not covered or introduced food or cooking in to this topic, primarily as it is going off topic, however cooking strategies and fighting strategies go hand in hand and will hopefully elaborate more on this aspect at a later date. "Starting" with tone 1 words, then tone 2 words and so on, "developing" a knack for talking in Cantonese; as not all Cantonese speakers use tones as well as they should. "Getting" a reaction from native speakers is a lot of fun, usually a look of surprise at the Initial stage of saying something In Cantonese, "combining" what is being said with a Hong Kong accent, only adds to the occasion. To be able to talk generally with more Chinese people then Mandarin is preferred due to being the official language of China. Cantonese having less speakers than Mandarin and not needing to go far afield than Hong Kong, for Wing Chun terminology purposes then practising with and focusing on only Cantonese is suitable. Mandarin having only four tones while Cantonese has six or nine when not forgetting the other three, is easier to speak. Cantonese still uses traditional characters in writing where Mandarin characters have been simplified. While on the subject of Chinese characters how well do you suppose the locals are at identify and using them; a foreigner putting them to the test: very humorous: https://youtu.be/HQh1_zyig1M Learning Cantonese or Mandarin in a formal classroom setting by qualified teachers is the best way to learn. However the alternative is to prepared to explore and experience in a street wise fashion is not for everyone, as there is no diploma or certificate to hang on a wall. My suggestion is to be 50/50 Academic and Streetwise. The academic part is to save on relearning grammar mistakes and gaining a foundation and confidence. The streetwise part is to be in the moment, the now, out of the classroom and in to the world, interacting and participating with people, learning and growing from the experiences. Wing Chun having it's own TV series (spoken in Cantonese with English subtitles) called, no other than, "Wing Chun" https://youtu.be/zMXg5H37hhc This is part of a larger topic: The "ing" in Wing Chun Kung Fu https://www.karateforums.com/post560078.html#560078 Jyut Ping Greetings Expressions Wing Chun Terminology Part 2 Of This Topic. https://www.karateforums.com/jyut-ping-terms-pt2-wing-chun-way-vt52690.html TBC

Overriding thoughts of slacking off regarding training sessions is a part of having self discipline that needs to be addressed.Mastering oneself takes time, patience and dedication. A process of gradually replacing bad habits with better ones, till finally free from addictions, no matter how insignificant they are. Self respect and having satisfaction from work outs or training is earned, slacking off or cheating in this area only diminishes self esteem and confidence. Being an example for others first starts with becoming an example to one's self. Not interested in impressing others as that is easy, finding and fixing weaknesses in oneself is far more worthwhile and rewarding. IMHO

Interesting when training in the past on a clean polished gymnasium floor, where training bear foot was normal practice 24/7 365 without change; having to take care of blisters and calluses was the norm. Today however out and about training in urban areas footwear and the different types of surfaces vary from concrete to asphalt, patio boards to bricks and paving blocks to sand and gravel, earth, grass and rocks... Destroying footwear with Pivoting and Torquing the body is a sure sign of doing something right. Wearing three pairs of socks with trainers that lace up past the ankle, similar to boxing footwear. Rubber glue now becomes a part of the normal activity repairing the damaged areas of the trainers whereas it was skin and blisters that needed the attention. Personally today, fighting or Sparring bear footed would seem alien to me. Going back to bear feet, I think not, enjoying the bound feet feel, with training gloves that also wrap tightly around the wrists, everything feels to me the way it should be. Bound feet and hands matching with sensitivitities, with the ground and pound feeling, combines, comfort, compatibility and completeness all in one.

"Tipp-ing" = T.I.P.S = 'To Insure Proper/Prompt Service'-ing "Starting" sentences and "Putting" emphasis on "ing" words at the "beginning" "Making" use of a "gripping" the attention of the listener, by way of "ing" is "Introducing" opinions without "sounding" opinionated. "Starting" out by "moving" in... "Telegraphing" information about your attacks... "Wedging" "opening" "spreading" "deviding" are closely related but are... "Closing" the gap between... "Overdoing" and "underdoing" needs "addressing" yin/yang... "Breaking" rhythm "mixing" up.. "Sticking" power "staying" on... "Focusing" energy effectively... "Manovering" strategically... "Educating" by "losing" "winning" or "something" in between "learning" is... "Respecting" "everything" is "Incorporating"... "Tiring" too soon, "lacking" stamina is a... "Practising" at home what has been taught in class.. "Fighting" for the sake of "fighting"... "Trapping" "using" one hand over two... "Integrating" or seperating martial arts from daily life... "Flanking" the opponent's blind side... "Economising" movements effectively... "Blasting" through the opponent's defences... "Mirroring" movements made by the opponent... "Combining" defensive and offensive tactics... "Exercising" while "writing" is possible... "Laughing" out loud LOL ... "Activating" the spine when "punching"... "Facing" one's fears... "Multitasking" and "focusing" both have their place... "Furnishing" in a Dojo should be "reflecting"... "Capitalizing" on the opponent's mistakes... "Maintaining" the proper distance enables for... "Doubling" up on movements against taller opponents... "Doing" "Becoming" "Practising" "Wing" Chun is also a way of "thinking" a system of "combining" actions and thoughts, it is not just a way to learn martial arts but rather a way to become Wing Chun, Internally in thoughts and externally in actions. "Interleaving" "learning" is a method where multiple subjects or topics are mixed in order to enhance "learning" blocked practice, however involves studying one topic very thoroughly before moving on to another. "Rotating" or "mixing" things up by "interleaving" forces the mind to stay active and encourages the brain to be "adapting" to new information constantly in order to see the broader picture and how they connect with the main idea; with "something" relevant, what we now call, mixed martial arts. "Drawing" from a wider bigger perspective "interleaving" helps to see "things" on many levels "offering" unique advantages and challenges, "compelling" the user to draw from a variety of different ways, "creating" "continuing" opportunities abound. "Dictating" to block "learning" the brain (due to repetitive actions) slacks off because tasks "becoming" easier and less "challenging" where regularity sets in. "Cramming" information in to blocks to learn seems practical but "spacing" out information helps "recovering" "retrieving"and "remembering" information better in the long term. "Memorizing" takes time "creating" durable "lasting" impressions, in small ways, as with "Sil Lum Tao" (The Little Idea) as opposed to "trying" to learn too much too fast with little or no time is frequently referred to as cramming. "Processing" information as opposed to "copying" "understanding" a form not by "mimicking" but "learning" the applications side by side with the movements; "making" relationships and reference points with relevant context cues. "Pretending" always that there is a person in front of you with every move made, perhaps would seem more relevant to have learned the form with a "living" "breathing" possible opponent with real target's for reference. "Reaching" ever closer to reality "training" sessions needn't be so long as long as the habits learned or practiced are "Impacting" a higher level of "understanding" and competence in abilities. "Training" satisfaction, "going" up another level day by day, week by week, as gradual changes of "improving" is the key, whereas the fast track leads to fatigue, fractures and failure. "Making" memorable mistakes and "correcting" along the way, is a very important part of the "learning" process that is also an important part of "developing" a deeper "understanding" of the information "being" shown. "Condensing" "improving" and "restructuring" by "making" constant corrections, is the main idea of "Practice Makes Perfect" "Simplifying" is the key to "succeeding" where many fail towards "becoming" effective in "Wing" Chun, as language becomes connected to a person's nervous system, through out a lifetime, however, it is important to integrate words with actions correctly and efficiently. "Thinking" and "Hitting" fast, needs to be "addressing" concepts and "connecting" instantaneous actions, where they are important aspects to grasp, which fundamentally are part of "Wing" Chun's strengths. "Reading and "learning" "Wing" Chun concepts and terminology as "being" "something" "resembling" "educating" the nervous system for the purpose of "integrating" quickness with action and thought; by "Responding" "Economising" "Connecting" instantaneously against an opponent with combined knowledge, speed, strength, and accuracy. "Combining " and "focusing" actions with "attacking" attacks, (as there are no blocks) "Covering" "Slipping" "deflecting" whilst "defending" is preferable, with the forward intent of "striking" "Distancing" and Closing the gap with the intent of "controlling. "Angling" always "adapting" and "moving" in is preferable as this is the attitude to adopt, not "giving" the opponent any opportunity with space, "crowding" if necessary. "Investigating" "stepping" "crossing" "skimming" "redirecting" "parrying" "guarding" "catching" "checking" "shooting" "bouncing" "marching" trapping" "holding" "clinching" "wording" in need of "mastering" "Facing" "Bracing" "Chasing" "Sticking" "Adopting" the best defence is the best offence insurance policy; putting the opponent on the defensive from the word go. "Blasting" or "blitzing" with mind, body and spirit, with the intent towards "defeating" the opponent with "Overwhelming" conviction and determination ASAP "Exploiting" and "Delivering" strikes against the nearest target with closest weapon; even if it is used for a second other third time, with the premise of, if it worked well the first time then keep with it. "Traversing" and "Flanking" by way of "selecting" other ideas of "going" around obstacles with personified prepositions, by "getting", around, between, under, beside, as there are more options available for the "taking" and "asking" than just "plunging" in and "going" straight through, as if "diving" head first in to rocks might not be the best option at the time. "Commiting" and none commitment, a fundamental "Wing" Chun principle, by "being", quick, nimble and versatile, in a neutral way, of "flowing" with and "sensing" the opponent's actions, as "being" able to be in the moment and in the now without hesitation and also by not "needing" or "resorting" to "using" force against force. "Openings" are found by "looking" for Leaks in the opponent's defences, balance is a good place to start ("upsetting" this area will help towards "exposing" other possible targets) especially so if the head drops, as wherever the head goes, so will the body, control the head control the fight. "Selecting" pain compliance strategies, deals with "striking" vulnerable areas that helps contort the opponent's balance or root, there by "setting" up different types of traps for further "compounding" "pounding" activities, "including" sweeps, throws, and "locking" techniques. "Baiting" and "using" feints, are especially helpful against "confusing" opponent's that are not good at "reacting" appropriately or unable to deal with information over load. "Wing" Chun's commercialized version, of combat, is not a true reflection of its nature, as it is an intellectual system of combat not based on strength and brut force, but rather something opposite and unexpected. "Having" no time "restraining" or finace "restricting" issues "Wing" Chun was once only practiced by the few, for self cultivation purposes and betterment and not a way to make money. "Being" already extremely wealthy by the few, there was no need to exploit "Wing" Chun ways for profit. "Profiting" by individuals "creating" and "forging" their own "Wing" Chun empires is the natural progression of commercialisation; which is "happening" in many other area's not just in martial arts. "Sometimes" through out history "Wing" Chun was learned by the masses to fight opposing factions with, but for the most part, it was a medium to combine the spirit, health and intelligence. "Criticising" here, without malice, is based on the "understanding" that important information is gathered and explained through knowledgeable individuals, that are specialists, personal type trainers, for those that can afford to pay high fees; (the movie industry has now become the place that recruits the expertise elites of our time.) "Wing" Chun to be used effectively needs a great amount of time to make it viable and not just as a hobby; so much time in fact to become "Wing" Chun, fully initiated, fully intergrated, fully committed, with all aspects of "living" "during" work, rest, eat, sleep and play. "Exploiting" certain "Wing" Chun aspects for self defence purposes is just one branch from the tree, which can help individuals with information about self protection mechanisms and body mechanics. "Fighting" and self defence are two aspects of the same coin, "confusing" one with the other is the dangerous part for those "beginning" "practicing" Wing Chun; especially for a short amount of time. "Comprehending" yin/yang for westerners and "combining" it into Wing Chun is an important factor as without this concept "everything" will be either, too hard or too soft (over or under done) "al dente" having the right texture when "cooking" pasta is the nearest explanation towards "understanding" the idea. "Explaining" why there is understandably alot of doubt and confusion about the effectiveness of "Wing" Chun, among the masses, as it is beyond the "understanding" of many that try to fathom its depths, is without a doubt not due to "being" intelligent enough, but rather due to "restraining" factors of not "having" sufficient quality spare time to study and practice. "Posing" with "Wing" Chun as a style, is not good enough to use it effectively, similiar to false friend cognates, which will only help the user to "becoming" damaged, if unaware of its pitfalls. "Styling "Wing" Chun by posing (recognising Wing Chun shapes) is not advisable as firstly "Wing" Chun is a system, secondly "during" a fight "nothing" "Wing" Chungish should be seen, as it is the concepts that take over where to everyone else it is a blur, but to the Chunner it is "happening" very fast, in a type of slooow moootion; often popularized in movies. "Having" lineage, credibility and credentials definitely helps a student towards "becoming" effective with "Wing" Chun, but still this is no guarantee as there is still the question of if the one "learning" is suited to the system, due to "lacking" speed, sufficient strength and coordination, also "being" able to implement concepts effectively. "Racing" car drivers and "Wing" Chun fighters have much in common, both concerned with "moving" at high speed with keen sight and also "using" a highly developed way of "sensing" by "using" tactical and vibrational information transmitted through touch from the body, through to the brain, which processes split second reactions far beyond what is considered normal to everyone else. "Wing" Chun has common traits with stand up Silat, with it "being" appropriate for affluent merchants, that once preferred "dealing" with conflict in a manner that doesn't involve "rolling" on the ground "getting" dirty. "Combating" on "moving" or swaying" surfaces, such as on narrow makeshift bridges and in cramp locations such as boats (not inland) is the connection between stand up Silat and "Wing" Chun, with both "sharing" "conceptualising" strategies to quickly dispense with unprovoked attacks. "Flanking" and not "Yielding" but rather "Baiting" are used frequently with stand up Silat, "maintaining" contact and proper "striking" distance, "exaggerating" movements (due to bulky clothing) are some traits that are seemingly contradictory to "Wing" Chun's M.O. "Combining" stand up Silat with "Wing" Chun is highly advantageous for the user; as Yin/Yang "being" complimentary opposites these two Systems of combat compliment each other remarkably well. "Sharing" concepts with stand up "Silat" and "Wing" Chun does shine a new light on "things", as stand up Silat also has its elbows close to the body even more so than "Wing" Chun, not only to protect one's own body but also makes weapons/hands closer to attack the opponent's. "Punching" along the vertical centre line "dividing" the opponent's body in to two halves primarily "starting" with the soft targets of the head (nose, throat, eyes) whereas in stand up Silat the body is the main target in order to drop the opponent's head to control it and then to begin "finishing" touches. "Mixing" martial arts is "nothing" new, with JKD, Silat, Kali, Muay Tai and "Wing" Chun, is a highly versatile, viable and volatile cocktail combination, as there are always cross overs in techniques and contrasts to adapt or to be aware of the differences. "Using" brains over brawn, "containing" highly developed skills "dealing" with self "preserving" wealth, status and especially their expensive "clothing" "Wing" Chun is ideal for those who have the time and money towards "becoming" effective in this system This is part of a larger topic: The "ing" in Wing Chun Kung Fu https://www.karateforums.com/post560078.html#560078

The White Crane System has what is called "a one finger block" it is when the arm is stretched out as a forward palm strike with the index finger pointing upwards. The idea is that it practice, it tenses the forearm as part of the conditioning process. It also a type of greetings gesture and used as a way to ask are you Ok; among fellow students, with a response being the same, signifiers I'm OK. As this thread is turning in to "The one finger block club" LOL

Learning" that for instance "Bong Sao" AKA the Chicken "Wing" "deflecting" Arm manouevre, is only one (of many) as an introduction to the concept of 'flanking', in the first form of "Sil lim Tao" The Way of the little idea; all and each other terms need to be explored independently and indeed individually, towards "becoming" fully aware of their deepest "meanings" "Emphasizing" on one for example (of many) "exploring" and "investigating": Bong sau and "Flanking" Concepts: "Flanking" must be one of the most important concepts in strategic "thinking" in small battles or all out war. "Going" head to head is a good enough strategy when much stronger than the opponent, whereas "flanking" is a good choice to make when less likely to win head on. "Wing" Chun's M.O. is a head on forward "facing" system also "including" (Yin/Yang) and on the flipside is "flanking" which doesn't mean opposites but similar to the changes or gradations of light to dark and back to light again, whereas "utilising" all sides when needed. "Being" more than one way to prepare chicken "wings", as there are also many types of "wings" which indicates that there are many ways to flank the opponent as with the arm, knee, leg or body and from many different angles; "flanking" on each or on one side. "Maximizing" by "using" Synonyms: Side / Edge / Rim / Bound / Line / Border / Fringe / Skirt / Situated along / Surround / Circle / Ring / Circumscribe / Verge / Margins / Brim / Brink / Bank / Boundary / Perimeter / Periphery / Limits / Flank 1) Side stepping: Avoiding / Dodging / Circumventing / Skirting / Evading / Shunning / Steering clear 2) Side tracking: Distracting / Diverting / Deflecting / Drawing away 3) Taking sides: Supporting / Favouring / Preferring / Allying 4) Side ways: Crabwise / Sidelong / Obliquely / Laterally / Indirectly / Edgeways "Wing" for a person it is the shoulder or sides of the ribs. "Flanking" definition; to be on the side of someone or something. "Flanking" = C'ey'i "Meanings" Bong: (numbers in list are "representing" tones in Cantonese) Bong(1) "to help" Accomplice/Assistant Group, Gang Bong(2) "stick" Tree/Baseball Bong(2) "wing" Shoulder/Upper arm Valuable, Strong, Excellent, Good Bong(6) "to be close to" To depend on/To draw near Evening/Rely on "Depending" on the tones used, the sound will have a different "meaning", Cantonese "having" six tones as (1) being the highest and (6) being the lowest) in actuality there are more than 9 tones in Cantonese but many dictionaries only use 6. "Defining" a few of these Cantonese definitions, should help the person using a Bong, to gain a deeper "understanding" of why it is named as it is, as they all relate to being helpful. "Assiting" assistant = Bong(1) Hand, Arm = sau(2) As a Bong is very useful as an assistant, that can be relied upon for both "attacking" and "defending" strategies. Bong sau oftentimes referred to as the "Emergency Bong Sau" Paau Bong, is a "Casting" / "Throwing" out bong, with a little luck it could land as an elbow strike! -While on the contrary "having" your "wings" clipped- "Using" a Wrong bong (Bong Chor Sau) is when it is used incorrectly, (used in a fixed position or "crossing" the centre line, where the opponent can easily flank the bong) with the opponent oftentimes using it as a bridge or handle, "Capitalizing" on the mistake, therefore it is better not to gamble as "un-controlling" "fluttering" wings equates to "crashing" and "losing" miserably. The Bong sau is (second) one of the three pillars or families of Wing Chun (contacting with the little finger side of the wrist or arm) Tan and Fook being the other two, where all other hand movements or shapes belong to one of the three. Bong sau is the open elbow out movement with the Tan sau being the opposite closed in elbow; both often used in chi sau/sticky hands practice. Bong sau, with the elbow out, is the "contradicting" movement against the Wing Chun M.O. of elbows in. -Wings perform most effectively when they are in pairs- "Pairing" Bong: 1) High Bong, should be used in conjunction with a Wu/rear guarding hand. 2) Low Bongs can be used together but usually high ones. 3) Bong sau/Wing arm also Bong gerk/Wing leg. 4) Boon Tan Bong; half "dispersing" half "flanking. AKA Kwan Sau. "Utilising" "W-ings" to be useful, they need to open, extend, stretch and unfold, beating as fast as required; this includes opponent's: Bong2 = upper arm and shoulder / wing of a bird. This is part of a larger topic: The "ing" in Wing Chun Kung Fu https://www.karateforums.com/post560078.html#560078