kle1n Posted September 7, 2004 Posted September 7, 2004 I just noticed at my last wing chun class, that I can achieve much more with an open mind and if I stay focused.Before I thought I knew it all and took every correction as a personal attack against me.Although I never showed that.And since I train with this new mentality I seem to do much more right and hardly get any corrections.Was something wrong with me or did I just grow up? Be everything. Be nothing.
SevenStar Posted September 8, 2004 Posted September 8, 2004 you grew up some - you emptied your cup. Good job!
gcav Posted September 8, 2004 Posted September 8, 2004 Congratulations on breaking the barrier. Train like your life depends on it....Because it does.
White Warlock Posted September 8, 2004 Posted September 8, 2004 You've become more gullible, having received ample brow-beating, to the point you no longer question authority. Or... you're finally dismissing your preconceptions. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
Master Jules Posted September 8, 2004 Posted September 8, 2004 Corrections arent made in a malicious way......they are for your benefit.....so you can become better, both as a person, and as a martial artist.....remember...there is no such thing as a stupid question....it shows that you recognize that you DONT know something....but want to. An instructor should know that your questions come from curiousity, and a desire to learn "why" something is done the way it is.....not to be disrespectful to him as if youre questioning his own understanding of a technique, but to better your own understanding......questions should always be rewarded with answers. ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy"
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