Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Practice tips from Sifu Roy

It's very common in martial arts to be told "We are doing this right, you are doing it wrong" or "We have the BEST method" etc. etc. In my 50 years of experience, I've noticed that if you talk to 100 people you'll get 100 different methods. All of them claim to have 'THE' best way.....Ego rules the land. Sad but true!

IMO, If a 1 year old is a bit wobbly on their legs, it's perfectly acceptable, because it's their level of development. Even the 'best' methods take time to mature and develop. Thinking that a method does not require commitment to regular practice is not having any understanding of the human condition. 

Choose your path,

 then follow it with heart.

Many students give up a practice method before it has produced the desired results. People often think that high level skill is due to natural talent and do not understand that the actual source of their high level skill is correct, regular practice. 

Be wary of 'quick' methods. 

IMO - It takes a minimum of 2 years of regular (daily) practice to even get your 'foot in the door'. 

Eventually.....Practicing is simply for the sake of practicing. 


Rather than this is right and this is wrong: 

*Be very clear with yourself about what you are doing

Be specific! 


**Do the best you can with what you know,

 until you know better, 

than do better!  



***Perseverance is the main method, 

no matter the endeavor!

 

**Empty yourself of any expectations!** 


****Practice early in the morning, ****

in a beautiful natural spot,

 that is meaningful to you personally.