I have only just begun my Wing Chun journey, and I have had some thoughts that I would like to share with the community, (not sure if this is the right page). This may be lengthy so please bear with me. I said in my introduction that I have already had martial arts training. I started at 14 with wrestling, moved on with Karate at 17 - got to 6th kyu, moved on to Shaolin Kempo Kung Fu where I reached the rank of Lao Shi. At the same time I started Tae Kwon Do (IDF), where I earned my 1st Dan. After the two clubs collapsed, I moved onto Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 because It was a long time goal. Got to blue belt before life went south on me. Why am I giving you my martial arts resume? Because while I am watching Sifu John's Videos, in my mind I am melding what I have learned previously with the Wing Chun lessons. In my mind I am seeing what techniques from say Kenpo 5.0 will compliment the Wing Chun guard and stance. I am reminded of lessons from my Shaolin Kempo days. It's exciting to add to my knowledge of Martial Science so I can improve my Martial Art!

So I've been hesitant in posting this seeing how it might be interpreted wrong. But here it goes. A few Sundays ago I decided to take an indulgence day. No exercise, no training, nothing. Just let go. A few friends and I decide to hit a patio bar to indulge in a Sunday Funday. I Uber. They carpool. They're running late, the bar is in the middle of nowhere. I step out to legally enjoy part of a joint while sipping my bourbon. I take my seat on the patio to sip my cocktail and appreciate how long it's been since I've indulged... have you ever accidentally entered The State??? Unintentionally?? Before I could realize I'm doing the breathing, the visualization, everything except standing doing SNT. All the joy, splendor filling my mind. Sensing the energy throughout my body intensely. Fully indulged until I hear my buddies arrive and say "Dude did you fall asleep at the bar???" My State of mind starts to matter little as I cultivate the state subconsciously 🤌

What would it be? Let me know in the comments 👇

Today I begin my training journal. My plan is to split my training sessions into two parts. Part 1: Skill practice, learning the first form Part 2: Meditation and finding my centre and focus. 3/11 - Started by looking at and practicing the stance. 4/11 - Snuck a couple of the Mind lessons at work. The alignment lesson struck home as I remember experiencing alignment before. 12/11 - Been a few days since the last update. Still slowly moving through training, aiming to do either the techniques or the spiritual training daily.

👋 Hi, I’m Dan! I live in Toowoomba Queensland and I plan on developing My Martial Arts Skills, meditative practices and improving mental health. I want to get these 3 things from the community: 1.  I want to get back into the Martial Arts. I stepped away a couple of years ago for mental health reasons and now I am ready to go back. 2.  I want to centre myself spiritually and mentally. 3. I want to get my Mind, Body and Spirit working together. For fun I like to do these 3 things: 1.  Woodwork 2.  Learn new things 3.  Hit the gym!