Internal Wing Chun

I was thinking more about my previous postthis and i think it's missing something. The mind is thought. But it's also has feelings. Feelings are influenced by emotions. This impacts the mind and subsequently the body. Because certain feelings can bring about change in the body. And the body can create feelings. So to add to this, it's worth considering the effect of emotions/feelings. The It or Wu Wei is no mindedness. No mindedness is a feeling of peace between thoughts and feelings. It's being able to process feelings and be at peace with them AND being able to empty your mind. I think this is what Bruce means when he talks about emotional content. Let me know what you think. Sorry if it's caused another dilemma 😂😂

Mind influences the body. The body can also influence the mind.

Mind creates thought. Thought creates action. But this also works backwards. Action creates thoughts. Thoughts change the mind.

Disruption happens when the mind tries to do the action and bypass the body. This happens when the mind is disconnected from the body and externally focused. You need to be in a state of balance and connection. Be mindfully aware of the body.

No mindedness comes when the mind is connected to the body. The mind creates the thought and allows the body to execute the action without influence from the mind.

1. Learn where you are in space
2. Learn how to move in that space
3. Forget the first 2 and just focus on where to go in that space.

The difference between training and application - internal wingchun A drill is not application. A common beginner’s mistake is to assume that drills are a way to practice the application of a technique. When you then apply this during sparring, it leads to frustration when it doesn’t work. Drills help you learn and understand principles. The aim of a drill is no...

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External and internal

Consider the practice of martial arts as a metaphor for understanding the two worlds within us. In martial arts, there is the external aspect, which involves physical movements, techniques, and the interaction with an opponent. This represents the outer world.

When a martial artist relies solely on their external skills, they may find themselves reactive, constantly responding to their opponent's actions. They are at the mercy of their opponent's moves, often feeling overwhelmed and controlled.

However, in the practice of martial arts, there is also a strong emphasis on the internal aspect. This involves cultivating inner strength, focus, and awareness. It is the realm of mindfulness, meditation, and understanding the underlying principles and philosophies of the art.

When a martial artist trains their internal aspect, they tap into their own inner power and become masters of their own actions. They are not merely reacting to their opponent, but rather acting with intention and control. They are able to predict and influence the outcome of the fight.

Similarly, in life, each individual has an external and internal world. By focusing only on the external world, we are like martial artists relying solely on physical techniques. We become reactive, feeling powerless and subject to the circumstances around us.

However, by cultivating our internal world, like the martial artist developing their inner strength, we gain control over our own actions and responses. We become the masters of our lives, able to navigate challenges with grace and intention.

So, just as a martial artist balances their external and internal aspects to achieve mastery, we too can find harmony by recognizing and nurturing our inner world alongside our interaction with the outer world.

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