How to understand the basics of Wing Chun

So you found a Kwoon (school), a Sifu (teacher) and you're attending class, but there is something missing......your understanding of what your doing. Well, don't be discouraged! Here are a few things to think about, which are very important to learning the basics of Wing Chun.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Note Book
• Pencil or pen
• 5-10 min. before class or after.

1. Above all, show up to classes! The first part of the learning process is arduous and monotonous. This is your first test, building character and perseverance.
2. ** Important**
   Learn and understand the PRINCIPALS & THEORIES!
   The applications or movements of these are made clearer in Sil lum tao (Little idea form); without understanding these the learning process may take a bit longer.
3. With your notebook 5-10 min. before or after class.
   ~write down and review main stances, drills, strikes and important points and how the PRINCIPALS & THEORIES apply
   ~ ask Sifu to clarify them or reiterate them.
4. Application!
   Application!
   Application!
   Without applying what you learn, you cannot correct or be corrected. Remember, "perfect practice makes perfect"! So, apply these principals and theories to your daily routine.

Tips & Warnings

• Be as graphic or detailed as you can with your notebook.
• Use the Internet and research Principals and Theories and add them to your notebook (throw away what you don't need, keep what speaks to you and your learning).
• Practice, Practice, Practice.
• Wing Chun is one of the youngest martial arts and because of the untimely death of Grand master (Yip Man), a predecessor was never clearly documented. As a result there has been many different schools of thought depending on there lineage.
• The one thing has remained is the Principals and Theories.
• Never argue who has the best Wing Chun! But if you must, argue the Principals and Theories.