Posted by: MattJ
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"pretty cool to look at, but won't help in a fight" or "if you practice forms, you're wasting time".
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When you are asked to demonstrate your style in public (whether 50 or 500 years ago or now) would you do a Form or would you bring and show off your arm, fist, body conditioning equipment (like a makiwara or heavy bag)?
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I demo:
1. Zhan Zhuang (1 pose) for 5 minutes.
2. Sitting meditation for 10 mintues
By the time I open my eyes, everyone's gone. See, no-touch fighting against multiples
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"pretty cool to look at, but won't help in a fight" or "if you practice forms, you're wasting time".
When you are asked to demonstrate your style in public (whether 50 or 500 years ago or now) would you do a Form or would you bring and show off your arm, fist, body conditioning equipment (like a makiwara or heavy bag)?
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If you do them with your eyes open, they may hang around wondering when you are going to start.
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sorry, but I'm not sure I got the comment? is that a rhetorical question?
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Oldcoach, looks like you can sign up 18lohans right away
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it is kinda upsetting to read the comments though. Chinese style forms always get that rep of being "pretty cool to look at, but won't help in a fight" or "if you practice forms, you're wasting time".