If we take the phrase 'training for failure' as meaning 'training to cope with any failure', we can explore our practice in a useful way.
So how do we train for failure in Shaolin Wahnam?
Answer: Systematically.
Of course, we train on several different levels, and in this posting I'd like to talk about how we train to cope with 'failure' at some of these levels.
At the first "lowest" level we train forms and techniques. Of course when we say lowest level we mean that this is part of the foundation of the training, and we don't mean that it is unimportant.
One failure in form or technique is if it is executed incorrectly. A high kick exposing the groin, a badly angled knee causing injury to you even as you fight. In Shaolin Wahnam we progress by building on what we have already learnt, moving on from form only when it is correct, and making sure the form stays to a high standard. We train to be skilled in the forms and techniques so that we can use them properly and effectively.
We can have confidence in our form covering for failures because it encapsulates safety first and correct chi flow, so that we are not injured by sustained practice, and we have a good chance to prevent injury in a fight.
Of course the other main failure of a technique can be if it is the wrong technique. We train to 'tame' our opponent to save from falling foul of this, but another level of training also covers us as we see next.
We also train at the level of sequences and sets. The failure of a sequence of moves comes when an opponent does something which disrupts that sequence. In our systematic training, we practice modifications to sequences and switching between sequences so that we can always be in a sequence which does include whatever move our assailant just made.
If we should 'fail' in our training, this would mean we suffer physical problems (such as the badly turned knee just mentioned). Our training covers for this with powerful chikung, which clears away blockages and propagates energy throughout our bodies to help us heal faster.
Another 'failure' in training could be in your lifestyle. Again, we could say that an injury could result in your being aggressive or listless, but that powerful chikung clears this away.
However, we could also fail in that we could spend so long training that we neglect our family and our responsibilities. Here again we are covered. The extra energy we have in our lives gives us clear headed joy with which to enjoy time with our families and to excel in our daily tasks.
So if you're wondering about training for failure, its already covered.
Personally I prefer to concentrate on training for success, but covering ourselves against failure is crucial to success.
I'd be interested to read other peoples views.
Regards,
Chris.
So how do we train for failure in Shaolin Wahnam?
Answer: Systematically.
Of course, we train on several different levels, and in this posting I'd like to talk about how we train to cope with 'failure' at some of these levels.
At the first "lowest" level we train forms and techniques. Of course when we say lowest level we mean that this is part of the foundation of the training, and we don't mean that it is unimportant.
One failure in form or technique is if it is executed incorrectly. A high kick exposing the groin, a badly angled knee causing injury to you even as you fight. In Shaolin Wahnam we progress by building on what we have already learnt, moving on from form only when it is correct, and making sure the form stays to a high standard. We train to be skilled in the forms and techniques so that we can use them properly and effectively.
We can have confidence in our form covering for failures because it encapsulates safety first and correct chi flow, so that we are not injured by sustained practice, and we have a good chance to prevent injury in a fight.
Of course the other main failure of a technique can be if it is the wrong technique. We train to 'tame' our opponent to save from falling foul of this, but another level of training also covers us as we see next.
We also train at the level of sequences and sets. The failure of a sequence of moves comes when an opponent does something which disrupts that sequence. In our systematic training, we practice modifications to sequences and switching between sequences so that we can always be in a sequence which does include whatever move our assailant just made.
If we should 'fail' in our training, this would mean we suffer physical problems (such as the badly turned knee just mentioned). Our training covers for this with powerful chikung, which clears away blockages and propagates energy throughout our bodies to help us heal faster.
Another 'failure' in training could be in your lifestyle. Again, we could say that an injury could result in your being aggressive or listless, but that powerful chikung clears this away.
However, we could also fail in that we could spend so long training that we neglect our family and our responsibilities. Here again we are covered. The extra energy we have in our lives gives us clear headed joy with which to enjoy time with our families and to excel in our daily tasks.
So if you're wondering about training for failure, its already covered.
Personally I prefer to concentrate on training for success, but covering ourselves against failure is crucial to success.
I'd be interested to read other peoples views.
Regards,
Chris.
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