The Kung Fu Journey

Embarking on the path of kung fu is embarking on a journey.  This could be said for any martial art.  All martial arts aspire to take you to great heights with the highest point akin to the top of a mountain.  Different martial arts have different paths, all leading to the same peak.  Some are short and treacherous, others are long and flowing, some are very difficult.

No two people follow exactly the same path.  Different individuals will have different obstacles to overcome and some may need to linger on certain parts of the path longer than others.  Sometimes people may co-travel but eventually their paths diverge.  Some change paths many times.  Many never make it to the top of the mountain.  That’s OK as the view from halfway up is satisfactory to them.  Reaching the point of mastery is a goal that few who start on the journey ever achieve.

It is important to enjoy your Ving Tsun journey: the friendships and camaraderie that develop, the physical skills and relaxation you cultivate, and the improvements that unfold in your life.  Kung fu takes people on different journeys.  These journeys take people where they need to go.

“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” - Lao Tzu

Train hard.  Relax hard.