on the training of forms

[FloweringLotus]

True that! Hey, I'm just starting to train and I'm thrity. So you guys have any advice for a novice? I've been trianing in traditional shaolin for 3 months and going to change schools to train with LiPeng.

[doc]

I've got some advice.

As Shi De Cheng says, you climb a mountain one step at a time.

Take it slow. One step at a time.

[shaolinstylee]

Do it as much as you can when you first start. Build the basics, it is the key to everything in the future.

[daodejing]

Stretch every day. And know your limits, know when you're training to hard and when you realize it, slow down. As doc said, take it easy, one step at a time.

[dogchow108]

never restrain curiosity.

even if you are told to.

[dogchow108]

Originally posted by FloweringLotus
True that! Hey, I'm just starting to train and I'm thrity. So you guys have any advice for a novice? I've been trianing in traditional shaolin for 3 months and going to change schools to train with LiPeng.

where are you training now?

[Maestro]

hmm

train the basics, then train them some more..

[onefocus]

lotus, I agree with doc, take it slow. use the time you are exercising to meditate upon what you are doing, and not fight to do it. it is tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you'll begin to understand style in its wider meaning.

[Lung Pao]

Where can I find Xiao Hong Chuen clips?

[SongshanMonk]

check docs video section the website

[master splinter]

lung pao, nice avatar.

[LeiYunFat]

Yeah, and it probably looks better online than it does on whatever shirt it's from.

[master splinter]

i hear people say "train the basics" "you need good basics" but never say exactly what the basics are. (what are they anyway can someone fill me in?)

in martial arts, the legs are super important, you want to get those babies strong in order to perform decent jumps since yore going to be doing alot of lifting and reaping and standing strong and stuff like that. also, you want to build your abdominal region (obliques too, very important if not the most important for throwing) and the strengthen the lower back, very important for balance and structure, plus, you dont want to hurt your back so keep it strong. the lats are also important for pushing and pulling, and you want strong fingers and a strong grip.

shoulders arms, well thats simple enough...

stance training, sit ups, v sits, and various yoga postures for the lower back can help you a great deal. for the lats i suggest getting on one of those forward row machines at the gym.

also the neck is a very important muscle group that is usually overlooked. backbridges and various neck machines at the gym can help wth that.

find your strengths and work your weaknesses, if you are really strong but not too fast, work on your speed, fluidity and grace. if you are fast but not very strong, work on your strength and explosive power.

i think i covered it mostly... now if i could just take my own advice...

[LeiYunFat]

Basics refers to like, certain skills and diciplines, rather than the basic state of condition.

A well balanced body is best. Work everything. And as a future reference, the lats are basically a pulling muscle. That's why you work them most when you row or pull (chins). Triceps, deltoids, and pectorals are used for pushing. Oh and as always, they ab/leg combo.

[master splinter]

depending on the style of the puncher, the lats can also be initiated for a greater effect, some people just use the shoulder. but normally, they are usually used for pulling. in cma, the lats are also used for pushing, and the shoulders as relaxed as possible.