The Master & The Student

By Adam Williss 

"Today I will teach you the letters of the alphabet," the martial arts master said.

"But I want to learn how to fight," replied the young student.

"That's why I am teaching you the letters," answered the master.

"How is the alphabet going to teach me to fight? I am here to learn fighting techniques," proclaimed the student.

"Fighting techniques won't teach you how to fight," replied the master. "They will only show you the limitations.

"If you only want to learn fighting techniques I suggest you find another sifu (teacher). What I can teach you is the first step to having no limitations."

"Let us begin with The Little Idea...."



The beginning of the art of Wing Chun is called Siu Nim Tau (The Little Idea). This set of unique movements, meditation, postural principles and deep breathing teaches that first we must realize that it is not our body that changes. Instead, it's our mind that transforms. Once we can allow our mind to transform, we open it up to unlimited potential. It is then that the mind has the ability to lead the body to places previously unimaginable.