Learning any Martial Arts means practice...lots and lots of practice. and with that, practicing with a training partner is critical. But how do you find a good training partner?
First , you have to know how to be one yourself...
Good training partner
listens to the instruction and demo then goes slow with intent to ensure both have the right idea
Bad training partner
comments during instruction, becomes a distraction, then full of ego, speeds through technique.
Good training partner
allows for repetition and analysis of technique before stopping drill to ask questions
Bad training partner
quick to critique and find fault in the technique without thought
Good training partner
gives feedback when asked
Bad training partner
constantly corrects their partner regardless of their own mistakes
Good training partner
keeps their uniform clean, nails trimmed, removes jewellery and knows what a shower is!
Bad training partner
well ...you know...
Pretty lucky with Silent River Kung Fu, over the years I have had great partners and still do. The higher ranking colored belts are good to set an example and it makes for a great learning environment. For that I am thankful.
If we all show consideration for one another and work to have our partners succeed along with ourselves, it becomes a "'win win" situation!
See you on the Mats!
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You are absolutely right Sifu! That also brings to mind the Black Dragons theory - progressive cooperation.
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