Lesson 1 (chapter 1) – My first Kung Fu training
What you need to start training
To start training in 6 Dragons Kung Fu you simply need 3 things:
- Sportswear
- A space and a time where no one will bother you
- Determination
A training partner in this first section it is not fundamental.
Starting equipment
Gradually we will add more and more training equipments (read The basic equipment for training in 6DKF) but for the first day of practice you can start with:
- A comfortable T-Shirt
- Comfortable trousers that do not limit the opening of your legs
- Long socks (to wear over the trousers up to the knees) to avoid treading the hem
- Open-fingered gloves (without exaggerated padding)
- Sportive shoes with a low sole
Do not buy anything, use what you already have.
A dress is a dress, we also have an official uniform but it is only a symbol for official events (graduations, exhibitions, etc.), Kung Fu is not in a place, in a weapon or in a dress, it is in our hearth and in our mind.
A place to train
You need one or more places to train (“guan”) and this places must respond to the following needs:
- Completely safe (no obstacles, no sharp things, no dangerous floors, no fragile objects, etc.)
- Away and free from distractions and external disturbances (entertainment, smartphones, unwanted people, etc.)
- Accessible every day without any issue (at any meteorological conditions, at the right time, etc.)
- Not necessary big but, for now, nor too small (for the first individual training you need at least a 4x4m completely empty / free room)
Note: When a practitioner has developed the right spatial intelligence (read The most important skill in combat) he can train even with a rope in a small room with a lot of unstable obstacles but for now this is dangerous.
A time to train
From the beginning you have to find a space (preferably fixed during the day) to train 6 times out of a week. It is not important that it is 15 minutes or 4 hours, the important thing, for now, is that it has to be a Constant:
- Whatever mood you may have
- Whatever level of stress you may reach
- Whatever tiredness you may feel
- Whatever external commitment you may have
- Whatever happens…
There will always be something to distract you, something more useful, more interesting, more important, more inevitable: it does not matter. This is your first step towards building a solid self-discipline:
- You must stop being a victim of events and even less of external influences
- Excellence lies in staying focused on the chosen objective
At the beginning it will be difficult but gradually you will be able to include training as an integral part of your lifestyle.
A small trick: put an “x” on the calendar only after the end of each training session, this way you will give material concreteness to your pledge.
The real (formative) goal is to understand that time is precious and should never be wasted.
In-depth articles
- Move us where crouches an ox: manage the fighting space – Almost all training exercises of 6DKF can be performed in a small space with obstacles.
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Author: Master Kongling
Founder of 6 Dragons Kung Fu.
December 20, 2017 @ 2:03 am
What is the right training time for a beginner?
December 20, 2017 @ 7:57 am
It depends on your preparation level:
– It can be also 5-15 minutes to start (if you are totally inactive)
– If you are in a normal condition you can do 20-30 minutes
– If you are in a good physical condition you can also start with 45-60 minutes
The idea is not to exaggerate, it is useless to force yourself doing an effort that will make impossible for you to train the next few days. The best results come with a gradual progression.
December 25, 2017 @ 1:53 am
How can I organize my training? I work a lt during the day
December 26, 2017 @ 10:50 am
Hi, it all depends on your times, your energies and your discipline.
Personally, I train (on average) 1-2 hour in the morning (before lunch) and 4-5 hours after 6-7 p.m.
This is not tiring for me because I’m used to it (I need it). At the end of each workout you must have conserved enough energy to fight one last time: this is the secret.
It is all about graduality:
http://www.6dragonskungfu.com/tips-on-how-to-stretch-our-training-times/
Later we will publish an article with practical examples of training times organization in conjunction with working and / or school schedules.
December 30, 2017 @ 4:04 am
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