[Deleted User]

I know, typo.

[Dustin]

Personally, that’s how I’ve always interpreted it too, with the caveat that it is, as with pretty much anything else, easier said than done.

[Deleted User]

Thanks for the reply. Maybe I am getting hung up on semantics. I don’t want to “become” anything, but I DO want to become a better version of myself. It is an ongoing process and applying Wing Chun principles to my life is powerful. Maybe that is what is meant by “becoming” Wing Chun?

[Clint Chevalier]

I take it as it makes me more calm and level headed, not too quick to jump to my negative aggressive side.

That’s my interpretation of becoming Wing Chun

[Gary]

My interpretation is similar to all of the above, but in addition I think it alludes to physical changes – Siu Nim Tau for example is specifically designed to improve our physical attributes to be able to more comfortably and effortlessly perform Wing Chun. Internalizing the posture, muscle groups and nervous system responses to pressure and energy that we also bring with us into daily life.

[Deleted User]

Thanks to you and Clint for replying. Good perspective from you both.

[Wayne]

I have taken on the saying “becoming Wing Chun” from not only a personal level but as well as a professional level. I am an Osteopath here in Canada and a Professor at the largest non medical Osteopathic schools in North America. I lecture and teach Osteopathic Principles similarly as to Wing Chun. For one example, Centreline Theory!, another example would be skeletal structure!

I’ve been in martial since i was 16 years old and have become Budo, the marital way.

Wing Chun has become deeply engrained into my life both professionally and personally.

Not just any Wing Chun but, Dragon Family Wing Chun!

Thank you Sifu Adam for keeping it pure and sound!

[Deleted User]

That correlation between Wing Chun and Osteopathy is fascinating (and a book waiting to be written btw). Nice testimonial also.

[Greg Farina]

Yes it is a Mind set. Build Spiritual Integrity. I believe one of the changes that occurs is your Mind Becomes More Free Flowing and with Less stops of your thoughts Less getting Stuck on a thought of less importance.

[Deleted User]

Yes, I have had “paralysis by analysis” at times. This will help.

[Sifu Adam]

That’s a powerful question and you asking it may be the key to allowing yourself to “become Wing Chun”.

You guys have given some great answers too.

And yes, Charles, you’re absolutely right that “becoming Wing Chun” isn’t about religion or changing who you are. It’s about stripping away everything that gets in the way of who you really are.

The truth is, the part of us that resists surrender is usually the same part that’s holding us back. Wing Chun (and The Dragon Way) aren’t asking you to become someone else… they’re asking you to let go of those fears and doubts that stand in the way of your potential.

When you start to embody the art, you stop fighting yourself. You move from a place of calm, not a need to control. You act from mindfulness and awareness, not mindless habits. That’s what it means to “become” Wing Chun, not to lose yourself, but to find yourself in a way most people never do.

[Deleted User]

I knew you would weigh in eventually Sifu, and in the meantime I got a wealth of answers that have shed a lot of light on this.

This art is a rich experience, and will be liberating. Thanks for your reply.

[Deb]

For me, I think becoming Wing Chun means being able to flow “around” events/people to avoid confrontation. Bend don’t break. If someone does or says something harmful, we do not need to respond in a harsh confrontational way. Flow around it. Keep your focus on what is important in your life. Stay as calm as you can. Don’t risk anything that you don’t have to. Then, if flowing around it/avoiding confrontation is not an option, respond in the most efficient and effective way (train, train, train till it’s on autopilot!). Make it quick. Make it simple. Once and done. Go home. Ideally, you will master techniques that you will never use because you mastered the mindset necessary to keep you from needing them. Hopefully that makes sense???

[Deleted User]

Your answer really resonates with me. Yes, in fact I currently have a situation in my life that I am addressing using Wing Chun. I have mentally stripped it down to its simple essence. I uncomplicated it so I can efficiently and directly address it. know the goal and stay focused on centerline, i.e., the crux of the issue.