Wow,what a weekend. Sifu Brinker did it again. He has challenged me to step out of my comfort zone. I can say with conviction that there was so much information that by mid afternoon I felt my brain shut down. The seminars by Master McNeill held in our school this weekend was packed with new techniques and ideas.
The cane, that at first appearance seems like a tool , turns out to be probably the most diverse and deadly weapon you can have in your hands. Of course this is assuming you know what to do with it and are capable of handling it with some finesse. Aside from having a real left handed day, I came away feeling like it would take me years to even have a basic understanding of how to really use it.
The other thing that came apparent to me is the intertwining of ideas and techniques that flow through the martial arts. If you think you know anything or everything about this great art, think again. All you have to do is take in a course like this weekend and it brings you back to your humility. It made me realize how little I know. I have a lot to learn.
The class itself was a great opportunity to work with new partners. People that I normally wouldn't have shared a class with. Everyone was there to learn and I felt equal to all no matter what the belt level.
Master McNeill had a chinese saying on his belt that roughly translated to " if you work and train with people long enough they become your family. And family always comes first. " Family comes first has always been the biggest part of my morals. I feel privileged to add new people to my "family."
Linda
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