Learning from Others

One of the first things I learned at SRKF was bowing in and out of the kwoon. The white belt theory also has questions that touch on the concept of being in a humble mindset to receive instruction and showing respect for those that have come before you. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this is something that is taught to you very early. Over the last couple of days, this concept has really hit home for me when I’ve been reading the Sifu, Sihing, and student journals on the SRKF site. There is so much knowledge there and I feel fortunate to be able to get a glimpse into the mindset and experience of those that have come before me. It’s also great for me to see that no matter what level someone is at, they still experience ups and downs, doubt, and hardships, etc, and yet they persevere. I think I’m slowly starting to wrap my head around the idea of what it takes to achieve a black belt and what the idea of mastery is. So, to all of you that journal on a regular basis, thank you.