It is true that the mental aspect of kung-fu is the desired end; however, to achieve this end, technical skill must come first.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While mental mastery is the goal in kung fu, technical skill must come first to achieve it.
- In plain terms
- Master the techniques before focusing on the mental aspect.
- What can you take from it?
- Build technical skill to reach mental mastery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you focus on mind or body when learning?
- What blocks your mental progress?
Another view
Mental focus can sometimes accelerate skill learning.
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