When it comes to trusting my kung fu, I find it is mostly comes down to feel. I love that feeling of really being grounded as I execute a technique. Kind of like a bolt being tightened and sucked into place. And when this happens the techniques themselves feel solid and powerful. Everything is working together as it should. There is that brief release right before the connection with the ground and bam... the deliver of power. You absolutely know when timing, technique and the six harmonies are working together.
The transition of footwork is another component of our forms that brings me joy. There are sections that I feel stability and ease of movement within the transition. Some came about through hours of repeatedly isolating segments and a lot of determination. Other transitions evolved over time more naturally.
It's moments like these that help me to build trust in my abilities as a martial artist. It is also the struggles I have with techniques, transitions, working with a partner, knowledge and overall skill that also cause me to doubt myself. So what is the answer? Well, I know that when ever I train I mostly feel good. And I always feel good when I train with passion and intent.
Ahh, so the key to trusting myself more is training more!!
The interesting thing about trusting oneself is there is also the danger of ego taking hold and overlooking areas for improvement or needed course corrections. Remaining humble and open minded is the key to continued growth. It is also when I either feel totally inept or trust myself that I ask fewer questions. Not really the right approach to take. There is value in asking the right question no matter what my skill or comfort level is. Feedback from our instructors is always beneficial. I usually learn the most from answers that are unexpected or answers that are difficult to embrace.
So I will strive to make myself teachable, have an open mind, work hard, build trust in myself and ask the right questions.
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