What is your Wing Chun lineage Sifu Jordan?
I trained Wing Chun about 15 years ago for close to 2 years in the Leung Ting lineage in the EWTO. I've made it to 5th student level, to the beginning of dan chi sao. I learned the 2 first forms, so basic hand and leg techniques.
To this day I practice some of the moves because it just stays in your blood.
In relation to your post I practiced the first form the other day and it's been a while. But what I figured out is that Siu Nim Tao form is a form of meditation because you're so focused on completing the moves that your brain is clear of your everyday thoughts which is the point of meditation I believe.
Cheers
Hi @direwolf -
I've trained under a few different lineages, such as Moy Yat and Chu Shong Tin. But I was appointed as a Sifu under Sifu Greg Choi, whom was also a direct student of Grand Master Yip Man. Every school has slight differences as well as cross-overs, but predominantly what I discuss on Steemit is specifically from what I learnt from Sifu Greg.
And yes, the Sui Nim Tao is a form of Qi Gong Meditation. The body movements can be used as a focal point for the mind, which assists in emptying out thoughts. Just a small note...your focus should not be on completing the move, as that is a future state. The focus should be on the present state, such as 'moving'.
And finally, there are many points that can be derived from mediation. Clearing the mind, or emptiness meditation is just a single aspect. After all, I haven't yet disclosed any of the Internal Qi Gong components of the Sui Nim Tao yet, but I will. With these teachings, you will clear the mind, strengthen the immune system, increase your vitality, become more flexible, and build a repertoire of skills in the 'energy arts' to name only a few of the potentials.
Best of luck and keep practicing.