When we decide to learn new things
\nWe must come into it empty
\nIgnorant but hungry for learning
\nEager but humble for instruction<\/p>\n
We fumble, we grapple in the dark
\nOur movements are stiff, clumsy, awkward
\nLike children taking their first steps we stumble
\nAnd like birds taking first flight we hurdle<\/p>\n
But we continue taking one step after another
\nUntil we find our footing
\nOne flap of wings after the next
\nUntil we find our wind<\/p>\n
Learn:<\/p>\n
First stance – ma bu
\nBoth feet flat on the ground
\nCenter low, near the earth
\nSolid. Sturdy. Strong.
\nWe are unmoved.<\/p>\n
Second stance – gong bu
\nLead foot bent, pointed straight
\nTrailing foot angled, heel lined up
\nPliant. Flexible. Resilient.
\nWe are unbroken.<\/p>\n
Third stance – fu hu bu
\nWe tame the tiger by dropping low
\nPower contained in a tight form
\nBated. Quiet. Focused.
\nWe are undefeated.<\/p>\n
Fourth stance – zuo pan bu
\nFrom the low crouch we twist
\nWe prepare for the next strike
\nPrepared. Alert. Alive.
\nWe are unafraid.<\/p>\n
Fifth stance – xuan ji bu
\nAt times we need to deceive
\nMake them think we are still
\nCunning. Tricky. Ingenious.
\nWe are undaunted.<\/p>\n
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