5 Things I Learned About Life From Wing Chun

[@DanLok]

What was your biggest takeaway from my video? Comment below. Also, you can comment any questions you have for me. I might feature your question in one of my next videos. Don’t forget. Like. Comment. And subscribe.

[@hasanwallah7015]

I miss these videos Sifu...these anologies translate the best for me

[@BobbyToombs]

My biggest takeaway is the application of simple techniques. Simplicity is key when faced head on with adversity or obstacles. No time to think. Simple but highly effective techniques when mastered are the most powerful. Love these analogies sifu🙏🏽

[@abdulansari692]

No. 5 was superb

[@wiezumteufel9024]

I learned to use the path of least resistance or to go with the flow instead of fighting it (especially while trapping). When the enemy tries to push me off the centerline I'll let his energy work for me, for example with a Lap Sao. This principle applied to business showed me to work much more on my strengths rather than on my weakness. Because the one is taking your energy and the other is emplifying it📈

[@abdulansari692]

Love your work always Dan your videos help me lot to change love you

[@osse1n]

Martial Arts is channeling philosophy into a fight, into the life. Bruce Lee is a well known manifestation of that.

[@dannyrivera7823]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me well said

[@AmazingAdmiral]

i mean he is a bruce lee fan

[@Ask-Jesus-for-the-Holy-Spirit]

Agreed, that is why Bruce Lee abandoned Wing Chun after the fight that lasted under 5 min against a tai chi master named Wong Jack Man. Modern JKD says let them have the lane they want to fight over and hit them from a indirect position. (AKA Change lanes and strike!) Fighting over lanes gets you killed in real life. That is the difference of conceptual JKD based on wing chun vs Modern JKD after the Wong Jack Man fight. After that fight Bruce knew he had to remove all the wing chun from JKD. That is when he went to fencing and bare knuckle boxing. Jack Dempsey showed bruce in letters why you want to use your dominant hand as the lead and that matched the fencing books Bruce was reading from his brother house. Brandon and Shannon Lee learned from Ted Wong (AKA Modern JKD) and not Dan Inosanto! (AKA Conceptual JKD) WHO you learn from and lineage is more important that the art is self.

[@Brandon-dg2un]

1. punch straightforward 2. structure over strength 3. focus on result over process 4.foundation over fancy skills 5. who you learn over what you learn There are all criteria applicable in either academia or industry.

[@xyon9090]

*Basically* _"Be Water my Friend"_

[@sasag3947]

Bructal Lee.

[@yeaung5384]

King of martial art 👑

[@atoxit.]

As a Mixed Martial Arts student I agree with you. Fights are not always happening in enviroment that you train your martial art. It can be close quarters or open areas. You have to fight in different styles in different places for example in close quarters you can use your wing chun, in open areas you can use your karate techniques.

[@PatrickCogen]

When we are looking for solution, sometimes we make it more complicated than it needs to be. Great tips Dan! Love from a small youtuber :)

[@joshuahumes5548]

Martial arts is an amazing tool. I'm 40 and been doing martial arts since I was 3 & 1/2. I love martial arts and tell everyone they should take part in it.

[@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954]

Fantastic video Sifu! My biggest takeaway is combining all the 5 things. 1. Straight line theory - Obvious solution 2. Focus on the outcome not the process 3. structure over strength 4. Fundamentals 5. One Mentor. Thank you as always.

[@alexliu5636]

I first began my martial arts journey learning northern style kung fu . There was a strong emphasis on low wide stances . It taught me that everything needs a strong foundation . And then I began training in a southern style kung fu called Five Ancestors . It emphasized hard body conditioning . It taught me to be really tough and really strong .

[@boncoon]

By showing that you are calm, you appear trustworthy and more intimidating- what qualities I would desire from a mentor and fear from an opponent.

[@BobbyToombs]

This is why I love with Sifu! His ability to transfer his martial knowledge to all aspects of life especially closing. 🥋🥊 Great video Sifu 🙏🏽

[@KelNg130]

Dan, really appreciate this video. I also practice wing chun and you're definitely right about structure, because I'm a skinny little asian man myself, and in my experience, using my body/structure to maintain constant pressure on bigger/heavier people works, not just muscles. "Use the minimum to obtain the maximum", my sifu always tells me.

[@CalebWils]

Making a new video every single day it's a great job to do and I found it very disciplined. Because no one can do that if he is not seriously disciplined. That's great Dan!!! We support you.

[@YogaBlissDance]

OMG Dan, I don't do martial arts and I"m only running a small biz- but this is GOLD. It's teaching us principals. Please do more like this! It's also helping us to think via principals which is key for innovating and fluidity in biz. Thank you.

[@wiezumteufel9024]

I learned to use the path of least resistance or to go with the flow instead of fighting it (especially while trapping). When the enemy tries to push me off the centerline I'll let his energy work for me, for example with a Lap Sao. This principle applied to business showed me to work much more on my strengths rather than on my weakness. Because the one is taking your energy and the other is emplifying it📈

[@Foxy_James]

This is actually why I subbed to you back in the day.

[@Je.rone_]

*growing up i trained MMA, and i agree there are many life lessons I three*

[@tomasveres5066]

👍💪

[@Je.rone_]

@@tomasveres5066 💪💪

[@EvanTateMusic]

Excellent Dan! I’ve been practicing Wing Chun for about 10 years now and I love your comparison to business and life. Points I definitely want to convey to my students.

[@YouAndImpact]

My strongest takeaway from this video is the importance of structure over strength and how a good structure can help you channel and neutralize the pressure from your highly competitive, highly capitalized and highly resourceful competitors.

[@Naturenerd1000]

Structure > Strength Very True. Fundamentals > Fancy Techniques Applications of Techniques. "Who you Learn from is more important than what you Learn." An Instructor that is always testing their therories. You can always improove. Thank you for this Wisdom.

[@seneramadushi301]

I love martial art even without knowing anything about martial art .That’s really fascinating how he explains it .

[@sifuadamwilliss]

Love it Dan. Very happy that you are bringing the art of Wing Chun to a greater audience.

[@michaelpretko8815]

Love the whole flexible concept, because nothing is more consistent than change and the need to be "adaptable to it!

[@BitcoinBitz]

...ohh man this is very timely i've been contemplating taking Wing Chun like i did over 20 years ago...i should never have quit...this is a sign...thanks I now know that I should start taking it again for sure

[@away-j3997]

Great video. My martial art and self defense experience is avoid, stay aware of space, distance and position, have a barrier or guard but be stealthy and seem relaxed, assess your options, if you go you explode and break their structure, overwhelm with forward momentum and simple direct strikes, target the soft spots and get away. Don't look to fight...you get hurt... but prepare and practice your strategy in case.

[@biggim3265]

If we are more philosophical in life we can use other life skills such as martial arts and apply them to help us reach our desired business outcome by simplifying strategies. I also love your versatility. Thank you Dan.

[@kericwu]

Everything connects! Philosophies are very similar

[@pjazurin]

This is a very good video about relating martial arts to the actual reality in life. To just face our trials and get things done. I really like your videos Dan. They are very inspirational and motivates us small youtubers to aspire more and achieve great things. Thank you for this lessons. I will try to focus on the outcome and get the results. Hoping I will succeed as a youtuber as well. Thank you in advance for your support. More power to you.

[@kericwu]

He is truly inspiring 😁

[@pjazurin]

@@kericwu I definitely agree with you. Best of luck bro. Hoping we can all be successful in what we are doing right now.

[@carltonholdenwriter4140]

Hey, Dan. I treasure a tidbit you referred to in the video, which reminds me of something Bruce said in The Warrior Within: Feel what to do rather than overthink. Also, be flexible "like water." I apply these in my writing and all aspects of life.

[@leventeciraki]

The three most important lessons that I have learned from kickboxing and bjj are:-1: Great things happen suddenly if you don't give up - 2: Keep calm and stay focused even in the worst situations, because if you can hold your ground for a while, the circumstances ( the positions in grappling) can change very quickly 3: Even a 155 pounder can move a mountain with the right mindset and technique! Love your videos, Dan!

[@RUNNINGWATER]

Wow love this video, love your shirts!! ❤️ Lessons learn constant improvement, determination to succeed, consistent practice, always be humble to teachers and other students, protect others, and do not show ur weakness . 1.) straight line, shortest 2.) Focus on the outcome not process 3.) basic foundation 4.) fundamentals over fancy - application of basic techniques 5.) who you learn from

[@raphaellopez9290]

Training Wing Chun and JKD myself I learned 10 things that apply to life. 1. To perfect small, not take giant leaps 2. Simplicity comes when train so much it comes without thinking and you're just feeling. 3. Not to use strength against strength, when they push you pull, when they pull you push. 4. Take your time and never rush and you get better results. 5. Its not about winning, it's about learning. 6. Its not the style, it's how you use it and what you use it for. 7. Punch straight forward, not telegraph or pull back and not waste energy and movement. 8. Structure over strength and power 9. Focus on results over process 10. Foundation over fancy moves and skills.

[@russellramp9805]

I'm 20k in debt so I'm constantly looking for a way out so I watch your videos I love your content !! But I'm scared to make any mistakes !! I'm pretty much a drop out for uk that is only good at marshal arts and f.l.t driving !!

[@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954]

Russell Ramp, keep going - - the fact that you are still looking for a way out is a good thing! By the way, not sure if you know this but Dan has a couple of videos that talks about fear of mistakes... it might help you out. Check out the most recent one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnnZhWZ6orWpjcU

[@russellramp9805]

@@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954 thanks for the lovely reply I was not expecting any response !! It nice to know that people still care !! . There is always hope and an answer to every question !! Thanks again for taking the time to reply !!

[@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954]

@@russellramp9805 anytime ☺️

[@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954]

@@moderndayempire1627 thank you, I appreciate your kind words

[@xGuadalupeDiaz]

Hey Russell, sorry to hear about your situation but like Amelia said just keep going! You got this! What kind of things have you tried to help you find a way out?

[@alexzakucia6093]

I'm practicing Muay Thai, and I've learned that it's important to show up and train even though it hurts or you don't want to. That's how you become better bit by bit. Focus on the journey, not destination. Similar with closing, I know I have to do x amout of activities everyday and money will come.

[@naktank]

Chi Gong has been my Kung Fu. It let me discover several truths about human nature. Its changed my structure. Its changed my way of touching life. Thank You for Your motivational videos. I feel like it's my time for Win Tsun. Greetings from Poland. 🙏

[@bekbatyrabdukarim844]

I am a wrestler and the main philosophy that I have gained from wrestling is that if you have given up inside, you will always lose, no matter how strong your muscles or technique are. If your will is broken, you are broken. But if you are always ready to fight and give your maximum, you will never lose

[@ReginaldDesrosiers]

Focus on getting the outcome you want with as little movement as possible - definitely true in both combat and business. I'll definitely use these tips while working with my mentors. I'm looking forward to HTC Season 13.

[@ReginaldDesrosiers]

@@moderndayempire1627 Likewise.

[@inspirasiproperty]

Very very amazing👍👍

[@mayak3420]

Thank you so much dan ❤️❤️❤️💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ for doing once more a martial art video please keep continuing it 🙏 please please please please please please please please please

[@adamnassorfun]

What an amazing video. Point 3 was especially impressive to me as it shows that power alone is not everything. This was höre I defeated the bullies in my childhood

[@ffstyle]

I am loving this video! Definitely, a lot I can learn about life with my martial arts practice, and we all can if we just pay a bit closer attention to what we do every day. A lot of things just makes sense why we do certain things and what outcomes we are getting in our life. Thank you Sifu Dan!

[@GauravKumar-gt4li]

You are the Best Teacher ever.

[@sudaisafghanzai]

That was insane and really helpful.

[@keidronmiller7273]

True... Lol

[@dannyrivera7823]

Watching all your videos keeps me in check with my goals . The way you put things in perspective it’s easy to learn from you keep up the good work

[@jkdbuck7670]

What have I learned ? Many things. How to defend myself. Also, learning breakfalls is great....I skipped on ice a few winters ago and landed in a sidefall.. nice and flat, chin tucked. I was sore, but no bone damage. Also, the tenacity of martial arts training got me thru chemo. I got to a point where I took the same drive, mental toughness, persistence, and applied it to beating cancer. Seven years cancer-free!

[@rmjmotoring]

Thank you for helping find the path back to Martial Arts.

[@yuvanitinm7873]

The best of the best of the best content. Thank you so much Sifu Dan. From the bottom of my heart I am grateful to hear your wisdom.

[@miremanabayraktar7253]

You are amazing, you teach as if you're life depends on it. You keep amazing us, thousands of people all around the world.Thanks for keeping us informed! Greetings from Belgium!

[@NicoMoreno]

Thanks so much for the awesome video Dan 🔥 This will definitely help me Grow my Business and Become Wealthy!! Keep it up! 💯💯🙌

[@SoundSurvivalTactics]

"Always learning" is the biggest truth that I've learned in my years practicing Wing Chun. You will never know "everything" and every day you learn something new. Just be humble and keep learning.

[@muhammadumairalishah9735]

This is the video I was looking for! Great!

[@dominiclengwavi432]

I love the lessons, Dan Lok is a genius in both martial art and business

[@zumezoom9593]

I wish I had you as my teacher and mentor work life and business 20 years ago. but it's never too late. thank you Dan Lok! keep up the fire 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Tuklasmotovlog]

Results happen over time, not overnight. Work hard, stay consistent, and be patient guys that the key

[@kienlindberghyap9456]

This is the most inspirational video I ever watched great video Sir

[@chhorphearun6579]

I learned from you a lot. Thanks from Cambodia🇰🇭

[@katewilliams1682]

I love the way you put this together in such a simple but profound way, Dan! The lessons I learned through MMA & kickboxing transformed life from being nearly bedridden & in a wheelchair to thriving & building my business! So many transformative lessons in martial arts & peace of mind to go along with it. Great content here, thank you! 💖

[@Shouko-sama]

Martial arts helps to keep yourself honest on what you do right or wrong

[@kericwu]

True! It helps us keep an open mind because we keep learning

[@rubenmorenog7223]

1. look for the short way to face your problems. 2. Focus aways on your target not in the obstacles. 3. Think of the best way to structure yourself to face X situation I saw this 3 techniques and left the video. 😁

[@ntulia.kapologwe9088]

Great idea indee

[@DoiCoGiHay]

Today, i’m gratefull for knowing your channel. Law of attraction really works on me this way, when i’m eager to learn, a teacher shows up. Thank you! thank you! thank you!

[@solomonmurphy818]

Perfect idea Dan lok.

[@josealejo2798]

Notification squad🙌🙌🙌 Much love from Houston Texas 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@nurseoasis4629]

Very good. Thank you!

[@kelvingonzalez9541]

Good teaching is on that brother it's like if you were preaching it. I guess Amen to that right. No seriously I learned something today from you man good teaching from wind chun hands down no lie just truth about it love that.👑👑👑👑👑👑👑💪👍

[@jobsjarabo]

Awesome. Things you learn from martial arts. 👌 Applied to other scenarios.

[@choychanma5695]

Love this video, thank you, Me Lok.

[@RichardDavisHackingLife]

I really love this explanation! I love martial arts, especially the style of Bruce Lee. I love sales and business. You brought them both together!

[@downshiftukraine1606]

Дякую=) дуже приємно і пізнавально та інформативно!!!

[@DrGetgood]

FINALLY the martial arts videos are back!!

[@Henry-eq1od]

dan i love the video i hope that you upload more for wing chun videos thanks

[@raymondchew8139]

I like all of them and they are powerful. I'd say my no.1 takeaway will be "fundamental over fancy technique" Very often I got sick and tired of doing the same thing over and over again. But those are the building blocks that build up our actual capability.

[@toothbanana]

Techniques comes naturally when the fundamentals are strong.

[@keidronmiller7273]

I totally agree with that!!!

[@richardbottslotsandmore5696]

Awesome Videos....Thanks for the great content...

[@aswinplay79]

Love from India!!! I have watched all of your videos as soon as you post it!

[@Excortez]

I’d like to know your thoughts on Krav Maga, bc I think it’s a pretty well rounded fighting technique

[@TrainInspired]

I agree with the idea that you can't use muscle against muscle. That's something I've learned from martial arts too. I think another one of the biggest things I've learned from martial arts is getting over fear and anxiety and keep going.

[@AlldayJG31]

You are a legend Mr Dan

[@johnelite]

Im a Krav Maga guy, but I see your point about point A to B and keeping things simple efficient. Also focusing on your outcome, that advice really helps.

[@om3667]

Such a great video!

[@nicolaslucena6411]

Wow awesome video. Congratulations.

[@xval-of9ug]

NICELY EXPLAINED!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogue_npc91]

What I love in wing chun is practising chi sau we learn how to react with your opponent movements ( difficulties)

[@knightrider9742]

I love chi soa! Try looking up sickle chi soa! It's Amazing !

[@EmilMartirossian]

Very nice Video.

[@BumpaZangpo-n4q]

Many thanks always.

[@user-wd8ld1my8c]

Profound. Thank you so much 🙏

[@adamhasson8927]

woww!!!! that was an amazing video! you are talented and practical. very inspiring.

[@mikhaills]

Be precise Accept the change Always be ready

[@jaroslawlasota6915]

I have been trainning Muay Thai for years. I have done MMA in the past as well. I profit a lot from it. I have gained self confidence, self dyscyplin, new skill - being able to defend myself and living healthier life :)))

[@MrMercerMvs]

Fundamentals over fancy moves.... That's the best thing I have learned from this🔥🔥🔥

[@knightrider9742]

You've got some great videos! Keep it up please! I love Wing Chun and jeet June do!!

[@Shubham-kw8pz]

Very helpful video ever ❤

[@aidannguyenfilms]

I do many martial arts. I do Wing Chun, BJJ, Muay thai, Jeet Kune Do, Silat, MMA, and Kali. There are many things I learned from martial arts, I learned that everything in life is a slow process that giving up won't speed the process, focus on learning more winning, use martial arts to protect yourself and others and not for revenge or anger, fundamentals are more important than fancy stuff.

[@chrislynch1438]

Man love the life lesson! Thank you

[@bekbatyrabdukarim844]

Man! This video is great!)

[@diditiesto5055]

Thanks Sifu Dan,Great content.

[@tainumon9150]

thank danlok

[@ziaulhaqmuhammad5390]

Wow thanks Boss❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dandtintennessee7675]

Great lesson sir!

[@justingalloway239]

Love the comparison

[@jobe1kenobe]

Powerful life analogies for martial arts and life. Thanks for reminding me to look at it from a different angle and a fresh set of 👀👌🏻