Originally Posted by
Sihing73
Hello,
It's funny how many ways there are to say the same thing. I am reminded of all of the different variations of fonts found in word processing and graphics programs. Many of the different fonts are very similar. Yest despite all of the "differences" with few exceptions, when you put the letters together, even in different fonts, the end result is the written word. In other words they end up saying the same thing.
The forms are a guide to understanding the concepts and provide a point of reference. Explore other martial arts and you will find that very few people can perform the same form exactly alike. Look closely and tell me if you see the subtle differences in energy and weight distribution even when two students are from the same school. I think that each and every one of us needs to "make the art our own". As WSL said we should not become slaves to the system.
Rather than focus on the outward shape, look at the underlying concept. You may notice more alike than different.