Well, at my school we can study many different skills: Wing Chun Kuen, Chen Taijiquan, Dayan Qigong, Hard Qigong and Northern Shaolin.
We can do any Qigong for health, but only one of the MA skills to start with. Personally i tried both and talked with Sifu and he advised me on what he thought was better for me as my foundation.
i would trust his judgement as he has been studying all the skills for a while and also can get to know u better before making the decision.
good luck
dawood
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