A Life-Coach, Not a Master

"For me, being a "sifu" is about being a life-coach. It isn't about a title, authority, hierarchy or rank. I don't want to be put on a pedestal or be thought of as a so called "master" through some cultural tradition. Being a "sifu" is greatly different from consulting, mentoring, advising, therapy, or counseling. It's about being an inspiration in your student's lives, no matter how old those students are, no matter what they come to you for, my responsibility is to transcend and inspire, beyond physical self-defense. Of course I want my students to be able to understand and apply our unique methods of practical self-defense, but if all I am is teaching my students to learn how to pulverize another human being, I've failed hopelessly. I'm a teacher. I'm a life-coach. And if you're one of my students, you won't find someone that believes in your abilities more than me!"

-Adam Williss

© The Dragon Institute | Orange County | Wing Chun Kung Fu | 34241 Pacific Coast Highway | Dana Point, CA 92673 | ocwingchun.com

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"For me, being a "sifu" is about being a life-coach. It isn't about a title, authority, hierarchy or rank. I don't want to be put on a pedestal or be thought of as a so called "master" through some cultural tradition. Being a "sifu" is greatly different from consulting, mentoring, advising, therapy, or counseling. It's about being an inspiration in your student's lives, no matter how old those students are, no matter what they come to you for, my responsibility is to transcend and inspire, beyond physical self-defense. Of course I want my students to be able to understand and apply our unique methods of practical self-defense, but if all I am is teaching my students to learn how to pulverize another human being, I've failed hopelessly. I'm a teacher. I'm a life-coach. And if you're one of my students, you won't find someone that believes in your abilities more than me!" -Adam Williss © The Dragon Institute | Orange County | Wing Chun Kung Fu | 34241 Pacific Coast Highway | Dana Point, CA 92673 | ocwingchun.com