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Originally Posted by JStinson
That is why I think changing forms is not a good idea. I know what you are talking about when it comes to "unlearning." I have to get people to do that when they have previous experience before coming to my school. Mainly lots of bad habits though. When I first learned the Chang Han set, I learned them "redone." Changed schools and found I was not doing them the way Choi had done them. All that work for 'nil.
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And since Choi is about reproach....
I don't think forms is for naught, even in variation. Even in our micro organized place (national lvl that is) there are still great variations in the forms, though the rule states "as seen on DVD".
As and act of learning I don't mind change and new forms. A leading neurologist has proven that by doing things our body is not accustomed to we form new connections in our brains, even as adults (while traditionally it's said these developments are halted at age three or so) and I am working out with a woman who is proof for that.
But balancing two sets of forms, or more than one form per rank (depending on how much time in rank you will have) is a mental work out.
And for the instructors...it does not matter if you add a new set to your curriculum or learn a completely new set. You will have to do the mental push up and learn one new set, well enough to teach to your students. take your Vitamins, get plenty of rest...it's a toughy!