Demo Talk

So I would like to talk about demos. Why we do them? Is there any value? and what might that value be if there is any?

For me when I first started doing demos I did not like them, and they made me sick (literally). I was so nervous going in front of strangers and performing my form for them. I was so worked up I would black out during my performance and then I would not remember that I just performed in front of others. I did not pass out, but I ended up doing my form without thinking of anything else but my form. For me this was quite the intense experience; for the few seconds I was on I put all my hard work and effort into that little piece I might have gotten. I felt very accomplished for the 10 to 30 seconds I might have gotten.

Lately I have been hearing that" what is the use of a demo, I will have to sit and wait for my tiny part in the demo, so it is boring".  "I would get more out of my one day I am here if I got to practice, my whole form instead of just a small piece. I will just practice my part at home"  Now I am not 100% accurate, with what I have heard word for word, but it has still been said in such a way. I will not deny that practicing for a demo, might be like that sometimes, but I think that is a completely wrong way of thinking.

So why do we do demos? for me demos are something where you get to learn how others are doing, and where you can show off how good you have gotten at your form. Also it builds teamwork and friendships, that will last a long time. Is there any value? YES What is that value? Demos can help build your self confidence up, your engagement in your kung fu. Helps you pursue the extraordinary, while leaving mediocrity behind.  Make an impact on someones life.    So if I have to wait 6 minutes before I get to do anything I will make my time up there the best time of my life. You know there may be even more value and benefits, I have yet listed, but for now this is what I can currently think of.

Every requirement in The I Ho Chuan has a purpose and a reasoning, and a lesson.

Remember everyone stay extraoridinary


Sifu R. Langner