Wu-Chi Tao Time
Wu-Chi Tao time is also known as old time.
Question: When does a new day start?
Answer: at midnight.
There was a day in history when a new day begun at sunset, and not at midnight as we have today. A decree was issued by the Roman Cathloic Church somewhere between 321 and 538 AD changing the old time for the new time.
Old time philosophy - rest before you work. New time philosophy - work to earn your rest.
Old time operates on the principle of rest before work as opposed to the present time system of working to earn your rest. A person who works to earn their rest will be idle in their rest because they feel they deserve a break. But a person who rests before they go to work will spend their time wisely. In preparation for the tasks that lay ahead of them.
The Wu-Chi school runs on the old time system, as it was in China before Marco Polo’s visit. This develops a certain attitude or mentality because you can see one day end and a new day begin, rather than sleeping through the change from one day to the next.
This principle can be applied to your training, for example when hitting the pads you need to have rest periods in which you can prepare for your next attack.
Preventing burnout and fatigue.
This system assists your recovery, preventing burnout and fatigue, as well as enabling you to evaluate each situation before you begin anew.
Six Week Block
We divide our training schedule into one week of rest and six weeks of training, this is referred to as a six-week block.
The temptation to train during the week off can be strong, but it is very important! that you follow this rule. The cycle of one week off and six weeks on will teach you physical timings that will only become clearer as you progress through the school.
The week off will help to keep you motivated. You need a break or you will burn out.
Wu-Chi Calendar
On the front page of the website you will find the Wu-Chi Calendar, like the one below. This calendar will show you when each rest and training period begins and ends.
It shows when the payment for each six week block is due, for more information on payments see Class Payments.