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Been some time since I last posted something. Time flies, exams just finish. Been reading up on jsj now. Looking through notes and materials of previous jsj classes I've attended. Going to China, Wuxi next week for 3 months so yeah, will continue posting when possible.

I finally understand the system of JSJ now. The following is my own point of view only: They seriouslly reflect the USA system of education. As a Singaporean, one may not feel quite use to the system. My own view is that the USA system teaches you the fundamentals and its the student's duty to break it down, piece all the pieces of fundamentals themselves. Its making the students being able to apply the art at their own understanding. There are no rules and flexibility in such a system though the very fundamentals and framework still have to be in place.

The Singapore/UK system is less holistic because there is a emphasis of specific application, etc where one will say if Lg intestine got problem for example, do this do that. The thing is why not be the own artist-remember there is no right or wrong. In such a instance, i think the own student's understanding will unfold day by day with consistant understanding and practice.

So yeah, I am no longer afraid of the magnitude of JSJ. I find the system very good-follow american traditional education-to develop all rounders. Yes, there is a large volume of syllabus to cover but well, just be and stay in a now.Rather than saying I must learn JSJ, say I want to learn JSJ. Thats the process. Just enjoy the process. Study at your own pace and allow for individual pace of growth of understanding to the art. Do not rush the process and this may be detrimental. Remember, everyone is unique, so no comparing of whose proficiency better all that.

Lastly, find people to study together. Its really a process and its by discussing that we all learn from one another that one's understanding also expands. Afterall, all of us still remains a student.

Hope this helps for all those who understands what I am talking about.

With many blessings
Nicholas