Wing Tsun Kung Fu and AirBnB Rental Agreements

Wing Tsun Kung Fu is a martial arts discipline that combines several important factors to provide for successful fighting and defense. When it comes to AirBnB rental agreements, the success and integration of each of these factors harmoniously would benefit both the host and the guest. This article will discuss how all of these elements can be integrated into an AirBnB rental agreement in order to empower both parties.

Mindfulness: Understanding Responsibility for What You Do

Mindfulness is the ability to pay attention to your environment in order to understand your responsibilities and how they shape what happens next. Without the ability to be mindful, the martial art student can be caught flat-footed when confronting an opponent. Similarly, an AirBnB host or guest who is not giving proper attention to the rental agreement being entered into is opening the door to many different problems down the road.

Preparation: Understanding the Limits of Your Abilities

In martial arts, the martial artist learns how to prepare to face an opponent. Sufficient preparation allows the martial artist to then devote attention to her environment and opponent. Similarly, the AirBnB host or guest must be prepared to face problems by prudentially preparing the rental agreement in advance to reflect the reality of what she is offering and seeking.

Clear Communication: Understanding the Opponent’s Mind

The success of a martial artist’s ability to attribute a penalty to an opponent or achieve their goals in the fight depends upon the ability to observe and understand an opponent’s goals. In the same way, the host and guest here must be able to clearly communicate and understand the goals of the other party so that each party understands how the transaction works and how to remedy potential problems.

Anticipation: Understanding What Your Opponent is Going to Do Next

A martial artist must have the mindset to understand that an opponent will never be completely the same as expected. The AirBnB guest and host must understand that there is only so much that can be anticipated regarding the rental agreement or host-guest expectations.

Adaptation: Fighting Flexibly Without a Fixed Strategy

The martial artist who wins a fight does so because they adapt their fight strategy. The AirBnB rental agreement works best when it is created and executed with flexibility so that it is not strictly used for one specific situation.

History: Understanding How To Adapt Fighting Styles

Many martial arts trace their history through the Chinese dynasties. Each dynasty provides a helpful frame of reference for analyzing the past and understanding how to plan for the future. History is especially important in martial arts because the martial artist must adapt to the reality of fighting a person who can think for themselves. Similarly, understanding how a rental agreement has worked for others in the past will provide the host and guest a suitable reference point when creating a comprehensive sample Airbnb rental agreement.

Assessment: Evaluating Your Opponent

In Wing Tsun, the martial artist learns how to perceive weaknesses in an opponent and use those weaknesses to her advantage. Similarly, an AirBnB host or guest must be able to properly assess the strengths and weakness of the other party so that expectations are clearly understood.

Discipline: Knowing When to Use Your Skills

One must be disciplined in their training if they are to use their skills successfully. Similarly, the AirBnB host and guest must be disciplined enough to write down the key features of their bargain so that they are not frittering away the benefits of their transaction.

Safety: Focusing on the Well-Being of the Practitioners

Safety is important for a martial artist’s ability to survive the next day so he can improve and hone his skills. The same is true for the AirBnB host and guest. If either party does not prioritize safety and well-being, then the sword or the pen shall drop them.

KEY COMPONENTS OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT/CONTRACT:

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AirBnB has a rental agreement called a House Rules document.

Within the martial arts, and particularly in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, training focuses on the development of mental fortitude and clarity to achieve what may seem like impossible tasks. In the same way, the law sometimes requires tight explanation and a great deal of background study to prepare one for an often complex task such as understanding the legal aspects of surrogacy in Florida. The principles that are focused on in Wing Tsun Kung Fu are directly applicable to legal matters. Patience and understanding are two important aspects of preparation for Wing Tsun Kung Fu, but they are equally important to those involved in legal matters as well.

One principle of Wing Tsun Kung Fu is understanding. It is not enough for the student to know what to do, but to understand “why” they are being instructed in a particular technique. Knowing “why” prepares the student for unknown material that will appear as the student progresses. For example, if a person is studying floating steps in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, they may not understand why that step is so important. If during practice the opponent strikes in a way that the step comes into play, the student then understands why. In the same way, a lawyer or other legal professional should know the law surrounding the situation. Without this understanding, it can be difficult to know what advice to give to your client or when to be alarmed if a question arises. For example, each state has its own laws and requirements when it comes to managing surrogacy and the duties of surrogates. In order to properly advise those who are looking into surrogacy in Florida, one must have a grasp of the process as well as a clear, detailed knowledge of the law. The article “The Law Surrounding Surrogacy in Florida What You Should Know,” provides a great overview and detail surrounding the law as it now affects surrogacy in Florida. The article details many different questions that may arise in the surrogacy process and information on how to approach the questions and the process as a whole.

The second principle is that of patience, which is necessary for studying any complex topic. It is important to understand that a career in the law will present a number of challenging issues or situations. Without patience, the work becomes tedious and can begin to feel pointless or even overwhelming. It requires patience to read the required textbooks to start out, which is essential at the very beginning of a legal career. While these basic materials are foundational, the law and society continue to change, which means that a legal professional must also adapt and grow. It requires patience to modify one’s ability to understand the law as society changes. Even once a legal professional has a firm understanding, something may change the next year. With patience, one can adjust and begin the learning process over again.

A third principle is that of focus. The individual studying Wing Tsun Kung Fu must be focused to maintain their balance, perform a technique accurately, and to be able to replicate the same motion many times in a row. This also helps with mental focus, because it requires the student to concentrate on performing the motion as they learn it and practice it. Similarly, studying the law requires the same focus and precision. Legal professionals should carefully review each case and every application of the law to ensure that any matters are fully understood before offering advice. Focus and clarity are both important when applying the law.

This focus is necessary when looking into the legalities surrounding surrogacy in Florida. It is important to know what the law currently says and where to look for up to date information on any matter related to surrogacy. For example, the article “The Law Surrounding Surrogacy in Florida What You Should Know,” reminds us that surrogacy in Florida is only legally permissible for gestational carriers, or surrogate mothers. This means that those who wish to pursue surrogacy must be certain that the surrogate is not biologically related to the child. The laws surrounding surrogacy differ from year to year and make it necessary for legal professionals to read up on any changes that could affect a client.

The hard part is not necessarily knowing that this is a necessity, but finding the time to perform all necessary work to prepare for any situation that comes up. In this regard, preparation is key. With proper preparation, focus, and knowledge of the legal situation that surrounds matters, legal professionals can give the highest quality advice and enable their clients to make informed, responsible decisions.

An entity purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that covers the sale of a business from one entity, or person, to another. It is, in effect, a business sale agreement and an essential tool for any business sale or purchase. Much like the different forms and styles of martial arts that people train in, entity purchase agreements can vary in length and complexity, but are required in most cases, especially for business purchases that involve a corporation or limited liability entity. Much like the philosophy of Wing Tsun Kung Fu taught at the Wing Tsun Kung Fu School in Giza, if you understand the process and your limitations, you can work it out. For example, if you do not understand a term in an entity purchase agreement, don’t be afraid to ask and/or consult an attorney if needed. With this in mind, there are certain strategic principles in Wing Tsun that I feel are analogous to the structuring of an entity purchase agreement. In addition to the technicalities, understanding the strategic principles behind an entity purchase is essential to understanding how it all comes together in the end.

Awareness is key in Wing Tsun and the same can be said for a company or person buying a business. To buy a business, or form of entity, awareness of both parties involved is crucial. Both sides must be aware of each other’s desires, needs, and wants for the relationship to function and grow. If you are aware of the strategic goals of the deal and its process, it is much easier to grasp the details of an entity purchase agreement. Just as when training at the Wing Tsun Kung Fu School in Giza, you cannot be caught off guard if someone throws a punch or tries to hit you. The same is true when dealing with a business transaction. Being aware of the possible sides and the problems you and the business may run into is important to be mindful of every step of the way. Doing so will help you understand the complexity behind each step in a purchase agreement.

In Wing Tsun, being stable is crucial in all aspects. You must be positioned correctly, strike correctly, and maintain your structure to stay stable. The same is true when signing an entity purchase agreement. You must be financially stable to purchase a business. You must have the monetary funds and be in the right situation to buy a business as stability is vital to the success of any business relationship. In Wing Tsun, if you are not in the proper stance, you can be pushed off balance fairly easily. This is similar to a business; if one side is not stable, or secure, it is easy to be pushed in the direction of another party. A stable business is paramount to success and success can be achieved if all parties involved are stable. The same is true for an agreement.

In Wing Tsun, stretching is the basis for all techniques. Stretching allows your body to adapt to new positions while also stretching your muscles. Just like when signing an entity purchase agreement, stretching with the methods of how you do certain things allows you to adapt and grow your knowledge on how to deal with business agreements. If you approach an entity purchase as a martial art, the more exposure you have to it and the more you practice it, the better you will become with it. If you stay stable and aware in whichever style of martial art you choose, you will gain success with that style. If you gain as much exposure to entity purchase agreements as you do in Wing Tsun, you will gain similar success.

For more information on business agreements, you can visit the Small Business Administration.

With stateside martial arts schools spanning in the 1000s, my goal is to show how philosophy and disciplines inculcated in Wing Tsun Kung Fu can be applied to career opportunities in animal advocacy, such that the audience in a martial arts school may find this article of great use. It is also my hope that you will go on to read the promoted article <<>> at this dofollow link: <<>>. Wing Tsun, like other martial arts, has an ideology. Pen and sword together, the wing symbolizes the circular movements of the “palm”. The kung stands for effort. The goal is to train the physical body, mind and even one’s spirit, through daily exercise and practice, in a way that is self-liberating. You learn to defend yourself in such a way that it is natural and almost second-nature. What I think draws people to Wing Tsun is the same thing that draws people to animal advocacy and animal law for that matter; both are unique employments that provide deep satisfaction because the goal is to be of service to another entity. Wing Tsun requires mental and physical discipline because it is very independent in its approach to form. There is no way to do Wing Tsun wrong; the only way is to do Wing Tsun incorrectly, with no natural, circular movement of the palms, without the development of dynamic stance training…essentially there is a formula of how to do Wing Tsun, which is different from how you might do Taekwondo, for example. Self-defense and animal protection is essential and interconnected because oftentimes, those who harm animals or are intent on stealing an owned animal, can pose a direct threat physically to the animal advocate and those seeking to protect their animals. Imagine wielding a quarterstaff or metal baton in self-defense against those who would mean your animal harm. You need the proper physical skill in self-defense to learn how to do this without inflicting more pain to the animal. You need the right amount of mental discipline and presence – of mind – in order to even think about defending yourself in such a way without harming the animal. How does the animal law lawyer come into play? Well, if you have the technical knowledge and skill to defend yourself and the animal, one would imagine it would make you a better advocate when you testify about animal abuse. A Wing Tsun practitioner is able to negotiate and negotiate effectively. You’d have to see it to believe it. I have gotten my instructor into a negotiation stance before with no effort whatsoever. Boxing is different because they require you to square off. Wing Tsun allows you to keep your hands up to defend yourself. That alone can help in a courtroom, where a witness may be getting aggressive and hostile. I am absolutely bemused by the posturing and yelling tactics that lawyers will use, as seen in the video embedded at this previous post. Some of the Wing Tsun posturing is used to deescalate a confrontation, so I can only imagine how useful that will be. The similarity between Wing Tsun, animal advocacy, fighting for animal rights, and animal law is the idea of maintaining a balance. In the practice of Wing Tsun, one must remember to keep one’s balance, turn the body a certain way, stand with an ideal spread of the feet – this is all to maintain the stability of the body. When you have a lot of emotions associated with animal advocacy and animal law, you can become unbalanced if you are not breathing properly. Breathing properly with both the chest and the stomach is critical in Wing Tsun, just as it is when you “dialogue” with someone who is perhaps guilty of animal cruelty. Your body needs to be strong enough so that the stress doesn’t get to you. This is also true for animal law jobs where long hours and late nights can wreak havoc on your body and mind. Would it not be marvelous to be a Wing Tsun Kung Fu practitioner teaching the public about animal welfare? Or working on animal law jobs, defending animal interests and gaining more rights for nonhuman animals? I know that Wing Tsun can set a strong example by pushing the boundaries of what exists in animal law and animal rights at the present moment. So if you are thinking about martial arts training, or perhaps you are already a martial artist – consider animal law and animal advocacy as a new career. It may even help preserve the Wing Tsun philosophy as animal rights become more integrated into the law.

As in martial arts, your rent agreement is something that needs to be understood before signing. To delve into the comparison of martial arts philosophies with the law, I’ll emphasize the word commit. Wing Tsun Kung Fu emphasizes commit to a training schedule. You can’t expect to receive the benefits from martial arts training without regular training. A place to start is committing to one or two classes per week if you’re a beginner. The skill sets build off of each other and you won’t know where you are at if you aren’t at the studio training and honing these important training techniques. Similarly, in commercial lease negotiations, you can’t expect the wording and signed lease agreement to favour you, as you need to commit to reading the entire lease agreement. This requires a careful and thorough understanding of the contractual agreement you have with your landlord. If you haven’t committed to reviewing that agreement, then any benefits that may be excluded in the fine print would be a shock. Wing Tsun Kung Fu also teaches commit to your master. This brings with it the philosophy that out of respect for your teacher, you must be there in class and stay committed to your studies. You cannot skip training days, especially when you become experienced, as that becomes careless and will expose you to all the mistakes and mind games of skipping training days. As well, the process of learning Wing Tsun is not linear, meaning, you always have to be present and commit to the content that is taught regardless of whether it is the same cycle of forms and techniques or different ones altogether. In the law of commercial leases, similar obligations exist. You have to know about the landlord meaning, someone who has the right to re-enter. There is a reason why sections 74, 75 and 77 of the Residential Tenancy Act of BC have the word re-entry within and knowing your rights as a tenant upon re-entry is vital to protecting your interests and your security of being able to live within your rental unit. Just as you would commit to attending Wing Tsun classes several times a week, you also want to commit to reading the whole residential tenancy agreement. In a way, your landlord acts like your Wing Tsun teacher or your Sifu in an agreement where that person has committed to being the one responsible party for providing you with a home of your own like training space. When you have Wing Tsun Kung Fu training, you are committed to learning techniques and forms. The learning in Wing Tsun is not from memorization but rather, it is through the concept of learning lessons and then applying them in your life beyond the martial art studio. You will learn all of the forms and techniques the same way you will learn the sections of the residential tenancy agreement. When you have a lease that you have written on a piece of paper and that agreement is something you can fully comprehend, that is what equates to knowing all of the techniques and forms inside of Wing Tsun. That is what a lease agreement and all of the many sections actually represent. Wing Tsun Kung Fu teaches you to also commit to your training. This means that you are to train at that same studio. Your kung fu should be practiced there where it is designated. This ritual of attending the same martial art school regularly creates a habit that is ingrained into your life. In the same way, you are to stay committed to your tenancy and put in the work (perhaps some elbow grease) to clean your rental unit. You are paying for a space to live in, and you want to be fair about the rental unit’s condition. Just as you have to do in martial arts, you need to take responsibility for your actions as a tenant. Wing Tsun Kung Fu teaches you to be responsible for the techniques you learn, and how you don’t go using your skills on others outside of the class atmosphere. In the same way, you get a lot of instructional videos on studying your lease agreement but you aren’t to go to your landlord and start ripping him or her apart as that is disproportionately unfair. You are to be responsible for what you sign, and how you treat your landlord. A parable within martial art is this: You see the empty swimming pool. The Master responds, “Because everybody who learned swimming stopped at intermediate.” The difference is that Wing Tsun Kung Fu is a self-education rather than martial art lessons from someone else. You are to look over all of the rented real estate contracts and then you are to understand the various bits of information. If you are doing this all of the time, you will obviously start to slowly become more accustomed to understanding things that leave your eyes confused upon first reading. Similarly, a Wing Tsun lesson of a form or technique isn’t just practicing what you learn, but rather, it is something that repeats over and over again until you understand the full concept behind the form or technique. In the same way, you are to review the same rental agreement again and again until you start to really understand what a lease is. As martial artists, we need to remind ourselves that everything we do has some relatable philosophy found within the law.

The Modern American Family: Adapting to a Shifting Landscape

The past several generations have witnessed the transformation of the American family and the momentous changes in our conception of marriage. What continue to endure are the ideals of respect, discipline and love that create values transcending all cultures and time periods. Once you have been introduced to the physical beauty of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, many of the values practiced in the martial art can be transferred to the world of the modern family.

First off, let’s define family law in a changing context. Rare is the television show that tackles this subject more effectively than Modern Family. The sitcom chronicles the tribulations of three separate households tied together through the traditional nuclear family. However, we have seen the combination of many different types of families all celebrated on the small screen. With characters like Gloria and Mitchell, the legal concept of step-parentage has been explored, as has the difficulties of inter-ethnic marriage.

Now let’s move forward to Wing Tsun Kung Fu, which at its most basic level is designed to help those who practice the art to become more self-aware. However, as with the changing nature of the American family, the allegiances that one forms through the practice of martial arts allow for transferring problems into other realities. Your kung fu instructor does not have to be a licensed therapist to understand the relationship dynamics of families, however.

While it has often been said that the five basic elements of teaching Wing Tsun Kung Fu include respect, discipline, courtesy, loyalty and trustworthiness, what they really add up to is the formation of a strong family unit. What are five dynamic values that, when employed correctly, form the basis for a solid family? Like many family therapists, martial artists understand that sometimes the main problem in familial units is establishing clear and concise boundaries. If a mother has a child who cannot share their toys, she often walks them through the steps of understanding why they cannot take a toy away from a sibling, which allows them to understand the meaning of respecting that personal property.

In the same way, the Wing Tsun Kung Fu master will tell his student to respect the power of the martial art. It is the same reasoning. There are no definitive answers in these matters, although we have seen how sometimes dysfunctional families do make things work. The idea is that instead of making those arrangements out of necessity, we can set down our own boundaries that help us to become strong and individual.

The question arises, how can martial arts help to form happy families or create more stable environments in households? For instance, where a wing chun practitioner is learning to relax their body with each level of skill building, we can learn to bring those lessons forward in life. If a father is frustrated by the way that the son or daughter is acting out at home or at school, he may think back to his time with band muay thai and how he used breathing and memory techniques to build strength, flexibility and grace of movement. He may decide to employ a similar strategy in helping his children realize that sometimes the way they are carrying themselves is harming their relationships. That is just one way of using martial arts in your family life.

Overall, the values of Kung Fu can have a positive impact on everyone in the family. In a world where size differs, we can find strength by adapting our behaviors to what works for us as individuals. Family law in a changing context has brought about many different ways for people to address the many problems they face, both within and without. The focus on the allowance of marriage is a reflection of how we adapt to the changing world around us, recognizing that ideas are evolving and we cannot live in the reality of the past.

Today’s traditional practices like martial arts can change in context to reflect the realities of our lives, while acknowledging that families can live together in many different ways. As we learn adaptability and perseverance from martial arts, we can improve our quality of life as we see fit.

When it comes to the art of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, the essence of the practice is rooted in the disciplined focus of one’s mind and body. Much like the process of grappling with complex legal issues, Wing Tsun Kung Fu is a practice that requires intricate tactical thinking. When you begin to study the ins-and-outs of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, you realize that the movement of your opponent determines much of your own movement. When you’re studying the art of Wing Tsun Kung Fu, you quickly learn that the pace at which your next move is made is invariably reliant on the complexity of your current situation. And, although martial arts and legal compliance may seem like two worlds that don’t have much in common-these disciplines possess more similarities than most people could imagine. Much like martial arts, the law requires adept responses to current surroundings. Luckily, the law, like martial arts, has set codified rules and regulations that are often more understandable and accessible than most people think.

Of course, there exists a necessity for legal counsel on almost any legal matter that is worth litigating. However, when it comes to strictly following the law, knowing how to analyze a situation helps immensely. For instance, knowing what’s considered a legal tint in tn (Tennessee residents, click here for a list of requirements) is essential to avoiding unwanted legal action from police officers or other state agents. Tennessee window tinting laws possess a fairly straightforward codification. In the state of Tennessee, the window tint law provides specific requirements for different types of vehicles. These requirements are as follows: For passengers, operators, or drivers of motor vehicles, Tennessee is much more lenient concerning the requirements for legal tint. The film tint must have a visible light transmittance of 35% or more and a luminous reflectance of 10%. The bottom line is: window tint must not be too dark in order to remain legal in Tennessee.

Again, these distinctions are unique to Tennessee. That’s why it’s always a good idea to reach out to a local law firm with knowledge of your area’s window tinting laws or simply consult the law directly so you know whether you have legal tint in tn. In the martial arts world, levels of expertise vary based upon the amount of time and effort one dedicates to their training. Similarly, in the legal field, the amount of time one dedicates to learning the law is relative to one’s overall education. Either way, all people, regardless of ability, go through specific motions to perfect their respective disciplines.

And, in all three areas-Martial arts training, general self-defense, the law and legal compliance-the precision of the practitioner allows for growth, whether that be physical, mental, or spiritual growth. Many people spend years of their lives committing themselves to their martial arts training. And, many people spend years of their lives going to law school. Despite these differences, both disciplines help demonstrate the necessity for clarity in both the legal and martial arts respects. For more information on this topic, take a look at this article. As a fascinating read for both martial artists and those simply looking for guidance on how to follow all legal requirements, this article is a must-read.

To lead a successful student life, full of mental and physical discipline, one of the best things to do is practice working hard at whatever it is you have that needs doing. While not everyone can be a mathematical genius or a bookworm, there is one skill that everyone can master over time. This is the ability to power through something which seems as if it could not be done and dragging out the resolution of what appears to be an impossible situation. Obviously this comes into play with a math exam or two (subsequently forgotten), but it also comes into play when you are confronted with the issue of understanding legal requirements for air conditioners under the regulations governing air conditioning in Florida. How did I find this out? Well, oppositional forces came in the form of an escalating list of steps that had to be completed, prior to being able to complete the process of getting a properly functioning air conditioner into the home. If I had not developed the skills to divide and conquer the preparation for this, it would have become overwhelming. I have a job to do, a child to care for, a home to clean and organize. I should not need to have to worry about how I get my air conditioning working. However, thanks to the discipline I have built up in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, I was able to power through the obstacle that was the Florida Statute Governing Air Conditioning. Many of you are wondering what that is, and I’m here to help you with that.

Did you know that Florida Statute 553.908(2) requires that air conditioning systems installed in the state of Florida be sized by a licensed mechanical or electrical engineer, or licensed mechanical contractor, according to rules adopted by the Building Codes Commission, following rules developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, “after consultation with the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers”? That means that if you have an HVAC installed that is incorrect, you may need to go through some trouble to ensure that it has been fixed. The process of going through the steps, one by one, helped both my mental and physical discipline, as well as gave me the ability to stay focused on each task despite whatever distractions came about. All the hype about very valid concerns regarding air conditioning in Florida, means that there are a lot of people going into career paths to ensure that air conditioning systems function well. The process of actually digging in and figuring out how to do it all, accurately and promptly, was helped by having the skills which I learned in martial arts.

It may sound unusual, but the focus and discipline learned from practicing martial arts can help you deal with issues which arise in your daily life. For example, a friend had her air conditioning go out, due to tree damage on her apartment building and roof. This may not sound like a big deal, but when you have a toddler, the need to keep the temperature regulated becomes a big deal, very quickly. She had a job where she could not just leave to deal with this, nor could she take off multiple days until a technician arrived to check it. The greatest step I was able to have the self-discipline to take, was to tackle things carefully to ensure no mistakes when dealing with the insurance company. Step by step, I was able to figure out what we could do to address issues as they came up. Thanks to the time I’ve spent training in Wing Tsun, I have the discipline to be precise and resilient under pressure. You can apply these basic concepts to any number of situations in life, but they are especially useful when dealing with understanding the requirements set forth in Florida Statutes regarding air conditioning. If you find yourself stuck in a position where you need your A/C replaced, don’t hesitate to reach out and discuss how the law can help you. You may need to become familiar with Florida Statute 553.908(2) or 553.845(2)(a), or 553.904.

The Principles of Wing Tsun and Real Estate Management

Universal principles that cross disciplines are few. The Wing Tsun Kung Fu School in Giza is not unique in being a family business. We use humor to deal with the fact that some of our clients are family members, some of our teachers and students we have known for years, and our students often recruit their family and friends as new students. That is why today we will talk about the principles that many of us learned in martial arts, that apply to making a comprehensive post possession agreement.

In Wing Tsun Kung Fu we learn to strike when the time is right – not too soon, before the opponent is ready. At the same time we have to be aware of what is going on around us and stay ready to react like a coiled spring as soon as the opportunity presents itself. The same principle applies when you retain your real estate lawyer. If your tenant defaults, or if they are ten, twenty, thirty days past due, you should already be directing them to your lawyer. They can start drafting a post possession agreement so that if you reach the point where the tenant can be served, there is already a plan and a strategy in place.

On the other hand, in Wing Tsun we must be patient. The time must be right. We cannot move from patience to aggressive action without the right moment. Moving before can put the Wing Tsun practitioner at risk. It is the same thing with real estate. We must often be patient dealing with the tenants and the issues that continue to arise of cracks in the apartment building above the tenant; claims of bugs or snakes or mice in the tenants apartment; broken appliances, and leakage, broken toilets, clogged drains and similar issues. Again before things can come to a head the tenant must be allowed the time to fix things themselves. It is only after this is not done that we can move to the next step which is the Negligence Letter or letting the tenant know in a very calm and collected way, that they are breaking the lease agreement, that they must comply or face a court action to evict them.

The Wing Tsun practitioner learns decision making skills. A good Wing Tsun practitioner knows when to hit hard and when to inflict just enough pain to teach the opponent a lesson. It is the same in the apartment. Too few landlords realize that for the same charge as the first notice of default letter, you could be hiring a personal injury lawyer or a traffic violation attorney. The fact of the matter is that landlords often miss out on a lot of money because they don’t think it is worth it to hire a lawyer to write a letter to the tenant to warn them that they are breaking the lease agreement or that they have one week to correct the situation. They may think that they can do it themselves and then when the tenant ignores their letter they either wait yet another month to make a decision or they jump the gun by having friends and family members go over to the tenant and threaten them – all of which put the landlord at risk of violence.

In Wing Tsun the student must always be ready to defend themselves as well as attack. A well prepared Wing Tsun practitioner is a dangerous adversary. They perceive openings, weaknesses in the opponents defense strategy and decide where to hit the opponent so that the opponent is most damaged by their actions. It is the same thing with the landlord. A good landlord who knows how an eviction works, or has been through the post possession agreement several times, does not need to rush or play games with a tenant who has not paid the rent. A good landlord can start using reasons and logic to help frighten the tenant into paying the rent – even though that is not the job of a landlord. The landlord could simply start asking for money in preparation for the eviction. It can be mysterious and foreboding such as, “I need you to pay me $500 or you will be in real trouble.” It can be rather direct, “I need you to pay the rent or I am going to evict you.” It can be a threat, “Failure to pay the rent is grounds for immediate eviction.” The point is, it is done without needing to hire a lawyer to start a court action to evict the tenant. Doing it without needing to evict the tenant makes the landlord a predatory adversary.

At the Wing Tsun Kung Fu School in Giza we also believe that communication is key. We keep in mind the principle of maximum harmony and minimum obstruction. We do not answer the tenants phone calls, waited since November for a response from a tenant before serving a Negligence Letter, moved ahead with an eviction action without texting or calling the tenant to see if the rent would be paid shortly or the tenant had a plan for paying the rent. In Wing Tsun we learn that sometimes blocking the blow or deflecting it is the safest action. We also learn that the no contact rule holds true in Wing Tsun. If the opponent blocks or deflects, then we do not attack with full force. That is why communication is so important. Again mistakes are made on inaction which holds up the recovery process. And we have lost a lot of money in the past seven years because we have been so patient with tenants who because they do not have a dollar to their name, can just wait it out and save up each month until they have saved the entire sum of rent owed. Without any incentives to pay, the landlord could lose years of rent and not even know the tenant was living rent free.

In life as well as in Wing Tsun we must be prepared well in advance for the fight. A good Wing Tsun practitioner does not wait until the opponent has their back turned to attack. A blind man does not wait until he can see the street in Mexico City to apply for a passport. It is often necessary to prepare for things that the individual cannot see. In Wing Tsun we also learn to anticipate what our opponents next move will be. Here the landlord must anticipate that the tenant will say they cannot pay the rent, that they are in the process of moving, or that they will pay the rent within a few days. The landlord must not fall for the trap with which they have dealt with substandard tenants in the past. Does the tenant really pay the rent one time and not speak again for six months or are they just waiting until the eviction action is dismissed for failure to appear in court?

In Wing Tsun the landlord or individual student must appreciate how they should move forward. Sometimes without even remembering, the student must throw a punch in order to signal that it is time for the fight to be over. The same is true in a bad tenant situation. After six months or more of a tenants promises and written guarantees, the time has come for the landlord to move ahead with an eviction action. That is the reason this month we are writing about the missing post possession agreement and how it applies to residential and commercial properties and why they are important in making sure you do not end up in court. It is also the reason we have decided to explain the principles in plain language for the benefit of the school’s students and teachers.

The Connection Between Wing Tsun Kung Fu and Negotiation

With my Wing Tsun Kung Fu School being a martial arts based school we promote the development of skills that help students be their best both inside and outside the ring. The thing that most people don’t understand about Wing Tsun Kung Fu, is that it is not a one size fits all solution to martial arts, nor is it a one size fits all approach to self-defense. It is fundamentally built on principles that can be applied to scenarios ranging from negotiations to martial arts combat.

So how about this example, the comprehensive knock out rule contracts. What does it have to do with Wing Tsun Kung Fu (WTK)?

The knock out rule is part of the process of understanding how parties may negotiate and ultimately arrive at a contract. Now, I am not a contract attorney nor do I have any background other than my observation of the phrase. A knockout rule indicates that the result of any negotiation must reach some point, at which time the offer becomes void. So why should Wing Tsun students or anyone for that matter care about this?

Because the development of WTK leads to the ability to see and understand the tactic of knock out. Although you won’t render an opponent unconscious in a negotiation setting, you may be able to take them out by recognizing and applying the understanding of that scenario to your advantage.

It is true. The quick phase, “adapt”, for many martial artists, particularly those under stress and in the face of an opponent is key to survival. Just as martial artists must adapt to their opponent’s techniques and strategies to find their own individual responses, they must also adapt to opponents in negotiations.

Could you relate this to the concept of being taken out in defense of a negotiation? Absolutely.

Wing Chun Kung Fu is ultimately about response. Response to threats, plans and even the possibility of potential outcomes. The more an opponent believes that the two parties are working together for a common good; the more likely the possibility that you may lose a negotiation is.

However, if you can direct an opponent, if you can corner their response to a certain possible outcome to your advantage, then you may ultimately be able to translate a conflict, commentary and concern over issue into a favorable controlled zone for you.

How is WTK like contracts? They are both about strategies and learning how to achieve a goal. In martial arts, the goal is usually to defeat the opponent or escape a situation, however when it comes to contracts and negotiation, the goal is to negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement. Learn how to do this and the future is yours.

When it comes to contact negotiations, just as in martial arts, always try to find the floor. The floor is the linebacker that won’t get you past the goal. Instead, think, look and summarize this in your defense. An understanding of your opponents moves will help you see the opening that you need.

The question you have to ask yourself is what would happen if you are “knocked out” in the middle of negotiation? Will you be blamed as a result, pay a fine or lose something? Probably not, however in martial arts, you probably will.

In both instances the critical component is knowledge. Know your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses; know how to strategize smartly and you will see the outcome you need.

At Giza Wing Tsun Kung Fu, we believe in the saying: it’s not about the instant victory; it’s about the long term war.

That’s right. Being smart in a negotiation or in a fight means you have to plan your strategy accordingly. Think of martial arts techniques and the target areas that martial artists will generally focus on. The ribs are open in a fight, what appears to be the corner or edge in a fight and that kind of strategy is important in a negotiation. Why?

In a negotiation, the more you learn, the better you will be. From verbalizations to social cues and body language, martial arts and negotiations have some interesting similarities. Perhaps that’s why there are so many lawyers who are martial artists or students of Giza Wing Tsun Kung Fu.

Then there are the issues that continue.

Could you learn how to create a knock out defense against your opponent? Absolutely. Think of it as the complement to your initial response. Every time that you place a punch or a kick in martial arts you are creating a new dialog with the opponent, in negotiations, the same is true.

There is much that a negotiation can learn from a martial artist. The education in martial arts can be applied in so many other areas of your life. Not just within the confines of the ring but also the legal arena. The options are limitless. In Wing Tsun Kung Fu, we believe in helping you find them.

In a negotiation or even a fight, smart martial artists know that every scenario has its own timeline. Some negotiations may move quickly, some slowly but whatever the case you want to make sure that the timing is right for you.

It’s Likely the Same with Contracts.

So what’s the point of this?

We feel that the not only can martial arts be applied in self-defense situations, they can also be applied in so many other arenas. The legal field is just one example. Now, we are not saying go out and find a fight with a client however we are saying that as a martial artist there are some things that you should absolutely keep in mind. Then again, there are some things that an officer of the court, a judge and a jury will never understand about why a martial artist should be able to do that.

In the end, the concept of the knock out rule contracts should intrigue you a little. Maybe you should dig a little deeper and see what you can discover. Or you can simply enroll into a martial arts training course like Wing Tsun Kung Fu. They are your options.