Many years ago I took a form of Hung Gar Kung Fu for 3 years. I enjoyed it greatly. I leveled up twice. And was halfway through to the next level. However, I was forced to quit because of a clumsy teenager who punched me full force in the eye during form practice (I repeat...FORM practice). Anyways, this caused a detached retina and I had to have surgery on my eye to prevent loss of sight. 6 weeks later my vision had thankfully returned to normal. However, the close call forced me to quit my formal training. I could not justify the risk of practicing and sparring with clumsy people. The instructor offered one-on-one instruction so I wouldn't have to worry about being accidentally punched in the face or anywhere else. But at the time it was too fresh of a wound and I turned down the offer.

Now it is years later and I really miss it. But the only way I would even consider formal training again would be with one-on-one instruction from a seasoned master. Have any of you had one-on-one instruction? If you were me, would you be able to trust another person with such a task?

I still have a passion for this deep down. And would like to in someway continue. But it may just be a dream I can't feasible realize.

Thanks.