Slick Nick
03-06-2007, 08:18 PM
In all martial arts training , the ability to react with speed is important . If one person merely focuses on his power , he loses many things . Such as accuracy ,reaction timing , form , ect. It is most important to realize that combat is like a mind game , like chess or checkers you play one move and await his reaction which is bound to come in many forms . In wing chun the basic stance allows a great deal of economical motion , speaking from the point of origin , the stance holds a great deal of short , fast , and to the point defense movements . Which in some cases should be modified to fit the situation.
Offenssively , open hand strikes such as the heel palm , ox fist , snake fist , bear paws , whip , ect. tend to have more power then the usual relaxed , ready position , in a relaxed, ready position , the strikes are done with one motion : from a position of negotiacion , to a strike , block , or counter , or maybe all three at the same time. Although these movements can be executed quickly , from a wing chun stance these strikes have a turning motion . Much like we see in boxing punches like a cross punch has a slight twist of the arm . So , the blocks are faster and the strikes are more powerfull using the wing chun stance and executing movement from the point of origin .
In another way wing chun is fast , and understanding it's speed , is to understand their method of closing the gap . This method allows attacks to be continuously fast because of the range , however , the method of closing the gap has to be perfected . Some would use mere footwork , some a immobilizing attack , and some will use both . But nevertheless , if that distance is obtained , the amount of movement allow per second increases dramatically .
Another important lesson is the chi sao drill , which in other words "blind fold fighting" which is basically increasing your sensitivity to body movement , or a good sense of "body -feel" is obtained through listening , and breathing . This is another way of creating speed in reaction timing , after all , timing is more important than speed of a punch , or power of a punch . If the wrong timing is administered , it won't land .
What wing chun strives for is a good sense of reaction timing more than anything , whereas some arts focus on power , or intimidating an attacker with "kia" or "haight " or whatever . Although the movements of wing chun are meant to be deceptive , if you are trying to learn wing chun understand what the art is about . Not power , or technique necessarily , just quick reactions and sensitivity to movement . From a close range , this "body-feel" is easy to accomplish , however , never neglect any range . Because they are all as important , offense , defense , short range , long range , medium range , ground .
Thanks , Slick Nick .
Offenssively , open hand strikes such as the heel palm , ox fist , snake fist , bear paws , whip , ect. tend to have more power then the usual relaxed , ready position , in a relaxed, ready position , the strikes are done with one motion : from a position of negotiacion , to a strike , block , or counter , or maybe all three at the same time. Although these movements can be executed quickly , from a wing chun stance these strikes have a turning motion . Much like we see in boxing punches like a cross punch has a slight twist of the arm . So , the blocks are faster and the strikes are more powerfull using the wing chun stance and executing movement from the point of origin .
In another way wing chun is fast , and understanding it's speed , is to understand their method of closing the gap . This method allows attacks to be continuously fast because of the range , however , the method of closing the gap has to be perfected . Some would use mere footwork , some a immobilizing attack , and some will use both . But nevertheless , if that distance is obtained , the amount of movement allow per second increases dramatically .
Another important lesson is the chi sao drill , which in other words "blind fold fighting" which is basically increasing your sensitivity to body movement , or a good sense of "body -feel" is obtained through listening , and breathing . This is another way of creating speed in reaction timing , after all , timing is more important than speed of a punch , or power of a punch . If the wrong timing is administered , it won't land .
What wing chun strives for is a good sense of reaction timing more than anything , whereas some arts focus on power , or intimidating an attacker with "kia" or "haight " or whatever . Although the movements of wing chun are meant to be deceptive , if you are trying to learn wing chun understand what the art is about . Not power , or technique necessarily , just quick reactions and sensitivity to movement . From a close range , this "body-feel" is easy to accomplish , however , never neglect any range . Because they are all as important , offense , defense , short range , long range , medium range , ground .
Thanks , Slick Nick .