boxers keep shoulders up to protect from getting knocked out. Wing chun keeps shoulders down for various other benefits... Speed, relaxation, etc...
If you get knocked out... Is it worth it?
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boxers keep shoulders up to protect from getting knocked out. Wing chun keeps shoulders down for various other benefits... Speed, relaxation, etc...
If you get knocked out... Is it worth it?
Ok, that seems like a good way to look at it.
Does anyone here do weights with wing chun...im interested to see how that works for you. and what kind of frequency you do the weights, and how it...
What do you do in addition to your wing chun training?
Weights, cardio...how much and what kind of exercises do you do?
Were do you see the benifits in your wing chun...in an art that 'doesnt...
He was probably standing in the best stance that was supported by his structure. If you see the video at the time he is doing to forms, you will see he is quite frail.
It makes sence to use the...
I agree with Hendrik, to get the upper hand on someone larger than yourself, you would really have to utilize mulit-directional force...get them off balance and then deliver your strike.
When you...
truewrestler,
Can you upload the file again please?... im getting this error, and have been looking forward to watching episode 6.
thanks!
What are good methods, or areas to concentrate on, to develop kicking power?
My guess is that people want fast results.
Keeping the focus, linking of the body and maintaining relaxation required for combat effictive results takes patience, constant practice and dedication.
some tips on posture or form to avoid damage
Avoid tension. Link your lower and upper body for support, relax fully. Let the force travel to the floor.
Do not force your knees in.
Chu Shong Tin doing the Biu Gee:
http://www.hchwingchun.com.au/gallery.htm
Except for the ground fighting, IMHO you should be able to develop the above listed skills within chi-sau - and test them. If his pivoting and stepping was off you can use that.
I understand that...
Probably the fight (I dont drink tea) . Who's to say watching a master fight would or would not expand your knowledge anyway.
Toby,
I think that the movements in SNT are not actually a literal translation of fighting techniques, but more ideas on paths along which you can take to generate force. This relates to and...
I think the proof is in actually demonstrating that smaller people can dominate larger people in a sparing situation. This shows that it works, and you dont need to rely on a fancy explination that...
What is the difference between tension...and dynamic tension?
If you are tense, then your muscle will need to relax before you can change the direction in your movement. I think that's why WC...
I think that's a behind-the-scenes clip from Enter the Dragon
If we are talking about using this for latching (and if the guy pulls away from your latch) then if you have good forward intention on, the fact you are NOT using a thumb grip is a good advantage.
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I think the key is to keep moving. If you freeze then you're giving your opponent an easier target to strike. Also it changes the line of attack they may be using (this would depend on how much they...
The bowstring is your intention. The arrow is your body mass. the bow must be the supporting body structure (??)
I 'think' it's in every part, and relaxation and correct body structure (plus...
In what way does it drive you mad? ..and what causes that?
You need the java plugin. You can get it from the Sun microsystems page on the net.
I'll take that as a compliment. :D ..as Yuanfan often says: "the devil is in the details!"
Perhaps an enraged bull elephant with internal focus could beat him. ;)
The word you used...'rather'...seem to imply that it's only possible to do EITHER one or the other. I disagree with that.
That’s pretty broad statement, and speculative at best.
If a guy...
I think it requires a broard focus starting from inside yourself.
For some poeple meditation can help find the inside... then expand the focus from there.
Good list KJ, you've inspired me to post something.
Things I'm working on:
** Structural alignment
** Tie Gong (sp??)
** Linking my body for better unity
** Using my centre (finding my...