WT Fight Club

[kj]

Originally posted by fa_jing
Most people can't even kick above their waist after 1 year, ...

If they are with Wing Chun, why would they?

Regards,
- Kathy Jo

[fa_jing]

Just an observation regarding the average martial arts class. Of course some people will progress alot more quickly.

But there are reasons to kick above your waist in class: Stretching, big target, conforms with some sporting rules or friendly testing of skills, or so that your partner can practice against such kicks.

[WCis4me]

Most people can't even kick above their waist after 1 year, especially if they have no athletic background.

I have NO athletic background except for early teens, am 36 now, and have been training under a year, I am not in great shape YET, and I can kick well above my waist.
I must be a freak of nature LOL.

[Ernie]

when two cars crash head on the out come is always ugly
ah if there were only such things as angles , distance and timing what a wonderful world it could be.
but they got heart and there doing what they know under pressure , hats off to them
at least there getting a good work and learning balance in motion

[anerlich]

Not bad, but I still prefer my Pride videos.

[anerlich]

Most people can't even kick above their waist after 1 year, especially if they have no athletic background.

Yeah, and 90% of streetfights go to the ground.

I was one of the minority, same as Vicky.

[anerlich]

If they are with Wing Chun, why would they?

Because they CAN.

[rubthebuddha]

props to them for pushing it, but very much of it did look like a chain punch fest. i can't say much more than two years experience, if that, because i don't recall a single elbow being used, much less regular chi sau. also, WT teaches chin na starting at around 2½ years or so, and i didn't see any of that, either.

to give them some benefit of the doubt, the gloves they have on aren't easy to work with. they're meant not just to pad, but to restrict the wrist and fingers to keep from injury -- this also means the gloves keep them from being used to their greatest extent. so while the hands are protected, they're not much more than clubs, à la typical boxing.

[AdrianUK]

hi all

This clip was mentioned on the wtdefence.com forum, they are beginners in WT and the fight club is in sweden or denmark, for more info check out the other forum

Regards
Adrian

[Buddha_Fist]

AdrianUK:

Correction. This is a different WT club and it's in Germany. No need to check out the other forum.

[chen zhen]

We have a WT center with a fightclub too, in Denmark.

Has anyone seen the escrima clip? it's pretty cool. the sifu looks like a badass. like a hells-angels member, or something!

[Deathrobe]

my guess is 3yrs and they are probably told to fight like that.

[Alpha Dog]

That is just about the funniest thing I have ever seen.

[KenWingJitsu]

Good for them. Takes guts. Anyone who disses should please post a clip of themselves doing better.

Rene Ritchie has chain punched this thread with the correctness. Amusingly couch warriors sit back and pick, yet never spar lol.

[PaulH]

If you must criticize, at least be a little constructive or maybe just a little humorous. "Critics are like eunuchs in a harem; they know how it's done, they've seen it done every day, but they're unable to do it themselves. - Brendan Behan"


Regards,