bnb=Things I don't like about WCK... not particularly powerful (in my experience - have seen far more power generated in both XY and Bagua for example); not as efficient as I once believed (again, my opinion).
Funny explosive power [knocking someone off there feet] is one of the basic fundamentals of the wing Chun I have learned; the system would be empty if not for the ability to shock and drop people
I would understand your view from the chain punch happy people , those people that tend to favor speed [empty] over cultivating body mechanics to support power release [ sitting and taking position ]
The reason I enjoy wing Chun so much is it short cuts the development process [when trained right and with a goal in mind]
The development of
power [by way of refining body mechanics ,focus and mental/emotional intent '' killer mindset '' don't play his game go in get the job done ]
Speed [relax and burst. economy of motion, by way of nearest weapon and cultivating proper body alignment]
Sensitivity [chi sau, weapon sparring]
Timing [chi sau, sparring, weapon sparring]
Adaptability [chi sau, sparring]
All the attributes are addressed it's just the quality of the training method, the direction and goal of the teacher and students that defines the level that those skills/ attributes will rise to
that is were the problem stems , many lack the training methods , commitment , personal responsibility , to take the steps needed to achieve a high level of [Wing Chun attributes ]
They will favor one way over another and be unbalanced or the listen and follow to much misconception and never ''walk there own individual walk ''
This is not a problem with the base training system [wing Chun] just the people’s methods and goals
The training system is a great system because it offers you a blue print to cultivate the desired attributes
But you can lead a horse to water