How to recognize GOOD Wing Chun?

[duende]

Bias aside, that was an excellent answer Savi!

[Vajramusti]

Bias aside, that was an excellent answer Savi!

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agree

[Ali. R]

You are absolutely right, great answer; for those who already know what to look for.

Good stuff,

[Phil Redmond]

Don't disagree with the second part but saying someone's Wing Chun is good only if they win is a poor yardstick IMHO. You can have poor Wing Chun and win if you are lucky or the other guy is poor, or you can have great Wing Chun and lose if you get unlucky or the other guy is great. No martial art makes you invincible.

Yep, well said.

[Wayfaring]

Good Wing Chun? Some of my thoughts...

Proper observance of personal gravity; no leaning, balanced stance work, upright posture, solid grounding

Proper energetics; use structural energy vs muscle and tension to overcome force, stick when you have to, explosive striking, no over/under commitment

Proper use of space; no chasing hands, tight close quarter mechanics, ability to engage all angles, controls and/or penetrates zones of attack and defense (space/volume), always observe correct facing concepts to measure dis/advantageous positioning

Proper use of bridging; maintains structural integrity without collapsing or overreaching, clearly identifiable contact points: wrist, palm, knife edge, back of hand, forearm - all with functional structure, leverage, and pressure to distort the opponent's center of gravity from any/all angles, disciplined control of range

Proper footwork; strong definitive steps supportive and conducive to whole body structure, application, and occupation of space, move when you have to and stay when you don't have/need to move

To me, good Wing Chun is unique in the MA world, yet through the above points and above all else is expressed in attitude and spirit. Good posts all around. Agree on some points and disagree on other points.

Nice. Great points.