Re: Mantis and Wing Chun
Originally posted by blackmantis
A friend of mine does Wing Chun. Earlier today i sparred him and it was a good match, however, when he came in close it was very hard to know what to do as he has very good speed and the constant forward attacking nature of WC makes it very hard to defend against. Overall i would say it was a draw as my kicks and throws managed to do a fair amount of damage.
My question is, what is the best way to fight Wing Chun, and what should one do in a situation in which you are bombarded with constant forward moving, and chain punches?
S
Congratulations! You 've fought someone from a style of combat that is proven to be effective in combat.
Only get in close when you are striking. When you are not striking, keep your distance. If your arms are not in contact with his, it will be more difficult for him to use his specialty: Close-Range combat.
What you can do, when you ARE in close-range combat, is grab both of his arms if you can, tug/jerk it, then strike him, then grab again. Tug/Jerk, release and strike, then grab again. When you can't grab his arms, jump out of close-range. This has worked for me, except for when I'm fighting someone like a Boxer, whose hand/wrists are kind of hard to grab.
The Boxer's Jab is an excellent technique in combat! When done properly, you can do much facial damage to your opponent from long-distance, or at least, without staying in the "toe-to-toe" range. With a strong Boxer's Jab, you can give a black-eye, break a nose, bust a lip, leave some teeth for the tooth-fairy, etc. It is also a great way to close the gap and start-up combinations. Keep in mind, the Boxer's Jab is generally not a "show-stopper".
Still, the Boxer's Jab Rocks!
If he uses a technique that you see is useful, and can use, yourself, effectively, incorporate it into your fighting. Some people on this forum may disagree...
One final note, and that is this: Praying Mantis Kung-Fu is AVERAGE without the footwork. This is my own opinion, based on my own experience.
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