Hi family, how are you? Before getting to this week's update, I wanted to share a thought with you. :) Often times we try and try and try to accomplish our task and sometimes it feels like we aren't getting any where. The more we fight it, the more we struggle. It's like being stuck in a rip current and you start trying to swim directly back to shore … [Read more...]
Wing Chun Wooden Dummy Kicking Drill | Hitting On Point | Creating Balance
Wing Chun practitioners from around the world use a tool called a Muk Jong also known as a wooden dummy. There are a ton of different training drills you can do on jong. In this video Sifu Phu teaches you a kicking drill that will enhance your ability to hit points and strengthen your core muscles which will help you have better balance. We get asked … [Read more...]
What Are The 4 Wing Chun Gates?
When learning Wing Chun you may here phrases like protect your gates or zones. In this video Sifu Phu talks about what you need to know about protecting your 4 gates. Though we don't use the term "4 gates", we do protect those zones. Same concept and techniques just a different way of saying them. It's important to note: When you are developing the … [Read more...]
How To Maintain Your Balance While You Are Doing Single Whip From Tai Chi
Learning your Tai Chi form can be frustrating at times. The main reason it's frustrating because mentally we start to loose patience pretty quickly if we don't get something right away. In fact one of the ways Tai Chi helps you is by training your mind to stay focused on the task at hand. The beauty of Tai Chi doesn't reveal itself to you fully until … [Read more...]
How To Protect Yourself In A Ground And Pound Situation
First and foremost the most important thing that you need to do if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you are on the receiving end of a ground and pound attack is to stay calm. Absolutely focus on your breathing so you don't find yourself panicking. Controlled breathing is key to weathering the storm effectively until you can find your … [Read more...]