Chi Gerk also known as sticky legs is something I started training around the 4 or 5 years of my training. Generally speaking before starting Chi Gerk training you would have learned the Chun Kiu form and Chi Sao. I particularly like this exercise because it helps strengthen your lower body and core. Another aspect of training this is it will help you … [Read more...]
The Importance of Chi Sao Sticking Hands
Wing Chun is famous for its Chi Sao Sticking Hands practice. Training with Sifu Phu I didn't start practicing this game for at least 5 or 6 years. Prior to that, I was playing a game we simply call the "Game of Hands." The game prepares a person to start rolling aka playing Chi Sao. Some folks think that sticky hands represent real fighting. It does not, … [Read more...]
Cycling Sensitivity Drill
Hey fam, so a little back story of this cycling sensitivity drill... There were actually about 8 or so minutes of this mini-lesson before Sije Jamie started recording. She said that she couldn't let another minute go by where this wasn't filmed.I am glad she grabbed it because it goes in line with a lesson I am working on for the VIP course that I will be … [Read more...]
What Is Chi Sao Demonstration | Sticky Hands
One thing that separates Wing Chun from other martial arts is Chi Sao (Sau) also known as Sticky Hands. In the following article we included a video with one of our Chi Sao Demonstrations. There is also a ton of controversy around Chi Sao. I think a reason for this is people not understanding what sticky hands is actually used for. While Chi Sao looks fancy … [Read more...]
Wing Chun | How Long Should You Train Sil Lum Tao Before Starting Chum Kiu
The style of Wing Chun basically consist of 3 forms. Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kiu and Biu Gee. This post I am going to talk about when is it the right time to start training in Chum Kiu.Over the years I have seen people come and go. I never understood why someone would make a decision to learn a martial art and instead of being a good student they feel that they … [Read more...]