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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]