In this video, I address questions and concerns that have been brought to my attention regarding the origins of my Wing Chun lineage. I explain that I have learned different styles of Wing Chun and have shared my knowledge with others. My focus is on making the system work for me, not adhering strictly to one particular lineage or style. I emphasize the … [Read more...]
Tai Chi Principles That Work In Grappling Situations
In this article, I would like to share my experience with a grappling technique that can be highly effective in controlling an opponent. When they try to push me off one way or another, I capture their wrist and use my weight to my advantage. By hooking their legs and maintaining a firm grip, I can neutralize their efforts to throw me or regain control of … [Read more...]
Training In Kung Fu? Don’t Do, Be!
Recently, it has been more difficult to write about "Training in Kung Fu". The reason is that there was a time when all you had to do to find something on the internet was put in what you were thinking, and the search engines would take care of the rest. It is much more difficult to get heard or noticed online in today's environment because of the … [Read more...]
Wing Chun Basics | Re-visiting The Pak Sao
In order to grow as a martial artist it's important to keep going back to the beginning. In this article, we are going to talk about wing chun basics. Specifically the Pak Sao. I often tell my students that in most cases I can get my business done with simple techniques like pak dars, lop sao, etc. The reason is that I have spent countless hours … [Read more...]
How To Do A Wing Chun Straight Punch Effectively
One of the defining techniques within the Wing Chun Kung Fu System is without a doubt the Wing Chun straight punch. The movie Ip Man brought the Wing Chun punch into the spotlight again. Wing Chun Chain Punch Wing Chun Chain Punch is a simple but powerful technique. It is a series of fast and straight punches aimed at the opponent's center … [Read more...]