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...]
How to Have Better Focus
Whether you are looking for better focus at work or for your personal life, there are a few simple steps that you can take to get it. From a few simple tips to a few different ways to clear your mind, there are a lot of different things that you can do to help yourself get more focus. Setting small daily goals Creating a daily goal can be a great way … [Read more...]
Double Leg Takedown Channeling Energy Part 2
As promised this is a quick breakdown of how channeling energy works with a double-leg takedown. Keep in mind that in order to feel the energy you have to mentally be in a calm place. If you are too angry or too afraid you won't be able to feel your opponent. There is nothing magical or mystical about energy control. It's simply a matter of understanding … [Read more...]
Channeling Energy | Double Leg Takedown & Throw
This story is an interesting one but it's one that I am familiar with. I was asked to demonstrate channeling energy against a double leg takedown and then a throw. The gentleman doing the takedown and throw is an experienced wrestler. He sprung the question on me what seemed like out of thin air so I certainly was not prepared for it. However, I am not … [Read more...]