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...]
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...]
Wing Chun Sensitivity And Pressure Control
During a recent Private zoom training session, we were discussing wing chun sensitivity and Shihan David asked me if I would share 10 minutes of that training session. If you are a VIP member you will be able to find the full lesson in that section. Using Wing Chun Sensitivity To Learn Pressure Control I should start with, you don't need to know … [Read more...]