In this Kung Fu lesson online Sifu Phu Ngo talks about fighting at 2 different ranges.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both ranges. Ideally you would want to be able to play in both ranges.
When your opponent is further off you have more power to push, however you have less control of your opponent.
When you opponent is closer to you, you have the ability to control your opponent better, however you lose some of your power.
There is a give and take aka balance in everything. Some folks mistake Chi Sao for fighting. Chi Sao is not fighting, it is a way to bridge the gap between training sensitivity and sparring.
Both Chi Sao and sparring can help you prepare for a competition match or fight. One of the most common reason a person loses a fight is because they have an adrenaline dump.
Simply put, they lose their game. What is left is a person who is confused, disoriented and no longer has the desire to keep fighting. Essentially they end up loosing to themselves. We strive to be ‘cool, calm and collected’ under pressure. Training in Chi Sao helps to achieve this.
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Dear Sifu Phu
I had my eyes opened to the beauty of energy through the Leung Ting system of Wing Chun and acquired a Mook Yan Jong because of it.My question or double question if not too boring for you to take the time to answer for me please is….1.because I am still trying to understand the fascinating Siu Nim Tau,why are the 3 Fook Sau’s perfomed very slowly apart from eliminating shoulder tension?? And can Siu Nim Tau be practised solely on my Mook.Do you sell dvd’s?(sorry 3 questions) Because I am in a dire situation financially and can no longer afford to go to the Wing Chun lessons I so used to adore,i feel the purchase of 1 of your dvd’s would enhance and clarify infinitely my understanding of what I’m meant to be achieving through Siu Nim Tau.I appreciate how busy your life must be and there is no rush for a reply from you….a reply none the less would be as appreciated for me as the air I breathe and the sunrises and sunsets I’m privileged to witness.Thank you sincerely. Richard
Hi Richard, you will find lots of lessons on Wing Chun inside our Training Courses
Hey Richard. To answer your question, 1 there are basically 3 methods of playing your form. You should not only do your fook sau slowly, but your whole entire form slowly. This helps build control for every inch of movement you make and not just letting momentum throw it in place. You develop more control this way. 2, you can practice your form onto the jong and much much more. The form is a teaching method to develop muscle and tendon control from the arms to the wrist. Once you learn that, you can take any movement in your form and put them in any order when practicing hitting on the jong. 3, we don’t have dvd’s right now but we do have the web site that is constantly growing and improving (thanks to you guys). We have talked about making dvd’s for people who are interested in just that. My recommendation is join the site. It has over 300 hours and growing every week and we are always improving on it. So when your ready, come join our family.
Sifu Phu
Thank you so much for your reply……very helpful and informative.I’ve sent emails and messages to instructors even in my own county and further afield in the UK asking similar things and never even had a reply.I will avidly keep my deep interest in your newly found website which shows me how much there is to learn and how far there is to go,and even then the suface has only been scratched or the tip of the iceberg has only just become visible on top of many more icebergs.As Mr Spock used to say ‘Fascinating’
Richard
Thanks. I learn day by day and enjoy practicing all that you’ve shared.
Vinaka
Koli from Fiji
Oh, you’re welcome!!!!