'' The three keys of Wing Chun are: stability, flexibility and hitting power. ''
OUR LINEAGE
YIP MAN
CHOW TZE CHUEN
DONALD MAK
ADRIAN TAUTAN
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Wing Chun Kung Fu appeared over 300 years ago in China as a ''shortcut'' through the multitude of Shaolin fighting systems and it has been further crystalized by a several generations of masters. It is a ''compressed'' method of training and a scientific set of principles able to improve already existing fighting abilities or to develop from the ground such abilities in a shorter period of time. A detailed history of the style - written by Grandmaster YIP MAN - is available here: Origin of Wing Chun |
| When it comes to fighting, there are four main qualities required: stability, precision (or timing), speed and power. The developpment of these qualities is depending on two physical factors (proper structure and relaxation) and on one psychological factor (intention). In Wing Chun Kung Fu - as transmitted in the lineage that we follow - we train the four abilities through principles, relying on techniques only as exemplifications of these principles. The understanding and the absorbtion of the concept behind the movement will make you able to find dozens of other aplications - and not only in the training environement. The essence of the martial training does not consist in learning techniques and moves, but in learning to efficiently use your bodyweight and in sharpening your instincts and reactions. |
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PRINCIPLES
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The basic principles of the style are: - body structure - is the foundation for all the other concepts. A good body structure helps you to generate power and to redirect or absorb the power of your opponent. Failing to asimilate this concept will bring limited efficiency and the tendency to use more muscle power. - centerline theory - the most important principle of the style - the entire defensive and offensive are organized after it. . static elbow - down and in front of the body, without compromising the strucutre.The movements of the elbows must be very limited.
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- body positioning - the hips and the shoulders are always facing the opponent. This way you can efficiently
use both hands and you don't expose the sides of the body.
- simultaneous attack and deffence - the time between defense and counter attack is drastically reduced.
- relaxation - is defined in Wing Chun as the absence of unnecessary muscular exertion ( not limpness! )
FORMS
1. Siu Lim Tao - Little Idea 2. Gei Boon Kuen - Seeds of the Punch 3. Chum Kiu - Bridge Seeking 4. Biu Jee - Darting Fingers 5. Zhan Zhuang Chi Gung - Five Elements Chi Gung 6. Mok Yan Jong - Wooden Dummy Form 7. Luk Dim Boon Gwun - Long Pole Form 8. Bart Jarm Dao - Butterfly Knives Form |
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TECHNIQUES AND DRILLS
Every technique, drill or strategy knows three phases of development: - LEARNING - very relaxed and very slow; your aim is accuracy - REPEATING - you add some speed and some power, but the stress level remains low. Through the end of this phase protective gear is recommended - DOING - full-speed, full-force, moving from isolated sparring to free sparring (protective gear is mandatory). |
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The main ''laboratories'' of our training are:
1. SOLO TRAINING - forms - striking combinations ( punch, palm, elbow, kick, knee etc.) - on wallbag, boxing bag, shield - footwork - conditioning 2. SAAN SIK - basic drills 3. TRAPPING HANDS - 12 hand to hand situations 4. PAK SAO - discontinous contact - basic reactions - different strategies 5. LOP SAO - grabbing and pulling -changing - different strategies 6. DAHN CHI SAO - single sticky hand - compulsory forms - free 7. SHEUNG CHI SAO - double sticky hands - incorporating the Dahn Chi forms - with different strategies - free ( Guo Sao - ''exchanging techniques'') 8. SPARRING - protections recomended - isolated ( defensive strategies and entry tactiques ) - free
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