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The Tan Sao…
The Tan Sao is the simplest move and also very effective during a fight. Simple and to the point, Doesn’t need much training to master.
Bruce Lee is the best of the best I am a very big fan all we all miss him very much and his son to.
Bruce Lee is the best of the best. I am a very big fan and we all miss him very much and his son too.
An idea
The Warriors Two: they were being artistic. Old-English plays sometimes flip the order of words to be artistic. They could have called it The Two
How is a lop sao switch drill performed?
How is a lop sao switch drill performed? I want to know the jut sao drill. I am told their are five? +++ Sifu Michael
Are There Spinning Kicks in Wing Chun?
I used to study Taekwondo and now thinking about learning Wing Chun. Will I be able to use my kicking skills like a spinning kick
How Long Should You Train On a Wing Chun Dummy Each Day?
Wing Chun Wooden Dummy on a Stand How long each day should you train on a Wing Chun wooden dummy? ==== Answer: Are you kidding?
Can I get a good knowledge of wing chun from video lessons?
Can I get a good knowledge of wing chun from video lessons? +++ Rob’s Reply: Fernando, You can get good knowledge about Wing Chun through
Can I Use the Wooden Dummy to Practice Tecniques? I only know the Siu Lim Tao.
Wing Chun Wooden Dummy Without Pads Can I use the Wooden Dummy to practice other techniques? I only know the Siu Lim Tao and haven’t
How Tall Should My Wing Chun Dummy Be?
What is the right height for a wooden Wing Chun practice dummy? I am 5 feet 11 inches tall. === Sifu Rick Piraino who teaches
Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kiu Forms: How Many Times A Day Should I Perform Them?
Hey, I have been studying Wing Chun for two months now and I feel like this is something I was made to do. I practice
Fook Sau Is Not A Strike, Or Is It?
Fook sau is not a strike, it is bridge on arm. I am referring to the resting arm in chi sau, this does not strike
How many styles of Wing Chun exist?
How many stles of Wing Chun exist? ++++ Sifu Michael McIlwrath who teaches Wing Chun privately in New York and New Jersey https://www.facebook.com/SifuMcIlwrath replies: To me there
Would WVTAA Home Study – Level 1 – DVD/Book Set – Siu Nim Tao & Drills by Darrell Jordan be a decent way as to learn Wing Chun if no other option is available?
Would WVTAA Home Study – Level 1 – DVD/Book Set – Siu Nim Tao & Drills by Darrell Jordan be a decent way as to
Breathing and Roll Punching–
I have a question: what about the breathing? When I throw the roll punch, I notice that my breathing seems choppy and my head jumps
Martial Arts Scholarships Available in Los Angeles area
Spread the word to your martial arts friends. These scholarships are available to students living in the Los Angeles area known as the San Fernando Valley. The good
Does Wing Chun have many health benefits for your body?
Hi, I have a Wing Chun question: Does wing chun have many benefits for your body? If so, what are the benefits? Thank you! Your
Pak Sao and Lat Sao – What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a Lat Sao and Pak Sao? – – – Answer: Lat Sao is a drill (similar to Chi Sao) and Pak Sao is a block. So the two
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Defending in Wing Chun —
In my personal experience with wing chun i found myself trying to block everything with my hands. My hands were too busy when sparing a
How Can I Make a Wing Chun Dummy? Where Can I Learn Wing Chun in Syria?
I’d like to build my own Wing Chun Dummy and study Wing Chun here in Syria. I had never known anything called Wing Chun till
I have seen all Bruce Lee films and every film is good as it gets he is the best fighter of all time the legend.
I have seen all Bruce Lee films and every film is good as it gets he is the best fighter of all time the legend.
Ode To The 30-Something Wing Chun’er
You wake up before the sun, groggy, both kids twisted and folded between you and the love of your life. You’re still hopeful about the
I want to learn Wing Chun, can I learn online?
I’ve always liked kung fu, and liked it a lot more after watching Karate Kid 2010. But did not know which type to choose. Now I
Do You Need Strong Wing Chun Forearms for Defense?
Do we have to strengthen our forearms for blocking? If yes, what type of exercises should we do? – – – Answer: The quick answer
Chi Sao – What Should I do if I Have No One to Practice With?
I don’t go to a school but I was taught the 3 forms by my step dad before he passed. Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kiu,
Is it advisable to study Wing Chun over a long period of time under different lineages and or sifus?
I know this is probably a stupid question because honestly I can already sort of predict the answer (which is no), but I’m in a
Learning Wing Chun For Health Reasons
There are no local teachers where I live and I don’t have much money. What resources do you recommend for learning Wing Chun? I’m specifically
How long does it take to have a nice self-defence with Wing Chun?
How long does it take to have a nice self-defence with Wing Chun? As in when will I be able to block punches by a
How can I self-learn the 6 1/2 point pole form by myself?
I would like to learn the pole form, at home, by myself. I have no school to go to. ++++ Reply from Rob: Hi N,
Wu Xia – Dragon (2011)
If you liked Donnie Yen in Ip Man you will like this one. Not packed with martial arts but it doesn’t need it. There is
Differences in Chi Sau
Wing Chun Movie DVD: “The Legend is Born – Ip Man” In the movie “the legend is born”, the Chi Sau that Sammo Hung does is different. Why
Ip Man 3 Movie: Can You Name This Move?
What move did Dennis do in Ip Man 3 when he choked his brother? At the 4:10 marker. Answer: I’m not sure myself. (By the way, I
What’s the Difference Between the Dragon Pole and 6 and Half Point Pole?
I keep hearing dragon pole and 6 and half point pole. Are they two different Wing Chun weapons? Are there two different forms? ———- Answer:There
Is Wing Chun the same as Kung Fu?
Is Wing Chun the same as Kung Fu? === Answer: Wing Chun is a martial arts style found within kung fu. Technically, the word Kung
Wing Chun Punch… How Do You Improve Speed?
HELLO! I am trying to build up my Wing Chun punch speed. I lay down and do chain punches with elastic bands and in the air. I
Why is there so much controversy about Yip Man not …
Why is there so much controversy about Yip Man not passing on the full system of Wing Chun? Did he pass on the full system
Could You Say Wing Chun is a Grappling/Clinch Martial Art?
I ask cause sensitivity training is found in all grappling arts and only one striking art, Wing Chun. If that’s the case that’s probably why
Arm Position While Kicking
I like Wing Chun kicks because they’re simple and direct, and can be performed with simultaneous arm blocks. Commonly I see (and use myself) the
Should I do Wing Chun or something like muay thai or jujitsu?
raaan Hi, I’m 185cm (6 feet) tall and weigh 82kg (181 lbs). Should I do Wing Chun or something like muay thai or jujitsu? ===
What do I do if I’m in a Fight and my WingChun doesn’t Work?
If my WingChun doesn’t work, do I use a different style or what?? ===== Answer: You don’t have to. Besides style versus style may be
Where Can I Training Wing Chun Full Time ?
I’m looking to train Wing Chun 7 days a week, for a year, and something along the lines of live-in training. I wish to learn
How do i know if my sifu’s way of training me is effective?
I am a 17 year old male. I just started Wing Tsun 2 months ago and they do not train me that hard at my
How does Wing Chun deal with ground fighting?
How do Wing Chun fighters deal with ground fighting? — Answer: In my opinion most Wing Chun fighters don’t deal with it well. The reason is a
Definitions: Butterfly Swords or Butterfly Knives?
Butterfly Swords/Butterfly Knives used for training Hey there =) I just read about the sword/knife conflict, so I thought, as a linguist, I might
Wing Chun Footwork – What’s the Most Common Pivot Point?
I was taught to pivot on center of the foot and by another school on the heel. What is the most accepted form of pivoting?
Return of the Dragon
First of all, i must say something in defense of Mr. Ho Chung Tao, better known to kungfu fans as “Bruce Li.” Ho Chung Tao’s
Warriors Two explained
The movie is called Warriors Two because of bad grammar. The main characters in the movie are a Wing Chun grandmaster and his student, who
Is there a Wing Chun or Kung Fu instructor in Papua New Guinea?
Is there any Wing Chun or Kung Fu instructor in Papua New Guinea?
What is a Wing Chun Finishing Move?
What exactly does Wing Chun finishing move mean? — Answer: It’s a term that deals with how you finish a fight. It doesn’t necessarily represent
