Wednesday, 1 July 2015
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine Issue No. 24 - Sifu John Smith
"Chi Sau is the cornerstone of the Wing Chun system. If it is not drilled in thoroughly and understood, then you will only then have a superficial understanding of Wing Chun or it may not be Wing Chun at all. When trained correctly, Chi Sau develops a way to hit our opponent in one action; it gives various angles of intersection regarding footwork and develops a habit to automate a response to untangle our hands if there is an obstruction. However, one thing it does not give us is an attack strategy once we are separated from out-of-hand contact."
Friday, 19 June 2015
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Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Wing Chu Illustrated Issue No.22 - Chi Guek, spread of Sifu David Peterson
"Like its more famous arm drill relative, Chi Sau (“Sticking Hands”), Chi Geuk is also a sensitivity drill, the purpose of which is to learn how to make use of the legs to feel the intentions of the opponent through contact with the legs and lower body. Many Wing Chun practitioners attempt to apply their hand skills with extended arms, the result of which being poor leverage or control of the adversary’s arms and no control whatsoever of their legs and stance. This generally results in only 50% of the body being used to monitor, control and attack the enemy, when a full 100% can be achieved through the use of the legs and stance at closer range. This then is the main purpose of Chi Geuk, to encourage the student to seek maximum contact with the whole body, from hand to foot, so as to be in a position to detect ANY movement on the part of the enemy, as well as to maintain complete control of their posture and position. Chi Geuk helps to build confidence in getting in close, strengthens the students understanding of the concept of Chiu Ying (“Facing”), and ensures that they are always aware of their balance, weight distribution and footwork at all times. It teaches them to retain the best possible position for themselves, and to press the opponent’s position with a constant forward energy, consequently leaving the opponent feeling totally overwhelmed and unable to regain Chiu Ying themselves."
-- Spread of Sifu David Peterson's article from the Issue No. 22.
-- Spread of Sifu David Peterson's article from the Issue No. 22.
Friday, 13 March 2015
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