Wing Chun

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The beauty of Wing Chun, according to practitioners, is the simplicity of it's philosophy. Leave it to other martial arts to muck around with fancy swords and uniforms. Still, this has not stopped companies from merchandising Wing Chun martial ... more »
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Wing Chun is an ancient Chinese martial art that specializes in close-range, hand-to-hand combat. The style's emphasis on the economy of movement and intercepting an attack with a counterattack has earned it a reputation as one of the most ... more »
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Wing Chun is one of the most popular martial arts practiced today. A quick search on the Internet turns up hundreds of schools in every part of the United States and over fifty countries. Though instruction is built on simple techniques that ... more »
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Wing Chun is by far one of the most widely practiced martial arts in recent history. Bruce Lee studied Wing Chun technique under master Yip Man; and perhaps because of this, Wing Chun has devoted followers all over the world. Though some who wish ... more »
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So you've decided to learn Wing Chun. Congratulations! You have chosen a subtle, yet practical art. The skills required will be easy to learn, but might take a lifetime to master. Therefore, you have decided to embark on what could become an ... more »
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So you found a Kwoon (school), a Sifu (teacher) and you're attending class, but there is something missing......your understanding of what your doing. Well, don't be discouraged! Here are a few things to think about, which are very important to ... more »
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Traditionally, the two weapons used in Chinese Wing Chun have both been referred to by their Chinese names. The "luk dim boon goon" has become known in the United States as the "butterfly sword." Along with losing its traditional name, the ... more »
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Wing Chun is an ancient Chinese martial art that forms the foundation of what is today known as kung fu. Initially popularized in the West by Bruce Lee, who was a longtime student of Wing Chun, the practice requires a devotion to form, controlled ... more »
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In this article you will learn the art behind Jason Bourne's fists. You'll learn how to defend yourself and others quickly and efficiently... more »
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A Wing Chun Wooden dummy can be a useful tool when you're training for this martial art. Ordering a Wing Chun dummy from a sporting goods or martial arts store can be expensive. However, you can build your own. Read this eHow to learn more... more »
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The martial arts tradition of the Wing Chun wooden dummy goes back hundreds of years to a time when the dummy was an integral part of martial arts training in the Shaolin temple. Today, the dummy is still widely acknowledged as a superb training ... more »
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Sticky hands, also known as Chi Sau, is an important component of your Wing Chan Kung Fu martial arts training session. It is where partners face each other and practice offensive and defensive techniques while "sticking" to each other. Drills ... more »
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Wing Chun Kuen is a practical and effective form of self-defense. You must practice specific skills daily in order to learn the system quickly. Remember, you are learning how to disable an antagonist quickly and effectively, so you must simulate ... more »
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Wing Chun has two main weapons--the butterfly sword and the long pole. A long pole is traditionally called "lim dim book guan." This means "6 1/2 point pole" and refers to techniques. There are several places that sell the poles, but only a few ... more »
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While practicing Wing Chun requires upper body concentration, learning to disrupt an opponent’s equilibrium is an important technique for practitioners. This is done by targeting the core with Chi Ger also known as sticky legs. Learning key ... more »
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Wing Chun kicks are traditionally below the waist and are found in the Chun Kiu and wooden dummy form. Depending on the lineage, a variation of the basic kick is striking with the heel... more »
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As with learning anything, there are many sources of information. Choose the sources that are easily available to you and put in a bit of hard work. Your efforts will be rewarding whether they are in a library, online through the Internet, or ... more »
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The best ways to learn the rules of any new sport or activity is to spend some time watching others participating in it, asking instructors and reading some books on the activity. Learning the rules of Wing Chun is no different... more »
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Bart Cham Dao also known as the butterfly knife form is the highest point in Wing Chun Training. Developing a training foundation is an integral part of practice... more »
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Wing Chun fighting is not for the faint of heart. Some martial arts are built around tournaments and therefore teach techniques that disable but do not incapacitate the opponent. Wing Chun is more practical, teaching that the only rule is that ... more »
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Wing Chung, a Chinese martial art, practices strenuous circular and linear footwork with masterful hand and arm maneuvers. Counter-attacks are performed swift and hard to get your opponent off balance before going in for the killing kick. After ... more »
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Because Wing Chun is a close range combat form of martial arts, participants need agility, speed and good reflexes. Stretching before Wing Chun is required for you to maintain balance, structure and stance in this ancient martial art... more »
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The Wing Chun wooden dummy is a classical training method used in most Wing Chun classes. There are many things to factor in when using this form-provoking tool. Practitioners use the wooden dummy to prepare their students to apply pressure, have ... more »
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So you've decided to buy a Wing Chun Video or DVD. You've read through some reviews to sort out the multitude of options on the market and you feel pretty confident about your decision. Good for you. Here are some tips for getting the most out of ... more »