How to Do Wing Chun Weapons Forms

Wing Chun is a Southern Chinese form of Kung Fu. Two weapons forms, the butterfly swords and the dragon pole, are among the techniques taught in Wing Chun. While the main focus of Wing Chun is the utilization of energy of both your opponent and yourself, the movements of the hands, feet and weapons use is an integral part of the martial art.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Learn how to use the butterfly swords in Wing Chun competitions. These weapons are small blades with wide handles that make it look like a butterfly with one wing outstretched. You use a fixed guard to protect the hand and the blade is about as long as the forearm.

2. Rotate the blade under your arm. The main reason for the sword length is so it can be flexible. It allows the Wing Chun practitioner to use the butterfly sword in any kind of position when entering the space of the opponent.

3. Use the butterfly sword in close quarter fighting situations. You will practice precision and timing with this short sword. Typically a sword is carried in each hand and the two together make the butterfly. Coordination skills are prominent in this weapons form.

4. Move in and out of range to your opponent with the dragon pole. It is a stick that is about six to seven feet long, and can be as long as 13 feet. When coupled with fancy Wing Chun footwork, the dragon pole, which is narrow in the center and the same diameter on each end, can deliver a fight-ending blow in seconds.

5. Train using the dragon pole so you can cultivate power, confidence and the fighting mentality. First, you start with basics like correct stance, footwork and hand body coordination. After the perfecting the basic skills, you work on single person dragon pole training, and then move on to partner dragon pole training.

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