How to Do Lok Dim Boon Kwan in Wing Chun

Wing Chun is a martial art form that focuses on fighting techniques used for self-defense. It is a sport that developed about 400 years ago in China during the revolution. Two weapons forms are among the techniques taught in Wing Chun, and they are the butterfly swords and the dragon pole. The long pole also is called lok dim boom kwan, which stands for six-and-a-half strike.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Focus on the central line of the opponent's body by poking it with lok dim boom kwan. Wing Chun is meant to end a fight quickly. The core contains the stomach for air, the heart and groin area, all body parts which can drop your opponent instantly when hit right on target.

3. Knock a weapon out of an opponent's hand with a swift hit of the dragon pole, or use it to give a knockout blow. Once you've disarmed the opponent, in a real fight, you can end the engagement. Wing Chun follows the Buddhist philosophy of not killing enemies, so you should walk away once it is safe.

4. Combine the movements of the long pole with footwork that puts you in and out of range from your opponent.

5. Practice with the dragon pole to develop speed and flexibility. Use the dragon pole on a wooden dummy or other practice body form, to hit the knees, ankles, hips and shoulders to disengage an opponent. Mixed martial arts contests use dragon poles and count points for the number of parries that make contact without actually disabling the opponent.

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