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Hello, My name is Paddy. I'm goin to start Wing Chun at a class in belfast next monday, just thought i'd introduce myself. Ive been doing weight training for the past year and go to the gym regularly. The problem is that the gym is getting a bit boring and I want to try something different. Just one question, is Wing Chun any good or are there more interseting and useful Martial Arts out there that I could learn in the Belfast area? I just put that in there cause it looks cool
also if you tell us what you are looking for in a MA we can give you advice. if you are into weapons i would thing that wing chun is what you would want to go into.... forgive me if i am wrong, but doesn't that MA teach much more forms of weapons than most?
Wing Chun was orginally developed to be a defensive/counter form of martial art. It was developed to take advantage of the other Shaolin forms. Below I will list a few of the forms and exercises.
Siu Nim Tao-The first and most important form in Wing Chun. Siu Nim Tao is the foundation or "seed" of the art from which all succeeding forms and techniques depend. Fundamental rules of balance and body structure are developed here and alternately elbow force. Using car analogy; for some branches this would provide the chassis, for others this is the engine.
Chum Kiu-The second form Chum Kiu focuses on coordinated movement of bodymass and entry techniques to "bridge the gap" between practitioner and opponent and move on to disrupt their structure and balance. Close-range attacks using the elbows and knees are also developed here. It also teaches methods of recovering position and centreline when in a compromised position where Siu Nim Tao structure has been lost. For some branches bodyweight in striking is a central theme, whether it be from pivoting (rotational) or stepping (translational). Likewise for some branches, this form provides the engine to the car. For branches who use the "sinking bridge" interpretation, the form takes on more emphasis of an "uprooting" context adding multi-dimensional movement and spiraling to the already developed engine.
Biu Jee-The third form Biu Jee is comprised of extreme short-range and extreme long-range techniques, low kicks and sweeps, and "emergency techniques" to counter-attack when structure and centreline have been seriously compromised, such as when the practitioner is seriously injured. As well as pivoting and stepping developed in Chum Kiu, a third degree of freedom involving more upper body and stretching is developed for more power. For some branches this is the turbo-charger of the car. For others it can be seen as a "pit stop" kit that should never come in to play, recovering your "engine" when it has been lost. Still other branches view this form as imparting deadly "killing" and maiming techniques that should never be used if you can help it. A common wing chun saying is "Biu Jee doesn't go out the door." Some interpret this to mean the form should be kept secret, others interpret it as meaning it should never be used if you can help it.
Muk Yan Jong-The Muk Yan Jong form is performed against a "wooden dummy", a thick wooden post with three arms and a leg mounted on a slightly springy frame representing a stationary human opponent. Although representative of a human opponent, the dummy is not a physical representation of a human, but an energetic one. Wooden dummy practice aims to refine a practitioner's understanding of angles, positions, footwork and to develop full body power. It is here that the open hand forms are pieced together and understood as a whole.
Chi sao -Term for the principle, and drills used for the development of automatic reflexes upon contact and the idea of "sticking" to the opponent. In Wing Chun this is practiced through two practitioners maintaining contact with each other's forearms while executing techniques, thereby training each other to sense changes in body mechanics, pressure, momentum and "feel". This increased sensitivity gained from this drill helps a practitioner attack and counter an opponent's movements precisely, quickly and with the appropriate technique.
Chi gerk-"Chi gerk" (sticking legs) comprises predefined leg sensitivity drills which are performed in a manner similar to Chi sao.
I hope that is small list of different drills and forms has helped in your decision of wether or not to begin training in this style.
they teach you to use dual butterfly swords which you can do some very nice looking forms with once you learn it. Also it is a great style for street defense.
Hello, My name is Paddy. I'm goin to start Wing Chun at a class in belfast next monday, just thought i'd introduce myself. Ive been doing weight training for the past year and go to the gym regularly. The problem is that the gym is getting a bit boring and I want to try something different. Just one question, is Wing Chun any good or are there more interseting and useful Martial Arts out there that I could learn in the Belfast area? I just put that in there cause it looks cool
As with any art, it takes time. If you are looking for quick methods, there are many con men out there waiting to take your money.
Anything worth much effort dominates nothing from less effort
bin doing Wing Chun for two weeks now, seems well worth of doing,the guy seems really professinal as well, he also teaches ground fighting, doing some of that as well. brilliant course, learning more every week, loving it
New to all this and I got one Question
I just put that in there cause it looks cool
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