Wing Chun
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Has anyone trained in this Martial Art and/or have any comments on it?
- JazX0
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- Glitterati_Duane0
Yeah I did Wing Chun for a bit. Wing Chun is great for fighting at close range. We focused on really fast strikes with mostly hands. Kicks aren't really emphasized in Wing Chun. If we did kick it was waist height or lower.
- There are a lot of vertical fists tooGlitterati_Duane
- is it alot more like juijitsu so tigerDragon wasWeLoveNoise
- no not at all. I didn't do much grapling. Mostly punches, blocks and open hand strikes.
Glitterati_Duane - Then again I didn't do any advanced techniques so I don't know if that comes later.Glitterati_Duane
- It's a striking art think the concept is, someone grabs you, you can hit them where it hurts and slip out. Theres not really grappling in it but some teachers mix ground fighting/grappling techniques up as an addition.Devilman
- any grappling, some teachers mix it up with jujitsu or wrestling techniquesDevilman
- mimeartist_com0
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- WeLoveNoise0
i studied tigerDragon for 6 years which had a little whin chun in it
would recommend both.they concentrate more on the use of your your hands/palms. Kicks are used but only if you go to a dojo that is more competition orientated
- Dancer0
I like the idea of it.
Using Oposing forces and centring balance etc..I did karate for many years but found it too low and solid and power orientated...
- kult0
Wrestling + boxing = you'll eat everyone alive.
- thebottlerocket0
I have been thinking along the same lines, I recently hit the big 35 and rather than propel myself towards a sports car and a trophy wife, i thought i might do something equally cringe-worthy for a man of my age which won't result in divorce or sniggering.
- citizen_h0
I did it for a while then gave up. Switched to thai boxing later
- Kidswift0
I did it for a couple of years in London trained under sefu Austin Goh. Its a system developed by a Nun originally and is based upon close proximity sparring and using your opponents strength against them. I found it to be a highly adaptive fighting style that can be used in any situation. It got me into the best shape physically and mentally of my life and I found it quite meditative. I actually want to start up again just be picky with who you train under as it really determines your enjoyment and respect of it.
- Devilman0
As said It's great for close quarters and generally help you slip out of situations (created by a nun to defeat shaolin styles, so little person vs big person). Pretty technical system, if you like to think science like. Theres various forms of wing chun depending on who you learn under and what mark they create in 'their" wing chun (bit like different karate styles). Check out Wing Tsun as to me they seemed more progressive and bringing it abit more up to date.
- science like i.e. counter attacking, angle of attacks, lines to take etc etcDevilman
- Yeah that's what I liked about it. It's one of the most well thought out styles I've trained inGlitterati_Duane
- Dancer0
I enjoy martial art's for the fitness and mental discipline. I am not a big fighter really and look generally to avoid/defuse situations unless I am provoked heavily and/or defend loved ones. So I do not see boxing/wrestling/kick boxing as an option
- Devilman0
i think its important to get your fitness up like you would if you were to take up boxing or wrestling if you decide to go for it, because as much as they like to market it as a 'small person will beat big person' system, physical ability does play a major factor still regardless of system. i.e. A big guy may be able to take a punch to the face and if you cant, it could take just one lucky hit to land you on your arse. I've seen quite advanced guys obsessed with just technique and form but put them with an relatively stronger guy with equal technical skill they get tired or crumble. Wing Chun is ideal if your not that strong it also becomes pretty nasty if you are though.
- Trustt me when I say I take excercise, fitness and strength seriouslyDancer
- Glitterati_Duane0
Speaking of Wing Chun. Check out this movie coming out about Bruce Lee's Wing Chun mentor Yip Man: