Wing Chun
Wing Chun
The term Wing Chun also written Ving Tsun, can mean ?spring chant? or ?forever spring?. It is a Chinese martial art that tends to stress combat at short range.
Forms Wing Chun curriculum include forms or meditative exercises performed alone which aim to develop the practitioner?s concentration, focus, relaxation, balance, and sensitivity. In addition Wing Chun includes San Sik or Separate Forms aimed at improving body structure through various drills, arm techniques for interception and adaptation, combination techniques, and sensitivity training.
All Wing Chun techniques derive from Forms and San Sik. However there are differences in how each form is taught and interpreted by various branches of Wing Chun. There are large number of forms too numerous to mention here. Few of the most basic ones are mentioned below. Siu Nim Tao or ?little idea? is the basic form on which other forms depend. It concerns balance and structure of body. Chum Kiu or ?seeking the bridge? concerns the coordination of body mass and bridging the distance between opponent and practitioner. Biu Jee or ?darting fingers? concerns very short range techniques. Muk Yan Jong or "wooden dummy" is a form where practitioner performs against a wooden dummy.
Wing Chun braches and lineages are highly developed and complex with varying histories.
Techniques and principles Wing Chun is based on principles of practicality, effectiveness, and economy of movement, instead of health or grace. Stress on efficiency means that intentionally fatal techniques and strikes at eyes, groin, throat and stomach are part of Wong Chun. There is emphasis on straight lines as they represent the shorted distance. Small movements correctly targeted and timed are the preferred methods of Wing Chun
Wing Chun is also based on the concept that better management of balance and body structure is the key to winning. Wing Chun aims for a stance like a bamboo; well rooted but flexible and yielding.
Performance of the techniques in a relaxed manner is also an important part of Wing Chun. By being relaxed the practitioner can conserve energy and can be more flexible in movement.
Body?s centre line takes an important role in both attack and defense techniques as main targets are situated there. Strikes directed there will transmit greatest energy to opponent in order to disrupt his balance and structure.
Wing Chun trains the practitioners to advance swiftly and strike at close range. In striking Wing Chun prefers vertical punch due to its directness, strength and impact, the protection it offers, and its structure in movement. There are various techniques for delivering kicks in Wing Chun. Wing Chun practitioners are trained be aware of the energy that backs a strike or movement.
Wing Chun techniques are designed to be uncommitted, which means that if they fail the practitioner can easily flow into another movement.
Wing Chun defense aims to block and attack simultaneously. For example the hand can deflect the opponent?s attack and deliver a blow with the same movement.
By using strength effectively and efficiently in a relaxed manner and not wasting energy on stressful motions Wing Chun practitioner can defeat a stronger opponent.