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Wing Tsun or “wing chun,” the art of different lineages, has had a controversial recent history. Because of a lack of accurate written history, we …
Wing Tsun’s efficient method of combining defense and offense into one smooth movement is the start to working your brain as well as your body. Most …
When I was just getting started in martial arts at the age of 16 in Tang Soo Do (a Korean style of ‘karate’), I used to hear my instructor talk …
Leung Ting WingTsun® training starts out with the Siu Nim Tau form. This form is an important way to start your training. The first third of its 108 …
Wing Tsun is unique among martial arts in that it is not so much a system of “movements” or even techniques as it is one of concepts. In order to …
Diligent practice of kung-fu which requires a certain about of discipline will instill levels of confidence, even from the very first class. …
The idea of the words “self-defense” is so basic, it can be applied in areas not concerned with fighting techniques or combat. It can also be …
The basic idea of generating power in Wing Tsun kung-fu can be explained by using the equation e=mc2 believe it or not! This is not atomic theory …
Wing Tsun - Wing Chun kung-fu movements work on the toning of the body to get flexibility in techniques for self-defense. These movements are also …
1) Your first investment in gear should be kung-fu shoes. You can buy these online at Asian World of Martial Arts (cotton soles) or Wing lam …
Posted on September 6th, 2024
When you think of martial arts, often the image that comes to mind includes dramatic high kicks, flashy tumbling …
Ever wondered how dedicating just a few hours a week to a physical activity can transform not only your body but …
In practicing Wing Tsun Kung-Fu you will find that precision is the key to effectiveness. Compared to standard exercises in a gym for example, Wing …
There are many different lineages of Wing Chun, Ving Tsun today including Wing Tsun. The instructors of these ‘schools’ have decided to spell their …
The natural stress regulating effect of a Wing Tsun kung fu class is remarkable. It doesn’t happen all at once. Any change in one’s routine can be a …
At Wing Tsun Arizona, we start your training where it should start, at the beginning. For those considering learning just the sticky hands …
Some martial arts teach blocking as a defense within the first few classes. One arm is used to push an attack away or set up a ‘fence’ to keep the …
The first form, called the Little Idea Form, teaches one hand at a time, standing in one place. The second section of the form teaches two hands at …
Two methods of evading an attack will be described here. Evading an attack in the martial art of Wing Tsun™ involves movement in the most economical …
We can and will teach self-defense moves but to become skillful, one must practice diligently to gain effective self-defense skill should the need …
You can buy all the self-help books you want. You can read all the materials and dream and dream, but nothing is going to happen until you commit to …
Most of the better martial arts instructors have or are recommending martial arts training at home to supplement what the student gets in the …
The Beginner Form is the Most Important
The Siu Nim Tau form, Wing Tsun most basic set of movements, may be the perfect antidote to anxiety we hear …
From the first few Wing Tsun lessons, you learn to move both hands at the same time, doing different tasks. We know that if you try to defend first, …
Traditional
Long list of personal benefits, including...
1) fitness,
2) health,
3) breathing skills,
4) coordination,
5) self-confidence,
6) …
5 Ways You Can Benefit from the Lessons of the Little Idea
1) The Siu Nim Tau is the first set of movements of Wing Tsun kungfu. The literal …
The legendary founder of Wing Tsun is supposed to have analyzed the techniques of her native martial art, Shaolin and found it impractical to learn …
One can enter martial arts training and learn a series of movements only, or one can enter into training and understand what those movements mean …
Your balance training starts from the very first class. The “Character Two” stance is the first step.
1) Upon setting up the stance, the Wing Tsun …
Leung Ting WingTsun® compared to arts using indirect techniques
One of the most important differences between Leung Ting WingTsun® and other arts is …
Empty Your Cup
What does it mean?
To empty one’s cup is a Zen philosophy phrase which means to get rid of preconceived ideas about what you think …
There are two ways to look at power in Leung Ting Wing Tsun.
· The first is the power that you, the student, learns to deliver.
· The other is the …
A training method to get started could be baby steps. That is the intent behind the Siu Nim Tau form. It is to create the little child mind. Some …
1) Timing is one of the most crucial aspects for successful techniques in the martial arts. In a punch performed in the air, for example, letting …
Keeping the Muscles Relaxed ...for explosive power!
“Many people make the mistake of tensing their muscles when they launch a punch. This tension …
In a class addressing concepts, we often discuss and work on a surprise attack if you are grabbed by somebody attempting to put you into a headlock. …
How I got started in martial arts, by
Keith Sonnenberg
I was sixteen years old when I got my start in martial arts. I was a junior at East Detroit …
1) Get rid of your own force.
The meaning of this is to finally relax and get rid of tension and rigidity in your body. Some weightlifting methods …
8 misunderstandings about “sticky hands”…
Here they are:
1) is a fighting exercise.
2) uses structure as the most important factor.
3) Requires that …
1) Wing Tsun training starts with the slow movements of the first set of movements. These can be accompanied by deep breathing, also known as …
My Wing Tsun Story
by Keith Sonnenberg
I was inspired in my mid-teens by martial arts stars like Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris to take karate classes …
In a way similar to when you were a child learning the ABCs of the English language, the first form of WingTsun™ called Siu Nim Tau contains the …
The prescription is to get moving. Movements help the joints stay lubricated. It is very important to get started right away in a comprehensive …
Not many martial arts schools have a lot of reference books available on what is actually taught in the facility! Grandmaster Leung Ting has written …
Wing Tsun martial arts training is an all-body movement training that also have a direct positive impact on your brain.
1) The coordination between …
Maybe you have worked to get ahead in learning another martial art and maybe you regularly passed rank tests and moved up the ladder. However, maybe …
Do you want to be able to continue your martial arts practice into old age?
If you are in your twenties and practice fighting arts that involve a …
We teach ground defense in case you are ever shoved to the ground, thrown to the ground, or fall on the ground and attacked. It should not happen …
Master Z - The Ip Man Legacy Review:
I just saw Master Z, Ip Man Legacy starring Max Zhang and Michelle Yeoh. It is set in the same time period of …
Sifu Robin Tsang, Hong Kong Wing Tsun Master, interview
A lot of schools that teach a mixed assortment of styles of martial arts may begin by showing you the basic moves of more than one fighting style …
Article on MovieWeb: Best Women Martial Arts Actors of All Time
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A Short List of Women Who Shaped the Southern Chinese Martial Arts
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1) Increase upper body flexibility.
The sequential forms practice stretch the upper body while providing techniques for self-defense
2) Strengthen …
What can I do if I am jumped from behind? How can I defend myself? This is a common enough question that gets asked of martial arts instructors. …
Sticky hands generates more comments and more mail than any other aspect of Wing Tsun. This might be that the training and competitive aspect of the …
Part of my career as a martial arts instructor has been to teach in Scottsdale, Arizona at Scottsdale Community College in an 8-week course and the …
Sticky Hands - Chi Sau
The presence of sticky hands - chi sau in the Wing Tsun program gives those who learn its skills well an advantage in any …
The Prodigal Son - Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung
Wing Chun - Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen, director Woo Ping Yuen
Bangkok Dangerous - Nicholas Cage
Ip Man - …
The Legend of Wing Tsun Kung Fu
The most common story is that of the Buddhist nun (a woman) who escaped the burning of the Siu Lam (Shaolin) …
The Wing Tsun concepts are at the root of its effectiveness. Unlike some grappling arts, Wing Tsun, at its heart, is not a sport. It is designed so …
The Benefits of Wing Tsun training:
· Balance from grounding.
· Strengthens adductor muscles.
· Strengthen wrist, elbow, and knee joints.
· …
Learning self-defense techniques is empowering. It doesn't make you violent. That comes from inside. What self-defense training does is give you the …
Right-handed people learn how to move both hands equally well. Left-handed people can do the same. This kind of training works on sections of the …
Wing Tsun has parts that are like yoga in the breathing exercises and slow, meditative movement and stretching in the first form called the “Little …
Wing Tsun is self-defense. Many people do not know the difference between ring fighting and self-defense. If something doesn’t work in the ring, …
Since COVID, many have become accustomed to staying at home and if they can get off the rocker or recliner, they might exercise. However, the …
Wing Tsun ( wing chun ) kung fu is a self-defense martial art intended for quick action, not ring fighting, and works well against larger, stronger, …
Posted on March 10, 2024
Wing Tsun ( wing chun ) uses more than just hand technique and sticky hands! Part of Wing Tsun combines hands with feet, …
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