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HA ha ha ha!

This is SO true.

I never thought to mention this before but I always simply think of it as going back to the start again ‘after’ the 50.

Good call 🙂 🙂 🙂

“It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.”

I like this very much indeed!

Thank you!

Thanks Sifu. This is a great help. The more I look at the styles that punch through with the focus on the top two knuckles, the more I understand the difference, use and intention.

Thank you! Enjoy your day!

It is true that power and bone alignment can be strong when connecting the index and middle knuckles, with the forearm bones BUT this does rely on hitting through AKA overcommitting, in addition to this, you need to raise your elbow to the side in order to drive this through, therefore telegraphing your intent through this chambering action AND…[Read more]

I could not agree more Nick, your wording there is 100% with the Wing Chun I am trying to pass on…

Also not forgetting the:
‘And yes, we train to be able to end a conflict quickly if all else fails’
Just in case we are being a bit feeble with our thinking.

Remember,
‘It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war’

I have so loved this thread. There is so much more Wing Chun here to be discussed. I see how much the onus is on us to help others understand that we are not here training to fight. We train to understand the mechanics and components of a fight. We train to identify a conflict, deescalate a conflict and even walk away from a conflict. And yes, we…[Read more]

Hi Nick,

So busy, only getting to this now… as for-

“what would be a proper counter to a wrist lock performed from the position of the one who was just lapped (using the free hand to take hold of wrist still holding their bong)”
Your answer is spot on, this is a wing chun drill, not aikido 🙂
A drill is prearranged understanding of a…[Read more]

All are welcome of course but I guess as long as you have some basics, you should be ok. 🙂

I’ve been running through these thoughts and video links you have both shared and I just needed to say thank you again. We certainly are not in class together but I am walking away with enough knowledge like I am.

I am telling you… Training online with all of you is not only possible but also extremely effective!!!!

Thank you!

This is great. Thanks guys. So much to think about here!

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Hi guys

My take on it is that I don’t regard lap as a thing to do where I do not hang onto it for overly long periods. Just enough to punch.

Hopefully I’m understanding the details from Nick.

The lapper could in the first instance punch with the other hand. This removes the need for a counter. They could also gum as in second section of SLT…[Read more]

Good job on taking point on Monday’s class as well! Keep it up brother! And keep them questions coming💯

I’d re-emphasize the point that we are NOT training to do the lap in this exercise. In fact, just about everything from the perspective of the person performing the lap is incorrect.
I think you’re right on with, this being a “drill” and that we wouldn’t just sit there; there will be a follow up attack. The follow up attack being from the…[Read more]