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n. francis started the topic Poon Sau and stressed shoulders in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 7 months ago

Sifu, like usual, I’m not sure how to ask this question. I really started pondering it during class today when you presented some instruction.

In summary, I cannot say as of yet that I have found a comfortable rolling in poon sau. Some of the issues I’m facing are:

1) Tight and tired shoulders the longer I roll.

2) if I roll relaxed, my elb…[Read more]

Michael R replied to the topic Wrong Stepping in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 7 months ago

Will do thank you Sir,
I will get my brain working correctly with practice,… I hope.
Much respect
Michael R

Sifu Colin Ward replied to the topic Wrong Stepping in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 7 months ago

Hi Michael,

I imagine you are referring to Biu Mar, in which case yes this is wrong, and a bad habit.

There is only one thing I can say about this and it would be to practice more.

The rules are simple (as is Wing Chun), to go forward, move the front foot first, to go backwards move the back foot first.

Trying to close the gap quickly,…[Read more]

Michael R started the topic Wrong Stepping in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 7 months ago

Hi Sifu,
I have question: I on occasion to many to mention, always seem to step in with the back foot, When trying to close the gap.
It’s a bad habit. Recently while trying to do a pac, strike,and trap and strike, move in rear foot first. I know it’s wrong but it’s a bad habit, any suggestions to clean this bad habit up?.
Thank you Sir.…[Read more]

Sifu Colin Ward replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

HA! LOL!

Michael R replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

If and when I get to that level,
I will wear steel toe boots when practicing. 😆😆😆

n. francis replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

LOL! Thanks Michael. I do have one piece of advice….

If your using knives with any weight to them… be sure to wear shoes!!!

Yikes! I’m speaking from experience!!! 😬

Michael R replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Nick really cool, I like the part where the elbows come down.
I am very scared to even think about learning that.

n. francis replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Thanks Seth. You guys are so encouraging!!!!

Seth c replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Loved the video! 👍

n. francis replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Wow. Thanks Lee. You are such an encouragement. I truly appreciate it!

Lee C replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

I really liked watching that. Well done mate. 👍👍👊⚔️⚔️

n. francis replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

I’ll do that!!!!

Thanks.

Sifu Colin Ward replied to the topic Introduction in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Welcome to the family Jason!

I must say, that is the PERFECT reason for wanting to train with us, often students may leave when they find a school to attend, but, it is never a bad thing to see different perspectives or have cross references.

Best of luck with the training and let us know if you need anything.

Sifu Ward

Sifu Colin Ward replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Sometimes the heavier knife can help in the swing of the technique, and especially in those sections, practice makes perfect.

The added weight would also stop you bouncing the tip of the blade in the punches.

Try using the heavy knives but starting with sec 8 and playing the sections in reverse order, that way you’re not tired at the pieces…[Read more]

Jason C started the topic Introduction in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Hello,
My name is Jason, and currently I live in Tokyo.
I am starting wing chun locally and my goal with online is to supplement my learning outside class and honestly since I am not taking classes in my native language I am hoping for supplemental understanding online.
I tried Chinese martial arts years ago and am excited to get back after it.…[Read more]

n. francis replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

As to the garns that you mentioned. This seems to me like a good example of how the swords accentuate the position. I took a look and can see how that right garn is misaligned redirecting back to centerline?

Is this an accurate understanding?

n. francis replied to the topic Bart Jam Dao (full) in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

Ha….ha! When I stepped in section 8, I knew it immediately. I was hoping you wouldn’t notice. 😬 However, I am so glad you do. Thanks for all these points. I will take them and keep working to refine!

Observation…

I have a nice pair of knives that I have been training with that just seem to get heavy come section 7 & 8. For this reason I used…[Read more]

Sifu Colin Ward replied to the topic Let the hand pull you round in the forum Members Forum 4 years, 8 months ago

I looked at the blog and watched the video (I enjoyed watching that!) but to answer your question after seeing it… no.

I would say its not the same, in the dummy I was showing how to stick, but in the chi sau I was showing how to deflect.

The Tan is not trying to draw them in, it is their attack which is doing that

There is a connection with…[Read more]