Wingchun Online | Duanne Silver | Activity https://wingchun.online/forum_members/duannejsilvergmail-com/activity/ Activity feed for Duanne Silver. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:54:06 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.1.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 0ac5916f13800920775ea7eb85d49f5d Duanne Silver replied to the topic Hi in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/hi/#post-8465 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:23:47 +0100 Welcome! You definitely picked an excellent place to join. The system is laid out nicely and there are several other resources at your disposal!
I recommend you join a live class when you’re able and certainly watch the catch up if you’re not able to attend. Just stick with it!💯

]]> 869367fc8edb45c7a99d37c92b3e343d Duanne Silver started the topic Watch It Again in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/watch-it-again/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:20:46 +0100 I can not emphasize enough how important it is to re-watch the videos you already “know”.
For example; introductory to wing chun part 1 and part 2. It has so much valuable information in it 💯
If you’re a new student or a seasoned practioner, it is so important to go back and watch it again.
Many times I’ve found myself looking for the next big…[Read more]

]]> b6b4215bfb701958d2510055e3931c73 Duanne Silver started the topic Bart Jam Dao in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/bart-jam-dao/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:42:48 +0100 Are there any exercises that may help improve skill with the butterfly swords?

]]> 87164e948c335bc94f92ee1ee6185701 Duanne Silver replied to the topic The Teacher That's Always There in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/the-teacher-thats-always-there/#post-8308 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:36:42 +0100 I had not read his blog but, I did read it today. Very nice Nick!
And you are absolutely welcome to use the post any way you see fit.
I think Nick’s blog was spot on in many aspects. I agree that there are skeptical people out there that feel learning online is not possible.
That is clearly not an accurate assessment.
It does take…[Read more]

]]> 3bd13c575b0a722d1ff54124e64232c6 Duanne Silver changed their profile picture https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/13391/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:50:50 +0100 0 6fe6a20ee0b9ab72563197b4f3524605 Duanne Silver started the topic The Teacher That's Always There in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/the-teacher-thats-always-there/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:43:16 +0100 As I’m going through my wooden dummy form, numerous times over and over again, I can’t help but think how similar the concept of the wooden dummy is with wingchun.online.
It’s always available whenever you want. It doesn’t get bored of doing the same thing repeatedly. It never needs a break. It never wants a turn to try the techniques on you.…[Read more]

]]> 3a0e36351724bfd70d7cc8ff92691664 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/kup-jarn-vs-gwoi-jarn/#post-8090 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:09:02 +0100 If I may inquire further into elbows; in chum kiu, would the first “passive” lan sau actually be a pie jarn because it is in transit?
I only ask to see if I should focus more on my elbow coming around vs presenting my elbow forward.
Clearly I’m focusing on elbows lol.

]]> a655f48f7951d08fdeee9ef68db531fb Duanne Silver replied to the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/kup-jarn-vs-gwoi-jarn/#post-8089 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:28:55 +0100 Awesome! Thank you for the visual answer💯
It’s kinda funny how such a simple question transcends the basic understanding but still remains a basic principle.
Taking a pie jarn to chair pie could be broken down to poon sau. Seems like such an advanced technique yet, we’ve worked on it so much.
This is about the time I decide to go back to the…[Read more]

]]> 65ea276b442d82e7060a6af2adbdce48 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/kup-jarn-vs-gwoi-jarn/#post-8083 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:16:57 +0100 Thank you sifu! That was extremely helpful🙏

]]> cfe13c5831878e3e0aae043598b025b2 Duanne Silver started the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/kup-jarn-vs-gwoi-jarn/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:06:34 +0100 Greetings! I’m hoping to get some clarity on something.

If I recall correctly, there’s actually two main differences between the Kup Jarn and Gwoi Jarn.

1) Back stance vs forward stance

2) Vertical vs 45°

If I am understanding the two main differences correctly, is there one that more defines which elbow is which?

For example; if I were to…[Read more]

]]> ecef8466dcd64fe49c86ffad6f3f5497 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Different bongs in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/different-bongs/#post-8062 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:50:19 +0100 I was WAY off about what I thought this thread is about…

But anyway I’d like to offer my thoughts on this.

Already in turning stance and bong can come from a high garn sau to the inside with the bong covering their follow-up.

Turning into a bong is probably the most common use of our bong.

Stepping into the bong to simulate movement (as…[Read more]

]]> ea372a7593ae2e3084873bbe34d22ce1 Duanne Silver started the topic 50 Punches in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/50-punches/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:12:18 +0100 I’d just like to point out that when we do our set of 50 chain punches that when we count the back hand 25 times, you need to also add 1 punch.
In other words, you will always end up with the same hand in mun sau that you started with in the mun sau position.
Your front hand will still be your front hand.
We don’t want to short ourselves by…[Read more]

]]> 858db17d427785235dbe46c24445f5c6 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Never do anything you cannot recover from in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/never-do-anything-you-cannot-recover-from/#post-7798 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:48:16 +0100 Good job on taking point on Monday’s class as well! Keep it up brother! And keep them questions coming💯

]]> a51ff43d7cf78b542bd1bcd345e743fb Duanne Silver replied to the topic Never do anything you cannot recover from in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/never-do-anything-you-cannot-recover-from/#post-7797 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:28:52 +0100 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]

]]> 98b712d243255854b0eb0151ce0d1d60 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Live stream sessions in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/live-stream-sessions/#post-7793 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:17:53 +0100 For sure! Jump on the live stream right away.
And welcome!

]]> 5941af5162d4f45bbed7d55ca9bd63f2 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Forms done at a Tai Chi Speed. in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/forms-done-at-a-tai-chi-speed/#post-7779 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:58:07 +0100 That’s awesome Michael! I think it’s a great idea.

]]> 2099408b7882e1200016b66a5863f7ac Duanne Silver started the topic Aggressive/Passive Tan Sau in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/aggressive-passive-tan-sau/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:44:40 +0100 As I’m going through different techniques and their passive and aggressive applications, I had a thought on tan sau that I’d like to get clarification on or possibly validation.
A tan is a tan; its strength comes from its structure and there a little bit of moving out of the away of the attack and a little bit of moving the attack out of the…[Read more]

]]> 8cbf7eb46d86efcaedb9e401829f7af5 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Poon Sau Changes - When the flow is halted in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/poon-sau-changes-when-the-flow-is-halted/#post-7768 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:54:44 +0100 Enter Sifu: “Simple, tell him to stop getting hit.”

]]> 59f89e1785d3e599e50ad2afd761da1a Duanne Silver replied to the topic Poon Sau Changes - When the flow is halted in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/poon-sau-changes-when-the-flow-is-halted/#post-7764 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:11:48 +0100 If I’m understanding correctly, instead of the person in Tan Sau performing a Huen Sau to recover center; they are trying to match the force with force.
If that’s correct, I would say that instead of the Fook Sau forcing the change via Huen Sau, I’d allow the attempted matching force to force the change from Fook Sau to Tan Sau via the Huen…[Read more]

]]> 1028590beb710e8009d096d35f0879e8 Duanne Silver started the topic Pak Sau – Jab Defence Building Drill in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/pak-sau-jab-defence-building-drill/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:16:06 +0100 Greetings 🙏 The day for questions, it seems lol.
I’m having some difficulty understanding what we are trying to achieve by feeding the punch into the pak.

]]> b35eefd7341f8b688b46d4c862475126 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Dummy first section in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/dummy-first-section/#post-7688 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:03:13 +0100 Not at all Sifu. In fact, there probably is a video for this already. I have just overlooked it.
Without knowing what to ask or in this case what to look for, it can be easy to feel like I’ve taken in everything from a particular session and move on to the next.
In any case, if there is some question that arises while watching the videos,…[Read more]

]]> 65ffdb6a72a675de94c1f907d32d9a0a Duanne Silver replied to the topic Dummy first section in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/dummy-first-section/#post-7685 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:56:24 +0100 The information that is available here is undeniable!
“Everything in WingChun can be found here, if you know where to look.”

This has been tested many times over!

I only bring it up in this particular thread because I was looking for this exact description.

As I’m going through these lessons once again, I’ve noticed even more things that I’ve…[Read more]

]]> da1df8995208941a835fa5166f2d0d2d Duanne Silver replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/mook-yan-jong-fat-critiques-and-guidance/#post-7684 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:17:39 +0100 Looking good 💯 Keep it up!

]]> 5bcabf323800d94755579706c89f2403 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Sarm Bok Mar in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/sarm-bok-mar/#post-7650 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:40:53 +0100 Well that’s great to hear!
And while we are on the subject of Sarm Bak Mar drills; when we “over-committ” just a little bit to allow a follow-up attack, are we over-committing with just our hand, our hand and shoulders, or hand, shoulders and hips?

]]> 98f938b2a5f1a759990bd0e51a22f2f4 Duanne Silver started the topic Dok Sau in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/dok-sau/ Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:03:02 +0100 Just so I have a better understanding in regards to dok sau, would dok sau essentially be fan sau with the allowance of fan sau by your training partner after their initial attack? Perhaps it is even what we are training in our virtual sparring sessions so that we get comfortable with what is available to us after an attack.

]]> 5a3f0937904f861c5db1434cd617f330 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Sarm Bok Mar in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/sarm-bok-mar/#post-7641 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:42:14 +0100 I had a thought on training Sarm Bak Mar drills virtually; similar to virtual sparring.
Using SBM with single pak saus seems like a feasible training exercise to utilize virtually. We could quite possibly even expand into threes, fives, and sevens. I think this would would give students an opportunity to test their SBM abilities while engaging…[Read more]

]]> 1c31527087f00cafd07f5408d62c42d3 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Amazing feeling in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/amazing-feeling/#post-7610 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:55:27 +0100 There you go brother! It really is a tremendous feeling. It really is hard to explain; especially, when it happens and your start looking around the room waiting for someone to congratulate you on it.
Keep up the hard work!

]]> f35b8ede6c65d655d1d0eb300ac0599f Duanne Silver and Michael R are now friends https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/12789/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:29:28 +0100 0 bcc71e3f8f23327c0c02be454adb7b8d Duanne Silver and n. francis are now friends https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/12788/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:51:19 +0100 0 62f88155cf7f586abeb24522c520cb58 Duanne Silver posted an update: @rupetkdgmail-com Hey Michael! You live in New York right? […] https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/12787/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:13:56 +0100 @rupetkdgmail-com
Hey Michael! You live in New York right? You happen to be anywhere near Monticello?

]]> 1 77a3f178d999aa00dc8011467c08ba0f Duanne Silver replied to the topic Video 18.1 in Course Progress in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/video-18-1-in-course-progress/#post-7487 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:58:39 +0100 Lol… I noticed this some time ago. I may have put too much thought into it but, I considered it as a constant reminder that my training would never be complete.

]]> 0806032e14dcb15b2e8cf87331537903 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Chum Kiu critiques and more in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/chum-kiu-critiques-and-more/#post-7414 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:44:02 +0100 Looking pretty good! One thing I noticed is the placement of your hand on the lan sau BEFORE you look to do your bong sau. Good job though brother! Keep it up 💯

]]> e068a75c38a05fe27dca547eab478676 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Siu Lim Tao Section 3 Part 4 in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/siu-lim-tao-section-3-part-4/#post-6071 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:58:54 +0100 Thank you for the clarification.
🙏

Duanne

]]> ce01ec27c70b2a0fd1ba77b672e49889 Duanne Silver started the topic Siu Lim Tao Section 3 Part 4 in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/siu-lim-tao-section-3-part-4/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:01:40 +0100 Hi Sifu!
I had a question come up in my training group about section 3 part 4 of Siu Lim Tao. The question was in regards to the backhand placement and sliding down the arm for the low garn.
Is this a “technique” and does it have a name?

Thank you
Duanne

]]> 423a89b150c30a1c2e73f7b08a390704 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Assessment Videos in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/assessment-videos-2/#post-6000 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:15:01 +0100 You got it! Thank you!!

]]> a0bb9d34ef4dde560a12cb4115c4acc5 Duanne Silver started the topic Assessment Videos in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/assessment-videos-2/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:54:50 +0100 Sifu,

For the Siu Lim Tao assessment, would this be 4 videos to upload (one video per section) or would it be 24 videos (one video covering each sub-section)?

Duanne

]]> d72239dc098aa80207b0cc7ef5361478 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Sui Lim Tao 2nd Section in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/sui-lim-tao-2nd-section/#post-5979 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:20:49 +0100 Showing the range! That’s what I was looking for.

At first I was thinking maybe a chin strike but I recall a video saying not to strike with part of the wrist.

Thank you for the clarification!

Duanne

]]> c4b70931abf3433173dca70bec9fd620 Duanne Silver started the topic Sui Lim Tao 2nd Section in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/sui-lim-tao-2nd-section/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:48:19 +0100 Sifu,

So, a question was brought up in my training group today, which I was unable to answer. After the double Jut Sao in 2nd section, what is the raising of the hands before the Heun Sao? Is this a technique and what are the applications?

Duanne

]]> c121bf4c6d5db817ef0a91f622424964 Duanne Silver changed their profile picture https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/11333/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:36:37 +0100 0 bf3183998603208d66d72c49c88eebce Duanne Silver replied to the topic Module testing inquiry in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/module-testing-inquiry/#post-4718 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:32:53 +0100 I sit mistaken lol

]]> 07c22eba4ada5fe285d53ec72896ced2 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Module testing inquiry in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/module-testing-inquiry/#post-4711 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:43:13 +0100 Hey Tyler!
I don’t believe there are certificates for the modules. There are however, certificates for the levels of progression through the forms. This can be found under “courses” and then under “grading assessments”.
There are printouts of what you will be tested on and what modules will be covered.
Hope this helps!

DJ

]]> 21ec18674d3f26cf379292088cae4162 Duanne Silver replied to the topic How to un-check a section in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/how-to-un-check-a-section/#post-4696 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:17:23 +0100 I havnt figured it out. Sometimes I wanted to uncheck a completed section so can refer back to it at a later date. The search bar helps once you get the hang of it. Not sure if that helps but that’s the best I got lol.

DJ

]]> b8ea116607492c82c889e982c1ecdb57 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Welcome New Members! in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/welcome-new-members/#post-4691 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 21:34:48 +0100 Thanks Jim! But, I’ve actually lived in Michigan for a good chunk of my life. Just grew up in a small town.
And Jia, I agree. It can be easy to pick up a new style when you have experience in other styles. However, I feel it can also be detrimental to training as well. For instance, learning to turn on your heels. I feel it’s easier to…[Read more]

]]> 7be65a8608cf0834d4958489a5e14f04 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Welcome New Members! in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/welcome-new-members/#post-4688 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:52:35 +0100 Where are my manners?
Welcome Jim and welcome Jia!
Glad to have you😊
DJ

]]> ab159e77e0f461c137e02978cb986113 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Welcome New Members! in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/welcome-new-members/#post-4686 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 14:55:46 +0100 Hey Jim! What part of Michigan are you from? I just moved to Lansing. Literally unpacking the rest of the boxes today lol.
If you have Facebook, there’s a group page you can join as well.

DJ

]]> b6e681c12fdd627b70632306ae41a19f Duanne Silver changed their profile picture https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/9651/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:18:44 +0100 0 f3d24e83ddb31c3e5b17d3665269d80c Duanne Silver started the topic Just an update. in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/just-an-update/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:36:26 +0100 What’s up everyone! DJ here, just throwing out a friendly reminder that I’m still here lol. I have not been very vocal recently but I’m still here consistently. 😁
Alot of times I listen to videos during my work commute. I find it very helpful when it comes to understanding aspects of my Wing Chun on a deeper level; especially on my way to work.…[Read more]

]]> dae939d00442d68e65175b5d63e8ee1d Duanne Silver and Connor M are now friends https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/9564/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:34:44 +0100 0 0cf30805e664b2049351de9dfd41471d Duanne Silver and Curtis D are now friends https://wingchun.online/forum-activity/p/9547/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:00:03 +0100 0 8fb60fe9ee86c4d47ec867b31e88f7c6 Duanne Silver replied to the topic Welcome New Members! in the forum Members Forum https://wingchun.online/topic/welcome-new-members/#post-4326 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:04:48 +0100 Welcome Sean! I hope you find what you’re looking for. I think this a great place to learn the entire system. You will eventually need a partner bur there is so much you can do just yourself. Read the forums and blogs; most questions have already been addressed but by all means ask if anything is unclear.

DJ

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