Truly, thank you so much for the encouragement and kind words. I have been so overjoyed by this community I barely know what to say.

Thank you. Really thank you.

I am so happy to be surrounded by so many supportive voices who make me a better student and…[Read more]

What a wonderful setting and camera angle.

Thank you. 😀

As to your question, if I may first say, many times when I was taking the quiz at the end of the modules, I too had reached out for help. To be honest, if I remember correctly, this was one of them!!! 😀

You are right to think that some of these answers are c…[Read more]

Thank you for always helping me to see the teacup from different points of view!

Enjoy your weekend.

For starters, thanks for sharing this. Feeling self-conscious at first simply means you’re human. 😀

I certainly felt this way when I started. In fact, I would actually log in and just watch.😂😂😂 Sifu was so kind in drawing me out even when I was trying to hide.

If your membership level inc…[Read more]

Thanks for the kind words!

1) Oh my word, I didn’t kau sau at all. Thank you for pressing on these matters. I don’t know why we allow these little things to creep in.

2) Yes, I see it, every time I step to the right, I step out first. I don’t know if this is b…[Read more]

Thanks for the introduction. I am so glad you are pursuing this desire again. Consider joining us for virtual training when you can. I think you’ll find that this is certainly more than just a static site!

😀

It’s nice to meet you!

To be honest..

1) I was actually looking for ways to rescind my post. Ultimately, I left it because I know that I cannot be the only one who feels this way from time to time. We are all in this together and I want others to be encouraged as well.

2) I honestly wasn’t even…[Read more]

I know this forum takes on different forms of purpose for each of us but I wanted to briefly utilize it in a new way. I wanted to share my challenges this week, specifically the challenge of patience.

I don’t feel like I have modeled the virtue of patience very well this week. I just wanted to express this and a…[Read more]

7.3 Chum Kiu Chi Sau Applications, Section 1: Pie Jarn is actually a repeat of Chum Kiu Applications, Section 1: Jeng Sau (right before)

Thank you for all that you do!

I’d be very interested to seeing what this would’ve looked like in the form. I cannot imagine it.

Is Ip Man the one who changed it?

Chi Sau rules:
• Elbows High, Elbows Low
• Any tension comes from the base of the forearm (elbow energy applied?)
• Hands stay relaxed till used

Therefore Elbow / Hands / Fingers… these are all separate (6) little engines idling until being used.

• When rolling…[Read more]

Since we’re focusing on elbows / hands right now during training, a question arose that I could not answer.

Why do we think elbow high and elbow low in chi sau?

What are the benefits and what are the weaknesses of not doing so? I’m not well versed in chi sau outside of this instruction but I’m not a newcomer either and I have never heard…[Read more]

In the same way with the knuckles, we don’t intentionally roll the wrist in for contact (only) on the knuckles.

Likewise, we don’t over roll the foot under to only strike with the blade.

Doing so in either situation can cause injury.

Thank you. Always thank you!

I have more questions on kicks that I thought may make for an appropriate topic to explore here on the forum.

The question is simple really…

Where should I think about making contact with my kicks? If we have the toes, bridge, ball, mid-foot (arch), heel and blade. Is it always the same? Does it depend on what is available…[Read more]

Of course you may take, use and add to this in any way you would like. Like always, I am just grateful and happy to be part.

I look forward to all the learning that I anticipate will take place this year. I can barely wait!!!!

I wanted to send you a brief follow-up here as well and invite you to join us online for our virtual training. If you’re a serious member, we have class on Thursday afternoon (2:00 Pennsylvania time). We can get you the link!…[Read more]

Message me here and we will try to be an encouragement to you any way we can!!!! It will be wonderful to keep in touch.

Nick
info@lancasterwingchun.com
717.208.2258

I like this very much indeed!

Thank you!

Thank you! Enjoy your day!

I came across a question tonight that is a bit above my pay grade. In summary it sounds like this…

Why does the WC punch use the last 3 knuckles?

To several here it seems so counterintuitive to what they have previously been taught considering the last 3 knuckles in bareknuckle fighting are the easiest to break, hence the term”boxers f…[Read more]

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

Thank you!

The scenario…

We were training lap sau exercise with lap and punch changes. One student, trained in wrist locks, asked 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 t…[Read more]

I make this submission not only to express my gratitude but to also open up for discussion, among the WingChun.Online community, the experience I am having as a pupil.

I do hope one day I’ll get to ask you all my questions. The further down the path I travel, the more beautiful things become (& clearer).

As much as it is in f…[Read more]

I love having a place like this that I can connect with you guys. Thanks for sharing. I am so glad you did!

As I reflect on your insights, I hear you both saying:

I can do whatever I want in Chi Sau provided…

1) I can get away with it

&

2) It was my choice!

Got it!!!…[Read more]

During our training here, I have seen a problem arise that I believe needs to be addressed. In summary, while rolling in Poon Sau, when a change is initiated from the fook sau position (pushing down), the person holding the Tan is naturally reacting by tensing and lifting.

My initial response has been Luk Sau Jic Kuen. This…[Read more]

Thank you for this. What a great story, which I know I’ll enjoy passing along when the question comes!

Speaking of the second section of Chum Kiu, everyone here always loves the explanation that comes with the closing technique that “has no name”, except now there is another link… lol.

This is the topic you were referring to during our training. Just as an observation here, in the video, the double gums are being applied. It seems to me this is precisely the point you were stating… “it is vital” to its understanding, even though they have been removed.

I will remind you Thursday if…[Read more]

Can you offer some insight into why the young man in the video added them and do you advise that we play with it sometime, to simply better understand application even though they were removed?

This is such a great video! It has me thinking.

Thank you!!!!!!

When we’re the extra gums removed from the wooden dummy form of section 7 & 8?

If I may ask, was this a simplification made by you or Si-gong. I’m just wondering so I can pass along accurately. 😀

You might want to sit down before watching this flashback! 😀

Thank you!!!!

If you use a Tok Sau from a Tan/Bong then opponent may also Jum that Tan before the Tok Sau contact is even made.

Equally to be aware of is that if you try to Tok Sau from a Fook / Bong your open for a strike from their Tan.

Which again explains why we follow the energy flow a…[Read more]

My interpretation of this would simply be that this is our closing to the form. If you would like, it’s taking a deep, relaxed breath as we close the stance , then holding for a moment and breathing out as we push our hands down the side.

???

If so…

What is the reason that we…

• Push the hands down side of the body when closing the Yee Gee Kim Yuen Ma?

I guess I am just thinking through this application.

From the Tan / Bong position (one option):

• If I lift the right bong, making way for a left handed Tok sau, this may create an opening for a right side palm (underneath), provided I watch for a strike co…[Read more]

Thank you… (more here soon)!

I am having a difficult time imagining how the Tok Sau can be used in Chi Sau? You mentioned this last week in class while clarifying its definition and usage in the third section of Siu Lim Tau.

I can see its application in response to an attack, like adding it to a defensive inside Pak. Is this what you had in mind or were you…[Read more]

Quick question:

There are two movements in Bart Jam Dao that I was wondering if an application exists.

1) At the beginning of every movement we relax the swords and then lift them vertical again.
2) Section 8 of the form. Is there an application for checking center? Why…[Read more]

Thank you!

Question: Do you recommend a way to clear a bong sau to make way for a strike? Im looking at the Gum and the Tok Sau but have never really seen this done. I dont think a Gum is useful since there is only access to the wrist, not a good Gum position.

Thoughts? Insights?

My other thoughts drift to the opponents use of the bong. It…[Read more]

Great question Duanne!!!😬