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Seth c replied to the topic Live Stream Class in the forum Members Forum

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:34:28 +0100

Thanks for the update Sifu. Is there any plans for the month of september or october? I would like to start attending the class online as it has been a couple years since the last class i had. I have still been practicing Wing Chun however, so i would be interested to see what feedback i could get on my forms!

Thanks Sifu!

Seth c replied to the topic Livestream schedule in the forum Members Forum

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:42:35 +0100

Sifu,

i want to confirm that the next online class would be May 2nd?

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Hi in the forum Members Forum

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!💯

Duanne Silver started the topic Watch It Again in the forum Members Forum

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]

Marquis B replied to the topic Muk Yan Jong Fat (Bong Sau blade edge or forearm) in the forum Members Forum

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:49:16 +0100

Wow!! I don’t know how I missed that blog in the past. But that was such great information. Thank you so much Si-Fu! It really cleared up a ton of things for me. It’s funny I had no questions for the last 2 years. I was just training and learning by doing. But now I’m at the stage where I’m looking for understanding of what I’m doing. And this is…[Read more]

Marquis B replied to the topic Muk Yan Jong Fat (Bong Sau blade edge or forearm) in the forum Members Forum

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:55:50 +0100

Lee, I just looked at Module 7.8 as you referenced and you are correct. Si-Fu says on the bong Sau our wrist should be in center when practicing on the wooden dummy. Which is why we use the blade edge and not the forearm. Thank you my friend! Your always very helpful and usually the first to answer my questions haha. Hope you are well with your…[Read more]

Marquis B started the topic Muk Yan Jong Fat (Bong Sau blade edge or forearm) in the forum Members Forum

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:48:20 +0100

So I know I haven’t been to class in like 3 weeks. I know I suck haha. But quick question about the wooden dummy. In application whenever we use the Bong Sau our contact point is usually between gates one and two (between the wrist and elbow. Typically the forearm.) However, whenever we perform Bong Sau on the dummy we use the blade edge of the…[Read more]

Duanne Silver started the topic Bart Jam Dao in the forum Members Forum

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:42:48 +0100

Are there any exercises that may help improve skill with the butterfly swords?

Marquis B replied to the topic Baat Jaam Dao critique in the forum Members Forum

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:24 +0100

Nick I am just now seeing this. Thank you my friend!

Duanne Silver replied to the topic The Teacher That's Always There in the forum Members Forum

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]

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:50:50 +0100

Duanne Silver started the topic The Teacher That's Always There in the forum Members Forum

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]

Marquis B replied to the topic Baat Jaam Dao critique in the forum Members Forum

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:10:39 +0100

So much I need to work on! Lol But thank you so much Si-Fu. I was watching my video and I just don’t have that crisp look to the form. I am still new to it. But I’m sure all of these details will make a heck of a difference once I apply them. And Yes! I was literally going to ask if we can go over some of this when I’m in class on Thursday or a…[Read more]

Marquis B started the topic Baat Jaam Dao critique in the forum Members Forum

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:42:56 +0100

Hey everyone it’s been a while since I posted on the form. I have some catching up to do with all the questions from my family Kung fu family. Anyways here’s what I’ve been working on for the last few months. Si-Fu your feedback and critiques is much needed and appreciated!

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum

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.

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:16:57 +0100

Thank you sifu! That was extremely helpful🙏

Duanne Silver started the topic Kup Jarn vs Gwoi Jarn in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Different bongs in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver started the topic 50 Punches in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Never do anything you cannot recover from in the forum Members Forum

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💯

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Never do anything you cannot recover from in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Live stream sessions in the forum Members Forum

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:17:53 +0100

For sure! Jump on the live stream right away.
And welcome!

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Forms done at a Tai Chi Speed. in the forum Members Forum

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:58:07 +0100

That’s awesome Michael! I think it’s a great idea.

Duanne Silver started the topic Aggressive/Passive Tan Sau in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Poon Sau Changes - When the flow is halted in the forum Members Forum

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:54:44 +0100

Enter Sifu: “Simple, tell him to stop getting hit.”

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Poon Sau Changes - When the flow is halted in the forum Members Forum

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]

Marquis B replied to the topic Baat jam dao before biu jee? in the forum Members Forum

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:59:00 +0100

So I guess that means I passed the first assessment? I was still awaiting the results because you never stated if I passed or not lol. But glad to know I passed.
And no worries Si-Fu. I know your busy with family and pretty much running two schools (the physical school and the online school). You definitely cleared up the answer to my question in…[Read more]

Marquis B replied to the topic Baat jam dao before biu jee? in the forum Members Forum

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:57:53 +0100

Thanks Lee for sharing that blog. It definitely answered my question. I’ll continue my studies in that order. I mean I should’ve just been following the modules like I’ve been doing anyways lol. Thanks!

Marquis B started the topic Baat jam dao before biu jee? in the forum Members Forum

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:22:32 +0100

Si-Fu and Kung Fu family I hope you all are well. I still haven’t received my grading for the Siu like tao assessment from last March Si-Fu. But on another note, as I’m moving along through the modules I’ve made it to module 11 where I noticed that we start on the baat jam dao. My question is for Si-Fu what made you put the baat jam dao before biu…[Read more]

Duanne Silver started the topic Pak Sau – Jab Defence Building Drill in the forum Members Forum

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.

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Dummy first section in the forum Members Forum

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]

Marquis B replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:49:58 +0100

Thanks brother! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Dummy first section in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:17:39 +0100

Looking good 💯 Keep it up!

Marquis B replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:12:06 +0100

Thank you again Si-Fu for the feed back on my wooden dummy form. Also, just wanted to let you know that I still haven’t received my assessments results from back in March. The year is almost over and I planned to do one assessment a year if possible. You can post the results here if that’s easier for you.

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Sarm Bok Mar in the forum Members Forum

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?

Duanne Silver started the topic Dok Sau in the forum Members Forum

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.

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Sarm Bok Mar in the forum Members Forum

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]

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Amazing feeling in the forum Members Forum

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!

Marquis B replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:19:04 +0100

Thank you Si-Fu! That means a lot. Means I’m headed in the right direction with my training. Those points are definitely in my notes and I will be working on them before a do my end of the year upload of my forms. I should be in class on Thursday. I’m sure I’ll have questions about these notes so I’ll definitely ask about it haha. Thanks again
Si-Fu!

Marquis B replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:14:46 +0100

No worries bro! I’ve been less active on here myself. I’m still training though! And thanks for the kind words man. I’m really focused on the dummy and my Chum Kiu this year. But hey man, sometime life gets in the way. So I completely understand why you haven’t been as active lately. Hope things go well with your move!

Marquis B replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:49:35 +0100

Thank you Simeon for your kind words my friend.

Simeon C replied to the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:53:25 +0100

Great work, Marquis! That looked really impressive to me. 🙂

Marquis B started the topic Mook Yan Jong Fat critiques and guidance in the forum Members Forum

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:02:50 +0100

Hey Si-Fu!
I’m still working out my Chum Kiu form with the notes you’ve given me recently but I’ve also been working on the Mook Yan Jong Fat. Normally I pick one or two things to focus on for the year. This year it’s these two forms. I’ll post an update on my Chum Kiu soon but for now here’s the Mook Yan Jong Fat form for critique and guidance..…[Read more]

Duanne Silver and Michael R are now friends

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:29:28 +0100

Duanne Silver and n. francis are now friends

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:51:19 +0100

Duanne Silver posted an update: @rupetkdgmail-com Hey Michael! You live in New York right? […]

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?

Simeon C replied to the topic Back to class in the forum Members Forum

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:25:35 +0100

Thank you, that’s very much appreciated!

It is a great group and that’s especially obvious when watching the interactions during the live catch-ups.

Duanne Silver replied to the topic Video 18.1 in Course Progress in the forum Members Forum

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.