Thank you.

Why are you learning Wing Chun?

If you are learning to fight, then you may have already lost.
I say this because firstly, you will miss out on all that Wing Chun has to offer, and secondly because, training with anger or fighting in your eyes, will only make you…[Read more]

I did confirm your Facebook request, then noticed you had cancelled your membership to the site, stating it was too expensive, therefore, as you have left, I guess you will not read this anyway.

As a side note:
I do find it strange that people want sirloin steak for the price of corned beef.

Anyway, while I’m on this:
I gave myself a…[Read more]

I did confirm your Facebook request, then noticed you had cancelled your membership to the site, stating it was too expensive, therefore, as you have left, I guess you will not read this anyway.

As a side note:
I do find it strange that people want sirloin steak for the price of corned beef.

Anyway, while I’m on this:
I gave myself a…[Read more]

Thank you.

Midday GMT is 6.00am CST, are you ok for that once each month??

I’m up at that time but not sure who else is? Still it is summertime so that’s something at least.

Maybe for May we could make it an hour later, let’s see how it goes.

Fingers crossed we can train to gather next week.

Sifu

(Oh and thank you for the info regarding class times)

Thank you for your patience.

It shouldn’t say Thursdays anywhere (at least not any more?) but if you remember where you saw that, I will certainly redress it.

Classes are on a Saturday but not always on the first, last week was the Easter break in the UK so a national holiday, same in the US, so this month’s livestream class will be…[Read more]

Sorry for the delay, I wanted to keep away from the forum for a little while to see what developed.

I just had a little read through this blog to remind me of what was said, and I do think there may be a few crossed wires.

This answer went on far too long so I decided to form it into a blog instead.

Pop over and take a look:

There…[Read more]

Anyway, sorry for the delay, I wanted to keep away from the forum for a little while to see what developed.

It is true there are some videos in the wrong place atm as we’re sorting a few things out, however, sometimes videos are repeated on purpose, this being due to their importance, either on their own merit and the…[Read more]

It is indeed a good thing to wish to learn more, after all, the better you understand how a move works, the better you will make it work for you.

At the same time however, Wing Chun is design to work in harmony with your body’s natural reactions, and for this reason, on occasion, we do need to just…[Read more]

I thank you for your passionate response Colin, and for such kind words, but it’s ok my friend, I’ve got this one.

You have been very kind (and direct) here Colin, however, it can sometimes, take some students longer to create open-mindedness than others, this is all I think we are seeing, so let’s all try to be…[Read more]

When I teach a class, it is not there to have give the answers, everything is open to interpretation is it not.

Regarding three dimensions, the blocks, or shapes, or drills given, where simply to give an idea to get you started, and to be honest, that whole first major paragraph got me lost.
You must learn to take…[Read more]

Now for more details…

For your PARTNER (not opponent), once the contact from the punch is met with a Bong, the exercise is finished, we have completed the micro-focussed element we were looking at, so now we can repeat this on the…[Read more]

Please allow me to address your points.

‘I’m struggling to move backwards with this half step as majority of weight is on a single leg.’

Well, this is exactly what I mean when I say, if you lift this back foot then you fall, utilising the fall is the acceleration to gain for the speedy retreat, and I might add, the lack of t…[Read more]

Let me address these in order.

‘The increase of weight on the back foot is demanding an increase of effort to move’

If this is referring to Biu Mar then how are you stepping?
To go forward all we need to do is push off from the back leg, if this is to go backwards, then there is a strong chance you are shifting the weight forwards in…[Read more]

But still a couple of points,

1- Lift your chin, this helps you relax and builds confidence.

2- Most important now, is to focus on switching off immediately after the impact.

Keep up the good work.

Sifu

Do more Wing Chun. 🙂

Sifu

Praise? Yes, I guess so. or as I call it, positive and encouraging feedback, something I believe credit where credit is due.
I did not say he was right, the punches were not (yet), but there were many solid qualities that should be recognised, embraced, and utilised.

Regarding pressure etc.
We need to learn to…[Read more]

Also look at how and where, my knuckles are landing.

Thank you.

I watched your video and there are a few very simple thing we can do to make this work for you, the main thing being ‘If it is not comfortable, it is not right’, so let’s get you there.

As for an earlier comment from Benjamin: ‘To recheck whats being learned, you’ll need a knowledgeable partner’, this is not correct, what y…[Read more]

Thank you for your questions, I love the honesty.

I am just teaching at the moment but I will get back to you soon with feedback, and don’t worry, I’ve got you, you’re in safe hands, so please feel free to direct your questions directly to me.

Thank you

Sifu

If a punch was throw (from distance) and you used a Bong, then yes, in that case the Bong Sau is there to block that punch, but as we are already in contact, your Bong is not there to block the punch, it is being used to show you how you react to a Lap Sau being executed, hence the name of the drill, ‘Lap Sau exercise’.

Always happy…[Read more]

I find it interesting, your wording of wanting to share?

If you wish to ask questions then yes, of course this is welcome, but you are there to learn, not to share.

I have spent 43 years (so far) studying a particular…[Read more]

Often on a Monday there may only be one person, therefore I allow that individual to have their questions heard, if there’s more than one, we train.

On Thursdays, when I see the chance to run through some moves, I run through moves, it’s as simple as that.

The live sessions are an opportunity for me to focus on precision in forms,…[Read more]

Have you seen the fast-track info on the homepage?

Both Jimmy and Nick were saying it would suit you to a tee.

This was purely because of it being of a personal nature.

Glad you’re now on track Joshua!

Sifu.

I’m currently on holiday in France (and not supposed to be online 🙂 but do like to check in when possible).

The simple answer is, ‘All the way’. depending on your view of what the system offers you.

Please allow me to elaborate on this in a few days.

Sifu

A sense of flavour is an interesting description, it also makes me think of a sense of flamboyance, which is rarely ever for the better.

Ip Man said,
“Anyone can add on to a system, the secret is to try to take away, and still keep it pure”.

I try to…[Read more]

Benjamin, I am surprised you would need to ask the question of lineage?

As for other schools, we are not connected with them but we do show respect to them, especially the ones who have been kind in the past.

By this I mean Ip Ching, Wong Shun Leung, Chu Shong Tin and other, who have all been gracious with their time and…[Read more]

It seems an absolute age since I have been able to interact with the forum, something I plan to not lapse again.

Please forgive such a delay to such a powerful comment in your last address.
I am so sorry to hear of your condition and I hope you gain strength every day.

Let me know if there is anything you need and how we can…[Read more]

It seems an absolute age since I have been able to interact with the forum, something I plan to not lapse again.

Please forgive such a delay to such a powerful comment in your last address.
I am so sorry to hear of your condition and I hope you gain strength every day.

Let me know if there is anything you need and how we can…[Read more]

A true family spirit.

So sorry for my absence of late, been dragged away so much lately.

A great question and a common one, oh and thank you for your support in this Benjamin:

In truth, for the assessments yes, you would generally need a partner, just as the samples and clips show, however, this is not always possible.

I started WC.Online 15 years ago,…[Read more]

When you say,
‘Bong sau is the response to the partner’s strike’, the Bong is actually the response to the Lap rather than the strike.
Master Ip Chun’s 5 principles for the exercise are:
1 – to attack
2 – to defend
3 – if lapped you bong
4 – if you bong, you turn
5 – if y…[Read more]

Wow, it’s been sometime since I’ve been active within the forum, and blogs too for that reason, but this is because I have been focussing on the physicality of Wing Chun on a more direct line.

Anyway, it has been interesting to watch your video and to read comments connected with it.

In short, I think your punches are very good,…[Read more]

Unfortunately I think you did, just as I was logging off, I am sure I saw your name pop up?

Please check for changes in time zones regarding the clocks changing for winter etc.

Hope to see you Thursday.

Sifu

Don’t miss out.

So sorry but on Thursday we had so many students saying that a they could not attend, that I assumed there’d be a no-show.

Hope to see you this week at 7-8.00pm GMT.

Kind regards,

Sifu 🙂

It will be so great to be able to actually link up and have a weekend of rolling with you all.

Looking forward to it!

Sifu

Snappy and to the point?

Really trying to promote the system for Sifu’s birthday, he’s very happy and hoping to keep it that way. 🙂

Much love my friend. x

Sifu

https://vimeo.com/964810550?share=copy

I had a video on this but for some reason I cannot find it?

As for your question:
‘The low hand on the garn, you describe as going under the third arm, kinda like a huen. Why is that please? I do do it all the time without issue but why do we do it rather than going straight for the palm strike above the arm.’

This is so we get used to…[Read more]

Sorry for the holiday delays.

Wow, what a great video (and music too!), looks very good to me, thank you for sharing, although to give you work in perfecting…

1- Alway Lap using the thumb, sometimes it looked as though this was missed

2- Think about where the punch is meany to be going, even though its stopped, otherwise it looks…[Read more]

If you remind me, I will tell a story of this at the Thursday class.

First of all, sorry for the delay but with being away on holiday a couple of weeks, I had a back log of things to catch up with.

Regarding your question, what YOU say is correct, however (and I do not like to contradict others…. but)
“So I was told that the Wassau hand when it comes back has got a remain…[Read more]

How are you?