The Bong Sao is probably the least understood or appreciated technique in Wing Chun. Yet it’s multiple applications are critical to the style and are unique in martial arts. Sifu Barry Pang explains the importance and key applications…
Opposing a stronger opponent head-on is a sure way to lose an encounter. To make the size problem go away, you need to be able to read and redirect their forces. The challenge is how to develop these…
Learning a sophisticated martial art takes patience and dedication to a sequential program of learning. There are no short cuts when each technique builds on the next. Sifu Barry Pang explains how in simpler martial art styles, you…
Wing Chun’s Wooden Dummy is iconic in martial arts. Unfortunately, the rush toward something exciting and the urge to modify undermine its potential. Here are the three essential principles for better practice. Sifu Barry Pang explains and demonstrates…
Developing a strong centreline and quick, powerful chain punching is not enough. To overwhelm in this way may work on opponents of equivalent size. Against larger, skilled opponents, the path to success is not to meet their force…
Bruce Lee’s famous demonstrations of his one- and six-inch punches in 1964 showed the world that explosive power does not come from long, exaggerated actions. It comes from superior coordination of the whole body. Sifu Barry Pang explains…
Boxers can dodge, weave and move in. What about kung fu? Sifu Barry Pang discusses the importance of pliable upper body movement while maintaining a strong base. Where it comes to defensive footwork, There are 4 levels that…
Sifu Barry Pang explains how being relaxed and loose is critical, while providing an emphatic demonstration. Overpowering opponents with chain punches along the centreline may not succeed against a larger opponent that is able to protect this zone.…
Barry discusses the importance of maintaining forward pressure in Chi Sao. Without forward pressure, we provide no resistance against attack. How do we do this without becoming tense, losing our ability to deflect strong opponents? Watch the video.
Barry discusses the difference between form training and actually using it in real life. We don’t fight from our Wing Chun Sil Lim Tao stance or start sparring from double hand Chi Sao, because these were designed purely…