When observing Wing Chun being used in sparring and demonstrations, the style appears to be characterised by relentless chain punching and forward motion. However, the intent of the style is something entirely different. In demonstrations, there’s often a…
Apart from health and wellbeing, having practical self defence skills is what drives most martial artists. Follows are 5 “rules” to be mindful of in your training. First, let’s be real about our definition of a typical martial…
Both Wing Chun and Lung Ying apply a similar approach to dealing with incoming power. Rather than trying to meet it head on, they use rotation to deflect and counterattack. Said to have emerged from common origins, both…
Compared to other martial arts, Wing Chun and Lung Ying possess a unique approach to generating power. Often referred to as sister styles, their common method relates to how the hip and stance work together. Both styles utilize…
Whilst it is a commonly held view that Martial Arts can be divided into two categories – hard or soft – the reality is more complex. Each mode has unique strengths that create a powerful combination when you…
Having a good stance is more than just placing your legs in the right position or ‘sinking the weight’. It’s about harnessing the power of the body’s lower section and getting it out through the hands. Ultimately your…
Na Ma (or “pressing horse”) training is the key to Lung Ying’s legendary power and stability. Practiced correctly in coordination with the hands is the one thing that students must master before learning anything else. With a strong…
Once the hands are in contact, Chi Sao provides the tools to react to an incoming attack without thinking. However, the specific drill that develops this reflex is not widely taught or understood. Sifu Barry Pang explains the…
Developing a strong base in martial arts is the key to everything. It’s the primary source of power and mobility whilst freeing up the hands to be relaxed, sensitive and fast. Sifu Barry Pang explains that power through…
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…