The centreline theory is a celebrated formula for gaining control of your opponent, but is it enough? Concepts of feeling and redirecting your opponent are not the exclusive domain of Wing Chun kung fu. Here are 4 ways…
In real self-defence situations, free exchanges of blows are common. This is low-percentage fighting. In Wing Chun, the principle that practitioners strive for is to intercept the hands and gain the best position for attack. Sifu Barry Pang…
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…
In an ideal world, Wing Chun’s “I’ll hit him first” plan works every time. However, living in the real world, tools to counter the clinch are critical to rounding out your martial arts. UFC and Jiu Jitsu have…
Designed a few hundred years ago, the Wing Chun punch is one of the most powerful in martial arts. However, it’s incredible mechanics are felt rather than seen. The straight punch is one of two core hand techniques…
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…
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…
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…
People who say that Chi Sao can’t be used in sparring are missing the point. It is a training tool that enables the Wing Chun way of fighting, involving sensing and responding to your opponent through feel. Sifu…
In a perfect world, the shortest distance to a target is a straight line. Wing Chun practitioners bank on this. But as Sifu Barry Pang explains, we don’t live in a perfect world. In this 3-part discussion, which…