{"id":1734,"date":"2019-11-29T07:05:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T20:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2019-12-01T17:22:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-01T06:22:36","slug":"wing-chun-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/zh\/wing-chun-punch\/","title":{"rendered":"Kung Fu Explainer: Wing Chun&#8217;s Punch"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designed a few hundred years ago, the Wing Chun punch is one of the most powerful in martial arts. However, it\u2019s incredible mechanics are felt rather than seen.<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The straight punch is one of two core hand techniques in <strong>\u548f\u6625<\/strong>. It\u2019s the primary weapon for attacking, while the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/zh\/wing-chun-bong-sao\/\">Bong Sao<\/a><\/em> is for defending. This makes it very simple to apply from a decision-making perspective. With limited reaction time in real situations, this is an advantage worth having. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>The effect is massive<\/p><cite>Barry Pang<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/zh\/team\/barry-pang\/\">Sifu Barry Pang<\/a> explains the mechanics and simplicity of the Wing Chun punch and demonstrates its application.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the video:<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"850\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S2WIVA-pKT4?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wing Chun Punch mechanics explained<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fist position<\/strong> &#8211; The punch is delivered as a vertical fist, as this allows it to fall in behind the elbow and deliver power through the centreline. It cannot have any other orientation. <em>Tan Sao<\/em> and <em>Fook Sao<\/em> hand variations are simply starting points for the punch. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact point<\/strong> &#8211; The bottom two knuckles deliver impact into the smallest possible area for more damage. It tilts slightly upward on impact to impart force upwards, while driving further into the target. This must not be a forced tilt.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Force transmission<\/strong> &#8211; The goal is to maximise force transmission into the target, working against an opponent&#8217;s downward weight. Success can be observed when the target remains still upon impact, rather than being pushed across the room. His body absorbs the bulk of the force.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arm tension <\/strong>&#8211; The arm and wrist is loose and fast, becoming rigid at the moment of impact, connecting a solid stance and full body weight into the blow.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training the Wing Chun punch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Practice <em>Sil Lum Tao<\/em> for correct centreline habits and loosening of the wrist. <\/li><li>Practice chain punching correctly: Loose, relaxed, direct.<\/li><li>Use a wall bag for developing timing and power transfer, ensuring that the wrist naturally moves slightly upward on impact.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Kung Fu Explainers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/zh\/maximum-potential-power\/\">Maximum potential power<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/zh\/zero-inch-punch\/\">Zero-inch punch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/barrypangkungfu.com\/zh\/why-less-is-more\/\">Why less is more<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designed a few hundred years ago, the Wing Chun punch is one of the most powerful in martial arts. However, it\u2019s incredible mechanics are felt rather than seen. 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