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WHY WING CHUN KUNG FU CLASSES?
Start by asking yourself why. Why do you want to learn and train in Wing Chun? Whether it be for self defense, health and fitness or a leisure activity. By knowing why, you are likely to get more out of it. Wing Chun like all disciplines requires commitment. Through commitment with a little time and effort you will start to see progression. There will be times when you do not feel likely training, there will be times when you become distracted, by asking yourself why first, you are more likely to be able to make a commitment to yourself and then see the benefits of what the Wing Chun System can offer you. Kung Fu actually means time and effort to obtain skill.
WHAT IS WING CHUN?
The what refers to the subject matter. What is Wing Chun? Wing Chun is supposed to rely on simplicity and yet answers can be seen as quite complicated. So, what is it? Simply, Wing Chun is a fighting system. That’s what it is. Whether you use it to fight, that is another question. However, we mustn’t water down what it is and we must train with this in mind otherwise you are deviating far from the subject. By embracing what the system is, you will then be able to obtain the maximum benefit. When you train in Wing Chun with the mindset for self defense purposes, you will then be able to use it to help empower yourself. Whether that be for self defense, an interest in the art, for an activity, for your own time to gather your thoughts or to condition yourself for fitness. It’s your choice.


HOW DOES WING CHUN WORK?
The how, refers to methodology. How do you go about expressing your Wing Chun? This is where you will have many options. Having options is great, but being confused is not. Whether you do IP Man Wing Chun or any of the many other lineages. Wing Chun in its simple definition is efficiency. To become efficient to then become effective, thus proficiency. The system is efficient, but the practitioner is not necessarily effective. You may have a state of the art computer, but if you don’t understand how to use it and apply, then you won’t get the most out of its capabilities. The Wing Chun system is no different. The science of Wing Chun which is then interpreted by art (the person) follows two key principles – Conservation of Energy and Economy of Motion. Optimise your input to have better output and logical directness. That is Wing Chun.
Wing Chun Weaponary
Luk Dim Book Kwan or the Six and Half Point Pole
When it comes to the Wing Chun weaponary, the standard of the Wing Chun practitioner becomes more apparent when you see how thay play their weapon forms. Like with padwork, you cannot hide behind the weapons. It becomes very clear when you can wield the pole or the pole wields you. A real Wing Chun pole is heavy. It does require strength and power. But, the right type. Playing the pole consistent to the system means using minimal and direct movements. Increased power is achieved through body unity combined with relaxation.
Baat Charm Do or Eight Chopping Knives
Why is it called the eight chopping knives? Because there are eight sections to the form, they are knives and they are used to chop. The knives are an extension of the empty hands and now the Wing Chun practitioner learns how to channel their energy into these points. By now, the Wing Chun practitioner would have done a countless number of time the huen sao or circling hands and the knife training helps further strengthen the wrist power. Precision and good form play a crucial part.