Five principles

Wing Chun is one of the most practical styles of self-defense, not only for the effectiveness of its techniques, but also because it is one of the fastest manageable styles. Wing Chun techniques are simple, designed for real self-defense, and can be learned in a relatively short time, even within a few months.

However, achieving the incredible skill that bringing these techniques to perfection requires many years of training. This skill is a sign of the true art of Wing Chun.

The Wing Chun practitioner does not win because he is physically larger, stronger or simply lucky, as in other forms of combat, but he wins with the skill and efficiency of the Wing Chun system. Wing Chun offers first a simple and effective method of self-defense and later a fascinating way of life for those who have decided to bring their skills to perfection.

It is therefore more accurate to designate Wing Chun as a system, not a style. This means that Wing Chun is not just a collection of movements but is based on logical and understandable principles.

Simplicity

All movements in Wing Chun are simple, uncomplicated and based on natural movement.

  • It is easy to learn and apply techniques.
  • Techniques do not contain complex or unnatural positions.

 

 

Directness

The principle of straightforwardness has two meanings in the Wing Chun system: the shortest distance is a prerequisite for the required speed, and the simultaneous attack is the best defense.

  • Wing Chun centerline strike uses the shortest distance to the opponent and is faster than other conventional strikes.
  • If a Wing Chun practitioner is attacked, he deflects the opponent's strike and strikes simultaneously, instead of blocking the attack first and then striking.

 

 

Economy of movement

All Wing Chun techniques require minimal movement. From Wing Chun's stance and guard, it is easy to counterattack using short and fast movements; this highlights the use of the centerline theory.

  • Why use complicated and unrealistic movements when only a short movement is enough?
  • Using efficient and economical movements will also help us save energy.

 

 

Minimal use of brute strength

Since Wing Chun uses more skill than brute force, it is effective for people regardless of size and strength. This means that a smaller person can learn how to control and win over a stronger opponent.

  • Minimal use of brute strength has two components - how to perform a punch and how to divert a punch.
  • Power of Wing Chun strike is not only generated by physical strength, but also using own body weight and the power of the opponent.
  • Protecting effectively against an opponent's strike, Wing Chun prefers deflection of the strike over blocking the strike. Blocking requires brute force and is therefore risky and debilitating. By deflecting the punch, the Wing Chun practitioner avoids a direct collision with the opponent's strength, and therefore prefers to redirect the force. Wing Chun diversion also involves spreading the opponent's power from one point to a larger surface.

 

 

Practicality

Wing Chun is designed for real self-defense.

  • It does not contain abstract or ritual movements; all techniques are designed for practical situations and allow you to handle the attacker with minimal effort and movement.
  • The Wing Chun system was not intended to look spectacular and pompous. It does not contain complex movements characteristic of other martial arts styles.
  • Wing Chun highlights efficiency over diversity and all moves have practical use.
  • The use of techniques is not limited by restrictive clothing or confined space.

 

 

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