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Wan Kam Leung Practical Wing Chun Kung Fu is a
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Simplicity
The less complex your techniques are, the higher the probability of them working. Straight-line force into the aggressor is the simplest method of attack; neutralising incoming attacks with simple scientific structure.
Directness
Work your attacks straight from wherever your hands or feet are to the target. The Wing Chun theory of directness is “shortest distance between two points is a straight line”.
Economy of Motion
There is too much wastage of force using large flowery movements. To economise movement and maximise energy output is crucial to good Wing Chun. Short, fast bursts of energy allow for effective fighting that is hard to defend.
Simultaneous Attack and Defence
Wing Chun utilises defending and attacking simultaneously. While one hand is neutralising the force the other is returning the force to the attacker. This is crucial to stay in harmony with the economy of motion theory.
Relaxation
Relaxation allows for greater speed. Tenseness promotes slow movement and reaction time. Relaxation allows for greater sensitivity, faster response and greater speed and power in attack.
The Use of Soft Force
Using softness allows you to feel your opponent’s intention and react to it with greater speed, force and precision. Only softness will carry internal energy. People who are tense during chi sao (sticking hands) are easily neutralised and controlled by a more experienced Wing Chun practitioner using soft force.
Practicality
Wing Chun is designed to be practical in its approach to self-defence. Throwing a kick in a crowded space would not be practical. A short, straight, physical burst into your opponent would be much more effective. Use your kicking skills when your hands are busy dealing with multiple attacks. Using practical common sense in self-defence is essential for a Wing Chun fighter. One must adapt to the situation to overcome it.
Yin Yang
Defending is yin, attacking is yang. Yin and Yang cannot exist without each other. Like the yin/yang symbol the circle of force is continuous. As energy is thrown at you, you receive it in a yin fashion, drawing its force into your stance while returning it simultaneously in a yang fashion through a ferocious attack. Both attack and defence are a continuous interplay of yin and yang.
Synchronicity of Force
Soft force starts in the ground, powered by the stance, controlled by the waist and released through the extremities. The energy travels all the way up your body, leaving only emptiness behind. Your punch is launched with a wave of relaxation allowing your relaxed force to continue through the target.
Centre Line Theory
Centre Line Theory in Wing Chun places great emphasis on controlling the central line between you and your opponent. Most angles are referenced to this connecting line. It is the most efficient line to attack along as it offers superior positioning against your attacker. Endeavour to always take control of your opponent’s centre line.