by LeedsWingChun | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog
Which martial art is best for older adults? Wing Chun Kung Fu is one of the best martial arts for older adults. Many martial artists find Wing Chun later in life because they have less flexibility for high kicks, and are less interested in high impact sparring. Wing...
by LeedsWingChun | Aug 29, 2024 | Blog
Another piece of advice I received from my Sifu was to be lighter than your partner. Being “lighter” meaning that your partner cannot feel your arms. They therefore they can’t anticipate your movements either. There’s a number of implications...
by LeedsWingChun | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog
“Stop using your reach” was the advice I was given long ago in chi sau. My reach was in fact a massive advantage. When playing chi sau with anyone shorter than me (at 6’2″ that was most people!), I had a massive advantage. I used it well. By...
by LeedsWingChun | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Martial Arts Leeds
One of Wing Chun’s principles is Luk Sau Jik Kuen, or lost hand, strike forward. It is a principle whereby when contact is lost (in chi sau), your arm naturally rushes in upon the loss of contact. As a beginner in Wing Chun I remember reading about this concept...
by LeedsWingChun | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog
If you’re looking for a Wing Chun wooden dummy for sale, here’s a tip on how to pick up a bargain. I found a few wooden dummies for my school at a bargain price using this very strategy. First head over to eBay and type “wooden dummy” into the...
