About Wing Chun

Softness (via relaxation) and performing techniques in a relaxed manner, is fundamental to Wing Chun.

Tension reduces punching speed and power. Muscles act in pairs in opposition to each other (e.g. biceps and triceps). If the arm is tensed, maximum punching speed cannot be achieved as the biceps will be opposing the extension of the arm. In Wing Chun Kung Fu, the arm should be relaxed before beginning the punching motion.

 Unnecessary muscle tension wastes energy and causes fatigue.
Tense, stiff arms are less fluid and sensitive during trapping and Chi Sau.
A tense, stiff limb provides an easy handle for an opponent to push or pull with, whereas a relaxed limb provides an opponent less to work with.
A relaxed, but focused, limb affords the ability to feel "holes" or weaknesses in the opponent's structure. With the correct forwarding these "holes" grant a path into attacking the opponent.
Muscular struggle reduces a fight to who is stronger. Minimum brute strength in all movement becomes an equalizer in uneven strength confrontations. This is very much in the spirit of the tale of Ng Mui. This art is very effective for self defense.

 There are three open hang forms practiced in the Wing Chun Kung Fu system. They are meditative, solitary exercises which develop self-awareness,  balance,  relaxation and sensitivity. Forms also train the practitioner in the fundamental movement and the correct force generation of Wing Chun.

1. Focus on building body structure through basic punching, standing, turning, and stepping drills.
2. Fundamental arm cycles and changes, firmly ingraining the main tools for interception and adaptation.
3. Sensitivity training and combination techniques.

4. Exploring the internal relaxation and learning to direct the Chi

Depending on lineage, the focus, content and intent of each form can have distinct differences as well as similarities. There are a few different ideas concerning what constitutes progression in the curriculum from form to form. Each teacher has their own way and all those ways are to be respected as well as challenged, to ensure the art continues to progress. 

Wing Chun Kung Fu is also well suited for a self defense that we offer here at Eclectic Ground in Littleton.