Kung Fu Training

Wing chun training is probably the best know of the kung fu styles. Mainly due to the exploits of Bruce Lee.

Legend has it that it took all the elements of the other kung fu systems and took all the best bits and left out the inefficient moves.  The idea that wing chun was to be an attacking fighting system.  With at its essence use of economy of movement.  Traditionally kung fu systems where devised from animal forms were the movements mimicked by animals where the Shaolin monks would study them while  they attacked their prey.  Given the  effectiveness of these attacks they picked out specific moves that where not applicable and left with a strictly attacking system.  

They added the wing chun training dummy to assist in the development and training of the practitioner.  Depending on which school you talk to there are 108 moves in the wing chun wooden dummy and it is integral to the training of its fighters.  The three main forms of Wing Chun are the Sil Lim tao form , chum kill and bill jee.  You can also break them uop depending  on the development of the fighter with Sil lim tao the introductory form which goes over the basics.   Then chum kill the intermediate  form and Bill Jee being the most advanced form in the system. The positives of the system is than it builds up from the ground up as you learn.  This is also true for the wooden dummy.  You learn the stages as you progress and as they relate to the forms and your development.  One of the keys to the success of wing chun is that it is easy to learn and you can go through the whole system in a relatively short time. That is also one of its weaknesses.  Once they complete their training many people think that’s it they have mastered it and are finished with the system.  Truth is it is only the beginning.  Once you have completed the system then you spend time refining and perfecting what you have learned.  

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Sooner or later along your kung fu training you will come across opponents that are less experienced than you –where you may choose to show off and boost your ego to see how great you are.  However no doubt (especially in the beginning) you will come across opponents that are much more experienced.  And in some cases a lot better..  Hopefully you will come  across these individuals in classes rather than the real word,  But the same principles should apply, regardless of your kung fu style.  First up do not be intimidated by your foes –respect them for their abilities and don’t take anything for granted.  I would strongly advise that you fight more experienced opponents during sparring sessions in classes.  This way you have a controlled environment where you wont get too seriously hurt.

This is one of the most valuable experiences you will ever undergo in your kung fu training.  A valuable lesson.  You will be able to determine where you are weak and what your strengths are.,  what works and what doesn’t  AS STATED DON’T BE INTIMIDATED.  If you are too freaked out that you cannot move fluently you have already lost.  The key is to focus on your opponent and your training.  Identify your tactics and remember what you have learned. Do not deviate from your training.  It is a dynamic situation. So stick to your plan.  Stay with the basics within the framework of your system.  Sometimes ego takes over and we try something new or fear takes over and we panic with random strikes. Focus on your opponent as an obstacle to overcome—take emotion out of and back your self.  After all they also have two arms two legs and only advantage they have is just a bit more experience.  They have been in the exact same position when you started.  It doesn’t  make them invincible or unbeatable.

Sparring against a skilled opponent is the best way to fast track your progress.  During these sessions you will learn more about yourself more than anything.  Your confidence will grow.  You may not be able to beat all comers all the time but at the very least you can hold your own.  And remember you can always improve and more can be learnt from a stronger opponent than one  that  you can dominate.

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