Wing Chun (Ving Tsun)The sophisticated way to self-defence. |
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Wing Chun (Pinyin: Yong chun; literally "Spring Chant"), also romanticised Ving Tsun (and sometimes substituted with the characters for eternal springtime) is a Chinese martial art that specialises in close-range combat.
... is for those who are interested in a thoughtful Art. It is a Chinese fighting skill which is about understanding and technique - not brute force. It challenges you and is fun because we train together, not against each other. Wing Chun is modern in its concepts - simple, direct and efficient.
Wing Chun serves as a way to achieve effective fighting skill and self-defence. It also improves health, fitness, balance and vitality.
Benefits
This Southern Chinese martial art is one of the most highly developed methods of self defence. Wing Chun increases self-awareness and confidence. Knowledge about the most efficient way to use our own body and the underlying mechanics helps to rely on skill rather than brute force. Understanding and application of principles are more important than physique, age or strength.
Training
Gary Lam Wing Chun / Wong Shun Leung lineage
The training focuses on the curriculum and methodology of Gary Lam Wing Chun in the tradition of Wong Shun Leung.
The first step is study of the Wing Chun specific fundamentals - How to hit; Footwork etc. - and the body mechanics - upper and lower body relation.
Sifu Lam describes the system as having five main branches of study. These serve to categorise the bulk of the open hand techniques that are developed throughout the students training experience, giving an overall framework for the entire system. Additionally the wooden man (muk yan jong), Dragon Pole (luk dim boon guan) and Double Knife (baat jaam do) are also taught.
The branches are as follows, with detailed description of each one:
1. Crossing hand - Striking techniques
2. Closing - Standing grappling and escapes
3. Footwork - Kicking and leg destruction
4. Pushing - One and two handed projections
5. Pulling - Outside, inside and turning projections
Perhaps the most important element in transforming the students tool box of techniques into a working system of fighting is Qi Sao (sticky hands), Qi Sao is Wing Chun's open secret to success in applying, combining and changing from one fighting action to another.
Called the soul of Wing Chun, Qi Sao in its advanced form is a free style sensitivity drill, ideally training the student not only how to hit the opponent but also how to feel and control there attacking actions. Qi Sao allows the students an opportunity to gain experience using Wing Chun techniques and still be able to go home with the same number of teeth that they came with. Qi Sao is not just about mastering physical movements; it is also about developing mental and emotional qualities essential to success in Wing Chun training. Qualities which must be understood and applied if high level concepts such as "Sam Yi Hap Yat (mind and body unified, thinking and action together)" are to be truly understood and made ones own.
Where?
One to One & Group (2-4 people) @ F2K Gym, 3 School Lane, Didsbury Village, Manchester M20 6SA.
Classes (every Tues/ Thurs 6.30-8.00pm) @ Studio 25, 25 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PE.
How much?
FREE introductory session
| Special Deal! | *Prices for Jan.Feb.2011 | ||
| One to One | £50 | First 5 sessions - appointment only (normally £25 per session) | |
| Group | £10 | Per person (min.2-4 people) | |
| Classes | £50 | 10 sessions (Drop in price £7) |
Includes 5% Paypal Booking Fee
Equipment
Sports clothing and trainers should be worn.
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