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Trying to
Define Wing Chun
Wing Chun - The Art of Combat - Some thoughts.
Wing Chun is the art of combat which is based on economy of motion.
Wing Chun seeks the path of least resistance.
If there are two solutions to a problem then the Wing Chun chooses
the solution which is simplest.
Wing Chun is the art of using positioning, sensitivity and timing to
balance and overcome the opponent's superior speed and power.
Sensitivity is the fine ability to detect the opponent's intent and to
change one's position to match that intent.
Wing Chun is the art of trying to do more with less.
In Wing Chun we strive for the smallest number of ideas and the smallest
number of techniques to combat the largest number of attacks.
In Wing Chun we try to avoid the needless expenditure of energy.
If there is an easier way to do something then we pick that way.
In a neutral situation when the opponent tries to gain an advantage we
change the position to again balance the opponent's forces thus denying
him an advantage.
The shortest path is a straightline.
The vertical and horizontal centerlines are most likely the directions for
the shortest path.
Chi sau allows for experimentation to study the ways in which position,
sensitivity and timing can be used to overcome speed and strength.
The SLT/SNT provides the seeds for all solutions in Wing Chun. The CK is a
necessary extension of the SLT/SNT. But it's ideas are already contained
in the SLT/SNT. The BG/BJ is a necessary extension to the CK but it's
ideas are already in the SLT/SNT form.
Wing Chun is the art of using positioning to balance the opponent's power.
(position is defined as location in time and space).
Don't use muscle to defend use position (structure).
Do the most with the least.
If you are out of breath then you are applying too much strength.
Consider the turnstile, we power it. The opponent powers us.
Don't think too much. When you push a ball it neutralizes the force yet a
ball can't think.
Feel before acting.
Position, sensitivity and timing relate.
When you do the form pretend there is an opponent. When there is an
opponent, pretend you are doing the form.
If you need to squirm, bend and flex your central axis then your
neutralization is not optimal. In this case look for another solution.
Without frustration, there is no learning. So welcome frustration.
Welcome the opponent's force. Receive what comes. Don't throw out the
force.
Physical beings have limits.
The theory of machines shows how a smaller force can overcome a larger
force.
The bullfighter shows how to overcome a strong force.
David overcomes the giant Goliath.
Water wears down the hardest substance. Water seeks the shortest path.
Water finds the weakness, the holes in the defense.
Repetition of the same thing leads to progress. This applies to the form
and to fighting.
I am thinking of the math or physics model where a very small number of
concepts can be used to derive and explain everything else. |