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Gain the Upper Hand with Wing Chun’s Best Blocking Moves

Blocking and Attacking: 5 Moves For Disruption. One hit. Sometimes that's all it takes. One well placed hit can...
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Lakeland Kung Fu

Lakeland Kung Fu When it comes to being able to defend yourself you may want to strongly consider Lakeland...
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Wing Chun – Common sense self defense

 Wing Chun is “common sense self defense.” (this article can not be copied or used on any other site,...
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Posted: March 1, 2017

Chinese vs Japanese Martial Arts: How To Choose an Art

Japanese Martial arts In our previous article, Martial Arts Philosophy-Chinese Versus Japanese Part 2, we covered the Chinese side....
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The Whipping Punch Broken Down and Explained

I personally never used to be a fan of the whipping punch because I found it complicated to understand...
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Karate Kids in Lakeland Love Sifu Och’s Martial Arts

Sifu Och Wing Chun and Just Dance offer a unique program curriculum that encourages both personal growth and learning.
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Sal Ficaro: Ageless Training

Sal Ficaro: Ageless Training is Sal message to anyone feeling "too old" to start something. Read his story to...
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Posted: August 17, 2013

The Science of Wing Chun Self Defense

Every classic and modern combat system is based in science. It may not be up-front and obvious, but all...
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Martial Arts Training: Why Dedicate Quality Time to Wing Chun?

The world of martial arts is a tapestry of intricate techniques and training methods. Each one carefully developed and...
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READER QUESTION – Wing Chun Sparring tips

Every week we get questions from readers about our program or Wing Chun training in general. This week we...
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Wing Chun Year One Training: Powerful And Dangerously Effective

My First Year of Wing Chun: How I Earned My Orange Sash As I reflect on my first year...
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The Black Belt Hall of Fame – EUSAIMMA

The Black Belt Hall of Fame, EUSAIMAA (Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association) is the of the oldest Hall...
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Overcome Your Training Goals with Quality Lakeland Kung Fu

A mind and body filled with purpose… This applies to every aspect of the martial artist.  A mind and...
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Unlock a Path to Mastery: Beginner’s Wing Chun Kung Fu

Start Your Martial Arts Journey: The Ultimate Guide Wing Chun Kung Fu is recognized as an exceptional martial art...
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Wing Chun Stances and Rooting as Foundation

More than bent knees and wide stances, Wing Chun stances and rooting provide the basis for the strength and...
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Rotator Cuff Pain? Here’s How to Fix It

The elongated Rotator Cuff Can be detrimental to your training. A literal wing chun killer. Be sure to follow...
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Traditional Martial Arts vs the Movies (Part 1)

No traditional martial art, no matter what its origins, had fancy and ineffective moves. It was created for survival...
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Why Wing Chun is the Ultimate Self-Defense System for Street Fights

Wing Chun Street Fight: Why Wing Chun is the Best Martial Art for Street Fights and Real Self-Defense Everyone...
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The Chinese Lion Dance: A Vibrant Celebration of Good Fortune

The Chinese Lion Dance is a celebratory dance usually enjoyed around Chinese New Year and other special occasions. Two...
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Important Halloween Safety and Defense Tips That Everyone Should Know

Safe habits and practices can be forgotten in the frenzy of the holidays. It’s important to keep Halloween safety...
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Robert Downey Jr Wing Chun Kung Fu Practitioner

Kung Fu is starting to pick up interest in the mainstream thanks to some very prominent practitioners. The popularity,...
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How to Break an Arm and a Leg Simultaneously

In Wing Chun, if I’m going to kick, I’m going to kick towards an opponent’s centerline—perpendicular towards his right patella....
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How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Practicing Kung Fu Kicks

One of the most useful kicks to use is the Inside Shadow Kick. Kicking the opponent in the in...
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Commercial Martial Arts: Hollywood High Fantasy vs Instructive Kung Fu

Movies make everything look cool, but at what point are you trading useful martial arts for cool kung fu...
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High power attacks come with high risk

High power attacks come with high risk (this article can not be copied or used on any other site,...
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Jackie Chan Wing Chun Kung Fu Practitioner

The Jackie Chan Wing Chun style involved serious training and combat with a comedic angle that endeared it to...
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Experience Lakeland Lion Dance Featured In The Ledger

Experience the Cultural Splendor of Lakeland Lion Dance at the Museum with Sifu Och Wing Chun The Lakeland Ledger...
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Getting Through Frustrating Times in Martial Arts Training

Whether you’re an advanced martial artist or just beginning your martial arts journey, you’ll have many times where you...
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Setting Goals and Making Leaders

Setting Goals and Making Leaders A stripe on a belt or a higher grade in the classroom are part...
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A Top 10 Summer Camps in Lakeland—Martial Arts and Dance

OK, I’ll be brief, I know you’re busy. I think the Sifu Och program is most definitely in the top...
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Wing Chun Gung Fu: Using Skill, Not Strength, for Victory

Unlock your Inner Power with Wing Chun Gung Fu One of the very first things that is taught within...
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Kung Fu Kids Class: The Best Parts Of A Interesting and Fantastic Experience

There are many steps to Building a Fun Kung Fu Kids Class. You can vary teaching styles based on...
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