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Afterschool Kung Fu Fun

Posted on by Tim Kittelstad

When it comes to teaching children anything it can be either a complete drag, or the most fun you will have the whole day. Your attitude will determine whether or not the clock will slowly inch it’s way to the next minute or run out before you realize class is done. I will explain here in Afterschool Kung Fu Fun the three ‘E’s  to actually enjoy teaching a kids class no matter the age.

Afterschool Kung Fu Fun

Establish Discipline

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Respect is only achieved when the student’s know that you truly care about them. “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” This is a phrase I live by. Before class starts I try to speak to as many of them as possible. I can build individual relationships with them and they can connect with me. We build trust and respect this way.

Embrace Your Inner Kid

Once you have established your discipline your class will go much smoother than without. A focused energy rises in the class when discipline is held across the room. You must capitalize on this energy. To use it you must embrace your inner child. If your 12 year old self were to be in this class what would make it fun? Answer that question over and over and you will find you are making new and exciting ways to do drills. You will find yourself looking forward to class. It becomes a chance to really have fun with your class.

By “becoming a kid” again you’ll see that you have the ability to take the same workouts and put a new spin one them that the kids will love. A perfect example is around Christmas time. At Sifu Och Wing Chun we have the kids to military crawl for part of the warm. The spin I tell them is that they are the Grinch and they have to sneak through the house without getting caught. Another fun warm up spin is something I call “ninja mode”. The students pretend to be ninjas while I give them instructions. Whether it is running quietly or jumping to avoid the incoming “sword”. They are able to get a good workout hidden under the guise of pretend.

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Explain Quickly

The last thing that must be done is crucial. You must learn to be efficient with your explanations. Since their young minds have trouble focusing you must be potent with your talks. Clear and concise are your best friends. If you are able to explain techniques quickly you can spend more time drilling, working on their focus and persistence. Long explanations can also wear them out. While you don’t want to skimp on good info you have to find the balance or their little legs won’t be able to handle standing still for too long.

Summary

To wrap things up. Three keys to having a good kids class: Establish discipline, Embrace your inner kid, and Explain quickly. If you can put all of these things together you will really enjoy teaching your kids class no matter the age.

 

Unlock Potential: The Incredible Strength of Wing Chun Martial Arts

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The Strength of My Wing Chun Journey: By Ryan Beck

The Strength Behind Wing Chun: Techniques to Empower Your Martial Arts Journey

Wing Chun is different for each practitioner: how they move, when they flow and even the strength used. Each person is trained and trains differently; they all have different weaknesses and advantages. There are skills we all must learn and others that must be figured out individually.

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Gains can come fast while mastery takes years to achieve. After approximately three years, I have seen these gains made by myself and others which means you can gain these as well.

My Wing Chun Journey: The Start

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When I first started training with Sihing Garret in Tampa, I was the only regular student. His boxing background, plus his time training in Wing Chun under Sifu Och really set his skills apart. After the first class, I told myself, that no matter what, I would commit to training for at least one year, at that point I would re-evaluate. Not even two months later, I came to the realization that Wing Chun was in my soul and I was hooked. With any form of martial arts, there are typically two types of gains: physical and mental.

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Physical goals are the easiest to see. I noticed I was moving faster, able to go longer, and could even tell my eyes where processing information faster. Slowly, was becoming a better fighter. I believe this primarily has to do with my instruction, training and dedication. These physical gains are generally noticed fairly consistently by all. You get out what you put in. These are the gains that pushed me through my first year.

Wing Chun Journey: My Second Year

When my one-year marker hit, I looked back on all the gains I had made. The surprising part about this reflection was the mental and lifestyle achievements. These types of gains are much harder to identify. I saw my temper cooled, I was eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. The craziest part was that these changes, these gains started to become evident, when I saw the people around me changing as well. They were growing through my growth. My wife and our two daughters started eating healthier, drinking water and working out. In addition, my wife and our girls are on their own martial arts adventure too.

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The only limitation Wing Chun has to personal growth, is people’s willingness to grow. It’s not always easy to train. Let’s be honest, it’s hard work. After a long and hot day at my job, I don’t always want to train. We can always find a reason. I will never forget my Sifu once said, “instead of an excuse, just say it’s not a priority.” This is something I strive to apply to all aspects of my life. The interesting part is that once I am at class, I am always glad that I went. This is true in life, it’s never as bad as we thought it was going to be.

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Wing Chun for Life: I will never quit.

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Over the course of my Wing Chun journey thus far, I have found three strong reasons why I will never quit Wing Chun. The first reason is my family, I see the change in them and they look to me for guidance in life. Without martial arts, I am not sure I would know what direction to take them. The second reason is the tradition and culture, I have always been interested in the history and where Wing Chun comes from – not only the fighting, but the lifestyle as well.

Wing Chun: A History bigger than myself

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There is such a history, that every time I Chi Sao, I feel like I am a part of something bigger than myself. The third and final reason I will never quit Wing Chun is the personal and physical aspect. I have grown tremendously since starting Wing Chun. The best part is how much growing I still have left to do. I know I can be faster, I know I can be even more technical and I know I have a lot more to learn and for me this is exciting!

My Wing Chun Journey could be yours

Gains can always be made in Wing Chun as long as goals are being set and matched, as long as a person is dedicated to train and as long as the community is strong. Wing Chun is limitless! If I can train hard even when I don’t want to or kick open new doors when I am too tired to, then there is nothing I can’t do, in life or in Wing Chun.

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Sal Ficaro: Ageless Training

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Sal Ficaro came to Sifu Och Wing Chun about one year ago. He tried one of our classes and got very frustrated with himself and decided to leave. Sifu Och was able to talk to him and arrange for private lessons instead to help him through those first steps of learning. When I took on Sal and his private lessons I knew this would be a difficult task. Sal was not used to Wing Chun and it’s movements. However, I knew that it could be done because Sal had the right mindset. In this article, Sal Ficaro: Ageless Training, Sal will tell a little bit about himself and his training here.

Sal Ficaro: Ageless Training

“Hello, my name Salvatore Ficarro I am 58 years old. I’ve been training at Sifu Och Wing Chun it’s been a learning process. Timothy Kittelstad is one of the trainers at this studio and he is absolutely wonderful. Even though the journey has been tough I absolutely love it.

If anybody is in the 40s or 50s age and would like to learn some self-defense they should not hesitate. They should come down to Sifu Och and start their own journey! Your age shouldn’t hold you back. I’m 58 but that is just a number. I don’t allow that to be an excuse to not learn something new. Life can be very hard. And many times you want to just give up. But the wonderful things in life take some time to learn.

When you are working hard to learn something you may fall a little short. And when that happens, as long as you get back up and come back stronger that day was a success. There are days I feel I’m only at maybe 60% where I should be. But if I leave at 61% that means I am improving. Then next time maybe I’m at 70% or 80%. As long as you work hard and improve, no matter how small the improvement, you will always be able to grow. The staff at Sifu Och Wing Chun are the best trainers I’ve ever seen. They are their to help you. All they want is for you to be your best. And I want you to succeed. I feel if you give it a try your will fall in love with it.”

Age doesn’t Stop Hard work

Sal shows that now matter your age you can accomplish anything with hard. Day after day Sal comes into class and puts in a hard days training. Starting from private lessons he has been able to work himself into the group classes. The most impressive thing about Sal is his determination. He doesn’t care about belts, or awards, or flashy techniques. He simply wants to know that he can take care of himself. Each day he comes in and builds himself from the last class.

Age is just a number. Everybody has hurdles they have to learn to overcome. Everyone has their own life story. Once you learn to accept your story and do the best you can with what you have you can start to really learn new things.

Instead of complaining about his age, or “not being able to move like he used to”, Sal trains his body to move the best it can right now. Because that’s what matters, the now. Not the past, not the future, but right now. What are you doing right now to make a difference in your life? If nothing than you should find the reason why. And then find a strong reason why you need to change that. Sal is a great example of someone who tackles life no matter what happens.

 

Why Wing Chun Is the Ultimate Martial Art for Growth

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Why Wing Chun Changed My Perspective on Martial Arts

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My martial arts training started late in 2006 at Dan Parrish’s Taekwondo school.  The sole purpose of me training there was for it to be an outlet for my anger issues. When my training first started, my attitude toward others, school, and life in general was horrible. At the same time that I was practicing Martial Arts, I was also regularly seeing a “Guidance counselor“ . With the help of my “guidance counselor“, my instructors at my Martial Arts school, and my parents… I was able to reduce the amount of anger I’ve always had and calm down as much as possible.

My Journey Toward Wing Chun

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As years went on I became a black belt at the same martial arts school but under a different instructor who’s name is Master Gary Hernandez. Around that time is when I watched the first Ip man movie. That’s when I wanted to start to learn any new style of Kung Fu, but Wing Chun in particular.

Introduction to Ip Man

Something terrible occurred I was working towards my 2nd degree black belt. A near fatal incident happened to my mother and now ex-stepfather.  Once that happened, my training drastically went downhill. I wasn’t wanting to throw a single punch or block a single strike.

The Journey Toward Wing Chun: Lessons and Growth

Re-Focusing

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After a while, when I knew my mother would be OK I began to start training again. But this time I was traveling with a friend every Thursday and Saturday to Zephyrhills to continue my training. I was also training and teaching as one of the head instructors at my Lakeland taekwondo school. As 2014 was coming to A conclusion, my taekwondo school and Lakeland shut down because of financial issues which allowed me to become A full fledged student under Gary Hernandez.

Once I became a student under Gary Hernandez I started training in the super foot system and earned my 2nd degree black belt.  Soon after I received my next rank, I moved further away to the city of Winter Haven which kept me from training because of transportation issues. I had no idea there were Wing Chun classes near me or even what Wing Chun was.

Lakeland Wing Chun

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Fast forward towards 2016, I stumbled across the Wing Chun school in Lakeland. I searched Wing Chun classes near me. At the time I was very hesitant about walking in and asking questions because of the simple fact that I did not know how I would be able to make it to classes without there being A problem. I am glad to say that I do not regret walking into the front door.

I met both the manager, Timothy Kittelstad, and the owner, Sifu Justin Och.  They immediately made me feel welcome.

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One of the many reasons why I love to train at this particular school is because of the authenticity of the Wing Chun that is being taught. There’s no place else like it, and there’s no other place that you can learn wing Chun from one person that’s been certified under multiple lineages. So far what I’ve gained and hope to continue gaining is the realness of Wing Chun.

How the principles of Wing Chun affect more than just a persons martial art aspect,  but also different aspects of every day life and activities. I’ve also learned and have gained many different techniques that is and will be always important to any true martial artist.

Wing Chun’s Greatness

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Lastly, one thing I’ve gained since I’ve signed up at Sifu Och’s Wing Chun is the love and care that he provides and all of his students. Anyone who signs up will be able to experience the greatness and directness and effectiveness of Wing Chun. I am so glad I looked up Wing Chun classes near me and found this school

They will also how hard and dedicated all the students are to their training. They will also be able to see how family oriented the school and the atmosphere is. Sifu Och’s Wing Chun classes near me were well worth it, beyond what I had ever expected. Don’t put it off, you’ll regret not starting sooner.

– written by Najai McCullough

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Wing Chun Entry Techniques

Posted on by Tim Kittelstad

The ability to close the distance with an opponent is essential to any Wing Chun practitioner. You must be able to quickly respond to an opponents attack and shut them down to avoid follow up attacks. Different ranges call for different responses. That being said we will cover a few Wing Chun Entry Techniques here in this article. Before reading this article we suggesting checking out our previous article Wing Chun Vs Jab, Cross, Hook Takedown Combo. We explain the difference between committed and non-committed strikes which is essential to your training.

Hand Entries

Paak Slip

In our previous article Wing Chun Vs Jab, Cross, Hook Takedown Combo we touch on the idea of using the Paak to simply slip off the first punch. Connected is a video of Master Sifu demonstrating this technique. He explains how to utilize the Paak to deflect the initial blow and then glide off into a strike. A very effective and quick technique.

Paak Punch

The Paak Punch is a very effective combo to use. Instead of trading blow for blow with an opponent, the Paak Punch allows you to strike and defend at the same time. When countering a cross or straight punch this is a definite must. You are able to either crush a punch and counter above it with a punch of your own. Or, you can slip the punch and strike the ribs. Either way you are able to immediately counter straight punches and close the distance.

Paak into Bui or Tan

If an opponent does not throw a committed strike it can be very difficult to throw a counter. In this case it would be prudent to defect the first punch with a Paak and then counter the second punch. Two great choices would be either a Tan Punch or Bui Sao Punch.

A Tan Punch would be a great choice against any sort of straight punch. Since the Paak would have simply deflected the first punch you can use this as a set up for the second punch counter.

If he throws a haymaker or wide hook the Bui Sao Punch would be the best choice. The curved shape of the Bui Sao would match the trajectory of the hook allowing for maximum protection.

Kick Entries

Shadow Kick

If facing an opponent that moves a lot, pushing off the front foot, a Shadow Kick may be a option to consider. Our article Kung Fu Kicks goes into more detail about this kick. The idea is to crush into your opponents leg with a stomping motion. Typically aimed to blow out the knee the lead hand will typically drop as a result opening up an nice window for an attack.

Crescent Kick

Finally, the Crescent Kick. One of the most effective ways to use this kick is to the ribs when they extend their punch. This has the same shape as the Shadow Kick but instead of going down it strikes forward. You must thrust your entire body behind the kick. When this is done the head usually comes down as a result of the body caving into the kick. This allows for an easy strike to the head.

The Key to Closing the Gab

All of these techniques are futile if you do not close the distance with the right timing. You can only develop timing with hours of practice. Doing techniques in lines are a great way to build the structure for them and speed. However, if you do not consistently keep up your training your timing will be off an no amount of skill will help you if you do not time it correctly.

Why Wing Chun Is the Ultimate Choice for Self-Defense

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Why Wing Chun’s Practical Approach Makes It Unique

The Wing Chun Difference

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The wing chun difference for me started at Sifu Och about a year and a half ago and couldn’t be happier that I did. Prior to, I had practiced Karate for ten years and had already fallen madly in love with the martial arts. The Karate that I do incorporates a mixture of Tung Su do, Aikido, and Jujitsu and is infinitely different. When I moved to Lakeland for school, I knew that I had to find somewhere new to practice. As a broke college student, I also knew that I couldn’t really afford to train, but I really couldn’t afford not to.

After doing a trial at Sifu Och, I decided that I had to make it work. This place was just too good not to train here, and I knew I would regret it years from now if I hadn’t started now. Not later.

Why Wing Chun’s Direct Approach Is Ideal for Beginners

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The first two weeks of training I was extremely cautious and suspicious of everything that Sifu taught. It was so different from everything I knew, that at first it felt like it couldn’t possibly be right.

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But over those two weeks I grew to trust Sifu and appreciate it as a martial art. Now whenever I feel like something isn’t right, it’s usually because I’m doing it wrong. It is so different than Karate that it took a lot of getting used to. I constantly wanted to use my legs and felt trapped in all the hands only combat that they focus on in beginner Wing Chun. Though I was reluctant to rely heavily on them, hand work was something that I desperately needed to improve.

Another major difference that messed with my head was how Wing Chun fights squared up instead of sideways. I had to constantly force my back shoulder into a square position effectively distracting me – but I quickly learned to love having both hands up and in front of me.

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Karate girl learns to Love Wing Chun

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Learning to love Wing Chun was a struggle at first. Because some of the techniques were contrary to my first love of Karate, it felt a little bit like betrayal. I had been training Karate for ten years! For the past five years, I had been teaching and instructing the art that I love. Now suddenly I was at the bottom of the food chain, knowing absolutely nothing about it – it was a hard transition to say the least, but one well worth making.

I was soon able to respect and appreciate each art for their differences, and have started down the road of incorporating them both.

First couple of months in Training

Learning this itself is hard. For the first couple of months I was very confused in my training.  Trying to keep up with all the Chinese terminology and different techniques. It took about 2-3 months for my confusion to subside and for me to feel comfortable, performing all the moves that I’d learned.

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Too many give up to quickly

Unfortunately, a lot of people give up in those first few months feeling like they won’t ever get it. Every single person that I got my first sash with has left as well, and it is so sad! What I have learned from has been exponentially beneficial to almost every aspect of my life.

The Wing Chun Difference is Amazing

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My overall health and fitness has improved including strength and endurance. My mental health improved as well, relieving the stresses of daily life in class every night. This year I started a very emotionally draining internship dealing with girls that have been sex trafficked.  It has allowed me to refrain from going insane and relieve my frustration.

I would recommend Sifu Och to anyone that wants to be able to protect themselves.  If you want to better their health, and make friends – and who doesn’t want that?  You should be down here training.

Written by Sarah L. (recently passed her year and a half mark!)

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Afterschool Martial Arts: Showing You Care

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“People don’t care what you know until they know that you care”. That statement has never been more true then when it comes to dealing with kids. Children these days have a serious struggle with staying focused. Lack of focused is compounded in a class setting. As an instructor we must take every advantage to maintain our student’s focus. One of the biggest ways to help them maintain their focus is helping them understand how much you really care about them. In this article, Afterschool Martial Arts: Showing You Care, I will go over some tips on how to accomplish that.

Afterschool Martial Arts: Showing You Care

Mat Chats

Mat chats are a great way to intentionally impart wisdom to the next generation. At the Sifu Och Wing Chun and Just Dance Afterschool and Summer Camp Classes we take 5-10 minutes every class to sit and talk to our students. Each month we go over new concepts to help them grow as people. This can range from peer pressure to manners. These mat chats are not lectures. They are a time to engage with your students and listen to their responses. Getting them to open up to you shows them that they can trust you. When you listen to their responses you are leading by example. By showing them how to listen respectfully they can see what it means be respectful.

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Listening When Disciplining

Many times I have seen, and experienced, instructors in martial arts and sports doing blind discipline. A child acts up and immediately they are jumped on and made to do some form of work out for a disciplinary action. Before moving forward let me confirm that discipline is key, without it classes are chaos and nothing is accomplished. However, maintaining discipline is a two sided coin. True discipline is achieved when the student is maintaining discipline out of respect, not fear. I accomplish this in my classes by taking the student’s aside that are acting up and talking to them.

When I have engaged a student I seek to explain to them my point of view. Helping them understand why I am pulling them out of class or off to the side. What I am trying to accomplish is to show the child that I have perceived a wrong has been committed. And then due to that perception something must be done about it. I then allow the child to explain himself. Allow him to share why he was acting up or not staying focused. Most of the time there is no good reason and proceed to explain why I must discipline the child. However, there are times where the child was not deserving of punishment.

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To Punish Or Not To Punish

Many times when speaking to the children I have found that outside factors played a big role in their distraction or outburst. If they are having a hard time focusing on their training sometimes it leads back to family or school problems. In that scenario I have the chance to teach them another lesson. This can be anything from perseverance in a hard time to forgiving a friend for doing something wrong to them. In any case a punishment would have only hurt their growth.

Most of the time, unfortunately, the child is acting up because they simply have not learned discipline yet. In that is the case you must be consistent, firm, but caring in your punishment. If it is a repeat offender in the same day I will again take them aside and speak to them. If after I have spoken to them, and punished them multiple times then in might be time to speak to the parents about what you can do as a time to help with his discipline.

Conclusion

Children can be wonderful to teach. Their mind can absorb very quickly and they have a very high energy most of the time. That being said, your kids classes are what you make them. If you make them a time that the children feel safe and cared for, they are more likely to listen and enjoy your classes.

Wing Chun vs Jab, Cross, Hook Takedown Combo

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Wing Chun vs Jab, Cross, Hook, Takedown

Wing Chun vs Jab, Cross, Hook, Takedown was a question a beginner posted for anyone to answer on a Facebook group. He asked for the key to using Wing Chun vs Jab, Cross, Hook, Takedown Combo. Sifu Justin Och and Senior Instructor Garret Brumfield posted a video titled “Wing Chun vs Jab, Cross, Hook, Takedown Combo”.

In this article we will address some of the finer points. Stopping this combo is no easy task but Wing Chun does have an answer.

Wing Chun vs Jab, Cross, Hook, Takedown Combo

The Jab

If you are to deal with an attack you must understand it. To understand strikes you must make a distinction between committed and non-committed strikes. A committed strike could be defined as a strike that has the entire weight of the body fueling the power for the strike. Alternatively, a non-committed strike will be much faster but won’t have the power. A jab is a non committed strike. That being the case, the counter must be equally fast. As you can see in the video Sifu Och uses his paak sao but immediately follows up with a straight punch. This allows for quick adjustments where needed.

The Jab, Cross

If your opponent crosses immediately after his jab you may not have time to follow up off the initial strike. Sifu chose is one of the most direct options to counter although there are many variations. The hand that was used to paak the initial strike simply follows its trajectory to the face. In conjunction, the back hand paaks the next strike. This results in and immediate strike to your opponents face.

The Jab, Cross, Hook

Let’s say that your counter does not damage your opponent enough. As a result, he follows up again with a hook. The hook that Sifu Och Demonstrates is a very tight “rabbit” hook. Theses types of hooks are very hard to deal with. A Bui Sao, Bui Jee, Man Sao will be very hard to execute in this scenario. You must be able to fully extend these techniques for them to become effective. When the opponent throws this hook, it will be very tight to the body with a lot of torque. Torque equals power, and if you are unable to fully extend your technique it will crumble. In this scenario Sifu chooses to utilize upward elbow to cover the opponents strike. He is now able to strike with is other hand and move on with his attack.

The Jab, Cross, Hook, Takedown

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Finally, we moved on to dealing last part of the combo. None of your counters have successfully stopped your opponent but because you are in so tight he feels the need to shoot in and take you down. There are two scenarios to be address when an opponent shoots in on you. If he gets under your elbow or not.

If he does not get under your able a you can simple remove the foot he is attacking and stop his forward motion with a Gum or Jum Sao to the neck\head. This is addressed in our article Fighting Footwork where we go into a little more depth. However, if he does get behind one of your elbows you must sprawl back or you will be taken down. Once you have sprawled you can then establish a line of defense again with your Jum or Gum Sao. This line allows you to regain your structure and move on with your attack.

End the fight

At each stage of the attack your goal as a Wing Chun practitioner should be to the end the fight. When you respond to an attack you should be immediately seeking to follow it up to finish your opponent. You would only utilized these counter techniques if you are unable to flow into and 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. follow up. So in theory, your opponent will never get to his takedown, or his cross for that matter. However, that is why we as martial artists should always be prepared. If the worst happens, you will be ready.

Everything You Need to Know About Kung Fu Belt Ranking

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Step-by-Step: What You Need to Know About Kung Fu Belt Ranking

Kung Fu in its origins does not have any sort of belt system. The Chinese would wear sashes whether they trained martial arts or not. Sashes were used to help with carrying day to day odds and ends. So then why do you see modern day (typically American) Kung Fu Belt Ranking used by schools? The main reason is here in American we feel the desire to achieve or attain very strongly.

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Kung Fu Belt Ranking: Goals
Karate and Tae Kwon Do as businesses have flourished in America. This is partially due to their dynamic movements but also due to their ranking. Attaining a Black Belt brings with it not only a social recognition but also sense of accomplishment. Setting short term goals and hitting them on the way to a larger goal is the key to achieving long term success in anything. Since these systems already had these concepts in place their transition to America was very fruitful.

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Kung Fu (Wing Chun in particular) while popular hasn’t been able to reach the same level of success. Since Wing Chun is a conceptual art it is very hard make the teaching uniform. Without a standard it is difficult to reward someone for their achievement. This concept is difficult for Americans, generally speaking, to let go of and stick to for a long period.

The need to feel achievement is not only reason, after all american’s are used to instant gratification. Technology is a big part of that. If a student trains for years on end and feels no achievement or sense of accomplishment their spirit can get dampened. As a result of our culture conditioning us many masters decided to implement something to combat that.

Sifu Och Wing Chun: Belts and curriculum

5th level Master, Sifu Och has been able to create a curriculum and belt system that works very well. The belts provide short term goals that are attainable within 3 months for the lower ranks. As a student progresses the term in between ranks increases and the amount of material grows.

Sashes and Sash Testing

Sifu Och Wing Chun has broken up into stages from beginner, intermediate, inter-advanced, advanced which leads us to the highest levels of being a Black Sash. Subsequently, he then broke those sections into smaller sub sections. Shirt Colors divide the main sections: White (beginner), Blue (intermediate), Red (advanced), Black (Sifu Level). The Sections within those shirt colors are divided again by sashes:

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Curriculum

Sifu Och uses a rotating curriculum. We group students together by their main sections and have them all work on the same material. For example: if you have a white shirt, whether you are a white black belt, or a yellow white belt, you will all work on 1 of the 5 sections going towards blue shirt. As a result we accomplish a couple of different goals.

First, brand new students are able to work with more experienced students. It is not wise to pair up two brand new students with each other. The old adage, “blind leading the blind” applies perfectly. Neither of them know the techniques but more importantly they do not know how to help the other person train the technique. Having that person a few steps ahead of you when you start out as a partner can make the difference in someone staying or not.

Second, it keeps things fresh. We are able to continue to challenge students who are unable to actually make it to testing. Instead going over the same material again and again, they are able to go over new things and continue growing until they are able move to the next level. As a result of this, students also get a good review of the material once it cycles back around. This ensures that the material is well known before graduating to the next big section.

American Kung Fu

Even though traditional Kung Fu does not use any sort of ranking system, there can be great benefits to having them. Goals and purpose bring a powerful dynamic to ones training.

Sash testing provides a check up every three months on how the student is doing. As well as giving them a list of techniques they did well on, poorly on and how to fix them. Traditionally a student would get better by just showing up to classes. But this doesn’t mean each student gets better at the same pace. Some students would get significantly better if they had a quicker understanding or insight. Leaving students who don’t have this to “figure it out… hopefully”. Instead sash testing allows a student to have progressive and very clear steps on what they need. As well as what they are needing to do better on. Giving them clear goals, insight, understanding and the ability to fix what could become bad habits. Sash testing are a great way to do quarterly check ups with your coaches and instructors in a clearly written and explained format.

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  2. Why Wing Chun Is the Best Martial Art for Self-Defense
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Unlock Maximum Power with the Right Wing Chun Fighting Footwork

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You can have the fastest hands in the world, but if you aren’t at the right place at the right time that won’t matter. Foot work is literally the foundation to any style. Fighting footwork is the ability to be dynamic with your intent. You may be able to block or evade an attack here and there with good hands or head movement. However, if you do not base your counter with fighting footwork, it will be difficult to execute.

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Superior angles will make your life much easier. It is much simpler to deal with an opponent when you have minimized their ability to use multiple “weapons” at once. In the same way, striking your opponents key points will also be easier when you are positioned correctly. Wing Chun seeks to dominate the outside angle allowing maximum trapping and striking to occur.

Weight distribution

There is a big debate among Wing Chun practitioners. Not only about weight distribution through the feet but also between the legs. First let’s address weight through the feet.

Heels

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When a weight lifter squats his weight must drive from the middle portion of his foot to his heels. With proper skeletal alignment his structure is locked in place and only the strongest muscles are recruited to move the weight.

If alignment is broken serious injury can occur. When finished correctly the weight will be completely on the heels as seen here.

Just as the weight lifting supports his weight with structure, the Wing Chun Fighter supports his power through his alignment. Following the same rules through physiques the weight is on the heel when engaged. This allows strikes at full power to be stopped and maximum strength can be delivered through blows.

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Even though the heels are the source of power and structure, speed is seriously inhibited when the weight is focused there. Weight should only be distributed to the toes when looking to utilize speed. Speed is used to gain the correct position. This is typically done before contact is even made. Once connected to your opponent weight should immediately be transferred to the heels to again for power. Closing the distance with an opponent is essential to the Wing Chun Fighter. If he is unable to get to the trapping range it will be difficult to execute proper techniques.

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Stance Distribution

The final aspect of weight distribution to cover is the amount of weight on each foot.  At Sifu Och Wing Chun we typically keep our weight 50-50. To give a specific example, we will look at a single leg takedown defense. First, hand positions: jum to the neck, gan to the arm. (Essentially a Gan Da).

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The reason behind this is to keep our ability to defend against takedowns. If the weight is distributed to far to one leg you can become susceptible to those types of attacks. Sweeps and single leg takedowns are difficult to stop without even distribution of weight.

This will then become a tan and a fook. The Jum to the neck stops the person from getting to your core. The gan to the arm is used to block them from getting your leg. As a result you gain an underhook. (illustrated right).

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Fighting Footwork Fundamentals: How to Stay Balanced and Powerful

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In unison the foot that is being attacked must be retracted. The foot must be swept back to avoid getting caught. This all occurs within a split second. If the weight split 70-30, or 60-40, it will be very hard to adjust and defend this type of attack.

In Conclusion

There are many different opinions and reasons about weight distribution. But at Sifu Och Wing Chun; the rule is, if your engaged with the assailant keep a 50-50 weight. When you are not engaged and mobile its a 70-30 weight (more on the back leg then front.) You must be able to engage and disengange, move in and out, and adjust in any direction as quickly as possible. YOU should be in control and have a full range of motion. Able to shift and adapt to any attack that is thrown our way. Moving in and out of the assailant whenever we see the opportunity to attack an opening.

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There are many different opinions and reasons about weight distribution. At Sifu Och Wing Chun we keep it mostly 50-50 to maintain the ability to adjust in any direction as quickly as possible. We are then able to shift and adapt to any attack that is thrown our way.

Unlock the Best Kwoon Strategies for Real-Life Protection

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Ask any martial artist if what they do is realistic self defense, and the most common answer will be something along the lines of “Yes, of course. Why would I do it if it weren’t?” But the honest truth is that a lot of martial artists are not equipped to defend themselves in a real world scenario. So where is the disconnect between Kwoon Self Defense and the Real World ? Why are so many people practicing ineffectual martial arts? And what does a truly effective martial art look like?

The Disconnect in Kwoon Self Defense and the Real World

When people try and understand why the martial arts have drifted away from effective training methods there are a few factors to consider. Primarily the difficulty of taking an individual and training them to be able to defend themselves in any scenario is no easy feat. There is no conceivable way for an individual to practice every possible scenario. So what do we do? We have to train our instincts and expand our knowledge base, to prepare ourselves for any given scenario though we may not have practiced for it. Another problem lies in an instructors innate desire to gain and keep students. Sometimes this desire may lead schools to adapt an easier, less effective curriculum in order to keep students entertained and engaged. When this happens it can be easy to fall into a lull of safety and easy money, perpetuating a sense of accomplishment.
 
The biggest danger comes when the student, having done exceptionally well in class, is now faced with a real world scenario that they are not prepared to deal with. The student enters into this scenario with a false sense of confidence and may end up making things worse. We find another difficulty in lack of experienced instructors. Though the instructor may have plenty of martial arts experience, they are completely inept when it comes to real world fighting experience. And how is someone with no experience expected to give a complete curriculum to their students? This is the main question when comparing Kwoon Self Defense and the Real World.

Ineffective vs. Effective Martial Arts

Let me be clear, no martial art is in and of itself ineffective, the effectiveness lies within how we train that martial art. Drills in the martial arts can be effective tools at making certain techniques ingrained in the student’s mind and muscle memory; however, many drills isolate a certain skill with the intention of honing that skill while we ignore other skills.
 
Major problems occur when teachers fail to integrate those isolated skill together. Take for example point sparring. Many martial arts accept point sparring as a means of being able to practice all of one’s martial skills. But what if the fight goes to the ground? Or the opponent doesn’t back off after you score a point? Point sparring can be an effective training tool, but it is important to accept that it does not simulate a real fight.
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In an effective school of martial arts, there must be a comprehensive curriculum. One that teaches not only good techniques, but also when, where, and how to use them. It is important for a student to be able to deescalate a fight before it starts, and only consider fighting as a last resort. An effective martial art will teach all aspects of self defense: technique, execution, timing, and distancing. They must also teach determination. Students must drill regardless of whether or not they get bored. In modern martial arts there seems to be a dangerous trend of catering to what the student wants. But if we were really doing what was best for the student, wouldn’t it be catering to what they need instead of what they want?

Proven Kwoon Tactics for Real-World Safety You Need in 2025

Traditional martial arts training has evolved to meet modern safety needs. In today’s unpredictable world, self-defense skills grounded in real-world applications are crucial. At Sifu Och Wing Chun in Lakeland, Florida, our Kwoon philosophy embraces practical techniques, blending tradition with contemporary self-defense strategies.

Key Elements of Kwoon Self-Defense

1. Adaptable Techniques

Real-world self-defense requires flexibility. At Sifu Och Wing Chun, students learn how to adapt their responses based on the environment, threat level, and attacker.

2. Efficiency Over Complexity

Unlike systems relying on memorizing hundreds of moves, Wing Chun focuses on simplicity. This allows faster learning and consistent application in stressful situations.

3. Reflex Training

Developing quick reflexes ensures you can respond effectively, even when caught off-guard. Our training includes reflex drills to prepare you for sudden, real-world challenges.

The Best Kwoon Techniques for Real-World Protection in 2025

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The Importance of Real-World Self-Defense

In a dangerous encounter, having practical skills can mean the difference between safety and harm. Many martial arts schools focus on tradition, often neglecting real-world application. However, Sifu Och Wing Chun emphasizes self-defense techniques that prioritize simplicity, speed, and adaptability—key qualities for handling unexpected scenarios.

Practical Techniques for Real Situations

  1. Stay Aware: Recognize threats before they escalate.
  2. Train Reflexes: Reflex-based techniques, like Wing Chun’s close-quarters combat, ensure rapid responses to sudden attacks.
  3. Prioritize Simplicity: Simple, effective moves are more reliable under stress.

Why Train at a Kwoon Like Sifu Och Wing Chun?

Sifu Och Wing Chun’s kwoon stands out for its focus on real-world self-defense. Training involves realistic scenarios, preparing students to defend themselves confidently in any situation. Additionally, Wing Chun’s efficiency makes it suitable for practitioners of all ages and fitness levels.

Key Techniques for Realistic Self-Defense

  1. Situational Awareness
    Awareness is your first line of defense. By recognizing potential threats early, you can avoid escalation. Training at a kwoon like Sifu Och Wing Chun sharpens your ability to read body language, assess surroundings, and stay prepared.
  2. Reflex-Based Training
    In real-life situations, split-second decisions matter. Wing Chun’s reflex-based techniques are ideal for close-quarters combat, where quick responses often dictate outcomes. This training ensures that defensive and offensive moves become second nature.
  3. Simple Yet Effective Moves
    Under stress, complex maneuvers are harder to execute. Sifu Och Wing Chun emphasizes simplicity, focusing on moves that are efficient, reliable, and easy to remember. Techniques such as straight punches and centerline blocks ensure maximum effectiveness with minimal effort.
  4. Stress Management Under Pressure
    Real-world encounters come with fear, adrenaline, and chaos. Training in a kwoon prepares you to manage these factors while maintaining clarity and control.

Here are three related articles with their full titles and URLs:

  1. “How Martial Arts Boosts Confidence in Kids”
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  2. “Effective Self-Defense Tips for Beginners”
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  3. “Practical Wing Chun for Real-World Scenarios”
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Why wait until your child is a victim?

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Children will always be susceptible to acts of bullying, but why wait until that happens? Don’t wait until your child’s already a victim of bullies, harassment, depression or a habit of disrespect. Enrolling your child in the martial arts under individuals like Sifu Och Wing Chun has the potential to solve the problem before it begins. Creating a proactive solution to the problem that so many face. Putting your child in martial arts has the ability to increase respect and self-esteem, and improve peer relationships. Why wait until your child is a victim?

Respect and Self-esteem

Sifu Och Wing Chun kung fu and other martial arts for kids can help increase respectful talk, and respectful behavior. This can go a long way in life and with teachers in the school system, making learning and education a more enjoyable experience for all involved. But fostering a sense of respect is no easy task and takes time, effort, and lots of parental involvement. If the child is only disciplined and in a structured environment once a week, it may take years to see change; however, if the parents are continuing the effort put forth in class, results may occur in as little as a few weeks.

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Respect and self-esteem are two values that often influence one another. When the child is respectful to others, he or she is more likely to respect his or her self – encouraging good self-esteem. Having good self-esteem is imperative to warding off bullies. Bullying leads to a lack of self-esteem, but a lack of self-esteem may also lead to bullying. When the child’s self-esteem is low, they begin to believe what the bullies are saying about them and start to identify with that image. Children with higher self-esteem are more likely to disregard bullies, easily believing their words to be untruthful. In the martial arts, children are taught their worth and encouraged to build themselves up. Martial arts give children goals to set and achieve and, with the right school, instructors that mentor each child to reach their full potential.

Peer Relationships

Sometimes your child may be their own bully solution. By increasing their self worth they reduce depression and anxiety. Sifu Och Wing Chun can also help with their social skills which can help them to make new friends. When children are suffering with depression and anxiety, they are at a greater risk to become a victim of bullying. Physical activity of any kind has a positive effect on depression and anxiety, when that activity meets with the structure and discipline of martial arts the effect is twofold.

But on top of benefiting the child physically and mentally, the peer relationships that they make in class encourages good social development. Often times in school, certain children have a tendency to get left out. Either by the group as a whole or ostracized from different cliques. In a martial arts class, children work with everyone in the class as well as in groups and individually. When doing partner work the partners will switch up every round. This gives each child the opportunity to meet and make new friends as well as work with different body types. Simultaneously promoting social and martial arts skill.

Choose Now-Why wait until your child is a victim?

People of all ages are susceptible to bullying, but why wait until after the fact to do something? Most adults have learned to cope and deal with bullies, but it is usually after years of being bullied themselves. Enrolling your child in a martial art does not mean that they won’t get bullied. It does, however, ensure that they are better equipped to deal with it when it happens.

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Which Martial Arts Are More Practical for Self-Defense

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When asked about the origins of martial arts, most people will gravitate toward thoughts of Asia and the east. Though the majority of martial arts do originate in the east. The west has certainly produced credible martial arts as well as adopting eastern martial art practices. A few western martial arts include: boxing, fencing, wrestling, and jousting (as well as eastern martial arts that have adapted to the west). While some eastern martial arts include: kung fu, aikido, escrima, and karate. Western vs. Eastern Martial Arts and the differences between training actual differences in technique.

Why Eastern Martial Arts Like Wing Chun Offer Superior Self-Defense

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Western Martial Arts:
In the west the time it takes to learn a martial art can be shorter and more optimized. Allowing for practitioners to achieve the rank of black belt in as little as three years (with some programs promising less). This optimization is in line with the (often) western mindset of consumerism.

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The craving for immediate results can cause much disappointment to those who are use to short term satisfaction. They often compare themselves to students who have been practicing for years and wonder why they are unable to produce the same results. This frequently leads to students quitting early on, due to either disappointment, frustration, or boredom.

Because of this phenomenon, western martial arts felt the need to streamline their programs. This helped to keep students both physically and mentally engaged in their classes. On top of wanting a shorter martial arts program, westerners are also highly concerned with the practical. Western martial arts generally have no room for ritual. And less practical practices that may be present in their eastern counterparts.

Western and Eastern Martial Arts: Unlock Their Core Differences

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Eastern Martial Arts:
In the east there seems to be a greater respect for the amount of time it takes to truly learn a martial art. Eastern martial arts will (generally) take longer to achieve the rank of black belt. Many requiring ten years and some even longer.

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That is assuming that the individual is regularly practicing multiple times a week, pushing themselves toward their goal. Eastern martial arts also emphasize the concept of loyalty and perseverance. Loyalty to the martial art and to one’s dojo and master are key components in the practice.

Many eastern martial arts developed from a need to be able to revolt or defend themselves in times of war. For example, slave would do Karate forms to defy to their drivers. After a long day of work, they did these forms in a line on the rail-roads they were being forced to build. The slaves sought to display strength, power, and endurance despite the work that they were being forced to do.

Explore the Unique Philosophies Behind Western and Eastern Martial Arts

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Adaptation:
Both western and eastern martial arts have great merit and training techniques. Easily improving discipline, fitness, and overall health; but there are some major differences. These differences can affect the entire training regimen and lead to the overall perception of the art itself. If someone is looking for an eastern martial art in the west, has the art adapted to cater to the western mindset or does it hold true to the east? In the same way, looking for one of the western martial arts in the east that holds true to western values may be difficult as well. Does an art exist that is purely eastern or western? Free from ideals from the opposing side? When choosing a martial art the decision is not necessarily eastern or western. Instead one should look at has the art developed over time.

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Worst Case Scenario Self Defense

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Worst Case Scenario Self Defense

In a worst case scenario the best and most useful tools at your discretion are violent aggression, self confidence in your ability, and the will to do whatever is necessary to survive.  These are weapons that can only be disarmed by you and are carried with you everywhere you go at all times.

worst case scenario self defense lakeland florida sifu och wing chun kung fu“Common self defense is not that common.”  Pressure testing techniques with other students to increase your endurance and ability under difficult situations is also key.

There is no such thing as a secret combat technique only those that have been practice to be both simple and effectively devastating, this is coupled with the will and determination to survive at all costs.  Making use of soft targets in Wing Chun close range combat is also an effective pressure tested way to deal with an assailant.

We can agree many martial arts instructors talk about worst case scenario self defense, situational awareness, fighting fitness and how to be good at sparring. Though that is not a worst case scenario for self defense, in our experience 98% of martial arts studio’s teach for a friendly environment that caters to uplifting a family fun atmosphere, most people want to feel confident but not go through hard and real ways to cause massive damage to another person.  When it comes to training special forces and military personnel they taught how to deal real damage to enemy combatants.

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Unrealistic Self Defense for a worst case scenario

worst case scenario self defense lakeland florida sifu och wing chun kung fuWhen its life or death the decisions and training you make matter.  In my experience less than 5% of people train worst case scenario self defense with the dedication and intention on personal survival. Most people think about weight loss, fitness, having fun in the martial arts over practical realistic training. Some people love the competitive sparring but even more people attempt to ignore that there is danger and choose not to think about it and therefore hope it never happens. Even worse when those same people are asked about a bad situation most believe they will miraculously have the skill and ability to stop a real attack which means they couldn’t be more wrong and unprepared for one. Even trained self defense practitioners wouldn’t believe this is possible.

Ordinary individuals can find themselves in danger and if you can’t get away, run, or escape by another fashion then the most efficient reaction could clearly save your life. Circumstances against a citizen on the street may be less extreme than those in war but the threat to your life and future is no less real. Even if you are hospitalized then the loss of money, time, and skill could heavily impact you and your future.  Proven Training comes down to the instruction and your diligence in pushing yourself even Wing Chun Self Defense has to be used in tested to be effective, many schools may do drills but real information may escape them.

Ordinary people might have to stop a drunk with a weapon or a mugging especially if you can’t escape. or prevent the event from progressing. Situational awareness is another weapon in your arsenal to give you a pre-awareness of what may be around you.

Is your Training realistic for a worst case scenario

worst case scenario self defense lakeland florida sifu och wing chun kung fuYou must train for all ranges of possibilities to deal with low and high level threats. This is just one difference in the reality of worst case scenario self defense training under a instructor.  Most of these questions expect you to be truly honest with yourself and what kind of instruction your receiving. There is a huge difference between Martial Arts and Realistic survival of a worst case scenario self defense.

Finding a real school to train in can be hard, ask yourself these questions.
1.) Are you training alot of hand forms, fancy applications, or touch sparring?
2.) Can you stop someone from aggressively attacking you?
3.) Is your instructor training you in truly realistic techniques?

Many people have a hard time being objective with their martial arts training as they get attached to the “idea” of their studio or school and the people there. But remember why you started and what your trying to achieve.

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Wing Chun: The Best Martial Art for Real-Life Self-Defense

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How Wing Chun Delivers Results in Serious Combat Scenarios

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Military and Special Forces train in Close Quarter Combat to quickly take down enemies. Private citizens can learn it as well. To learn such a skill a person must undergo rigorous training. Training that involves using sudden, overwhelming, and relentless application of violence to give enemy no real chance to respond.

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Serious self defense Unarmed Combat techniques are practical for everyone in everyday situations. From military personnel to the average citizen. Sifu Och Wing Chun Unarmed Combat trains the non-expert in how to deal with unforeseen assaults in the home, street , parking lot or on a night out on the town.

Through repetition and clear training methods we go over precise applications on how to deal with sudden confrontations and escalating attacks. Our classes will help prepare you on how to win a fight quickly whether the attacker is armed or unarmed.

Though premeditated attacks are hard to de-escalate without fighting we will go over ways for you to win, fight or run when the situation calls for it.

Close Range Unarmed Combat in Lakeland Florida

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Overall, our school focuses on teaching real Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu striking methods, controlling positions, locks, throws, grabs and deflections.

From defending against edged weapons, firearms and ground fighting we go over one and multiple armed and Unarmed Combat assailants, fighting against strangles, chokes and improvised weapons.

Your going to need more than three moves for Self Defense.  The tactics of fierce unarmed combat are used by special forces.  These tactics emphasize simple, quick and devastating response to any and all threats that represent themselves to the practitioner.

Through intensive and consistent training you can be enabled with the skills needed to deal with opposition effectively and concisely.   Though there will always be circumstances that require more than Unarmed Combat tactics using Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu.  From long distance threats, weapons and close quarter encounters that have come unexpectedly while distracted or otherwise engaged.

The Power of Wing Chun in Practical Self-Defense Combat

Its when things can go wrong and out of plan, such as falling onto the ground with one or multiple well trained assailants around, your going to need ground game tactics.  All martial arts like to talk about size not mattering, but when the size of a opponent also has skill and training that may not always be the case.

Unarmed Combat versus Armed Combat

Carrying other weapons on you can be a risk versus reward situation.  Meaning if your good at using the weapon and have consistently trained with it, then there may be a benefit. However, if your assailant gets a hold of your weapon, you drop it or can’t reach it you could compound your current problems. Lets say you carry a concealed gun and you are attacked it may be too hard to get out in time before you would be seriously injured attempting to do so.  Remember a attacker within 21 feet with a edged weapon can close distance before a trained officer can draw and shoot their weapon, so with that in mind what are your chances as a citizen pulling your weapon, firing with accuracy within that 21 foot range?  Don’t kid yourself its dangerous.

Wing Chun: Precision and Power for Practical Self-Defense

Making sure you train under a instructor that is looking to cut the fat and show you real skill is like finding a golden needle in a barn sized hay stack at times.  If you find one then know that it is worth the travel to get real information and training.  Sifu Och Wing Chun has an internationally trained master instructor in Wing Chun Kung Fu Unarmed Combat that can help prepare you for an unsought unprovoked attack in everyday situations.

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Chinese Martial Arts’ Unique Philosophy of Body and Mind

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PART 1 – Chinese Martial arts – Sifu Och Wing Chun Article
When broken up, martial is referred to as “those inclined to war or fighting”.  Art is referred to as “the expression or creative skill and imagination”. Thus, martial arts is to be translated as “the expression of creative fighting skills”. Some (possibly the majority) of the practices still firmly embrace this concept.  However there are other practices that use martial arts as a catalyst and add it with the practices philosophy in order to create a new self. In this part of our two part series titled “Martial Arts Philosophy-Chinese Versus Japanese Part 1”, we will cover the Chinese side of the two lines of thinking.

The Heart of Martial Arts: Chinese vs. Japanese Philosophical Focus

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Despite it having a combat effectiveness, Kung Fu (also pronounced Gung Fu) is founded on the philosophy of attaining intelligence and wisdow. Two qualities that take years to develop and attain. Additionally, the first character, Kung, when translated, means “training intensely” or “skillful work”. Translation of the second character, fu, refers to “time spent”.

Together, Kung Fu may be translated as “time spent training hard” or “spending time on skillful work”. By this translation it is somewhat difficult to pin kung fu (time spent working hard) solely to martial arts (creative skill of fighting). Rather Kung Fu is referring to a skill or skills in a variety of subjects, and not just martial arts affiliated. 

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Kung Fu (Gung Fu): In today’s time when one speaks of Kung Fu, those involved immediately perceive it as martial arts—more specifically Chinese martial arts. However, this view contradicts the literal translation of kung fu as it predicates to a single subject. Kung fu is a meaning of achievement in a subject; be it in medicine, industry, mathematics, culinary or martial arts.

It represents the training process that one had to go through—the strengthening of mind and body, the learning and the knowledge gained from it. 

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 Kung (Gung) = Skillful work, Fu = Time Spent, Kung Fu (Gung Fu) = Time Spent on Skillful Work

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Take for example one that acquires self-achievement in the knowledge of medicine through a long period of time; in comparison, there may be slight difference from one that acquired self-achievement in a martial art. Considering that both went through intense years and massive amounts of effort to reach their goal.

It is difficult to deny that both carry kung fu skills. In this case you would say that the person has kung fu in medicine and the other person’s kung fu is in martial arts.

The Spirit of Martial Arts: Chinese Philosophy vs. Japanese Ideals

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The misuse of the word kung fu traces back to the misinterpretation of the word in Asian movie dubbings and subtitles. Since then Westerners often use it in its false pretense and is even defined the same way in the Oxford English Dictionary. Asia, even China, adopted the English definition of kung fu in the late twentieth century. The accurate term used that describes Chinese martial arts is Wu Shu. Wu, when translated, means “war”, and shu translates to “art”. Fully translated, wu shu means “the art of war” (which is also the title of Sun Tzu’s well known book).

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Wu Shu = the Art of War

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Body Trinity

It also focuses on three aspects that make the human: the spirit, mind and body (some may refer to it as the “trinity”). The body contains all that we are—all that we are made up of—the legs, arms, torso, etc. although it may be a healthy body it is an instrument that can be improved upon. The mind is what drives us to live the lives we live and is fed with knowledge and information. Feeding it positive information will have a parallel effect on the body and will greater ones existence. 

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Practicing provides numerous benefits, including:

  • Physical Fitness: Enhance strength, flexibility, and endurance.
  • Mental Clarity: Develop focus and discipline through structured training.
  • Self-Defense Skills: Learn effective techniques for personal safety.
  • Cultural Enrichment: Gain insight into a centuries-old tradition.
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Chinese New Year Celebration: Why Florida’s Chinese Lion Dance Should Be on Your Radar

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Experience the Magic: Florida’s Thrilling Chinese Lion Dance Performances

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The enchanting experience of Florida Chinese Lion Dance performances is highly regarded. As events unfold, vibrant displays of culture and artistry are presented. Each performance is designed to captivate audiences, showcasing traditional techniques and joyful energy.

Traditionally, the Lion Dance has been performed at various celebrations, bringing joy and good fortune. Consequently, it has become a popular entertainment choice for weddings, festivals, and corporate events. Each performance is tailored to meet the specific needs of the clients, ensuring a memorable experience. Furthermore, the talented performers undergo rigorous training to master the art, enhancing the overall quality of the show.

Chinese New Year, Asian Weddings, Corporate Events, our Florida Chinese Lion Dance and Dragon Dance is here for you. You can book your event with us online, We travel all over Florida and will gladly provide you with a variety of exciting, fun and energized performances.

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Moreover, the Lion Dance is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. As a result, it embodies important values such as bravery and strength. Audiences are often engaged through the lively music and intricate movements, which represent good luck and prosperity. Therefore, many individuals feel a connection to their heritage during these performances.

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Places we have performed in the past have ranged from P.F. Changs, Brandenton Museum, Jacksonville Zoo, DLP, Traders Bar and Grill, OM BAR, AA Garden Fusion, PFA, Premier Financial Alliance, Downtown Lakeland Partnership, Lincoln Academy, Many Many Asain Weddings, just to name a few.

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Moreover, the Lion Dance is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. As a result, it embodies important values such as bravery and strength. Audiences are often engaged through the lively music and intricate movements, which represent good luck and prosperity. Therefore, many individuals feel a connection to their heritage during these performances.

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P.F Chang’s, Disney Hotels and Corporate Events, the Sifu Och Wing Chun Florida Lion Dance team has made it exciting and a unique spectacle. The performances are enhanced by live drumming, gongs, and cymbals. In addition, a combination of one to four lions, along with a dragon costume, can be included. Additionally, special patterns and themes are customized to align with the event’s vision.

Choose Sifu Och Wing Chun Florida’s Top Lion Dance Team

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Three key reasons highlight why Sifu Och Wing Chun should be chosen for Lion Dance performances. Firstly, a commitment to cultural preservation is demonstrated. Secondly, professional training is provided to ensure high-quality performances. Lastly, a dedication to client satisfaction is consistently upheld. Thus, an unforgettable experience is guaranteed.

Are you ready to elevate your event with a mesmerizing Lion Dance performance? Don’t wait any longer! Contact us today to book your performance and bring the magic of Chinese culture to your occasion.

Unlock the Culture: Why Florida’s Chinese Lion Dance is a Must-See Event

Traditional Lion Dance performances uplift the spirit and embody the culture of Chinese New Year.  The Footwork of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts while overcoming puzzles, obstacles and retrieving Bok Choy green leaf cabbage symbolizing good luck, fortune, and prosperity.

Celebrate Tradition: The Vibrant Art of Chinese Lion Dance in Florida

The Florida Chinese Lion Dance performance music is provided by a live Drum, gong, symbols providing live music for our clients events.

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How to Wu Sau Correctly – Technique is Everything

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Learning How to Wu Sau is a basic defensive position for many Wing Chun moves. If one hand is attacking then the other hand is usually going to be in this position. Not only serves as a back up block, it can also be turned into an offensive technique (punch, grab,chop, etc.) if the need arises. Understanding how to Wu Sau correctly is more important than you may think.

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Learning How to Wu Sau is a fundamental defensive position in Wing Chun, crucial for both offense and defense. When one hand is in action, the other typically assumes the Wu Sau into a Man Sau position. This position serves as a backup block and can transform into offensive techniques like punches and chops when necessary. Mastering the correct technique is vital for effective application.

Understanding Wu Sau: Common Mistakes

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Many students struggle with the Wu Sau, especially in the early stages of their training. A frequent issue is holding the Wu Sau too close to the body. When collapsed, it lacks the power to withstand an opponent’s attack or deliver an effective counter. To maximize its effectiveness, the Wu Sau hand should be positioned no closer than the inside crease of the opposite elbow. Additionally, the hand must press outward, with fingers pulled back toward the body while keeping them together.

Correcting Techniques

A proper position can be demonstrated in various techniques. Below are examples showcasing correct and incorrect hand positioning:

  • Correct Hand Position: This position allows for effective blocking and countering.
  • Incorrect Hand Position: An improperly position is ineffective in both offense and defense.

How to Wu Sau Correctly

The problem for many students, especially in the beginning, is not being performed correctly which will make it ineffective. The most common issue is that it is held too close to the body to be useful as either a block or an attack. When the held close to the body, it is “collapsed” meaning if it was meant to be a block then it has no power to withstand the force of the opponent’s attack. If it was meant as a way to attack and its still too close to the body, then it is also going to be ineffective because the ability to produce any power behind a punch, paak, etc is going to be compromised because of its collapsed position.

Being sure your in the correct position is not as difficult as it may seem. Be sure your hand is no closer to your body than the inside crease of your opposite elbow. Its also very important that the hand is pressing outward and the fingers are pulled back toward the body. The boney part of the wrist is what should be pushed outward. While the fingers are being pulled back, don’t forget to keep your fingers together and your thumb should not stick out.

Hopefully this article was helpful in understanding how to Wu Sau correctly. Getting this form right can help in both offense and defense during a fight.

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Why Kung Fu is the Ultimate Martial Art for Self-Defense

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Sifu Och serves Kung Fu Winter Haven FL area—including Plant City , Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, Bartow and Auburndale. If you’re searching for Kung Fu Winter Haven FL, you’ve come to the right place. At Sifu Och Wing Chun, we offer exceptional training. That not only improves your self-defense skills but also enhances your overall fitness. Our experienced instructors guide students through every step of their martial arts journey, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment.

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In a world driven by insecurity, the need of physical self-defense techniques cannot be overlooked. Martial arts training thus becomes the call of the day having immeasurable benefits. Kung Fu is one of the most popular forms recognized for its elegant and sinuous forms. This Chinese martial arts style unique is its ability to combat an enemy and restrict them instantly with strikes.

Learning these self-defense techniques are a crucial facet. The experts of our Kung Fu Winter Haven Fl program know what many do not. More over are able to teach it in its entirety.

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Dangers are unpredictable and it is better to be prepared. To handle such violent situations then be a sheep to them, always hoping they won’t happen. Self-defense skills are hence indispensable. Self-defense techniques can enable men, women and children. To defend themselves from physical assault and likewise protect themselves and their loved ones.

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The objective of our kung fu winter haven program is to coach realistic techniques to empower people so that they can handle violent attacks. However it is important to understand that self defense techniques make use of physical force to defend oneself or any other person from physical aggression.

Building power and confidence is essential to your physical and mental well-being. Defend yourself only when needed. Training with the experts at Sifu Och Wing Chun for your Kung Fu Winter Haven, FL martial arts classes will undoubtedly be a life-changing path. However, the knowledge and information gained require time, dedication, and consistent effort. But, if your hard headed and persistent then you will be just fine!

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Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu: Lakeland Florida

Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu, located in downtown Lakeland, Florida, offers comprehensive martial arts training tailored to various age groups and skill levels. Moreover, their programs encompass Wing Chun Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and Sanda Kickboxing, providing students with both effective self-defense techniques and fitness regimens. Notably, their chief instructor, Sifu Justin Och, leads the only Florida school certified to teach the entire Ip Man system under four direct lineages, further reflecting his dedication to the authentic transmission of martial arts.

Interested in joining or learning more? Sifu Och Wing Chun encourages individuals to reach out via their contact form. Embarking on training with them offers the opportunity to acquire authentic martial arts skills in a supportive and structured environment.

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Kung Fu Winter Haven: Why Sifu Och Wing Chun

Choosing Sifu Och Wing Chun means opting for a training experience designed to empower you. Our expert instructors focus on realistic self-defense techniques. Ensuring that you learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones effectively. Additionally, our classes foster a supportive community, allowing students to grow together. Moreover, our curriculum emphasizes discipline and mental fortitude, essential aspects of martial arts. Thus, training at Sifu Och Wing Chun equips you with both physical skills and confidence.

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Train with the Best: Wing Chun Kung Fu Lakeland FL

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The Only Florida Wing Chun Kung Fu academy that is certified under four different Ip Man Lineages. Trained in over 17 different countries, with masters and grandmasters from all over the world. Our Wing Chun kung fu lakeland fl school does not lack for new members. As people seeking the combat training of Ip Man’s martial art seek us out. Relying heavily on close quarters combat and realistic self-defense techniques. Train with the best: Wing Chun Kung Fu Lakeland Florida

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It was originally conceived many centuries ago. By a Chinese woman monk who borrowed different moves from martial arts. To suit a situation when the opponent is close by and the options are limited. This kind of thinking carries surprisingly well into our modern environment. Gaining more followers day after day.

An important rule taught by Wing Chun Kung Fu lakeland fl. Controlling what’s called the ‘center line’—the space between you and your opponent—remains important. Learning can be a valuable asset when faced with the possibility of violence or even day to day tasks. After all, martial arts training reflects positively on one’s willpower, strength, and physical prowess.

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Application

Taught at Sifu Och’s in downtown consists primarily of efficient movements. Those techniques aim at devastating self-defense and deflection rather than engaging the opponent with your body’s strength. Through careful and safe training at any age, you prepare for encounters. Where the potential attacker is literally inches away from you. Letting reflexes kick in quickly and ensure your safety, so that you can escape a potentially more violent confrontation.

Limitations

Only four types of kicks are performed by the majority of practitioners in Wing Chun Kung Fu. Unsurprisingly, these kicks primarily target the knees, groin, and shins to lower the opponent’s mobility. It’s what you would want to do when outrunning or out striking. Our opponents and quickly moving to attack again is more desirable than achieving any sort of victory over them. Which is the space between you and your opponent.  By creating weakness in a opponents foundation you create weakness in everything they do from that point forward. The techniques will still suit you if you are planning on learning full range kicks, joint locks, grappling or ground work.  As Wing Chun Kung Fu is an adaptive self defense system based on quick reaction at any range.

Training

Focusing on reaction versus hundreds of forms without a partner a practitioner learns quicker than in most systems.  It takes a considerably shorter time to learn and master when compared to other Chinese fighting styles and Gung Fu systems.  The techniques trained at Sifu Och’s Lakeland Kung Fu training camps and school in downtown lakeland fl will take anyone of any background to new levels.  This will prove to be ideal for anyone who simply wishes to learn the best techniques for self-defense or engage in healthy physical activities without the need to devote the next 20 years before mastering their skills and achieving something great.

Control

When all of your movements are focused on maintaining that control, you are less likely to be blind sided or surprised by your opponents, as their actions are also limited in that position.

Deflections

Instead of blocking the opponent’s attacks, Wing Chun Kung Fu lakeland fl focuses on deflecting them with simple, controlled movements. That way, they are redirected away from your body. You also avoid full contact with your hands, arms or legs, attempting to make a slapping or rolling movement that deflects the punch or kick at an angle.

Energy

One of the things you will learn about Wing Chun Kung Fu Lakeland fl are ‘sticky hands’. That’s when you use your attackers’ energy against them through the movements of your hands or wrists.

Trapping

Traps are some of the most interesting concepts of Wing Chun taught at Lakeland fl Kung Fu schools and training camps.

When used correctly, these moves are capable of making the attacker’s arms unusable.

They are difficult to master, but the payoff is the look of shock on your opponent’s face. If any of these facts about Wing Chun proved interesting to you and you would like to learn more about this Chinese fighting style, visit the following website and find the most suitable martial arts school in Kung Fu in Lakeland fl.

I wrote this kung fu article to let others know a little about Wing Chun Kung Fu and what Sifu Och is teaching in downtown lakeland florida martial arts. If you get the opportunity don’t pass up your chance to come down and visit the school.  It will be an experience you will never forget, and if you have the dedication and will power it may turn out to be a life long adventure of love like it is turned out to be for me.

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USA Marine: How Wing Chun Kung Fu Transformed My Life

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Why my Wing Chun Kung Fu Journey Transformed My Life

I come from a very poor upbringing, moving several times a year and attending 2-3 new schools a year.  I was constantly being challenged.  Needless to say I became tougher and harder to beat as I grew.

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I’ve never backed down and considered myself to be a “force” to be reckoned with.  After joining the marine corps infantry I learned that a lot of people are “tough”.  I also learned that usually, persistence and commitment to the fight will help win most battles.  Regardless of size or stature.

NEVER BACK DOWN, NEVER GIVE UP, WING CHUN!!!! – This is what I live by.

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I’ve applied this basic philosophy to everything in my life.  NEVER BACK DOWN, NEVER GIVE UP, ALWAYS PRESS FORWARD!!

Enter, Kung Fu Wing Chun and Sifu Och…  Training regularly in Wing Chun helps put things including work and home responsibilities into perspective.  It does this through humility and directness.  The Wing Chun training doesn’t seem too hard to grasp nor is too intellectual.

Then I watch a series of attacks and think “Ok I got this one, it looks easy”.  But then the hands and mind seemed to have seen two different things. 

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Then I watch a series of attacks and think “Ok I got this one, it looks easy”.  But then the hands and mind seemed to have seen two different things.  This keeps me humble, by knowing that this is something I must continue to train in order to improve.  I can no longer rely solely on “Persistence and Commitment to the Fight”.

For me, Wing Chun gave realistic combative purpose and close range strength to end a bad situation quickly. The directness of attacks has also built up confidence in my fighting ability.  I have always felt confident in an altercation, now, I feel more competent using Sifu Och’s Wing Chun Kung Fu.

– Brian Holbrook

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The Best Martial Art for Self-Defense: Violent Wing Chun

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Learn from the Best Wing Chun Kung Fu Training

A Chinese martial art concept for serious self defense and discipline. That allows any age or gender to use intense striking. From low kicking, elbows, headbutts, and knees. To body disruption and trapping techniques that help manipulate an opponent in close range in-combat. Wing chun kung fu training involves alot more than you might think. Extreme hand to hand combat wing chun kung fu utilizes your entire body to drop an assailant.

Why Wing Chun is the Best Martial Art for Self-Defense

Our philosophy is that if the fight is long range use a gun, if the fight is close range use Wing Chun. – Sifu Justin Och

Wing Chun martial arts started more than 300 years ago as a closely-guarded secret. Developed to protect the weakened chinese during the rule of the Manchurian’s during the 1700’s. You can join Sifu Och’s for wing chun kung fu training. This style served for war, espionage, knife combat, empty-hand fighting, and even guns. It stands as the last modern Shaolin gung fu style created within the Shaolin Temples before their destruction. Developed by one woman and four men—all Shaolin masters in their own right—this system aimed to protect the weak and innocent from oppressors.

Wing Chun’s Powerful Legacy: Why You Should Join Today

Not too many people know that the popular Bruce Lee was himself was a student of Ip Man the modern founder and Grandmaster who taught the young Bruce Lee the art of Wing Chun. Bruce Lee has only ever had two formal martial art instructors, both were Wing Chun Kung Fu training; Ip Man and Wong Shun Leung (the combat fighter of Ip Man).

 

Especially after the 2010 release of the Ip Man Movies from Hong Kong . Ip Man: the Movie gave the world a taste of Wing Chun kung fu training in action.  Wing Chun kung fu training now thrives worldwide. This martial arts discipline used to limit itself to only a few very dedicated, worthy, and lucky students.

Wing Chun Classes: Unlock the Power of Street-Ready Defense

Men and women, regardless of their build, can learn Wing Chun Kung Fu training. In fact, you will be surprised to learn that five Shaolin masters created this discipline, with the most influence coming from a woman named Ng Mui, a Buddhist nun. Furthermore, she taught the art of Wing Chun to Yim Wing Chun, a female student who contributed significantly to its creation and after whom the martial art was named.

If you have seen the once inch punch of Bruce Lee. Then you have seen a sample of the close range power of Wing Chun. If you are wary about learning Wing Chun for fear that it is weak. Since it was created and influenced by women, don’t. Once you discover this discipline was behind Bruce Lee’s fighitng style. He learned directly under masters as a student, and this experience shaped his approach. His creation of Jeet Kune Do was influenced by this quick and direct system of combat, which encouraged students to think differently. As a result, students seeking realistic street self-defense are encouraged to seek out and enroll in Wing Chun classes.

Defend Yourself with the Proven Strength of Wing Chun

This system of self-defense involves brutal and efficient counterattacks and developed for war. People often compare Wing Chun to Krav Maga, which is also a discipline with a lot of contact combat. The two systems have alot in common.  Imi Lichtenfeld created Krav Maga based on his skills in street fighting as a wrestler and boxer. Lichtenfeld used this discipline to fight the Bratislava fascist group and at the same time defend the Jewish. Thus, it is understandable that the Israeli Defense Forces widely utilize this technique.   Both the Wing Chun and the Krav Maga use techniques that are essential in street fighting.

After watching master’s in this system you can definitely see how great it is for street self defense.  Wing Chun focuses on the use of quick combat, stance, structure and balance to increase a fighters power and attacking ability.

Transform Your Strength and Skill with Wing Chun Kung Fu

Be just like a bamboo tree, deeply rooted and yet it easily yields and becomes flexible. When pressure is applied the bamboo tree yields, bends and allows might and for to redirect around it though it is not weak because of this but instead becomes stronger.  This is why in China, the Wing Chun system of self defense combat is now mandatory anti-terrorist self defense training for all airline stewardess and crew members.

Wing Chun kung fu training makes use of your entire body.  Wing Chun kung fu training wants you to use all of the body’s tendons and muscles to find a true overall strength that links every movement, skills and technique by reinforced body and mind mechanics. By becoming aware of your movements and your body’s strengths, you will be able to derive a true strength and power that is not based on muscle and power alone.

There are many reasons why you should choose Wing Chun Kung Fu training and one of those reasons is true self awareness.   I look forward to seeing you in class. – Sifu Justin Och

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