La Martiniere College, Lucknow
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Class: 8 Subject:Physical Training
Name/Number of Chapter: Wing Chun/3
Module Number: 3
Dates From: 3rd June, 2021To:8th June, 2021
Learning Objectives of this Module:
1. To enable the students to understand the need for Wing Chun.
2. To enable them to identify the essentials of Wing Chun in daily life.
Guidance Notes:
1. Parents are requested to carefully read through the following pages and exercises along with
the student so that both understand what the module encapsulates.
2. The student must finally attempt the exercises on their own. Parents must oversee this to
ensure the system of education flows smoothly.
CONTENT
Wing Chun is a style of Kung Fu that emphasizes close quarter combat, quick punches and tight defence to
overcome opponents. This traditional Chinese martial art destabilizes opponents with quick footwork, defence
and offense happening simultaneously, and redirecting opponent's energy to your advantage. This is a complex
Kung Fu method that requires years of practice to master, but beginners can easily start learning Wing Chun by
understanding its principles, theories and basic skills.
LEARNING WING CHUN PRINCIPLES
Learn the centre line theory:
A foundation of Wing Chun is the protection of
your body's centre line. Imagine a line that starts at
the middle top of your head and travels along the
middle of your chest to the lower body. This is the
centre line of your body and it is the most
vulnerable. It must be protected at all times.
According to the centre line theory, you
should always attack down the centre line
and perform your defensive moves against
your opponent’s centre line.
The basic open stance in Wing Chun is
based on the theory of the centre line. In
the open stance, stand facing forward with
your knees bent and your feet pointing
slightly outward. By facing your opponent
head-on, you are able to attack with the most balanced force.
Be wise and economical with energy:
A key Wing Chun principle is that, during fighting, energy should be used
conservatively and economically. Use your opponent’s energy by deflecting
or redirecting blows.
Use motion economically and wisely. The idea here is that your body should
travel the shortest distance in a minimum amount of time to connect with an
opponent. This also helps to conserve your own energy.
Stay relaxed:
A tense body will use energy unnecessarily. Keep your body relaxed and you
will be more at ease.
If you have experience in other martial arts, (especially "hard styles"),
you will have to "empty your cup" or unlearn bad habits. Wing Chun
is a soft style with many neutralizing techniques that require you to be
"soft" and relaxed. Reconditioning your muscle memory and building
relaxed habits can be frustrating and takes time, but it will be worth it
in the long run.
Hone your reflexes:
In Wing Chun, the fighter will react to a fight using quick reflexes to
interrupt an attack and change the fight to be on your term.
Alter your fighting strategy according to your opponent and
environment:
Your opponent might be tall or short, big or small, male or female, and so on.
Similarly, the environment in which you fight can be different – outside,
inside, rainy, hot, cold, and so on. Be ready to adjust your fighting to suit the
conditions.
Learn Wing Chun’s forms:
The practice of Wing Chun is broken into a succession of six different
forms, each of which builds on the previous form. In each form, you will
learn the proper stance, body positioning, hand and foot movements and
balance. These forms are:
Siu Nim Tao
Chum Kiu
Biu Gee
Muk Yan Chong
Luk Dim Boon Kwun
Baat Jaam Dao
Additional Resources: https://www.wikihow.com/Learn-Wing-Chun
