Forms
The forms come from a series of natural fundamental movements which have been integrated for self-defence purpose and for relaxation, coordination, meditation and physical wellbeing.
Chi Sao (sticky hands)
WT is the only system of self-defence that includes an exercise that train proprioceptive reflexes which are determined from the contact. Chi Sao’s reflexes are solicited in an immediate and automatic way from your opponent’s attack.
They are “tailor-made” to respond to any situation of aggression. The reflexes of Chi Sao are far faster than those commanded by the visual impulse.
Chi Sao unites a series of individual movements in a coherent sequence that is not rigidly “predetermined”, in order to adapt to every situation and every reaction of the aggressor. Without Chi Sao, WT would be just a sum of individual techniques and “dead movements” (like most other martial arts styles). For this reason, it can be said that Chi Sao is the true soul of the WT.
Lat Sao (applications from a distance)
The purpose of WT is to develop skills in the event of aggression. In Lat Sao, the WT student learns to fearlessly confront each other in a one-on-one confrontation or against multiple opponents.
BlitzReAction: special program for special situations in case of aggression at very short distances.
The 5 Phases of Reaction
In a real situation of self-defence, the “rules of good manners” do not exist.
For this reason, it is essential to be ready for a real fight at all levels and it is necessary to be aware of the various phases of a fight. Wing Tsun training teaches the student to prevail in all possible ranges and phases of unarmed combat.
- Reaction phase with feet
- Reaction phase with hands
- Reaction phase with elbow and knee
- Reaction phase with grips, levers, immobilisations, controls
- Reaction phase on the ground
In every situation listed above is possible to apply the WT principles and because of this a lot of practitioners of other martial arts, once they have seen WT, start to practice it.
WT begins where lots of martial arts stop.
4 WT Principles
Wing tsun is not a sum of single techniques, but it is a true system of self-defence.
WT follows the strategy of aggressive defence.
- If the path is clear/free, go ahead.
- If the path is not clear/free, stick to your opponent.
- If your opponent’s strength is superior to yours, give up.
- If your opponent retreats, follow him.
4 WT Strength principles
- Let go of your strength.
- Let go of your opponent’s strength.
- Use your opponent’s strength against themselves
- Add your strength to your opponent’s strength.