Post by Dan on Jul 17, 2006 17:00:37 GMT
:)Details of the Wing Chun Step
Chum Kiu style or biu ma
Wing Chun’s stepping is designed to give it’s practitioner maximum stability, whilst maintaining maximum security from attack. The body Should not be square on because punches will deflect off the body better if hit, but more importantly turning the body reduces the target that can be hit. Feet should be slightly over shoulders width apart because this gives maximum stability as further apart and the balance is too spread and the legs become very vulnerable targets and any closer and the legs have little balance as they are balancing all your weight on a small area. Feet should be at approximately 45degrees and parallel because if they are both square on in a forward direction they are immobile and if they are square on at any direction> [see diagram on next page] they expose the knee joint and shin area to attack. They will also inhibited the practitioner when changing direction to say an attack from the side or behind if the feet are square on. Knees should be slightly bent because straight legs break when struck at the knees, also if the legs are bent they are like a coiled spring ready to more. Almost all of the practitioners weight should be on the back leg as this enables for a fast advance and retreat as one leg is thrusting forward or back [or at an angle]. Also it means weight does not have to be shifted to kick with the front leg as it can move without disrupting the balance if no weight is on it, therefore with the weight on the back leg front snap kicks or lifting kicks etc, can be performed easily and swiftly. Furthermore having weight on the back leg prevents an attack to the front leg being as dangerous to your balance which is useful seeing as the front leg is the most likely to be attacked. The feet should be flat on the floor when stationary [as opposed to being up on the toes] as this give a more stable surface on which to fight. For it is no use fighting on stilts because you balance, rooting and overall structure will be compromised. Standing on your toes is like fighting on stilts. The feet should be flat and only push up onto the toes when pushing off during stepping. Once the step is complete the foot must always be firmly rooted to the ground.
Just some info on foot work i thought id post up
Chum Kiu style or biu ma
Wing Chun’s stepping is designed to give it’s practitioner maximum stability, whilst maintaining maximum security from attack. The body Should not be square on because punches will deflect off the body better if hit, but more importantly turning the body reduces the target that can be hit. Feet should be slightly over shoulders width apart because this gives maximum stability as further apart and the balance is too spread and the legs become very vulnerable targets and any closer and the legs have little balance as they are balancing all your weight on a small area. Feet should be at approximately 45degrees and parallel because if they are both square on in a forward direction they are immobile and if they are square on at any direction> [see diagram on next page] they expose the knee joint and shin area to attack. They will also inhibited the practitioner when changing direction to say an attack from the side or behind if the feet are square on. Knees should be slightly bent because straight legs break when struck at the knees, also if the legs are bent they are like a coiled spring ready to more. Almost all of the practitioners weight should be on the back leg as this enables for a fast advance and retreat as one leg is thrusting forward or back [or at an angle]. Also it means weight does not have to be shifted to kick with the front leg as it can move without disrupting the balance if no weight is on it, therefore with the weight on the back leg front snap kicks or lifting kicks etc, can be performed easily and swiftly. Furthermore having weight on the back leg prevents an attack to the front leg being as dangerous to your balance which is useful seeing as the front leg is the most likely to be attacked. The feet should be flat on the floor when stationary [as opposed to being up on the toes] as this give a more stable surface on which to fight. For it is no use fighting on stilts because you balance, rooting and overall structure will be compromised. Standing on your toes is like fighting on stilts. The feet should be flat and only push up onto the toes when pushing off during stepping. Once the step is complete the foot must always be firmly rooted to the ground.
Just some info on foot work i thought id post up
