The Sport of Wing Chun

Wing Chun (traditional Chinese) is a well known concept-based traditional Southern Chinese Kung fu (wushu) style. It is also a form of self-defence. It is known as "beautiful springtime". The game requires quick arm movements and strong legs so as to defeat the opponents. Softness by relaxation and performance of techniques in a relaxed manner is the key if one wishes to win in the sport of Wing Chun.

As per Ip Man, Chi Sau, which is a major tool in developing killer Wing Chun abilities, is used to maintain one's flexibility and softness, while at the time retaining in the strength to fight back, just as the flexible nature of bamboo. Some of the well known practitioners of Wing Chun are Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee, Jackie Chan and Robert Downey Jr. Wing Chun favors a relatively high, narrow stance with the elbows close to the body. Within the stance, the arms are usually positioned across the vitals of the centerline with the hands in a vertical "wu sau" ("protecting hand" position). This style positions the practitioner to make readily placed blocks and fast-moving blows to vital striking points down the center of the body; neck, chest, belly and groin. Shifting or turning within a stance is done on the heels, balls, or middle (K1 or Kidney 1 point) of the foot, depending on lineage. Some Wing Chun styles discourage the use of high kicks since these risks counter-attacks to the groin. The practice of "settling" one's opponent to brace them more efficiently against the ground helps oneself to deliver as much force as possible to them. Softness (via relaxation) and performance of techniques in a relaxed manner, and by training the physical, mental, breathing, energy and force in a relaxed manner to develop Chi "soft wholesome force", is very important to Wing Chun. Yip Man during an interview stated that Wing Chun is in some sense a "soft" school of martial arts. However, if one equates that work as weak or without strength, then they are absolutely wrong and incorrect. Stephen Amell has also incorporated Wing Chun into his fighting style.

By: Anuja Arora

Content: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Chun