THE WONG SHUN LEUNG METHOD
Trained by the late Yip Man, and teacher to the great Bruce Lee, Sifu Wong Shun Leung was considered by many to be the ultimate fighter. He tested his skills in countless encounters on the streets and roof-tops of Hong Kong during the 50’s and 60’s, emerging undefeated each time. Sifu Wong almost single-handedly raised the profile of this relatively unknown martial art and earned himself the name “Gong Sau Wong” or “King of talking with the hands”.
Sifu Wong believed in teaching his students to cope with ‘real-world’ situations. At Ving Tsun Combat Science we aim to continue Sifu Wong’s legacy.
Efficiency
One of the key principles of Wong Shun Leung’s Method of Ving Tsun is the principle of efficiency. It’s the key to effective Ving Tsun.
If you are efficient in a self-defence situation, there is no wasted movement and your response requires the least amount of effort to achieve the desired outcome – surviving an assault.
At Ving Tsun Combat Science this principle is emphasized by the avoidance using excessive strength. Instead, you deflect the incoming force and use it against your attacker.
We train to use the most efficient response possible, to use one action to simultaneously deflect someone’s attack and counter-attack them.
If you use the simplest, most direct and efficient action you maximise your chances of successfully protecting yourself. Our approach to training is based on these principles and this is one of the main differences between training with us and training with someone else.
Importance of the core in developing ground power
Our approach emphasises the importance of using your legs and your core to support your arm actions. Your legs generate more power than your upper body and you tap into that power by developing your core. This is referred to as ‘Ground Power’ and ‘Waist Power’.
Rather than rely on upper body strength or force to overcome an opponent, a Ving Tsun practitioner incorporates their whole body into their actions.
Ground and waist power are gradually built up through training drills, stance work, and the first form Siu Nim Tao.
This is not mysterious or mystical power but developed through genuine hard work. It’s no coincidence that the translation of the Cantonese term ‘kung fu’ is ‘hard work’. That is all that is required. Not exceptional skill, physique or athleticism but dedicated and persistent commitment.
