Chi Sau (v) Laap sau (ii)
Training for 2013 kicked off with a flying start on January 8th. This has been the busiest start to a new year that I can remember. We’ve had an influx of new students along with the return of some familiar faces resulting in Ving Tsun training sessions have been packed and pumping. The training agenda …
Ving Tsun Update – 2012 Round up
The last few months of 2012 were packed with exciting events in the world of World of Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun (WSLVT) practitioners. The first ever worldwide gathering of the Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun clan was held in Seremban Malaysia during October. Seven instructors including; Wong Sifu’s son John Wong, John Smith, Li Hang …
Chi Sau (IV) Laap Sau
The intensity and scope of Ving Tsun training increased during the last month; the intensity peaked with additional skill challenges being added as the level of fatigue increased. Everyone stepped up and improved their responses to attacks from “out-of-contact” range. After the peak in the intensity of training there was a period of consolidation. During …
Chi Sau (iii) Paak Sau Entry
I increased the intensity of Wing Chun training over the last few weeks. A new base level of intensity has been established with all drills being part of a circuit designed to improve your capacity to work all aspects of Ving Tsun at higher intensity levels. This type of training will improve your skills, increase …
Paak Sau
I conducted the first assessment at VTCS on the last day of July. Those of you who participated had your ability to execute Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) skills put to the test. Which skills were assessed and the level of pressure was determined by your level of experience. There was a great deal of excitement …
Chi Sau (ii)
The transition to Pressure Training (PT) began in July with “composite classes” covering as many aspects of the Ving Tsun skill set as I could cram into each training session. Later in the month training focussed on the key components of PT and core chi sau skills. I broke down one approach to Paak sau drills; a …
Chi Sau (i) Fundamentals
June was another month of intense focus on chi sau skills. Everyone attending Wing Chun training regularly was able to work on these skills for up to 10 hours each week. Early in the month I increased the intensity of the class, it was great to see just how much improvement everyone has made over the last …
Single Hand Chi Sau
At the beginning of the month, during Wing Chun training, I deconstructed single hand Chi Sau (Dan Chi Sau). I broke the drill down into fundamental elements in order to improve everyone’s understanding of what they are doing and their execution of this fundamental drill. I have worked on the connection between Chi Sau and the …
Ving Tsun update 2012-4
In April Peter and Mark ran the Wing Chun classes whilst I was forced to take a break to have a couple of operations. Peter introduced power bands into the sessions he ran to aid in developing speed and power. I received very positive feedback on his sessions and innovative approach; well done Peter! Congratulations …
Ving Tsun update 2012-3
This month I continued to emphasise structure, during Wing Chun classes, hip/elbow connection and timing. I also included training drills that develop striking power and striking power when your arms are extended (i.e. long-bridge power). In addition, I covered the fundamentals of Chi Sau with the emphasis on relaxed, fast reflexes, “springy-energy” and getting the most out of your …