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Ving Tsun concepts and principles.

09/05/2012 11:52
Ving Tsun system is based on concepts and principles. People often ask, what should I do against a boxer or someone from karate? What should I do if he does this technique? Which technique should I put in front? Then you should think again, he does X technology, then I have A, B, C or...

Horizontal v. Vertical Punching

09/05/2012 11:19
Horizontal v. Vertical Punching History of Punching Little is known about the guard used by fighters and fighting rules before the great English pugilist Jack Broughton, a student of James Figg, devised the Broughton Rules in 1743. Broughton also invented "mufflers" (padded gloves), which were...

Laap Sao - Chi sao cycle

09/05/2012 11:10
Laap Sao/Chi Sao cycle Here are a few more words from a German martial arts forum (Kampfkunstboard) where Philipp offers a clear, simple explanation of the Lap Sao/Chi Sao cycle, and why we should’nt attempt to integrate punching techniques from other styles in this ving tsun specific...

Yip Man Interview

09/05/2012 10:53
  Interview With Wing Chun Grandmaster Yip Man   Following interview comes from an old issue of Hong Kong New Martial Hero magazine – it is one of the two ever published interviews with Yip Man sifu. Difference between the Weng Chung and Wing...

WSL Quotes

08/29/2012 10:11
Punching Wong Shun Leung Comments on the Effect of a Punch "Wong Shun Leung said that when you punch the head the brain hits the side of the skull. If the brain is against the side of the skull and a second hit follows, then damage and a knockout results because there is no...

Ving Tsun Misconceptions

08/03/2012 19:42
  The section "Ving Tsun Misconceptions” in each issue of Real Ving Tsun Kung Fu will be a forum to discuss topics and principles that are commonly misunderstood and have a negative impact on the style overall. A lack of realistic and pragmatic thinking frequently renders otherwise...

Philipp Bayer on VT Fundamentals

07/31/2011 12:22
Siu Lim Tau One starts with the 1st form and should round it out relatively good already. The main subject is the elbow. The idea about the usage of the elbow should be explained again and again, what you are thinking of while doing the form is important. Dahn Chi Next step is Dahn Chi - to...