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Countering kicks
Dec 24, 2021
In Chum Kil, we are introduced to the methods of dealing with kicks. As in all Wing Chun counters, it is principle-based about using practical direct concepts rather than memorizing fixed patterns of techniques. For example, let's take a brief look at how to deal with a front kick to the groin. Here are some very basic concepts in progression.
Progression is one of the most important...
Should you train KICKS? - Kung Fu Report #185
Dec 16, 2021
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WING CHUN KICKS
Oct 14, 2021
Wing Chun has an arsenal of kicks - cross-kick, front kick, side kick are the main ones, all other kicks are variations of these main kicks. The reason is, just like the hand strikes, in order to follow the directness principle, the strikes use mainly straight as possible attacks. Therefore, the kicks are the same idea, to go as directly as possible and hence the 3 main kicks.
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Adam Chan is a martial artist with over 30 years of experience. He started studying Wing Chun in 1986 under Sifu Joeseph Boychuck (Moy Yat Lineage). He also learned from other combative styles such as Hakka, NCGF, Fu and Hsing Yi/Yi Quan, Natural Gate Boxing,