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Originally Posted by dscott Why's that Zefff? I find that interesting because WC is my base art and I'm not a "fighter". I'm 29 and I've never really been in a fight before. I always try to avoid fights but I train so that I can protect myself & my family if it comes down to it. |
Because in the modern era (Post Ip Man) Wing Chun is a system primarily occupied with combating thuggery and its traditionally been advertised as that.
People who want to be able to defend themselves against thugs without escalating the violence usually are the type who dont like fighting. The big flaw is not developing our aggression and attacking skill with Wing Chun but just focusing on the counter attacking game that self defence seekers focus on in WC practice...IMHO!
Sorry if my post isnt worded well. All Im trying to say is WC is appealling to people who are scared of getting their faces smashed in by thugs. The irony is that WC principles compell the exponent to smash the thugs face in. So WC should teach you to be the thug for that split second and cut off his intention by smashing him instantly. Too many people like to chill out in class and just concentrate on the flowing parries while forgeting the need for a good pre-emptive capability.
We all say we want to protect ourselves but if we keep saying that then IMHO we run the risk of brainwashing ourselves with that slogan so when the threat actually comes we are rooted to the spot waiting for his haymaker to come so we can parry it - which gives the initiative to him. I know its basic stuff but we should be saying "I am learning WC so I can smash up any threats to my safety". SMASH THEM UP WHEN THEY PRESENT THEMSELVES AS A TARGET!!!!
Mr 255,
as far as I am aware Ip Ching is a son of Ip Man that has created his own institute. His lineage is descended from Ip Man.
Also please let us know if English is not your first language. Its not a problem as you would not be the only multi-lingual member. I am trying but your posts seem quite hard to follow.