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Chi Sao Vs Sparring | Which One Is Better For Fighting?

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chi saoYou don’t have to search too long to find debates about Chi Sao Vs Sparring. You can find arguments all over the internet especially in the MMA VS TMA circles.

Wing Chun is a style that you either love or hate. I am not sure why that is, but you can literally walk into an martial arts forum and have a ton of martial artist involved in flame wars.

If you trained in Wing Chun for any amount of time you probably know that Chi Sao is like sparring for the Wing Chun community. I myself have been playing Chi Sao for around 20 years now.

With my Sifu my Chi Sao training is very structured. However, in the street training with other Wing Chun practitioners it can sometimes be the closest thing to fighting that you can experience without fighting. [Read more…]

Kung Fu Training | Develop Your Core For The Win

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One of the most over looked areas in a persons training is their core. Your core needs to be worked regularly so that you can perform your techniques effectively. Maybe you want to hit harder or move more efficiently .  Your core plays a pivotal roll in all your movements.

 

Having a strong core will enable you to be able to do things like developing good footwork. An example of this you can see in the video below.

Check out this example below of some easy everyday ways to develop a strong core.  [Read more…]

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Quick Tip When Using The Wing Chun Training Ring

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A common training tool used by Wing Chun practitioners is the Rattan Ring.  Traditionally these rings are made out of wood.

For this Wing Chun quick tip we use a steal ring instead of a wooden one.

 

 

Here is an Internal Power Drill using the Rattan Ring

There are tons of different drills you can use the Wing Chun training ring for. The best part is you can pick up one very affordable online.  It’s a small training tool which means it can travel easily with you.

Have you experienced using a Wing Chun Rattan Ring? If so how has your experience been?

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