Think victory always belongs to the biggest and strongest? Not always. The Chinese Martial Art of Wing Chun was developed by two women specifically to allow a fighter to overcome a larger and stronger opponent. The concepts in Wing Chun use an opponent's size and momentum against them, allowing you to use skill to overcome strength. Practical and effective, Wing Chun has been tested and proven for hundreds of years, and it's concepts are just as applicable today.

Wing Chun believes in using the least amount of required force in any fighting situation, often referred to as "Economy of Motion." It believes properly timed positioning and movements can and should be used to defeat an opponent. This is achieved through balance, body structure and relaxation.

Wing Chun uses deflection and counter-attack in the same motion, or will intercept the opponent to nulify an attack rather than blocking then attacking in two separate motions. In addition, the punch can act as a block due to the structure and the position of the arm travelling along its triangular "power-line" pathway to the opponent's "Core". This means that the opponent's attack is automatically deflected by the arm-structure of the Wing Chun practitioner as the counter-punch is delivered.

Balance is related to structure because a well-balanced body recovers quicker from stalled attacks and structure is maintained. Wing Chun trains the awareness of one's own body movement. Performing Wing Chun's forms such as Chum Kiu or the Wooden Dummy form greatly increase proprioception. Wing Chun favors a stable, rooted stance with the elbows kept close to the body. Within the stance, arms are positioned across the vitals of the centerline. All attacks and counter-attacks are initiated from this firm, stable base. Wing Chun rarely compromises structure for more powerful attacks because this is believed to create defensive openings which may be exploited.

There's lots more to learn about the art of Wing Chun and the use of highly trained skill to defeat a larger and stronger opponent. Be sure to browse through our website for additional information on Wing Chun and our other programs, and contact us to schedule a visit to our school in person. We look forward to meeting you.