Sunday, July 22, 2018
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Wing Chun Dim Mak
Wing Chun Kung Fu Dim Mak
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a Dim Mak Pressure Point attacking system.Pressure points are used in a positive way for Healing as well as a negative way for manipulation and controlling.
Dim Mak theory describes wing chun techniques that attack pressure points and meridians, said to incapacitate or sometimes cause immediate or even delayed death to an opponent.
Dim Mak Pressure Point striking refers to any martial arts technique directing strikes with less than lethal force targeted at specific pressure points around the body.
Wing Chun Pressure Points
In the Human Body pressure points can be manipulated in a positive way to accelerate the natural healing process, or can be manipulated in a negative way to cause detriment, anything from nausea to unconsciousness to even death.Pressure Points are the size of a match head so comprehensive understanding of Pressure Point location is essential for definitive results.
Be Aware! If you undertake to learn Dim Mak you must make a point of also learning how to revive and heal people.
For every force there is an equal and opposite force.
"Healing" and "Hurting" are complimentary. Yin and Yang.
There are some points on the body that are Taboo, as a severe strike will cause death.
If you stop someone's Heart, they are theoretically dead, but you can revive them.
Remember, you are responsible for your actions.
You must be aware of the Litigation and the Law. There are always consequences.
Some pressure points are user friendly, meaning they can alter someone's blood pressure so they can be controlled, but not cause serious injury.
Stomach 9 opposite the Adam's Apple on the Caratoid Artery is a perfect example. A strike to this point will prevent blood and oxygen reaching the Brain and cause severe instability, also lower blood pressure, among other things.
Dim Mak striking can cause physical damage as well as internal energy "damage", so pressure point striking has a dual effect.
I conduct annual seminars on Dim Mak Pressure Point attack and manipulation, also covering CPR and Revival techniques.
The seminar also explains and demonstrates many pressure point locations explaining the consequences, causes and affect after striking the area.
If interested, please be aware of the Time Table link at:
shaolinjeeshinwingchun.com.au
Sifu Garry will conduct next seminar on Saturday July 21st at our Greensborough Wing Chun School.
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5 Stages of Combat - Traditional Wing Chun
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Chun Blog
Traditional
Wing Chun
5
Stages of Combat
Traditional Wing Chun
derives from the Leung Bik / Yip Man Wing Chun System. Yip Man learnt this
style of Wing Chun from Leung Bik in Hong Kong around 1917.
Leung Bik is the Son of
the legendary "king fo wing chun", Dr. Leung Jan. This unique wing
chun fighting system is relatively new in Australia, being introduced to
Melbourne in the late 70's, by Grand Master William Cheung.
1:
Non Contact Stage
2:
Contact Stage
3:
Exchange Range
4:
Pursuit
5:
Retreat
1: BEFORE CONTACT STAGE:
We refer to
this as none contact stage and take a side neutral stance with our guard on the
central line. It is more practical not to be committed at stage, so we do not
limit our mobility.
In
Traditional Wing Chun one can assume a front stance or side neutral stance in
preparation for the unexpected. The safe distance between You and the
Perpetrator should be just outside the kicking range. Always move to this safe
distance before engaging.
2: CONTACT STAGE
Contact stage
is when both fighters reach a distance, which enables limited contact with the
arms and legs, but no contact to the main body targets. To gauge this distance
perfectly one must be wrist on wrist. At contact stage, the central line is
used at the outer perimeter with a front stance. The body turned slightly to
minimize the target area. Information comes in from the contact point as well
as visual observation. Your contact reflex ability for close range instant
response action and independent movement of arms and legs, gained through chi
sao exercises, becomes invaluable at contact stage, giving you a huge advantage
over your opponent.
3: EXCHANGE RANGE.
Once in
exchange range, contact to the head and body is now possible. Kicking is
generally not favorable at this stage other than low kicks, spinning away with
round or back kicks. At this range maximum protection is imperative, therefore,
the practitioner must put his rear guard up higher than usual to protect his
upper gate. The focus being on the nearest elbow point as it will forecast the
next intended movement of that arm or fist, plus to fire the rear arm, it must
be directed across the path of the lead elbow. Once contact has been made with
one or both arms, have made contact with any part of the opponent’s body, the
practitioner should attempt to use this contact point as a guild to finding the
opponents nearest elbow point for controlling the opponents balance or
restricting his movement. Once the elbow is controlled, the practitioner can
use it as a guild to finding the vital targets on the head and body, as well as
being able to maneuver to the blind side where we can deal with one arm at a
time. The Wing Chun practitioner is aided at this close range by Wing Chun’s
low leg kicks and having the ability to utilize arms and legs simultaneously,
ability that must be mastered in chi sao.
4: PURSUIT.
When an
opponent retreats, chase him. This stage is pursuit and is a general concept of
Chi Sao. The general rule is that the practitioner should try to keep contact to
control the Opponent, covering the nearest elbow point and pursuit with quick,
efficient stepping, to stay with your Opponent, if he retreats. Sometimes, as
contact is broken, the practitioner is advised to re-enter with the entry
technique or front kick to achieve further contact.
5: RETREAT.
Sometimes
when one is in an unfavorable situation, one must retreat in order to
re-organize oneself. A practitioner would generally use Fut sao and backward
step to get out of the situation. Sometimes a combination of Fut sao and Bill
sao together with a double back step can be very useful. Never the less, one
must return to the central line system for better protection once you have
regained your ground.
It is imperative to understand the
Retreat Stage of Combat in Traditional Wing Chun, as a Practitioner cannot maintain
engagement with a larger, stronger Opponent if unexpected, unfavourable
circumstances arise.
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Sunday, January 14, 2018
Sifu Garry's Blog - Happy New Year 2018
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Chun Blog
Happy
New Year for 2018
The
World is your Oyster!
Sifu
Linda and I hope your New Year is full of prosperity and your
resolutions come to fruition
Every
New Year we make resolutions which inspire and give us hope for progress and
change in our lives.
But,
how many People actually have the constitution to adhere to their new found
ideas.
The
two most popular resolutions and the most unsuccessful ones appear to be.
Giving
up smoking and starting a new exercise resume.
Sometimes
People place too much pressure on success.
Progress,
no matter how small is still a positive result.
Always
start small and work your way up. This is much more successful than starting
with big aspirations and becoming disappointed when one doesn't achieve their
objectives within a certain time.
Giving
up Cigarettes can be a very daunting task, because it is such an addictive
habit and very detrimental to one's health and mortality.
If
you are serious about it, before lighting up, break a bit of the end. You will
find that you end up smoking less and less. Another beneficial habit is to
recite negative affirmation while smoking, like, "yuk"
"yuk" or "I hate this" "I hate this". Eventually,
when you go Cold Turkey, it will be much, much, easier to achieve. This is how
I gave up over 15 years ago.
In
the Sixties, it was cool to smoke. It was a status sign of success. Plus, I
don't think there was as many carcinogenics as there are in today's cigarettes.
There
are also expensive Pharmaceuticals to help you to stop, which are very
successful.
When
one contemplates Exercise, one always tends to think of Gyms.
There
are many different outlets for Exercise.
Not
all Wing Chun Systems are the same. The fundamental empty hand techniques are
basically the same, but how they are employed varies greatly from one system to
another and the emphasis on Fitness will be different as well.
Ultimately,
all Wing Chun Kung Fu Systems are proficient.
In
the Shaolin Jee Shin Wing Chun System, I place a huge emphasis on Fitness. This
preference probably stems from being involved in Martial Arts Tournaments since
1995.
In
our training resume, there are medicine ball drills, fit ball exercises with or
without medicine balls, focus pad drills with punches and kicks, running, (the
school is situated in a very hilly environment), sparring drills, wing chun drilling,
dumb bell exercises, and much, much, more.
Getting
back to our New Year's resolutions.
Why
do people start Martial Arts training and sometimes disappear very quickly.
There
are a lot of reasons and many distractions in our fast paced society. A friend
rings up and invites you out, or it is too hot today, or your Child suddenly
gets sick or I'm too busy at present. The longer one stays away the harder it
is to resume. Sometimes, we don't realize the commitment necessary to progress
at an acceptable rate, so we can't be bothered anymore.
If
you decide on Martial Arts Training, prioritise your choice and make time and
try to stick to it. You will be greatly rewarded in due time.
Wing
Chun Training is very stimulating. It develops simultaneous coordination of the
Limbs, activating both hemispheres of the Brain. You also learn how to not
fight force against force. Also. there is a lot of balance training and core
strength development, to name a few.
Apart
from the psychological and physical benefits, one can also learn a very
practical and effective form of Self Defence.
Wing
Chun Kung Fu is a way of life not just a self defence system. It will change
your life forever.
When
I started training in 1986, several friends started with me. Slowly but surely,
they disappeared but I kept at it and 30 years later, I couldn't be any
happier. I was lucky in life because I found a beautiful partner and wife that
has the same passion as me, Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Make
a New Year's Resolution to train Martial Arts, especially Shaolin Jee Shin Wing
Chun Kung Fu.
Please
visit my web site and hopefully it will inspire you. Feel free to read Sifu
Linda's and My Blog Posts.
Some
words of encouragement!
YOU
ARE THE MASTER OF YOUR OWN DESTINY.
NOTHING
IN THIS WORLD IS IMPOSSIBLE.
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