Classical Wing Chun- Taught by Sifu Joseph Simonet

[otleybull]

Wonder why non of those jongs have legs!

[hkdharmon]

@otleybull I think because they often move around and switch dummies while practicing, and people trip and crack their heads.

[jeffdoeskungfu]

Haha! This guy seemed all calm and then he goes off on a crazy tangent. What a cool guy.

[DaeWixr]

nice explanation^^ gonna try this on my next training =P i wonder what my instructor would say if i'm doing this xD

[trubblman]

He is on his heels b/c some styles of wing chun teach it that way - short answer.

[hulkout666]

How come none of his wooden dummies have legs? There's supposed to be a leg in the middle sticking out for a Wing Chun dummy. There are quite a few kicking techniques against the leg.

[disco11donkey]

nigga this guy would rape you in a fight

[NIGGA6669]

GOTTA BE ON YOUR "TOES" WHEN YOU FIGHT!

[DaeWixr]

not in Wing Chun concept

that might be right in Thai Box and stuff

[Onies987654321]

u know what...this publicly training is showing off

[sacriel42]

why is he pivoting at his toes instead of his heels?

[safewaysecurity]

More balance on your toes makes you more agile and alert. If you use your heels that is for slower karate like movements.

[rpierini]

Some teach toes some teach heels. Heels are harder to master but better once you do. When you pivot on your heels, the core of your body stays in the same place, maintaining your balance. If you get slammed while pivoting on your toes you will be moved. Try it.

[tampasifu]

Different branches and different sifus have their preferences.

I find that to do WC right, your weight has to be above the kidney point, located right behind the ball of your foot. Study how Yip Man does the dummy form to see what I'm talking about.  To pivot on the heels from that position means you have shift the weight back and causes a momentary loss of balance.

[hwarang30]

thank you.

[bellhead2]

Mook Jong is a rich component of Simmonet's martial history. Sifu commands interest in this arena because he is well versed in classical dummy and, to me delight, has made the 'Slam Set'; a progressive, working version of Mook Jong training which has improved my tactile and mobility skills plus is down right intense fun!

[cruzcampo007]

Sifu taught some of this at last years Wind & Rock. It was great learning from a true Martial Artist. Thanks Sifu.

Mark

[mikereis77]

Thanks you Sifu...this is very good for everyone to work on their hand flow.

[peacemaker281]

Awesome job Joseph! Great technique!