Ving Tsun Kung Fu - basic punching - Sifu Tom Chi

[Dannycby]

I understand the explanation and it does make sense. However it seems like a lot of time/speed and energy are sacrificed by moving the finished punch so far out of the way and starting the next one so close to the body.?

[heartslord]

@Dannycby

Very good point and observation. This exercise is not about the actual striking ranch and expression of the punch. It builds the device we call a punch and teaches how to express it like a piston. Later one can abbreviate the punch or use other "devices" in conjunction with it. Most punches I see either arc through the air, telegraph (pull back first), use only shoulder/arm instead of power coming from the floor, no hip energy (though that shouldn't be seen), etc.

[MrNemanjaManojlovic]

I always wanted to sit down and talk about wing chun with a girl, because the style was invented by a woman and it would be quite valuable information on how things are done when meeting a greater force, of a stronger opponent and then deflecting and attacking fast simultaneously. I train with my father who's about 125 kg, and I'm only about 85 kg, so there is a weight and strength disadvantage, but I still find myself using brute force at times, as I am getting stronger from weightlifting...

[heartslord]

@MrNemanjaManojlovic

"Beginners must not use force" is VT wisdom.

many don't know that advanced practitioners don't use "force" but instead play like an old man or woman. Effortlessly and as if they are not there when you touch and struggle. Yet their power is amazing... and largely unecessary.

[hotboyme]

1st comment viewer of your video they are great explanation.