Friday, August 21, 2009

Wing Chun - Centre Line and The Triangle


Wing chun relies heavily on body angles and keeping a form of triangle for the body-through positioning of the feet and focusing energy towards the centre line of the body.
This allows practicioners to manipulate opponents and execute attacks from controlled positioning of stance. Emphasis on relaxation is an important key to achieve the correct amount of energy release, while keeping a firm stance.
By sticking to the three rules; stance, relaxation and centre line, it would be more than adequate for effective defense and attacks.
IT is CRUCIAL to defend the centre line, attacking when there is an opening and execution of movement deriving from opponent, always covering the centre line and leave no room for attacks from opponent.
Have an awareness of a hunting tiger, like a tiger awaiting to pounce,relaxed as a sleeping dragon, fast like a praying mantis capturing its prey.

Check out other blogs and articles regarding the wing chun triangle theory, available extensively through the web.

Picture courtesy of International Cannagraphic, Stainless, B, 2009, from https:/.../ic/showthread.php?t=122714&page=7

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