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Wing Chun Kicking and Leg Blocking Training Principals

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1.0 April 2006 Rick Gonzalez

ACKNOWLEGMENT: This training guide is the result of training and research by Heritage Martial Arts Instructors and students. This document is still under construction, comments are appreciated by e-mail. WARNING: 1. This guide should not be used for first time instruction. 2. These points are meant only to be a memory aid for you after have been instructed by your Instructor and have practiced in the Dojo. 3. Instruction on these techniques is very important in order that you are fully aware of the dangers of doing these techniques improperly. Copyright 2001; by Rick Gonzalez, Heritage Martial Arts All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. Trademark: 2006 Heritage Martial Arts is a Registered trade-mark, and is protected by Canadian law as Intellectual Property. Inquiries should be addressed to: Heritage Martial Arts 2212 Gladwin Crescent, Unit C8 Ottawa, Ontario K1B-5N1

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Wing Chun Kicking and Leg Blocking Principals There is a common misconception that Wing Chun is lacking in essential kicking techniques. This is mainly because Wing Chun kicking is presented at the intermediate level (Chum Kiu) and advanced level (Biu Gee), and rarely present at the beginning levels of Wing Chun. It is important to learn the kicks of the Wing Chun system and to learn the principals behind these kicks. There is no need to substitute kicks from other martial arts systems, but it is important to understand the 8 Wing Chun kicks, 8 Wing Chun leg principles, and the 12 Wing Chun leg blocking technique. To reflect the economy of the system, Wing Chun kicks are rarely targeted above the waist level and never above the chest level. This is not to say that high kicks are no ever used in Wing Chun, but they do represent a risk when there are other avenues available. Wing Chun kicks are economically structured to achieve power, flexibility, and safety in application through scientific design. Used properly, advanced kicking techniques are powerful tools for the Wing Chun fighter. It should be emphasized that Wing Chun's leg moves remain a supplement for an existing hand system and should be used sparingly

THE “EIGHT KICKS ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE To develop better balance flexibility and accuracy in kicking technique, a short, eight-part sequence can be practiced with the Mook Yan Joang. In this sequence, the trainee kicks eight kicking techniques with one leg, changing the structure of each kick without putting the foot down between motions. Then the sequence is repeated with the other leg. This drill introduces primary kicking techniques as well as demonstrating striking areas for the foot.

Beginning in independent horse stance (Doop Lop Ma), face the Wooden Dummy “Mook Yan Joung” on the original centerline. Right hand in front, fingers pointed towards center of Wooden Dummy, with slight pressure on heel of hand. Left hand in woo position half way between right hand and chest. Both wrists on centerline.

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1. Low Front Kick (Dai Jing Gurk). Raise the left leg to kick the knee area of the Dummy leg. The left heel should land on the centerline with the foot angled 45 degrees outward. The body remains uptight so that, if the legs could not he seen it would be impossible to determine that a kick was being executed. Formally introduced in movement 34 of Mook Yan Joang form.

2. Front Kick (Jing Gurk). Raise the left leg to kick just below the low Dummy arm with a lifting right Dung Jing Gerk (raising front kick). The right heel should land on the centerline with the foot angled 45 degrees upward. The body remains uptight so that, if the legs could not he seen it would be impossible to determine that a kick was being executed. Formally introduced in movement 28 of Mook Yan Joang form

3. Side Kick (Waang Gurk). Pivot the base foot out slightly and simultaneous execute a nailing Dyeung Wahng Gerk (nailing side kick) to the same spot on Centerline converting the left Joang Sau to a left Bong San Structure to balance the position.

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4. Low Side Kick (Dai Waang Gurk). Capitalizing on the downward momentum of the left foot with the bodyweight, behind it, pivot hack out on the base foot and execute a low Waang Gerk (side kick) that strikes the knee area of the Dummy leg with the knife edge of the foot. During the kick, the left arm lowers to a low Bong Sau position to guard and balance the stance.

5a). Outward Instep Kick (Ngoy Tiu Gurk). Left leg performs an outward swinging upward angle kick which uses the outside instep and heel as a striking surface. Formally introduced in movement 67 of Mook Yan Joang form. 5b). Alternatively Perform an Inward Instep Kick (Loy Tiu Gurk. 6a). Outside Snap Kick (Gaan Gurk). Left leg is brought down sharply at a backward 40 degree angle to cut into attacker’s line and is applied against the inside of knee area of the Dummy leg. Formally introduced in movement 80 of Mook Yan Joang form 6b). Alternatively Perform an Inward Snap Sweeping Kick (Gaan Gurk).

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7. Upward Knee Strike (Hay Sut). Applied with an upward strike to the lower arm of Mook Yan Joang, with power from hip and thigh as well as the upward snap of knee. Formally introduced in movement 80 of Mook Yan Joang form.

8. Scraping Kick (Yaai Gerk).

Again capitalizing on the downward momentum of the left foot with the bodyweight behind it, pivot on the base foot and execute a low Waai Gerk (scraping side kick) that strikes the knee area of the Dummy leg with the knife edge of the foot, and down. Formally introduced in movement 102 of Mook Yan Joang form. Without stopping, step back and to the left as the left foot comes down. Repeat the same sequence with the right foot and returning to the starting left Choh Ma position on the Original Centerline.

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THE “LEG HOOKING LOW KICK ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE A first “Sticky Foot” sequence is practiced on the wooden dummy, which improves the trainee’s leg hooking (Ngau Gerk) skills as well as his short-range kicking ability. This is a simple “Chee Gerk” to improve the trapping and controlling energy in the legs.

1. Knee Scraping Low Kick (Front).

2. Inward Instep Low Kick (Crescent).

3. Straight Hooking Foot (Leaning Back) Without loosing bridge contact, hook the leg with the instep of the kicking foot. Follow with a backward lean of the body to pull leg towards yourself.

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4. Short Side Kick (Knife Edge).

5. Outward Instep Low Kick (Reverse-Crescent).

6. Inner Arch-Edge Sweeping Kick.

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THE “LEG CONDITIONING ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE A second “Sticky Foot” sequence is practiced on the wooden dummy, which improves the trainee’s leg conditioning and balance. This is considered a leg conditioning drill, preparing the legs for the bridge contact needed in advanced sticky legs training.

1. Jaaum Gerk. Outward 45 degree block that sweeps out past the centerline. Low line outward and forward sweeping kick to shin or ankle. Condition front shin

2. Tan Gerk. Without putting the foot down between motions, raise knee and swing leg up in a Tan Gerk motion.

Condition outer shin.

3. Jut Gerk. The leg is brought down sharply in a backward 45 degree angle to cut into the line of attack making contact with rear portion of lower calf.

Condition inner shin.

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WING CHUN KICKING (kicking and principals)

Wing Chun 8 Kicks: 1 Jing Gurk ( Front Kick )

2 Wang Gurk ( Side Kick )

3 Tiu Gurk ( Instep Kick )

4 Soo Gurk ( Sweep Kick )

5 Jut Gurk ( Snapping Kick )

6 Chai Gurk ( Scrapping Kick )

7 Dang Gurk ( Nailing Kick )

8 Deng Sut ( Raising Knee )

Wing Chun 8 Kicks Principles: 1 Deng ( Raising )

2 Dang ( Nailing )

3 Soo ( Sweeping )

4 Tui ( Jumping )

5 Chai ( Scrapping )

6 Huen ( Circling )

7 Jut ( Snapping Down )

8 Tiu ( Snapping up )

Wing Chun 12 Leg Blocking Principles: 1 Outside Leg (Taan Gerk).

2 Wing Leg (Bong Gerk).

3 Snapping Leg (Jut Gerk).

4

Barring Leg (Lon Gerk).

5 Stopping Leg (Jeet Gerk).

6

Pushing Leg (Pak Gerk).

7 Guarding Leg (Wu Gerk).

8

Hooking Leg (Au Gerk).

9 Inside Knee (Fok Sut).

10 Outside Knee (Taan Sut).

11 Upward Knee (Tor Sut).

12 Downward Knee (Gwai Sut).

Combination of Kicks: 1. Bue Sau Jing Gurk

2. Fak Sau Wang Gurk

3. Lop Sau Dai Jing Gurk

4. Outside Kwan, Dai Wang Gurk

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