Posted in  Wing Chun   on  January 9, 2024 by  Kevin0 comments

Wing Chun If you have ever studied Wing Chun or martial arts, perhaps you’ve heard of something called the “centerline.” But what is it, exactly? What is it important in Wing Chun, and does this concept have anything to teach us about combat more generally? You’ll often hear the centerline described as a vertical line drawn

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Posted in  Uncategorized   on  January 3, 2024 by  Kevin0 comments

When it comes to self-defense, we don’t usually think about the company we keep. It may seem trivial, but a big part of self-defense is choosing the right people to surround ourselves with. If you make good choices in this part of life, you are less likely to become involved in unsafe situations, and your

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Posted in  Kids Classes   on  December 12, 2023 by  Kevin0 comments

Acquiring self-defense skills is important for everyone—and this includes children! Just like adults, kids may sometimes encounter hazardous situations. Parents or adults may not always be around to protect them. It’s important, then, that they have at least the rudimentary means to protect themselves. Kids’ self-defense classes teach them techniques and the knowledge to stay

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Posted in  Wing Chun   on  December 12, 2023 by  Kevin0 comments

The Wing Chun wooden dummy is one of the most misunderstood training tools in martial arts. What exactly is this strange, exotic structure used for? Is it a conditioning device? Or is the dummy a representation of a physical opponent? In this blog post, we’ll break down the purpose of the Wing Chun wooden dummy,

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Posted in  Wing Chun   on  November 29, 2023 by  Kevin0 comments

When it comes to martial arts, there are a lot of different styles, and each one has its own set of techniques and philosophies. There are also variations within martial arts! “Kung Fu,” for example, is a blanket term that includes a lot of different variations.  Within this broad variety, one martial art that is

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Posted in  Wing Chun   on  November 29, 2023 by  Kevin0 comments

Wing Chun Kung Fu actually does use kicks as part of its techniques! The way it does so, however, is different than many other martial arts. Wing Chun primarily focuses on close-range combat, rapid hand techniques, and simultaneous attack and defense. Kicking techniques in Wing Chun are mostly used in a supportive role, and are usually

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