Very glad you are back. This video is good timing for me, as I have been trying to shift from a JKD footwork to Wing Chun inside application. Thanks for all the excellent training.
Jason, I loved the episode on Roberto Duran with the hand parrying/deflection. Thats why I mentioned the training footage of him with heavy bags, the constant flowing motion, brilliant rhythmic footwork and subtle head movement, and hands always up.
Interesting. Where I have learned JKD folks say that Boxing Footwork is not only different from Wing Chun footwork but that they are incommensurate with each other as with the respective body mechanics....Would Wing Chun footwork lack the level of MOBILITY of boxing footwork ?.....That's what the late Leo Fong might have argued as a boxer.....I'd be interested in hearing any similarities between boxing & Wing Chun Footwork. In boxing didn't Bruce use the boxing footwork to step to the OUTSIDE in order to avoid being hit by the cross ? Something Wing Chun didn't have so much.
Great video on combat philosophy of Wing Chun. It's cool that you mentioned Sifu Tony Massengil. I used took lessons from him, about 20 yrs ago. That's when he had the school in Newport News, VA area. Sadly I had left VA. I missed out on a chance to meet his senior teachers Sifu Hedenburger(R.I.P), and GM Ip Ching(R.I.P). Another life time. Keep put up the quality content. Someone has to keep this TCMA style honest, for the nxt generation.
So cool that you got a chance to train with Sifu Tony. He’s an absolute treasure of Wing Chun knowledge AND its real world applications. Thanks for watching!!
Hey Sifu, great to see that you are still posting. Just started wing chun a few weeks ago, WSL lineage, and I am currently dealing with trying to remain mobile while also keeping my hips square on the opponent. It definitely puts a lot of weight on the back leg so we'll see where I find a good balance, but this topic is exactly what I've been thinking about.
Wing Chun and sensitivity to feel energy is great to learn for trapping range (I've done it for over twenty years), but you have to mix it with skills in boxing and kicking range (also ground range) in a street fight or you will get your ass kicked. Great video.
Let me guess. You got abducted by aliens because you didn't smash those like and subscribe buttons. :) Seriously, glad to see you making content again.
Watching from the UK. Do you do online instructor courses? After having moved schools every new school I visit wants me to start from a beginners class and they discount my previous grades. I've just about given up trying to find a new teacher
Wing-chun footwork being rooted has major benefits for self defense applications. Sure when you apply it in sparring on the outside the dynamics are different which allows your footwork to change to be more mobile. But the problem most have is they train traditionally, meaning single direct attacks and one-step range. This translates to their sparring, they are passive do not use baits or faints, do not throw combinations etc. Also they do not enter in at an angle or make sure their opponent is not facing. Regarding stepping backwards, yes you do step backwards but only in certain situations. Most often you want to let your opponent miss and lose their confidence until you find a way to enter. But if you allow your opponent to go foreward they will gain momentum which can be advantageous. So we'd rather shift and let the opponent push us backwards so we can emmediatly move in again than to step back ourselves. Stepping back yourself tends to put yourself out of range. That said good footwork is very important in Wing-Chun and it's something I try to work on as much as possible.
Front of the heels. The weight should be centered, not leaning too far back or forward. Balance is key so we’re always telling our students to make sure to do the YJKYM “check” when doing drills so as to develop sound footwork fundamentals in practice. Since terrain and environment can vary, it’s super important to practice with that in mind and keep the “whole foot” (front of the heel) on the ground in the basic stance/position. Too much leaning, being too “light” on one’s feet, or too rooted are all examples of extremes that leave us vulnerable if forced to fight in a contradictory environment. Thanks for the great question.
@@JKDandWingChun Thank you sir, that is a great clarification. I have every book you have published. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate them👍👍. Please keep them coming.
Wing Chun footwork might be the worst footwork there is. when you demonstrate it you can just see how inefficient it is and you cant compare it to boxing footwork, there is a reason that Bruce Lee changed the footwork when he created Jeet Kune Do
He seems very knowledgeable and is obviously a gifted communicator with loads of passion. If I remember correctly, he has both a law enforcement and wrestling background too, so that gives him a unique application perspective of the Wing Chun structures, I’m sure.
@@JKDandWingChun Yes, I notice he emphasize in his Wing Chun not a lot of footwork. He just in close range presses on forward does this Chi Na grappling application.
Welcome back Sifu.
Very glad you are back. This video is good timing for me, as I have been trying to shift from a JKD footwork to Wing Chun inside application. Thanks for all the excellent training.
Jason, I loved the episode on Roberto Duran with the hand parrying/deflection. Thats why I mentioned the training footage of him with heavy bags, the constant flowing motion, brilliant rhythmic footwork and subtle head movement, and hands always up.
Interesting. Where I have learned JKD folks say that Boxing Footwork is not only different from Wing Chun footwork but that they are incommensurate with each other as with the respective body mechanics....Would Wing Chun footwork lack the level of MOBILITY of boxing footwork ?.....That's what the late Leo Fong might have argued as a boxer.....I'd be interested in hearing any similarities between boxing & Wing Chun Footwork. In boxing didn't Bruce use the boxing footwork to step to the OUTSIDE in order to avoid being hit by the cross ? Something Wing Chun didn't have so much.
Good to see you back Sifu Jason!
Absolutely! Missed all you guys out there in our extended Academy family. Thanks for watching.
Great video on combat philosophy of Wing Chun. It's cool that you mentioned Sifu Tony Massengil. I used took lessons from him, about 20 yrs ago. That's when he had the school in Newport News, VA area. Sadly I had left VA. I missed out on
a chance to meet his senior teachers Sifu Hedenburger(R.I.P), and GM Ip Ching(R.I.P). Another life time. Keep put up the quality content. Someone has to keep this TCMA style honest, for the nxt generation.
So cool that you got a chance to train with Sifu Tony. He’s an absolute treasure of Wing Chun knowledge AND its real world applications. Thanks for watching!!
Once again wonderful clarity and instruction in reality
Good advice, sifu.
Awesome vid.Great advise.🙏
Welcome back 4 wheel drive 😄
Awesome! Great stuff! Many thanks :)
Well said! You know your stuff!!
Hey Sifu, great to see that you are still posting. Just started wing chun a few weeks ago, WSL lineage, and I am currently dealing with trying to remain mobile while also keeping my hips square on the opponent. It definitely puts a lot of weight on the back leg so we'll see where I find a good balance, but this topic is exactly what I've been thinking about.
Wing Chun and sensitivity to feel energy is great to learn for trapping range (I've done it for over twenty years), but you have to mix it with skills in boxing and kicking range (also ground range) in a street fight or you will get your ass kicked. Great video.
Let me guess. You got abducted by aliens because you didn't smash those like and subscribe buttons. :) Seriously, glad to see you making content again.
Watching from the UK. Do you do online instructor courses?
After having moved schools every new school I visit wants me to start from a beginners class and they discount my previous grades. I've just about given up trying to find a new teacher
Wing-chun footwork being rooted has major benefits for self defense applications. Sure when you apply it in sparring on the outside the dynamics are different which allows your footwork to change to be more mobile. But the problem most have is they train traditionally, meaning single direct attacks and one-step range. This translates to their sparring, they are passive do not use baits or faints, do not throw combinations etc. Also they do not enter in at an angle or make sure their opponent is not facing.
Regarding stepping backwards, yes you do step backwards but only in certain situations. Most often you want to let your opponent miss and lose their confidence until you find a way to enter. But if you allow your opponent to go foreward they will gain momentum which can be advantageous. So we'd rather shift and let the opponent push us backwards so we can emmediatly move in again than to step back ourselves. Stepping back yourself tends to put yourself out of range.
That said good footwork is very important in Wing-Chun and it's something I try to work on as much as possible.
Franken-chun 😂
If u face multiple opponents, ur done, dude...😂😂😂
Question, Sifu Jason, when turning in say Biu Ju and you shift side to side, are you turning on heels or balls?
Front of the heels. The weight should be centered, not leaning too far back or forward. Balance is key so we’re always telling our students to make sure to do the YJKYM “check” when doing drills so as to develop sound footwork fundamentals in practice. Since terrain and environment can vary, it’s super important to practice with that in mind and keep the “whole foot” (front of the heel) on the ground in the basic stance/position. Too much leaning, being too “light” on one’s feet, or too rooted are all examples of extremes that leave us vulnerable if forced to fight in a contradictory environment. Thanks for the great question.
@@JKDandWingChun Thank you sir, that is a great clarification. I have every book you have published. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate them👍👍. Please keep them coming.
😛fun fun.
For a man who was recently probed by aliens you seem to be holding up well ;)
I was able to escape by making a lot of bad jokes. Aliens are easily distracted apparently. 😂
@@JKDandWingChun Did you do any good Leonard Nimoy gags for them ? lol
Antinomian! I've only ever heard this term used in Christian teaching! Your Christianity is showing!
Ha. 2 Corinthians 10:5, right??
Wing Chun footwork might be the worst footwork there is. when you demonstrate it you can just see how inefficient it is and you cant compare it to boxing footwork, there is a reason that Bruce Lee changed the footwork when he created Jeet Kune Do
What do you think about Izzo wing chun?
He seems very knowledgeable and is obviously a gifted communicator with loads of passion. If I remember correctly, he has both a law enforcement and wrestling background too, so that gives him a unique application perspective of the Wing Chun structures, I’m sure.
@@JKDandWingChun Yes, I notice he emphasize in his Wing Chun not a lot of footwork. He just in close range presses on forward does this Chi Na grappling application.
So glad you pointed this out! Glad you're back