WingTsun Leung Ting
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WT is self defense in it's most consequent form. WT is the smartest self-defense system ever thought of by humankind, because: WT is not based upon physical strength or acrobatic ability and therefore allows a physically weaker person to defend him/herself WT teaches you to use the force of the opponent and turn it against him WT self defense movements derive from tactile reflexes that are mechanical and directly determined by the attack of the opponent. In this way WT is not susceptible to optical manipulations meant to mislead the fighter. WT can be learned fairly quickly and build upon. WT meets the demands of "appropriate force" and therefore lends itself for use by law enforcement. WT is a whole martial arts - system. Its' significance lies less in stylistic externals and tricks but in the revolutionary totality of the concept ! Immediacy , the few number of movements used , etc., make WT the fastest martial art - system ever
"less is more"
Number of movements WT is conceived in such a way that one can manage a fight effectively with just a few movements. The best self defense is one that can fend off the most attacks with the least amount of movements ! Movements that are used simultaneously : We can perform up to three different movement-patterns at the same time The four ways of "force" : In dealing with "force" , there are four principles in WT :
Through intense training WT-students learn to "borrow" the energy of the attack by way of a sort of controlled and deliberate "giving in". The attacked body parts get "charged up" in such a way that they redirect power of the opponent immediately and with the whole force of impact with which it was dealt out . Chain punches: Once a WT-fighter has gained his/her advantage by a punch he/she doesn't just give it up but lets other chain-punches follow the first. This is one of the most effective arms at all , traditional martial arts know of no means to counter them. The quick sequence of punches overwhelms the capacities of the opponent to process information as he is driven into a helpless defense . The "universal solution" , the "center line" etc. The economy of WT manifests itself in all corners and ends of this martial art and provides surprises and eye-openers to even the most advanced students. "what else ?"
Next to the emphasis on self-defense there are many more attractive benefits to the practice of WT. Following is a short summary of what a WT school can offer you:
"unique"
"Forms" derive from the fundamental natural range of movements which have been integrated for self-defense purposes, and have also traditionally been acknowledged to be contributing to overall relaxation, meditation and well-being. Wt is the only martial art that features the unique exercise of tactile reflexes which are determined by the sense of touch. Chi Sao defense reflexes are elicited in a very immediate and mechanical way by the attack of the opponent. Thus they are always exactly tailored and appropriate to the situation. Chi Sao reflexes are far quicker than reacting to visual input and they also allow for the WT-fighter to defend him/herself blindly. Chi Sao is the glue that integrates a number of single movements into coherent combinations that are not preconceived yet proof to meet the needs of the given situation. Without Chi Sao WT would only consist of an accumulation of single technical bits or dead movement- patterns. This makes Chi Sao is the very soul of WT ! The goal of WT is to develop fighting-capability . In Lat Sao ( which means "free style fight" ) the WT-student learns to fearlessly confront a one-on-one fight. He can check on the level of his work without fear of injuring his partner which makes Lat Sao a most significant and motivating part of WT. "WT is not only a smart martial art, it is also a smart way of learning"
"the fight"
In a real self-defense-situation rules of fairness (which could alter the outcome of a fight) don't exist! That's why, in WT we derive from that the consequent importance of a training that is as full and complete as possible, and which acknowledges all of the "five distances" that are part of the fighting-situation. The 5 stages: 1st Stage fighting with your feet 2nd Stage fighting with your hands 3rd Stage fighting with knees and elbows 4th Stage holding, "barring", throwing 5th Stage ground fighting In any of the above situations the WT-principles can be applied successfully, which is why so many martial arts practitioners turn to WT. In a WT-training session the punches, kicks etc...are all executed with soft-contact so that the risk of injury is kept to a minimum. "WT starts where most other styles stop:the uncompromising close range fight!"
"smart"
The WT-system: WT is less a compendium of many single techniques but a whole martial art-system. WT follows the strategy of aggressive defense (Latin: aggrediSto come close to somebody) On the highest level of the systems' hierarchy are the four WT principles : First: If the way is clear forge ahead! Second: If there is contact keep glued to it! Third: Give in! Fourth: If the opponent retreats, follow! [For further informations go to the "Principles" section]
"intelligent"
Training-structure: The WT-Training-Program is divided into twelve student levels . The subjects of focus for each level can be summarized as follows: 1st to 4th student-level: "Forms": To the student "Forms" constitutes training in a new repertory of movements. The student will gain a greater appreciation of his/her own physical potential and gain more confidence in him/herself . "Specific self-defense situations": Here the WT- student learns to defend him/herself against the most common sorts of attack ( punches, kicks, holds, strangle holds) 5th to 8th student-level: : "Chi Sao" (sticky hands): On this level great emphasis is put on the training of reflexes. With this training we develop a new repertoire of experiences with movement and touch."Specific self defense-situations": This encompasses: - fighting with and against elbows and knees - fighting within all five distances - getting to learn about and defending against all kinds of attacks through the use of reflexes 9th to 12th student-level: Increasing emphasis on reflex-self-defense Refining and perfecting movement-execution. In specific situations
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