After seeing this awesome video clip, I want to learn Wing Chun

[MonkeyFist]

Hello all of my martial arts brothers and sisters,

I am new to this forum and also to kung fu. I previously studied TKD for 3 years but always feel more drawn toward Chinese kung fu. So I am finally going to start learning.

I found this clip while browsing (forgive me if it has been posted here before, but I am new). Until now, I had only seen Wing Chun "sticky hands" videos but never how Wing Chun is done in sparring/combat situation. I always read that Wing Chun is "not pretty, designed for use on the street" and now I finally saw it in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV3Zmsd8-Z8&search=wing%20chun

The man doing WC in the video clip is clearly an expert. From my own experience of training at different Tae Kwon Do schools, it is not easy to find one that teaches real life practical training, and most teach with the intention of competing for trophies.

I would like to ask some advice: I have read there are several different lineages and even styles (which surprised me) of Wing Chun. Is there are any particular lineage that is known for stressing the practical application such as shown in the video? Or do all of them follow similar methods of training?

[Cang Long]

Monkeyfist,
welcome to the forum and the world of wing chun no doubt your enthusiasm and intrigue will take you to new hieghts, so enjoy.
would like to ask some advice: I have read there are several different lineages and even styles (which surprised me) of Wing Chun. Is there are any particular lineage that is known for stressing the practical application such as shown in the video? Or do all of them follow similar methods of training? Well,
That is a very good question that most likely is best answered through experience. As for my own experience any wing chun is good wing chun but obviously some are more suited for each individual than others so go talk, test and tinker with as much as you can and gain from each and every experience.

[Cynikal Mantis]

Welcome

I think it is good going in the direction of Chinese martial srts, try to stay towards the traditional shaolin styles. Wing chun will be a good place to start its is a very good center line system.

[sauchi]

Wow - MonkeyFist,

that was a great video.

I felt like i just watched all of the action scenes to a movie.

Sauchi

[Cang Long]

sauchi,
The music really set it off don't you think. I wonder how his seminar circuit is going? :)

[sauchi]

I think you are right - it helped alot for the ambience.

But it was still fun to watch.

sauchi

[Cynikal Mantis]

Music was very dramitic, excelent footage though

[Op108wc]

praying mantis vs wing chun sparring clip


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT6FUfID2eY

[RAB]

Interesting clip of the sparring match. I hope the pm guys see it so he can improve on his game.

[sauchi]

after looking at this video, I didn't see any distinction between the two fighters or styles.

I was hoping to see some different characteristics of Praying mantis or Wing Chun but I was a little disappointed.

I guess I will have to break out the old Shaw brothers movies.

Sauchi

[RAB]

Shaw brothers! They had some fight scenes.

In regard to the first wing chun clip...i did'n't see the second guy fight back. I saw him attack and just stop fighting.

At least in the Shaw Brothers films the people fought to the death.