Wing Chun Training- Having A Relaxed Body & Mind

One of the first things you will learn from your Wing chun training is the constant repetition of drills and an almost fanatic implementation of its concepts.  Wing Chun is unique as it is a martial that does not involve physical strength to be effective.It can be argued its the opposite.  Having a relaxed mind and disposition is a key element to your wing chun training.   Being relaxed in mind and body allows your thoughts to and movements to flow efficiently .  Being too rigid will slow your moment and be too robotic – which is unnatural.

Being too rigid slows you down, which goes against a fundamental aspect of wing chun.  As it is a dynamic art and primarily involved in close quarter fighting, have a quick reaction & smooth reflexes is essential.  It also allows you too feel your opponents oncoming attacks. (By the way this is a CRITICAL concept when learning the wing chun wooden dummy- But I digress) Sounds confusing? Well this is a key concept of chi sao- which is the wing chun “sticky hands ” sparring technique.This teaches to defeat your opponent through the feel of their hands rather than using your sight.

Having this sensory  acuity allows you to fight by your sense of touch -if your opponent has a weak defence you can power through. If they have a strong defence you use wing chun techniques to manipulate that strength and find a way through.   Now this is a skill that will take your whole wing chun life to master.  However to be successful you need a combination of a relaxed, natural,  comfortable form and having enough energy to repell any oncoming attack.

Through correct wing chun training and execution of its concepts you will be able to deflect and attack your opponent with minimal effort.  As you develop your wing chun techniques you will learn to confidently and calmly apply your technique.  You should be relaxed and calm both in your thinking and your movement.  Indeed because of your constant drilling and practice , having this relaxed disposition you will react automatically , without thinking and calmly execute what you have learned from your wing chun training.

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