Wing Chun
Intermediate Level Martial Arts term
Definition
A school of Kung Fu . It is best known for its rapid fire punches. Invented in the 15th century by a Buddihst monk.
- TRAPPING HANDS — The name for various defensive tactics whereby one or both hands trap both of the opponent’s hands, sometimes using one of the opponent’s arms to block his other arm.
- STICKING HANDS — Not necessarily a method of fighting. It is a method of developing sensitivity in the arms so you can feel your opponent’s next intention and moves through touch and response. Calculating the opponent’s next response is a distinct nature of vigorous and dedicated “chi-sao” (the Cantonese translation), and serves as a basis for effective close range fighting.
- SLAPPING BLOCK — A reflex-action technique used in either the inside or outside lines and intended to defend while simultaneously opening a line for an attack.
- GRABBING HANDS — The name for various defensive tactics whereby one or both hands grab one or both of the opponents hands pulling them off centre and into a counter attack.
- ELBOW-IN-AIR-BLOCK — A defensive and offensive technique. Offensively it is used to jam an opponent’s elbow or to force him off balance. In defensive situations it is applied from underneath the opponent’s striking arm or leg to destroy their balance.
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