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[TMA17]

Head movement in WC. I would think that combining boxing, whether it be western/Thai/Sanda in combination with WC, would be beneficial. Or make WC work in the way you need it to work and not worry so much about how it looks.

 

[Danny T]

Being able to adapt to different fighting styles is an important attribute to develop. Knowing when to adapt is just as important.

 

[TMA17]

"In the words of Bruce Lee, “style is a crystallization.” The moment you dictate a specific way that a technique should be practiced, you also risk creating shortcomings in such techniques that are overlooked at the time."

 

[Gerry Seymour]

"In the words of Bruce Lee, “style is a crystallization.” The moment you dictate a specific way that a technique should be practiced, you also risk creating shortcomings in such techniques that are overlooked at the time."

You posted that as a response to another thread. Is it an answer to everything?

 

[TMA17]

No that was by accident.

 

[KPM]

Great example of "Wing Chun Boxing." Evasive head movement with a cuff, low kick, and shovel hooks to the body.

 

[drop bear]

Great example of "Wing Chun Boxing." Evasive head movement with a cuff, low kick, and shovel hooks to the body.

But again head movement is not always reactionary.

 

[DanT]

I always found it strange how most Wing Chun people just stand still with their head and chin raised up. It's not the way that I was taught. I was taught plenty of head movement once I got the basics down. I'm happy others are adding it in.

 

[Martial D]

Awareness (due to the presence of digital media)is at an all time high, and mystical woowoo is being rooted out as a result. For TMA it is evolve or die.

As a result, we are seeing both happen. IMO this is a good thing.

 

[drop bear]

I always found it strange how most Wing Chun people just stand still with their head and chin raised up. It's not the way that I was taught. I was taught plenty of head movement once I got the basics down. I'm happy others are adding it in.

It is easier structurally to patty cake with your head upright and centered. Like punching, it is easier to punch with your fists about shoulder level.

So people gravitate to the success they get from the feedback they get.

I was thinking of a metaphor for this the other day as it is quite common.

So if I put a plank a foot off the ground and said the best method to cross it is to butt scoot across. It just wouldn't make sense as you can walk across a lot easier.

Same plank a hundred feet off the ground and butt scooting may look like a more sensible option.

 

[Gerry Seymour]

It is easier structurally to patty cake with your head upright and centered. Like punching, it is easier to punch with your fists about shoulder level.

So people gravitate to the success they get from the feedback they get.

I was thinking of a metaphor for this the other day as it is quite common.

So if I put a plank a foot off the ground and said the best method to cross it is to butt scoot across. It just wouldn't make sense as you can walk across a lot easier.

Same plank a hundred feet off the ground and butt scooting may look like a more sensible option.

I like that analogy, DB. I'm stealing it, and nobody will ever hear from me that it's not mine.