PiedmontChun
Purple Belt
Just for practicality's sake, I would say:
1) WC/WT/VT movements are very linear (even accounting for the BJ set). That itself is not a weakness; it is a strength since a straight line is usually the most efficient. However, if in training you become overly accustomed to that type of linear striking from your partner / opponent, and have no exposure to other arts that have much more circular movement, or even just some low level boxing / brawling that doesn't adhere to that...... I think it could be a hole in your fighting ability. Not in the system itself, but in a training method. This almost falls in the same category as not training with intent, or not sparring with your WC. Very narrow training habits, or bad training habits can hinder it from being effective.
2) The biggie. WC/WT/VT does not equip you when a fight goes to the ground, or even in deep clinching range. The various grappling arts like wrestling, Judo / Sambo, BJJ, catch wrestling...... even at a low level, have solutions for this. Again, I don't think the system itself is the issue. I don't fault a screwdriver for not being a good hammer as well. You likely need both in your tool belt. I think it makes more sense to try and cross train two complementary arts than to try and graft some grappling knowledge onto WC. Grappling also lets you overpower someone without having to break their nose or knock them out as well, which can be useful.
Contrary to what some say, I don't think WC lacks long range solutions. If you spar, and have training that starts outside chi-sau range.... you are training strategy against a long range striker. There's no shame in admitting WC is excellent at short range and therefore wanting to get into that range when fighting. Mixing it up with some TKD or other kung fu styles that kick a lot more wouldn't hurt though.
1) WC/WT/VT movements are very linear (even accounting for the BJ set). That itself is not a weakness; it is a strength since a straight line is usually the most efficient. However, if in training you become overly accustomed to that type of linear striking from your partner / opponent, and have no exposure to other arts that have much more circular movement, or even just some low level boxing / brawling that doesn't adhere to that...... I think it could be a hole in your fighting ability. Not in the system itself, but in a training method. This almost falls in the same category as not training with intent, or not sparring with your WC. Very narrow training habits, or bad training habits can hinder it from being effective.
2) The biggie. WC/WT/VT does not equip you when a fight goes to the ground, or even in deep clinching range. The various grappling arts like wrestling, Judo / Sambo, BJJ, catch wrestling...... even at a low level, have solutions for this. Again, I don't think the system itself is the issue. I don't fault a screwdriver for not being a good hammer as well. You likely need both in your tool belt. I think it makes more sense to try and cross train two complementary arts than to try and graft some grappling knowledge onto WC. Grappling also lets you overpower someone without having to break their nose or knock them out as well, which can be useful.
Contrary to what some say, I don't think WC lacks long range solutions. If you spar, and have training that starts outside chi-sau range.... you are training strategy against a long range striker. There's no shame in admitting WC is excellent at short range and therefore wanting to get into that range when fighting. Mixing it up with some TKD or other kung fu styles that kick a lot more wouldn't hurt though.