Sanchin Kata

Uncle, of course many of these movements and positions call to mind Wing Chun. After all, WC probably evolved from an early branch of Fukien White Crane ...as did (in part) Okinawan Te. But in spite of having a distant common ancestor and some similar postures, the way energy is used is soooo different.

I can't see how the isometric tension and breathing in Sanchin can help your Wing Chun po-pai-cheung. WC uses very soft and springy energy. I would think that practicing sanchin would be counterproductive for a 'chunner. Rather I'd recommend working the po-pai palm movements in the dummy form, keeping your arms really soft and springy.
 
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