Ving Tsun Rotterdam

Lineage

The training methods used by Wong Shun Leung, Barry Lee, and their students are based on the Ving Tsun system. This includes the use of forms, drills, and Chi Sau to develop the skills necessary for self-defense.

The focus is on developing the ability to react quickly and accurately to an opponent’s attack, as well as developing the physical and mental strength necessary to defend oneself. The training also emphasizes the importance of proper body mechanics and the use of correct technique.

Centerline

Ving Tsun is based on the principles of centerline theory, which states that the centerline of the body is the most direct and efficient route to the opponent's center. This theory is used to develop techniques that are designed to be simple, direct, and effective. The core of Ving Tsun is the idea of using the centerline to control the opponent's centerline, allowing the practitioner to attack and defend simultaneously.

Chi Sau

Chi Sau is a great way to develop your basic skills in Ving Tsun. It is a two-person drill that focuses on developing sensitivity and reflexes, as well as learning how to use the techniques of Ving Tsun in a practical way. It is not a sparring exercise, but rather a way to practice the techniques of Ving Tsun in a controlled environment. By practicing Chi Sau, you can learn how to use the techniques of Ving Tsun in a realistic way, and develop your reflex. Chi Sau covers all the fundamentals of defending yourself on the street.

The main focus of Chi Sau is to develop your reflexes and reaction time and how to move against you opponent or correcting form a mistake. Sparring can work, but it can also be a distraction from the core principles of Ving Tsun. Sparring can also lead to bad habits and can be dangerous if you are not careful. The best way to practice Ving Tsun is to focus on the drills and forms. This will help you to develop the reflexes and reactions for Chi Sau.