Tuesday, April 12, 2011

weapon in wing chun

Wing Chun has only two weapons :

the Wing Chun Pole (Luhk Dim Bun Kwan) and Baat Jam Do (Butterfly Knives).

* Luhk Dim Bun Kwan form has only six and a half movements and so it is not difficult to learn, but it is much harder to practise than learn as it is very strong training for the arms and legs. If we do not have strong legs, we will not have a strong punch no matter how much other training one tries to do, like lifting weights or using a punching bag.
Our legs are our root and it is where our power comes from. If the roots of a tree are not strong, then any high wind can knock it down or cause damage.

* Baat Jam Do (Eight Section Knife) is more complex and uses techniques found in the first forms and Chi Sau. It helps train footwork and develop arm strength and joint flexibility. It also develops correct use of energy and coordination.

Baat Jam Do

Luhk Dim Bun Kwa