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The Principles of Wing Chun (Part 3 of 3)

The Principles of Wing Chun (Part 3 of 3)

Center of Gravity There is a point in every object where the gravitational forces are in equilibrium. This point is called the center of gravity. In a standing position, a person’s COG is located inside his body somewhere between his naval and the sacroiliac...
The Principles of Wing Chun (Part 2 of 3)

The Principles of Wing Chun (Part 2 of 3)

Force Force, in Physics, is any influence that accelerates an object. An object experiences a force because of the influence of a field (electricity; gravitation). Force is a vector, meaning that it has both direction and amount. When several forces act on an object,...
The Principles of Wing Chun (Part 1 of 3)

The Principles of Wing Chun (Part 1 of 3)

Centerline Concept One of the points that most martial arts schools tend to forget to teach is the target of attack. While a whole body can be a target, focusing on vulnerable points is more effective in immobilizing the opponent. Without specific targets, one tends...