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HERITAGE

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Wing Chun Kicking and Leg BlockingTraining Principals

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Version: 1.0Date: April 2006Written by: Rick Gonzalez



Heritage Martial Arts Wing Chun Gung Fu

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ACKNOWLEGMENT:This training guide is the result of training and research by Heritage Martial Arts Instructors andstudents. This document is still under construction, comments are appreciated by e-mail.

WARNING:1. This guide should not be used for first time instruction.2. These points are meant only to be a memory aid for you after have been instructed by your Instructor

and have practiced in the Dojo.3. Instruction on these techniques is very important in order that you are fully aware of the dangers of

doing these techniques improperly.

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Inquiries should be addressed to:Heritage Martial Arts2212 Gladwin Crescent, Unit C8Ottawa, OntarioK1B-5N1




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Wing Chun Kicking and Leg Blocking Principals

There is a common misconception that Wing Chun is lacking inessential kicking techniques. This is mainly because Wing Chun kickingis presented at the intermediate level (Chum Kiu) and advanced level(Biu Gee), and rarely present at the beginning levels of Wing Chun.

It is important to learn the kicks of the Wing Chun system and to learnthe principals behind these kicks. There is no need to substitute kicksfrom other martial arts systems, but it is important to understand the 8Wing Chun kicks, 8 Wing Chun leg principles, and the 12 Wing Chunleg blocking technique.

To reflect the economy of the system, Wing Chun kicks are rarely targeted above the waist leveland never above the chest level. This is not to say that high kicks are no ever used in Wing Chun,but they do represent a risk when there are other avenues available. Wing Chun kicks areeconomically structured to achieve power, flexibility, and safety in application through scientificdesign. Used properly, advanced kicking techniques are powerful tools for the Wing Chun fighter.

It should be emphasized that Wing Chun's leg moves remain a supplement for an existing handsystem and should be used sparingly

THE “EIGHT KICKS ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE

To develop better balance flexibility and accuracy in kicking technique, a short, eight-partsequence can be practiced with the Mook Yan Joang. In this sequence, the trainee kicks eightkicking techniques with one leg, changing the structure of each kick without putting the foot downbetween motions. Then the sequence is repeated with the other leg.

This drill introduces primary kicking techniques as well as demonstrating striking areas for thefoot.

Beginning in independent horse stance(Doop Lop Ma), face the WoodenDummy “Mook Yan Joung” on theoriginal centerline.

Right hand in front, fingers pointedtowards center of Wooden Dummy, withslight pressure on heel of hand. Lefthand in woo position half way betweenright hand and chest.

Both wrists on centerline.




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1. Low Front Kick (Dai Jing Gurk).

Raise the left leg to kick the knee area of theDummy leg. The left heel should land on thecenterline with the foot angled 45 degrees

outward. The body remains uptight so that, if thelegs could not he seen it would be impossible todetermine that a kick was being executed.

Formally introduced in movement 34 of Mook Yan Joang form.

2. Front Kick (Jing Gurk).

Raise the left leg to kick just below the lowDummy arm with a lifting right Dung Jing Gerk

(raising front kick ). The right heel should land onthe centerline with the foot angled 45 degreesupward. The body remains uptight so that, if thelegs could not he seen it would be impossible todetermine that a kick was being executed.

Formally introduced in movement 28 of Mook Yan Joang form

3. Side Kick (Waang Gurk).

Pivot the base foot out slightly and simultaneousexecute a nailing Dyeung Wahng Gerk (nailing side kick ) to the same spot on Centerlineconverting the left Joang Sau to a left Bong SanStructure to balance the position.




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4. Low Side Kick (Dai Waang Gurk).

Capitalizing on the downward momentum of theleft foot with the bodyweight, behind it, pivothack out on the base foot and execute a low

Waang Gerk (side kick ) that strikes the kneearea of the Dummy leg with the knife edge of thefoot.During the kick, the left arm lowers to a lowBong Sau position to guard and balance thestance.

5a). Outward Instep Kick (Ngoy Tiu

Gurk).

Left leg performs an outward swinging

upward angle kick which uses theoutside instep and heel as a strikingsurface.


5b). Alternatively Perform an Inward

Instep Kick (Loy Tiu Gurk.

6a). Outside Snap Kick (Gaan Gurk).

Left leg is brought down sharply at abackward 40 degree angle to cut intoattacker’s line and is applied against theinside of knee area of the Dummy leg.

Formally introduced in movement 80 of Mook Yan Joang form

6b). Alternatively Perform an Inward

Snap Sweeping Kick (Gaan Gurk).




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7. Upward Knee Strike (Hay Sut).

Applied with an upward strike to thelower arm of Mook Yan Joang, with

power from hip and thigh as well as theupward snap of knee.


8. Scraping Kick (Yaai Gerk).

Again capitalizing on the downwardmomentum of the left foot with thebodyweight behind it, pivot on the basefoot and execute a low Waai Gerk(scraping side kick ) that strikes the kneearea of the Dummy leg with the knifeedge of the foot, and down.


Without stopping, step back and to theleft as the left foot comes down. Repeatthe same sequence with the right foot

and returning to the starting left ChohMa position on the Original Centerline.




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THE “LEG HOOKING LOW KICK ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE

A first “Sticky Foot” sequence is practiced on the wooden dummy, which improves the trainee’sleg hooking (Ngau Gerk) skills as well as his short-range kicking ability. This is a simple “CheeGerk” to improve the trapping and controlling energy in the legs.

1. Knee Scraping Low Kick (Front).

2. Inward Instep Low Kick

(Crescent) .

3. Straight Hooking Foot (Leaning Back)

Without loosing bridge contact, hook the legwith the instep of the kicking foot. Follow with abackward lean of the body to pull leg towardsyourself.




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4. Short Side Kick (Knife Edge).

5. Outward Instep Low Kick

(Reverse-Crescent) .

6. Inner Arch-Edge Sweeping Kick.




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THE “LEG CONDITIONING ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE

A second “Sticky Foot” sequence is practiced on the wooden dummy, which improves thetrainee’s leg conditioning and balance. This is considered a leg conditioning drill, preparing thelegs for the bridge contact needed in advanced sticky legs training.

1. Jaaum Gerk.

Outward 45 degree block that sweeps outpast the centerline. Low line outward andforward sweeping kick to shin or ankle.

Condition front shin

2. Tan Gerk.

Without putting the foot down betweenmotions, raise knee and swing leg up in aTan Gerk motion.

Condition outer shin.

3. Jut Gerk.

The leg is brought down sharply in abackward 45 degree angle to cut into theline of attack making contact with rearportion of lower calf.

Condition inner shin.




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WING CHUN KICKING (kicking and principals)

Wing Chun 8 Kicks:

1 Jing Gurk ( Front Kick ) 2 Wang Gurk ( Side Kick )

3 Tiu Gurk ( Instep Kick ) 4 Soo Gurk ( Sweep Kick )

5 Jut Gurk ( Snapping Kick ) 6 Chai Gurk ( Scrapping Kick )

7 Dang Gurk ( Nailing Kick ) 8 Deng Sut ( Raising Knee )

Wing Chun 8 Kicks Principles:

1 Deng ( Raising ) 2 Dang ( Nailing )

3 Soo ( Sweeping ) 4 Tui ( Jumping )

5 Chai ( Scrapping ) 6 Huen ( Circling )

7 Jut ( Snapping Down ) 8 Tiu ( Snapping up )

Wing Chun 12 Leg Blocking Principles:

1 Outside Leg (Taan Gerk). 2 Wing Leg (Bong Gerk).

3 Snapping Leg (Jut Gerk). 4 Barring Leg (Lon Gerk).

5 Stopping Leg (Jeet Gerk). 6 Pushing Leg (Pak Gerk).

7 Guarding Leg (Wu Gerk). 8 Hooking Leg (Au Gerk).

9 Inside Knee (Fok Sut). 10 Outside Knee (Taan Sut).

11 Upward Knee (Tor Sut). 12 Downward Knee (Gwai Sut).

Combination of Kicks:

1. Bue Sau Jing Gurk 2. Fak Sau Wang Gurk

3. Lop Sau Dai Jing Gurk 4. Outside Kwan, Dai Wang Gurk

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