STOP Boxing Combinations Instantly with Wing Chun Interception Kicks

http://www.londonwingchun.co.uk/kickboxing-north-london ► Wing Chun Techniques. How to use a Wing Chun interception kick against a Jab, Cross, Over hand boxing combination. Known in Wing Chun as the "Cross Stamp Kick" this technique is useful for San Shou (San Da) Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training.

In this video we introduce the idea of intercepting with punches by using the length of your legs to keep the attacker away. These Wing Chun techniques can be used in Self Defence or even in Combat Sports. These kicks are often refered to as knee stomps or oblique kicks in MMA. In fact, Jon Jones from the UFC is famous for using this style of kicking. In Wing Chun was call this kick the cross stamp kick.

Yet this is a key kicking attack in the Wing Chun, and often underestimated by many in the martial arts or self defence community. It is quite literally a knee destroyer if you can get the timing right. Better yet you can drop a bigger stronger attacker with some ease if you have the skill to focus your Wing Chun kicks on the knee joint.


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Best Method to Catch Head Kicks in Wing Chun and San Da Kickboxing

http://www.londonwingchun.co.uk/how-catch-head-kicks-san-da-kickboxing-or-mma ► Wing Chun vs Muay Thai. Is traditional Wing Chun technique useful for MMA training or blocking powerful Muay Thai kicks? How can you use soft Wing Chun energy to dissipate hard powerful kicks to your head? Especially the powerful martial arts kicks found in Mauy Thai Kickboxing or Mixed Martial Arts and even San Shou (San Da). High Low Gaan Sao is an effective Wing Chun technique that works well against a range of martial arts techniques in particular high kicks used in Kickboxing styles. This Wing Chun technique is flexible and can be used for San Shou Kickboxing or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training. Even for those that wish to test their Wing Chun skills against other styles of martial arts, especially Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

The video is split into two stages to show how the High Low Wing Chun technique can be used to block powerful kicks.


STAGE 1 (start to 1min 43 seconds)


TRADITIONAL STAGE: PRACTICE THE TECHNIQUE AGAINST A STRAIGHT KICK

Here we introduce the theory of the Wing Chun technique of High Low Gaan Sao and the importance and interchange with the Wing Chun technique of Lau Sao to control a kick. Traditionally in Wing Chun the High Low Gaan sao is used against a straight Kick. This is non abrasive and allows you to be very soft.

Note here that we discuss the traditional use of the High Low Gaan Sao relative to open hand Wing Chun strikes and kicks that would not be appropriate for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training or San Shou (San Da).


STAGE 2 (1min 43 seconds to End)


NON TRADITIONAL WING CHUN TRAINING

For Wing Chun vs Muay Thai or use in San Shou (San Da) Kickboxing. We run through how to use high low Gaan Sao in a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or Kickboxing context.



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3 BEST Takedowns in Wing Chun, San Da, MMA

http://www.londonwingchun.co.uk/best-takedown-techniques-wing-chun ► Takedown techniques for Wing Chun. Here are 2 of the best takedowns that can easily be added to your Wing Chun Chi Sao training. We use them in San Da (San Shou Kickboxing), but they can easily be used with a range of Wing Chun techniques in sparring and Chi Sao. This technique can also be used in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as well, in fact you will often see high level wrestlers, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters using this takedown technique. This video covers how to take someone down, and then what to do if they defend the takedown by sprawling their leg backwards.

If you like this video then check out our Wing Chun vs MMA video on how to avoid a wrestling shoot or takedown in MMA. Normally it is challenging at best especially when the takedown is combined with punches and kicks. So we also covered 3 simple Wing Chun vs MMA strategies that may help your takedown defence. These techniques are flexible and can be used for San Shou Kickboxing or Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training. Even for those that wish to test their Wing Chun skills against other styles of martial arts, especially Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or Wrestling.


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Another Packed San Sou Kickboxing Class

Another packed San Sou (Kickboxing) class, tonight there were all shapes and sizes, like I say 'the more the merrier' Sifu put us through our paces and after we were warmed up and a bit of knee boxing we practised the two throws we were introduced to last week. I haven't been practising them but I felt alot more efficient doing them,I upped the pace a bit and they were coming off nice.

We then went on to a combo that involved a couple of elbows, those who read last weeks blog would of noticed that I mentioned we are discouraged from the use of elbows in Wing Chun, I feel i should explain myself here elbows are discouraged in the beginner and intermediate class because of lack of experience means more chance of misjudging it, but in the advance stage of training elbows are very much a factor of Wing Chun, in fact an elbow strike is the Wing Chun equivalent of a hook, so i apologise for not explaining myself in more detail before. Anyway the combo starts with a jab, as soon as the jab connects you thrust the elbow forward and strike to side of the head (bang! Two strikes in one go!) Then the other elbow comes over the top and preferably strikes the bridge of the nose, but lets face it if it connects anywhere its going to do serious damage.

One important thing to remember when throwing that second elbow is to pivot on the ball of your back foot and achieve the right posture, like i said its the same body mechanics as throwing a hook.

I need to practise this at home its a good close contact strike and the potential impact, I have no doubt in my mind would stop a fighter in their tracks.

We ended the class with some sparring.

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Standing Clinch

We started this week with the usual warm up, some knee boxing, running and sprawling on the oncoming whizz ball (big bouncy work out ball was just too much of a mouthful) and pummelling. Pummelling basically sees two opponents in a standing clinch. Both going for simultaneous under hook, one after the other at reasonable speed.

After that we practised a hip throw. To execute you need to get to the side of your opponent with one arm round his lower back and the other monitoring his arm. From this position you step in front of him so your hips are aligned with his, then you just lean forward with a straight back and turn away slightly. This will elevate your opponents feet off the ground into the throw and ultimately on to his back. Although a good basic throw from the clinch you have to be aware of the headlock when you go in for this throw. If your opponent goes for this move when you are at his side, you can slip out the back and commence your attack from his rear.

After this we did some light sparring, I tried to work on my footwork and defence.

To round off the lesson Sifu set out two benches and we stood on them however we chose and basically had to push the opponent off, winner stays on. This is good balance practise for the tournament seeing as it’s held on a three foot raised platform and you can push your opponent off.

I really enjoyed this exercise even though I didn’t do as well as I expected. I thought about my mistakes afterwards and am keen to have another go (I think ill take my socks off next time).

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Sprawl & Brawal

At training tonight after the usual warm up we practised sprawling. This involved a student rolling the big bouncy work out ball (yes! That’s the official name), you run towards it and sprawl on it. This is harder than it seems (good fun though) if you miss your timing it can have quite comical results.

We went on to a routine where you slip two haymakers by ducking low, (from the knees) returning a body blow (or two) if you so desire, then upon rising, ram a straight knee to the solar plexus.

Sifu explained the need to thrust the hips forward for optimum impact and height, whilst maintaining a flat footing (this helps with stability and structure) and keeping your guard up, unless you choose to clinch the neck which is equally effective.

I enjoy using knees and elbows and before learning Wing Chun I used to use them a lot at close quarters, but I have got out of the habit, it is often discouraged in class understandably because of the high risk of injury. Although, they are permitted in the tournament so I think I need to get back into the habit.

I feel comfortable throwing knees from the outside gate, but I feel I need to work on my posture with this high straight knee it looks very effective and I can imagine it really taking the wind out of an opponent.

We ended the class with some light continuous sparring; I felt sharp and got off some nice combos.

I’m beginning to realise how important it is to be mentally balanced when fighting or sparring. If I am in the zone and in the moment with a good mental attitude, the improvement is unquestionable. This needs to be utilised.

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Week One of Project San Shou: Basic Boxing Training

This is the first instalment of my weekly san shou blog; I’ve never written a diary before so this is new too me, what the heck here goes.

I haven’t been training much the last two weeks due too injuries resulting from a bit of over enthusiastic sparring with a good friend of mine, so tonight was hard work.

This week we covered counter punching, the counter is in my opinion one of the most effective ways of breaking through your opponents guard, not only does it have one of the highest KO rates of any punch (because its unexpected) but psychologically it destroys their will, think about it, if every time you attack your opponent you miss and get hit what are you going to do?

You will cease your attack, mentally at this point you have lost the fight.

The drills we practised included a 1-2 one low one high defending against a haymaker, this is done by bending at the knees to duck the incoming punch whilst hooking to the body with the opposite fist (making sure its coming off the back leg) then upon rising using a straight with the other fist(or a hook) to the side of the head, this can be followed up with a swift roundhouse kick to the front of the legs, midriff or groin, bending at the knee if distance is an issue.

The second defends against a jab, this is done by stepping back when the jab is thrown thus avoiding it ( this can be accompanied with a slight parry) then as it is retracted quickly step back in sticking to the wrist then snap out a jab of your own, this works best on the outside gate.
After practising these drills we split into two groups then one at a time tried to apply them into free sparring, I felt this worked well because not only could we watch each other, there was a lot more room too (plus a well appreciated breather for those of us who have been neglecting our fitness)

It was a good lesson and these techniques if applied correctly are very effective bread and butter moves.

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An Introduction to Student A by Student A

I’ve been doing Wing Chun for over a year and it has become an integral part of my life now, I find the fighting style absolutely unique and very effective in real combat situations.

I started San Shou a month or so ago because of my love for kick boxing as a sport, I thought the training would be relatively simple compared to my Wing Chun drills but what I found is another very effective complex fighting system. Although it breaks practically every rule of Wing Chun you are literally only a step away from switching styles which can only add to confuse your opponent, add to your capabilities and self confidence.

Put it this way Wing Chun teaches close contact fighting and that puts your average opponent out of his comfort zone because most people like to be just within punching or kicking range so they have time to react ( or get out of the way) when a strike comes in their direction, But for a Wing Chun fighter who wants to be close is slightly vulnerable when trying to close that distance to effectively use his skills at close quarters, This is why I started San Shou so I am in no rush to get to Wing Chun range and am comfortable fighting from a distance if need be.

If you think San Shou is just punching and kicking you are mistaken, it is much more than that, the strikes are very effective (I know I have felt them first hand) but we practise take downs, bluffs, manipulations plus cover many different angles and options for attack and defence, a good all round defence is imperative in any confrontation, you can throw a strike at any time if you have a good defence.


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