This video demonstrates the basic foot positions and arm movements, prior to beginning an Indian Club workout. Instructor Narration: Russell Ogata Demonstrator: Wayde Ching You can see more videos in our Gallery. … [Read more...]
The Ego and Progress
I find it funny that many of the lessons that I learned in martial arts came from my years of competing at Olympic weightlifting. Although I was far from the best, many people who surrounded me where Masters in their own right. Olympic Champions, World Champions and National Champions ,what a great impression it all made on me. To clean the weight means to approach the bar, squat down with two arms gripping the bar, keeping your back tight , … [Read more...]
Wing Chun Combatives Hawaii Q & A
Before coming to train in Wing Chun, it is common for people to have questions about what is unique to the art. I feel that there are many instructors who have done a fine job of writing in detail about acquiring this incredible skill. Like my instructor, I find that there is more value in demonstration than in explanation. What follows is a few answers to some common questions. What kind of Stance does Wing Chun Kung Fu have ? According … [Read more...]
Parallel Swings with the Indian Clubs
Indian Clubs were used to train for combat sports because it's many swings follow the pathways used by a variety of martial arts. This installment will present the parallel swing. The parallel swing uses the motion of turning from one side to the other. Toes, knees hip can be locked forward when performing one version of this swing. Performed in this manner, the work is placed on the core and shoulders. A less formal or rigid version … [Read more...]
For the Love of Training
As a young weightlifter many years ago, I remember injuring my knee. I announced to everyone that I will not be seeing them in the gym until my knee had recovered. Although a long time has passed I can still hear their voices telling me, that just because I was injured, it didn't mean that I couldn't train.Getting injured meant working out light and training on my form and technique. The object was to keep training, there was always a way to work … [Read more...]
A Look To The Future
In the previous installments, I have introduced inner and outer heart shaped swings. The lead up movements to the swings were simple straight arm swings that travelled on the same pathway. All of the traditional club swings are done working the upper body. I will introduce combination moves that utilize lower body movements, thus creating an opportunity for total body work. A quote from the " Art of War" states " When the officers are too … [Read more...]
Wing Chun Demonstration Featuring Sifu Wayde Ching (Video)
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Balance In Training and Living
Last installment introduced you to the outer heart shaped swing. My contribution is at a bi-monthly rate so an adequate amount of practice time has passed. The inner heart shaped swing travels in the opposite direction and works the engaged muscles in the opposite way. Balancing the muscle work makes it easier on the muscles and skeletal structure to perform optimally and safely. Easiest way to start is at the cross chest position you are … [Read more...]
Interview of Sifu Robert Yeung (Video) – Wing Chun Hawaii
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Wing Chun or Wing Chunish
Years ago after every class my Sifu and all the instructors would go to Chinatown and have a late dinner which lasted from about 10p.m until closing at 12 midnight. Every Monday and Wednesday evening for 9 years for me, but longer for my older Kung Fu brothers we would eat and talk about martial arts and every other subject. Often we would talk for 30 minutes or more after closing. Some of us would work early the next morning or go to college, … [Read more...]