Action Shot!
Xuan Mai with Dai-Sifu Emin at the 2007 Seminar in Brooklyn
Wing Tzun Ground Drill:
Fall into ground-fighting position on your back, low chain kicks (turn feet out, kick ankle over ankle) and then stand back up while simultaneously chain punching. Repeat this drill 10 times with each leg.
Cool down with the SNT.
Zak and I are meeting up at 6:00 pm at Columbus Circle to practice on Monday night. Any takers? Post in the comments if you're interested. Meet us at the fountain by Columbus Circle.
Sunday Class
Sunday marks the 35th Anniversary of Bruce Lee's death. Did you know that Bruce Lee is in our lineage? Bruce Lee studied Wing Tsun under Yip Man.
We have class Sunday. As always, beginners are welcome. It looks like it'll be another scorcher. So, bring a lot of fluids!
Escrima Drills
Latosa Escrima Strikes 1-5:
1. With Feet Together
2. With Same Side Lead Leg
3. With Reverse Lead Leg
4. Advancing
5. Retreating
Points to Remember About This Drill:
Balance, short power coming from the body of mass, hands first then body follows and weapon always in front of your body, focus visualizing an attacker or a target, forward pressure, alive shielding arm, head movement, falling steps, attitude, transition with long, short, light, heavy, one hand, two hands, with weapons and hands, off timing, zoning, anatomical weapons. Be creative with this drill and if you have a mirror it would help.
Coordinate!
Zak and Brandon aka "The Ghost"
Wing Tzun Hand coordination drills:
Single and double in various combinations, with three or five chain punches.
From IRAS, 45 degree turns, circle step, advancing step and other steps.
Arms:
Paak- Sao punch
Taan-Sao punch
Gum-Sao punch
Gaan-Sao punch
Jum-Sao punch
Bong-Sao punch
Jut-Sao punch
Cham-Sao punch
Fook-Sao punch
Kao-Sao punch
Scissor Gan-Sao punch
Kwun-Sao punch