Wing Chun Concepts: 1 Loy Lau Hoy Sung

[@hiddenpathwingchun5045]

Looking forward to this series. The very first principle we need is "acceptance" [meet what comes]. Without this ability there is no Wing Chun. Wing Chun is a mindset based upon understanding of line & energy, NOT movement. Movement is a RESULT of intention. Learning to use energy properly is the key to the entire system. Glad to see a video on this topic. Great video. God bless.

[@blackmambawingchun]

Thanks for this, for those of you have not seen them Hidden Path Wing Chun has its own in depth videos that are definitely worth checking out!

[@hiddenpathwingchun5045]

@@blackmambawingchun There is another side which you touch on. Short anecdote [of too many]: I was jumped by a Golden Gloves boxer [with his 4 friends] in NYC due to being set up by a military "friend" [I didn't realize what was happening until other similar incidents occurred] who had seen me defend myself. This boxer certainly trained more than I was able [I was in the military and had little time to train Wing Chun]. He was also significantly bigger. If I engaged through learned movement, I believe I would have been in real trouble. So, instead of putting my arms out [Man Sao & Wu], I kept them down and showed my left jaw as if almost looking away: a clean target. I saw he was a southpaw, so I knew he'd dart in with a right jab and follow left. Because I knew his "line" had to come in only one way to the target, once he fired I used my left Bong Elbow in line with my jaw [and right Wu] to break his hand. As a boxer, he followed with a left cross, which I also expected. I merely ducked in and broke the other hand with my forehead. At this point he screamed and fell. His 4 friends thought of jumping me, but I walked forward and eyed the boldest of them and they decided against it. Training did not win me that fight [and likely save my life], it was the "mind" of Wing Chun. First, I had to accept I was being jumped to analyze the situation. This is difficult; we tend to deny these things or not to process them due to shock [it WAS surreal]. Sparring, in my view, is worthwhile, but it's not fighting. I wasn't going to box a boxer; I wasn't going to give him a chance. By baiting I controlled his response while hiding my own. Wing Chun is the Way of Wisdom; this requires humility and honesty in our own abilities. I believe this is the greatest advantage Wing Chun offers. Often when we spar we meet people on their terms [without realizing it] AND because it's not life and death; we're Training. Additionally, it's often best to put ourselves in disadvantaged states to improve in other areas. But, having been assaulted by knives, clubs, wrestlers and so forth, it's best to avoid our ego and not to "argue". It's not a "contest" at that point. Always take the straightest path. These are subtle distinctions, but I would be dead many times over if I had approached it another way, if I had fought on other's terms rather than accepting my limitations.

[@blackmambawingchun]

@@hiddenpathwingchun5045 great story, thank you for sharing. I too have been jumped by multiple opponents and understand the surreality you are talking about. I think training did end up helping you though. Without it you wouldn’t have had the clarity to think outside of that particular box, read your opponent correctly and act decisively. Training is not just physical, that’s for sure, developing that ability to see things with crystal clarity when you’re under threat is equally important.

[@hiddenpathwingchun5045]

@@blackmambawingchun Good point. It wasn't until I had children I could even talk about these things. But now I see it is important. People need to be able to protect themselves or others. There are times we HAVE to respond. Not all fights can be avoided. I feel the "mindset" of Wing Chun was the key, but training and [especially] Siu Nim Tao also condition how we process and respond internally, emotionally. I pray you are well and safe. Let's hope our "actual" fighting days are behind us!

[@kwl4829]

「來、留、去、送」four very simple and common words