Wing Chun is the World's Most Misunderstood Martial Art

Wing Chun is a traditional Chinese martial art that originated in the Shaolin temple and was developed by the nun Ng Mui and her student, Yim Wing Chun. It is characterized by an emphasis on close-range fighting and the use of rapid, efficient strikes and blocks to disrupt an opponent's balance and control. Wing Chun techniques include punches, kicks, and arm movements, as well as trapping and control techniques. It also includes mental and tactical training, such as the development of awareness, control, and strategy in combat.
Wing Chun is known for its efficiency and effectiveness in close-range combat situations, and is often taught to law enforcement and military personnel for self-defense. It is also popular with civilians for its emphasis on self-defense and personal development.
Wing Chun training typically involves practicing forms, which are sets of predetermined techniques and movements, as well as drilling and practicing individual techniques and principles. It may also involve sparring and other forms of live training, in which practitioners can apply the techniques and principles they have learned in a more realistic, controlled environment.

[@kattysat]

Nicely explained. My Father was a Boxer and taught me a lot about that style and I also learned a little Wing Chun in my youth and both my Father and my Wing Chun tutor told me when you frustrate your opponent to the point they get angry, that's a good thing, they lose focus. Much is about Psychology as well as technique with brute strength or size being a lower value.

[@anthonycatino6756]

Compared to watching some other wing chun videos I have to say this was one of the best as far as practical application goes. you do not see enough of that. thank you for the great video.

[@IzzoWingChun]

+Anthony Catino Thank you.

[@Bakadono7525]

That's because this isn't wing chun as a dojo martial art. The instructor is only talking about a street fight scenario. Is like he says "Wing Chun has no blocks". But if you watch when his at higher speed his instinct blocks and strikes at the same time. His definately talking truth. But his talking about practical fighting not sports. Even mma fighters are told to hold thier guard but if attacked on the streets the attack can begin too close to block and counter so the idea of strike quicker is common in many martial arts. Blocking in all martial arts is a low grade practice, and gets replaces with striking through. He is just saying he prefers to teach that from day 1. Which if his focusing on self defence not sport is correct.

[@Zaeleos]

That infancy adolescent adult philosophy was superb. Same with the 1-5 strike.

[@Sonnypjim09]

I have to admit Dominick, your adaptability within a martial arts frame work is the exact reason martial art forms survive, no martial art is life proof; adapting a martial art to ones self makes them more at one with their martial skills than most could ever dream of. Good stuff as always matey,only found you and subscribed a few days ago. So a lot of catching up to do. haha

[@IzzoWingChun]

Thank you and all the best to you!

[@Geekman333]

Great comment. You clearly know your stuff. Regards.

[@mitchellpennell]

This is one of the best introduction to wing Chun concepts. Thank you so much for the upload.

[@whyidonwanthis]

I never heard of Wing Chun before IP Man. Seen a hundred videos that show it ineffective since. Nice to see someone talk about it conceptually.

[@wingchunguy3016]

Thanks for sharing Dom. You have a great voice for these vids I could listen to you for days.

[@VimalGobin]

Your honesty, your no-BS approach. I respect you, Sir.

[@josepharriaga6362]

I've did Krav Maga for ten years before learning Wing Chun, and take it from a guy in a cult-like self-defense art: you're the only other person I've seen use WC the way I always use it. It's an aggressive offensive tool. You don't lean back on structure, you drop into it. My sifu was a Moy Yat (spelling) guy, and so we'd pivot and drop into our base with that 50/50 rotation to drop IN to our opponents and grapple. This is excellent stuff, very pleased to have found the channel.

[@adrianb6193]

This is literally the best explanation on YT. In my humble opinion.

[@IzzoWingChun]

Adrian Biłek Thank you, all the best to you.

[@juniormolina12]

+Adrian Biłek - I second this! This guy is a great teacher :-)

[@TomasNadiel]

I agree. Greetings from a fellow Wing Chun-Student from Switzerland.

[@garytyme9384]

Obviously your a student of this fake. It certainly isn't the best explanation, I have heard better. Especially, when this guy blagged everyone in to thinking he disarmed a armed assailant...No, his colleagues even said that he didn't. He is a fake...beware!!!!

[@antdx316]

If you get grappled and stacked slammed by someone who weighs 3x than you then goodbye vertebrae on lower back, upper back, and neck so maybe getting close is bad..

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

I always wondered about the spacing and positioning and timing. great explanation guys!

[@drb4074]

Great explanation of the philosophy. Great to connect it to the 4 step process of learning as well. So many of the detractors in comment sections across the world seem to miss the part about true mastery of a subject (in this case, martial art) means to rise to the level of incorporating all of the accumulated knowledge and using it as you see fit. Not replicating a move set. Anyways, God bless you for being willing to put your philosophy, teaching, and views out there. It often gets plenty of ignoramuses hating on it and I know that can be frustrating to just ignore.

[@Geekman333]

Excellent video. Thanks for the upload. Regards from Australia.

[@vinny57ish]

Great video guys.. I will I'm sure come back to this several times for references as I have just a month back started in Wing Chun at my ripe old age of 58 and look forward to becoming half as good as the sifu or instructor here.. but I liked the lesson taught here...

[@vesuvius2444]

You have a great way of teaching. I do wonder how well Wing Chun fairs vs jabs, footwork, and things many trained fighters would use.

[@DJBLUBerry]

I have to say that you sir are a very great teacher. I know a couple things about a couple things and I see passion and humility combined with a character to be a teacher. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for showing the vid. It was a real pleasure to see you work.

[@combatartsinstitute]

Very good breakdown and explanation. Thank you for sharing

[@jcarney1987]

I like how you focus on every move isn't a sequence, but more of separate forms to use.

[@gabrielr.7423]

I think thats the first time i see a traditional martial art teacher speak with so much honesty, thats truly what Bruce Lee pursued throughout his life, honesty! my respect Sifu Izzo. :D

[@loneblade8991]

nice man, I love how you personalize it, it really is about the individual.

[@watamutha]

I've always said the area in which Chinese martial arts sets up shop is about one arm's length apart. The principles they teach you and soft skills they teach in that area is invaluable to any type of martial art. Great video.

[@adriangabrielgramada1016]

Just fight. It's way more sincere and educational than words. Former WINGCHUN practitioner and still passionate about efficiency = same world. Thank-you. All best ;)

[@fitness4function821]

Great video, Your very good at translating the movements and their legistics.

[@humblebrag]

GOSH, i love his clarity of thought and crisp explanations!

[@safetsafet7053]

Amazing content! Keep up the good work

[@jcneverquits]

I like your videos. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the hard work!

[@hannobotha8058]

Good video. Your four stages of learning is very true, although I would like an elaborate explanation of steps 2, 3, and 4. I like how you teach your wing chun and then let the students find their own wing chun. That would be a good video to make, on how to evolve into your own wing chun.

[@cleopatra862]

Nice...! Thank you for sharing.

[@frenikfri]

You have really understood the science of fighting. Wouldn't wanna fight you. Salute

[@arthurwatts1680]

In 3 years of practicing Wing Chun under Sifu Jim Fung way back in the 80s, one of the things which separated intermediate students from the more advanced students was how quickly the latter would invade your space in any form of drill or sparring - literally with their entire body behind every strike. It's not a range most of us are innately comfortable with - if anything, we want to be able to strike from a distance and minimize the chance of being hit - and it follows that Dom's background in grappling and his height disadvantage (compared to most) would make this a very natural range for him. Thanks for the video Dom - its good to see you in the gym and away from the war of words with your know-it-all detractors. I firmly believe that genuine martial artists dont have anything to prove to the UFC brigade any more than a football coach needs to take the field with his side to be considered good at what he does but that's a discussion for another thread.

[@greek4lyfsb]

Arthur Watts mate jim fung was the real deal absolute demon most WC out there is a joke give us all a bad name it's a shame can't forget sigung tsui sheung tin king of sil lim tao the man was an alien out of this world

[@erykkai]

Good job, Classic Southern Shaolin Combination Sequencing.👍

[@davidwakely9093]

love some of your videos

[@melting__lead]

This just made me want to learn Wing Chung even more...

[@azzar0]

flawless explanation ... indeed we do understand our body and how to use it @ maximum potential

[@greengoombastomper]

This is an excellent concept that should be taught in all self defense Martial Arts.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

We learned all that stuff at the same time. The physical movements and knowing your power and throwing your weight comes very intuitively and moving around the body helps it all make sense. You do some sensitivity drills with creativity with your partner. Then you do more realistic drills where you move around more for other part of the session. All ages and levels of experience learned quickly. My teacher had so much experience with so many styles and he always had a scientific slant so of course he taught about the physics of what is going on with angles and distances and power... Ron Kosakowaski out of CT. Amazing teacher. Never stopped learning to this day... Huge amounts of knowledge and curiosity for more. Highly recommended!

[@Nipponing]

Awesome video and great concept of wing chun.

[@pyramidself-defencesolutio8850]

Just . .. excellent

[@arcad1an292]

Excellent

[@poooooow]

Two great guys. Thumbs up

[@russell7852]

This is why I want to study wing chun.

[@DavorBa]

Oh how I wish I live in the States so that I can learn from you. Keep them coming.

[@MartinSeckofficial]

Nice video brother!

[@TJhandford524]

Wow. incredible. i have learned so much about wing chun as well as myself. I have done a bit of light sparring with my friend this past sunday, and i was having such a hard time reaching him. I completely understand the concept behind your wing chun. It is truly YOUR wing chun. based on your height, reach, and how your body moves. These forms are not to be drilled just to be drilled, but it is an encyclopedia; the skeleton key to Wing Chun. The key to this art is be active, dynamic, and above all, maximize your damage output as quickly as you can.

[@larrycancooke2]

TJhandford524 Amen...

[@kered1234]

Great explanation. this video delivers

[@DisneyGymGirl]

This is a really good video.

[@michaelbluecastlestudio665]

Great explanation, if i were younger i would start with it...

[@steliospapoutsakis4264]

Amazing!

[@technohow6494]

Great video.

[@aminul1984]

Fantastic!

[@ceemee1430]

I was taught that of you are at wrist to wrist range, you are at kicking range. If you are at the opponents elbow, you are at punching range. Parry at wrist kick. If you pak or wind up at elbow, or pull towards yourself, creating that range, you can hit

[@bigsquirrel80]

Will you do a video explaining the 5 points of the centerline?

[@SarcastSempervirens]

I can't believe I actually found a WC video well worth watchin, with some smart stuff said and no bullshit sold. This is my lucky day, I guess. btw, kudos to showing "this is my range" with your arm still bent enough so the punch can go through, many people just strecth their arm out all the way and think that's their range. well it is, if you wanna lightly and barely touch someone.

[@rocketassistedgoat1079]

...and wreck your joints. In Seido, we're taught never to fully extend, same as the Wing Chun I almost ended up taking instead. Google Kyokushin [what Seido's directly descended from] and full hip replacements. I still look up Wing Chun videos, as I 'reckon it gets so many things right and is fascinating, not the least tactically-as they teach you to control groups. In the end, I chose power though; as Karate may have the strongest hand strikes of any martial art. An Uechi Ryu guy will straight up punch a hole through your head.

[@michalmaj]

you Sir just got yourself a subscriber !

[@marcusbergsman810]

my teacher told me the same thing about the hand great video izzo

[@ellehctirleamse1664]

I wish someone could teach me wing chun.. Love it much.

[@virgolove2501]

Same here

[@scotttheriot6024]

Spot on! Good work!

[@jaldana39]

Excelente

[@suprqt]

I guess the title of the video is more correct than i thought it was going to be.

[@yeshuaservant7]

This is fascinating.

[@ivansa9669]

very good

[@ademb]

Hi Dom, I've watched many of your videos and really value your opinion. I'm in Melbourne Australia and looking to start training wing Chung, can you recommend any places?

[@carlshaw257]

Very interesting and practical insight.

[@fuqaimi]

Wow such big movements !

[@chompooser]

This man does not have a good idea of figthing or wing tsun. He has a good idea of combat. He has all the basics, and more, of a good fighter. Excellent teaching skills and video. Kudos for this practotioner of combat.

[@pyramidself-defencesolutio8850]

+chompooser err . . what ? did you miss something are you blind ? by its very definition wing chun IS COMBAT its not block & counter I have to agree with the other poster this is what pure wing chun is all about not reacting but striking pre-emptively against the target

[@chompooser]

+Pyramid Self-Defence Solutions You obviously misunderstood me. I guess it was lost in the "translation" so to speak from writing something down to actual speech. I did mean he seems to have afforementioned abilities plus combat skills. My amateur writing skills failed to match the complex textures of speech. I thank you for the retort and therefore the chance to clear my comment up. I have written other comments on this video, but they seem to be scattered all over the comment board. If you can read them it may clear up what I was trying to say. Thanks again. Aloha!

[@mohamedyehia4540]

top class explains. ..owasam

[@troyt6864]

so awesome explanation of proper wing chun.

[@josecanela8049]

And this is why i prefer the jet kun do method of training

[@SUF-py4ix]

Good video.

[@z8ph0d]

When people watch Aikido demonstrations, they don't realize that Aikido is the same as Wing Chun in that we drill in things that are meant to teach us about our own movements and spacial relationships. They're not about learning how to throw and lock (per se).

[@willtherealrustyschacklefo3812]

Very good video the whole way through. But the best part is probably the thing about not doing a specific set sequence. That's actually really important. Even if you originally learn the techniques in a specific sequence ,as they are commonly taught that way to beginners , you will definitely want/need to undo bad habits that will develop. It will lead to you instinctually making movements you shouldn't at the wrong time just because that's the order of the sequence. (I actually originally came across this with training on the wooden dummy, as of course I originally did learn that in a sequence but I stopped doing that pretty early on, the goal is to be able to instinctually use the proper movement at the right time for it wether it was first in the sequence or the last

[@jomess7879]

so i really enjoy your videos, and if i a question about wing chun your channel is the first i go to. however i have a question. in wing chun, when you throw a punch do you lock your arm or no. i have seen you do both and i have seen people hyperextend when throwing the straight punch. i have always been taught to have a little bend in my arm and am curious as to your opinion. i have no formal knowledge or experience with wing chun.

[@dylanmaulucci9289]

What about the simultaneous low front kick with your initial thrusting punch?

[@jaysharp4444]

where are you guys based out of this is pretty badass

[@lawtuckmun7009]

respect Sifu Izzo , applying his wc in the 21st century.

[@kennyaldread8477]

Really interesting view point, I totally agree with him that learning wc is one thing but applying it in combat is a totally different experience, much respect

[@oldschool5692]

Wing Chung best explained. Thx brother

[@edadpops1709]

sir would wing chung be something a senior could master,Im 63 in ok shape????

[@pyroblast3000]

Awesome vid, I know you don't like to use kicks when you fight. Do you teach kicks to your students?

[@goldentopaz]

this is cool wing chun sounds cool, we have that wooden dummy at home never thought of why it was there. but now it makes sense lol

[@normanwalford9426]

Is pak sau a variation of the boxing parry that Anderson Silva teaches in his boxing for mma DVD?

[@blacksheepinthebigshitty9544]

Farting around your opponent during the fight has more chances of raising your hopes to survive a decent amount of time rather than this.

[@xk23]

lol true

[@xk23]

What I like about this video is the enthusiasm inspite of the lack of content and skill. This is all strength and nothing else, I know people with less than 2 years of Wing Chun training who can take this Sifu apart because all he does is push and use his strength.

[@blacksheepinthebigshitty9544]

What I like about this video is that the people from the mental institute are very tolerant to master Yoda here and even allowed him to take some padawans from the local supply of inmates.

[@Fier07112]

xk23 i said that in his last video you can tell he uses strength and brute force..... he doesnt understand the concepts of the art and he hasnt mastered anything in that style...... he has no patiences and his body is stiff with no flexibilty

[@darthclone7]

V Marius his acctualy the most open minded person in the wing chun community. he has videos showing that wing chun is not perfect or even effective. Which is what i like cause his showing the bullshit in honest action

[@MichaelSmith-ir3wm]

wow very profound love the discipline

[@mohamedbakkha3075]

love it

[@cognitivedissonance2264]

Where is your school located?

[@gullyboss100]

i really like how you dispel certain ignorance about fighting or in yur style wing chun. lucky for me i have ah an instructor dat dose the same thing. i myself do hung gar, stand up Japanese style jujitsu or sugar ryu jujitsu and ah little twakwando mixed in with mma type grappling and self defense. also, i tell ppl all the time no art or technique is absolutely perfect in ah fight or ah real street fight.

[@IzzoWingChun]

Awesome to hear! Keep training hard.

[@gullyboss100]

you keep dispelling the nonsense

[@simonlee7780]

That Tan at around 4.30 would collapse if the guy had any real intent on hitting you.

[@michaelreynolds6543]

then your missing the point of the whole video arnt you . . . . blocking or deflecting any incoming attack is pretty much useless tell you what go look at any boxing match on YT and honestly ask yourself if that were me in there how much blocking could i do effectively and get away with I will tell you now . . . .none !! if your really lucky you might just get away with a pak sao or if you were being preemptive you can bridge the gap with a lop sao to take down any defenses but that means you have to initiate and create your own advantages not passively wait for incoming attacks if you think that is proper wing chun then you had better stick to watching Ip Man and live in your dreamworld sorry i dont mean to be disrespectful towards you but to point out a flaw in a flawed concept means you dont really get it . .do you?

[@corywindley8946]

makes sense. however I've witnessed many talk about it. ide like too see him in an actual confrontation. scrimmage or what have you with an worthy contender.

[@kedabro1957]

Somewhere on his channel he defends against 2 wrestlers. But they were not striking, just tackling.

[@joaquinalonso6525]

I honestly feel that the best defense for a hook punch is a goh bong. A high tan sao can work but can fold over if you do not have the proper angle. But maybe its just that my lineage teaches VT differently. I'm always interested in alternative wing chun methods.

[@kenwu7]

a real hook punch will hit you 9/10x. especially from a boxer because the first will be about 2.5 fists distance from their own face and inside of elbow less than 90 degree. (that should give you an idea of how close they will be to you, then consider whether they are ducking and hooking to the body or head level)

[@dimigeorg1044]

Amen

[@mikehamm6713]

never heard wing chun explained like that

[@ellehctirleamse1664]

Love it

[@ellehctirleamse1664]

Love to learn this move

[@anthonyrobinson5641]

so basically what you mean we have to learn what are body limits are like how much distance we have from are enemy

[@YIQUANONE]

What lineage of wing chun is this, looks like hard wing chung?

[@hawkes-ov1fm]

Wish he was in britain so he could teach me best teacher I've seen

[@eduardorubensanchez6672]

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[@Rickybobby913]

What are your thoughts on the Movie IP man. Do you think it portrays Wing Chun in the correct way?! Also I have been training Northern Shaolin Kung Fu under my Uncle Sifu Dan Hunt for quite a while, but I've been wanting to transition into Wing Chun. Do you know of any good places in the Kansas City Area?

[@rifaeerasheedh5166]

If vasiliy lomachenko does " wing chun " than it pretty damn next level 😅. Given the fact, he's good with his angles

[@nasosandreopoulos3483]

why you dont show your chi sao with him?

[@thegnjdk]

Don't you starting out with doing one handed chi sao at your class and then moving on, or do you just start with 'normal' chi sao?

[@COACH_ANTHONY_MMA]

Izzo Tactical Combat Martial Arts GOOD STUFF I LIKE HOW YOU PUT IT.