Wing Chun vs 52 Blocks: a Fighting Style Comparison

Wing Chun Kung Fu taught by Retired Police Officer and Tactics Expert, Dominick Izzo.
Dominick Izzo has been training Wing Chun since 1998 and has been teaching in the Chicago area since 2008. He was the first American Wing Chun instructor to be published and published in back to back issues in Wing Chun Illustrated.
He is known for his realistic, aggressive and combative approach to Wing Chun Kung Fu.
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[@IzzoWingChun]

Lyte is just an amazing fighter, true teacher and a great friend.

[@huntingseasonison8249]

And I am amazing for not buying into this bullshit

[@malachirobinson7323]

@@huntingseasonison8249 your amazing for responding to a 9 yro comment 😂👌🏾

[@52blocksinfo]

WING -CHUN WAS NOT HURT OR DISRESPECTED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO..HERE YOU HAVE TWO FIGHTERS EXCHANGING INFORMATION FROM THEIR OWN PERCEPTIONS OF COMBAT.the style is just a tool to make MEN BECOME BETTER MEN..LGD

[@52blocksinfo]

lol.first i never had a pissing match in my life sounds disgusting and if the flaws are not corrected they are far from redundant they are flaws all systems have them and should work to correct them wing chun is no different its not special it is a martial art made by man with all of man's imperfections so unless you can prove wing chun is a perfect system when learned the conversations would just go in circles,and if you didn't know i've practiced wing chum for many many moons competed with it so that allows me room to speak on its flaws

[@52blocksinfo]

slenderfan338 i know exactly what a pissing match is what i did was add humor so it wouldn't be a argument its obvious your trying to bait one your comment seems to have to do more with the fact that you dont like what izzo does so instead of talking go to where he is and show us what you do talking is verbal fu which i don't get into in the world of fighting we all need each other nobody has the full thing

[@365wingchunkungfu3]

@slenderfan338 The fact Izzo has his Wu hand down at his chest says everything.

[@thefirstplug]

@@52blocksinfo 5:47 was everything 6URLY 🤣😂😂😂😂😂 TEASED TF OUTTA DUDE LIKE SON THATS WHAT U BE LOOKIN LIKE WHEN U KUNGFUUIN IN THE STREETS 🤣😂😂

[@namesake7139]

Well said!!!

[@IzzoWingChun]

There is always something to learn from someone to improve my Wing Chun. I am open to every one's feedback and don't see the need to argue with them...just absorb. We don't have to agree, we just have to train!

[@bladesociety]

Love the mutual respect these guys have to the art the other is presenting. This is how we grow. Great video, guys!

[@axiongoblininterests1280]

One Love Good People

[@strongsecurity7747]

Humble wins every time

[@daxisperry7644]

Too many people let their egos get in the way of learning. If you believe that you know all that you can, congrats, you Have learned all you can because you've shut yourself off to any new ideas or adaptations.

[@michaeltruthson6262]

bladesociety exactly good observation

[@andrewmccall2421]

This is how we grow

[@grandmasterelixon85]

52 hand blocks battle tested in the prisons. Battle tested is important. I gotta respect that.

[@MrNpalapas]

Well yes maybe in prisons not in real combat. Where other prisoner don’t know how to fight properly. Yeah I can understand that lol.

[@wolfwavy8447]

what the fuck do u mean???? lmfaoooooo its no proper way to fight a fight is a fight moron @@MrNpalapas

[@cortion730]

Angel East you sound completely ignorant lol

[@alvingrimes7053]

@@MrNpalapas Have you ever fought in prison?

[@skanonoska6152]

@@cortion730 all the 52 block guys are fake martial art Masters of what battle in a 6x6 cell phone booth fight with no skilled opponets this black guy in vid is the only one of the 52 guys that had understood martial art concepts ,,mma above all that's what he is using boxing Kung Fu karate all big in the hood from the 60s on thats what he is preaching

[@roglake]

12:35 "you're fighting adrenaline and the super computer" ...fantastic line!

[@Hardy30680]

10:30 Interesting point. Bruce Lee himself said that people shouldn't think about winning or losing but just let things happen. If you win, you win, and if you lose, you lose. Don't think about the end, just let it flow.

[@Hardy30680]

@@johncarroll772 He says something along those lines in Longstreet.

[@kungfuman82]

I have nothing but respect for Izzo Warrior Academy and Lyte Burly's 52 Blocks. These two guys got together out of respect and learned from each other without ego or any other such bullshit. These are real martial artists, real warriors.

[@doopiedoop3211]

"The fault does not lie in the technique it lies within the fighter" Yip Man.

[@sekou2327]

@emmy lite If you think this statement is BS then you don't understand the statement.

[@thehalographicmind3976]

Agreed ...🤙

[@romeroalistair5295]

you don't call style style, style is just like a limite of how you fight , who not take every styles best part into you and call your self the style not some techniques as style , as Bruce said be water , be formless , style is a frame that limites your high

[@TJhandford524]

you die as a warrior when you do not adapt to your opponent. Every martial arts form is valid. when you don't respect one. you get hurt. plain and simple.

[@IzzoWingChun]

I respect that.

[@TJhandford524]

and I respect what you do.

[@brandonlee0071]

Absoluetely!

[@1fitkbox]

No....all martial arts are valid...apart from wing chun....its pure garbage...no decent real fighter in the world will tell you WC is a good style...its the worlds most least respected style...this guy is a much better striker than Izzo....but in fact the guy is a very average boxer....its just that Izzo is trying to use WC...it wont work on anyone except other WC men and drunks....Izzo is in fact ok....he can wrestle but he had wrestling and wrestling takedown defence to WC but still calls it "wing chun"...its not...once you mix martial arts you have then become an MMA man...(clue is in the title...mixed martial artist)

[@TJhandford524]

1fitkbox It is not the style that defeats an opponent, it is the practitioner. Just because you see an amateur boxer get beaten, how can you say boxing is a terrible style? Every Martial Arts form is valid. When you don't respect one, you get hurt! Master Izzo and Master Wong are great advocates of this principle.

[@NakMuayify]

Best breakdown of the Wing Chun stance's defensive...issues...I've ever seen.

[@mickm8028]

+slenderfan338 you can't adapt quick enough, if there are gaps you'll be knocked out before you can adapt.

[@mickm8028]

And I'm talking in the way of you end up in a fight with someone who does 52 blocks but you have never fought someone who does this. And you haven't adapted your wing chun beforehand as you've never been up against anyone who fought in this style. Therefore you don't have the time to adapt .

[@dimigeorg1044]

In this 15 minute with you two we learn more than in other schools for 15 month.

[@chrismcdaniel475]

They are both good. The 52 blocks guy is inspiring.

[@52blocksinfo]

SALUTE

[@chuanfit]

Thank you for having the humility and the honesty to pursue Martial Arts truth

[@ruiseartalcorn]

This 52 gentleman certainly knows his stuff!

[@JoshC4494]

I like how open minded both of them were to each others fighting styles. They weren't out to prove which was better. They were helping each other improve. This was a great video.

[@irod2821]

In Wing Chun there is a center line & a core central line & Mr. Lyte Burly was correct in stating the obvious that we should be chasing the core central line. But just like many of us do at times we bury our heads in the sand & forget about " All the heavenly glory" by chasing after that one star.

[@ronrodriguez8971]

“The issue I had with him was definitely the movement…” “…. It’s not that I can get inside, it’s that when I got inside he’s not here anymore.” The same basic lesson Bruce Lee learned about Wing Chun during his 1964 fight with Wong, Jack Man. This is what motivated him to experiment with what would become Jeet Kune Do.

[@52blocksinfo]

SALUTE

[@thevillageyid]

But Bruce Lee didn't even learn all of Wing Chun. The forms have footwork, the dummy as well, and the weapon sections.

[@ThepurposeofTime]

​@@thevillageyidif you have to rank up or find the footwork then thats a big problem. Footwork is literally the root of everything

[@raythomas2846]

you show a lot of respect for other people and styles…respect to you man.

[@FalloutMemphis]

Bruce lee said it the best... Empty your mind, be formless If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup If you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle Water can flow Or it can crash Be like water

[@itouu5924]

killuminativol1 water = fire

[@isaiahutley3475]

killuminativol1 Bruce Lee an actor

[@ericwaltz2295]

Bruce Lee was a badass. If he had lived longer we would have seen ufc styled events in the 70's.

[@isaiahutley3475]

Eric Waltz actor

[@georgew1857]

bruce lee was an actor you moron.

[@GregMartinezPT]

Good to see people with open minds! You can't build a house with a screw driver...

[@GregMartinezPT]

rasgul OK sounds good

[@BB49]

Excellent video discussing openly the theories behind what really matters in whatever martial arts style one uses, even boxing!!! Thank you

[@emanualavery1912]

That shows how the martial arts evolves.Showcasing the flaws will improve the arts.I love what is showcased by two very knowledgeable men.

[@boris_toejoe]

The clarity and explanations on this joint were magnificent gentlemen. Word Up. 👏 Bravo.

[@bobbeedmonds6906]

I really like Lyte Burly, nice interplay between the two of you. Thanks for posting this.

[@TheSeer101]

I know this guy isn't a fan of Master Bruce Lee, but look what is happening. He is going through the same process as Master Lee. Bruce used Wing Chun as his core then built upon it. The whole heel up to improve speed/power and hip use in the punch was an immediate improvement he incorporated into his punching. He also learned it takes a lot longer then a few seconds to take someone out, especially if you are using Wing Chun's traditional punches. Those punches just don't have the hip and ground up power you find in boxing.

[@thunderenriquez255]

so he is on the right path of learning, integration, taking what is useful.

[@IzzoWingChun]

I like this a lot. And nothing you wrote was offensive. Keep in mind, I see NOTHING lacking in Wing Chun. This was a respectful video between myself and another amazingly skilled martial arts brother and I wanted HIS opinions. All the best to you!

[@kam3410]

Love the fair exchange of knowledge and humility.

[@aboreliz]

Rodger Law My experience comes from my youth when I was assaulted being unarmed by a police officer. In defence I subdued the officer to restrain him and was subsequently shot in the stomach. In defence of myself, I used Martial Arts in defence and subdued my opponent only to be gunned down and was sent to prison after the officer lied on the stand. Please my friends pick you battles....

[@matttheamerican3766]

Thank you for sharing your story brother.

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

Exactly why we do not respect police. They are policy enforcers. No duty to the people

[@OnyxXThePunch]

I'm so.sorry bro I hope you healed properly and get justice one day

[@yourindanger9818]

Shame on that cop

[@alvingrimes7053]

A very expensive lesson. That's the problem with too many cops, they don't know how to fight.

[@robbanbobban2]

When I look at that 52 blocks hand work, it reminds me of pak sao and chi sao movement. So the two worlds aren't really all that different, it really comes down to one's understanding and training methods.

[@markabrian1925]

Omg, this was amazing. A great display of two worlds learning from each other and adapting. It's about time wing Chun starts to evolve.

[@johnnywishbone932]

Everything has holes in it. Even special forces guys zig when they should of zagged and get hit with bullets from local goat farmers. To think there is one complete style is just silly. When it comes to trading hands Boxing in the king. in close footwork, again boxing is really good. Take Renzo Gracie and put him in a boxing match with a 19 year old amateur boxer and he would have his hands full. Put Mayweather in a BJJ match and white belt would have a chance in beating him. Combat is mastered in the mind and breaking you opponents rhythm is the key to landing shots. look at Junior Dos Santos and Nick Diaz. They are total packages BJJ and very good Boxers. Lyte Burly's method is once again different then my local boxing club. The key is not laying on the sofa. Once you get good at being lazy good luck breaking that rhythm!!! Train and have fun never stop learning!!!

[@skanonoska6152]

Thanks for saving me from having to re say exactly what you did I have been trying to get through to these morons

[@Meltiades]

What a shit that i read here !!! IT`S THE FIGHTER, NOT THE STYLE ! A boxer can sucks, a TKD fighter can sucks, a mma fighter can sucks a.s.o. Not the style is dangerous, it`s the human ! If you understood the principles of what you are doing than it depends on you HOW GOOD you can realise that in the practice ! It`s doesnt matter if you have knowledge in ground attack, grappling, kicking, punching. If your opponent feel confident in what he are doing he can knock you out in a second. One punch, with 20-30% power in the right body part (vital point) and it`s over. And you have trained 30 years ! Remember, respect your opponent, not the style !

[@52blocksinfo]

Meltiades TRUTH

[@52blocksinfo]

Meltiades TRUTH

[@eajiodoful]

Respect

[@wakeupworld100]

overall a good boxer is better with their arms than a good than a Taekwondo leg kick expert. their are slight advantages when a expert has more experience in a practical experience... but yes its the fighter at the same time... Peace out.

[@baldieman64]

"IT`S THE FIGHTER, NOT THE STYLE". I can see why people believed that prior to UFC/Vale Tudo, but its been obvious for over 20 years that there are better systems. The best skill sets for sport fighting in a cage aren't necessarily the same best skill sets required for street combatives but I don't care how much of a hardass you are or how dedicated your training regimen, being a master of an ornamental martial art is not going to help you out against someone who practices the basics against a resisting opponent.

[@aboreliz]

If you train for the ring, you'll fail on the streets! Best defense is walk away if you can, its not practical anymore, people don't fight fair (ie... guns, knives, ect..........)

[@IzzoWingChun]

Andrew Boreliz Absolutely true.

[@grandmasterelixon85]

True we had a pro fighter in our gym that had lots of street fights til one day he got blown away. His name was Miguel Sanchez you can look up his record on boxrec.com. any one that claims to be a pro boxer that's where you would look them up boxrec.com. .that goes way back to jack Johnson. Miguel Sanchez beat some one up and they came back with a gun and killed him. He was a great contender. Check his record .

[@aboreliz]

You can be as insightful as you want...

[@aboreliz]

Tu Che' my friend..... Pick your battles....

[@rogerlaw4633]

+Andrew Boreliz Respect. To walk away from unnecessary fight/conflict is a wisdom, not cowardice. At the end our worst enemy is our own ego, pride and fear. (Of course, necessary fight is different, e.g. saving your love one) In Traditional Chinese, Martial Arts is written as 武術. The main word 武(Roughly translated as Martial), is combination of 止(Stop) and 戈(War/Fight/Conflict/Weapon). This, is also the main concept of Sun Tzu (孫子), Arts of War. A military strategy books written in ancient China and have the honour of being studied in West Point military school, etc and applied in business... (Fun Fact: Bruce Lee "Be Water" speech is combination of Sun Tzu, while his "abandon form" theory mainly comes from Lao Tzu老子 (Dao De Ching 道德經)

[@dancingbear76]

I never thought I would love one of your videos after things I've seen through the years but this time I saw you being more humble than I've ever seen and I love the positive things you had to say. I didn't respect you as a wing chun practitioner but I'll always have respect for you as a martial artist and this video changed my perspective and gave me another level of respect for you. Looking forward to seeing more videos like this.

[@IzzoWingChun]

Awesome! Keep us posted!

[@Holipsism]

Dominick, you just won a subscriber. Excellent video. I was so impressed with your open mindedness. Keep up the good work.

[@1983gladstone]

thanks for sharing the knowledge, good stuff!

[@Bodaich]

What an amazing video, this discussion was brilliant, what an honor to listen to you both. There's no ego here.

[@jasondunn1890]

Great post!!Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@raypretty]

This is a great video! These are masters that are pushing the boundaries!

[@MartialArtsTutorialsFighttips]

Very nice video,well done by both

[@52blocksinfo]

SALUTE

[@apacherivers2851]

This was a great vid! Thanks Izzo.

[@MOEZANDERS]

Officer Dom .... Bravo !!!! I Love your forum !! Thank You Very Much Captn. Blessings in All you may do... I Greatly Appreciate Your Time... Light Broly ....Blessings WingChun !! 52HandBlocks!! Great communication information and action. Peace and Love.. Oos

[@pyroblast3000]

Love this video its like my third time watching this.

[@ronaldbrantley2898]

i hate when people bash new fighting systems. No fighting system is perfect, they're all flawed in certain ways.52 is a martial art and interesting one whether people like or not. I know how to box pretty well but 52, silat, and JKD are three martial arts Im debating on practicing.

[@vtfin]

Thanks for always testing and improving your style. More should do this.

[@joshthemyth1]

this was awesome thumbs up

[@braidedpink]

great concept and very valid points. Its progressive with not tying you to your drills and opening your mind to combative's, Its great to see fighting systems that have the balls to say that certain things can be changed to make it better and more efficient. It in no way disrespects the art of wing chun, it just further complements it. Great job you two!

[@52blocksinfo]

SALUTE..YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH

[@daddyeyez740]

These guys are true martial artis. No arrogance, no pretending his art is invincible and acknowledging its deficiencies. Most of all looking for ways to improve it with humility. Ous! Much respect.

[@Exile2347]

I love watching martial arts collaborations. when 2 adept people share ideas and techniques only good. an come out of it.

[@CFA2618]

Izzo, is what Lyte is explaining to you what Bruce did for Wing Chun? From what I've learned Bruce used the stance of a boxer to create those angles and movements that Lyte was showing you. That's why Bruce changes his stance to being on his toes. Also he talked about putting your whole weight into your punches and kicks. You say you don't like Bruce which is ok but thing is your just like him. Trying to expand your craft the being the best you can be or at least better than that other fighter. Correct me if I'm wrong please. Thanks

[@CedRockStarr]

I've been watch 52 for a few weeks now... Mad respect to Izzo for being truthful, humble, and forthright about holes in his style (or holes vs. 52 himself rather). Especially on his own channel. It's not

[@jamesbond4633]

I think what he was talking about is what Bruce Lee was exploring. Adapted Wing Chun....torque ..power..footwork..leverage...this is a total JKD demonstration!!!

[@sAmZy1993]

Finally. No dissing, no snide remarks. Just genuine interest and a professional determination to improve on both styles. Wonderful!

[@EwingMCSE]

Footwork is the single most important aspect of any martial art. If you are at a serious footwork disadvantage you have traveled far down the road of defeat. This, however, was a great video and it's inspiring to see martial artists from different styles helping each other improve. The days of style vs. style need to end.

[@52blocksinfo]

very well said....FOOTWORK is very important...LGD

[@IzzoWingChun]

Lyte Burly has incredible footwork and mobility.

[@ujamaaempower]

Very humble view and approach to this presentation nuff respect to the video presenter. Good sportsmanship.

[@NewWorldMMA1]

Wow! Dom, I am just seeing this video on your channel. I am thoroughly impressed! Your humility and integrity of the 52 Blocks system was awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@garciaalan186]

This is great. My sifu introduced me to "the footwork exercise" which helped shape and improve my movement between left neutral/forward, right neutral/forward, and lead/rear t-step. This gentleman's footwork, angled stance, and side-stepping are all positive contributions to the art.

[@DeeManGamez]

You thought he was an amateur/normal boxer, you said you were ignorant of him, but you found out he was a real fighter. This could also apply with your Bruce Lee video. You think he was just an actor that was in good physical shape, but you never met the guy. He could also be a very great fighter, that all his mates said he was.

[@GetDamage]

Yeah, that's how some people learn. They won't learn it any other way... Especially as they get older and more experienced... they start believing in their own greatness... and that's when they stop learning. Hence, that's why Bruce Lee always consider himself a student/teacher. Always a student although he is a teacher. Bruce Lee is truly inspirational.

[@GetDamage]

I never said anything about him saying anything about bruce lee... anyways dude.

[@GetDamage]

GetDamage It's his channel, maybe you should ask him about it... what he thinks of Bruce Lee.

[@GetDamage]

GetDamage Oh, sorry. L'sean Armatrading. I thought your comment was to me, got mixed up. Sorry about that.

[@DeeManGamez]

***** He did? Ok if he did I apologize. But I certainly remember where he said 'Bruce Lee wasn't a fighter he was only a martial arts actor.'

[@crushinnihilism]

The first comment the guy representing 52 made regarding boy position is spot on. how you stand gives away what you will do. Even Musashi wrote about this in his book of five rings.

[@52blocksinfo]

salute

[@Houkiboshi713]

My immediate reaction at 13:48 was "oh shit." You can just tell that that with that evasion, Burly set himself up for an extremely powerful counter/punch by creating a simple set up for torque. This guy has some great philosophies, a true martial artist. Watched this video several times, a great learning experience.

[@trw4war]

Terrific and eye opening demonstration! Much appreciated.

[@TheShadowlin]

min 12: that's the difference between pure technique and gongfu; that's not a style issue, that's just the sole person's evolution.

[@NYWAORCANZ]

Dam, I am going to have to buy a 52 DVD

[@52blocksinfo]

SALUTE

[@GrowingDownUnder]

52blocksinfo do you still sell the dvd's? and where can I purchase it?

[@GrowingDownUnder]

Thanks brother

[@DeitrichDavis]

Me to

[@9aspire]

“You are fighting against adrenaline and a supercomputer.” Awesome!

[@IzzoWingChun]

Awesome!!! That is a HUGE compliment! Keep us posted on your training and fight the RIGHT Wing Chun teacher.

[@tristylemma]

Another good video, its nice to see other clubs moving forward with Wing Chun, a lot of what you guys are doing is very similar to what we are doing over here, integrating Wing Chun with Mauy thai and traditional boxing. You have inspired me to have a go and put down what we do onto video

[@fatalradius]

Real nice video. I really appreciate when a martial artist examines loopholes. 12:18

[@elijahburch6058]

Love the collab. Very valuable information from both parties

[@ajaniazizi9742]

That video is "real talk"! Great job guys.

[@Balistczsnipes]

the way he moves is very reminiscent of jeet kune do and keeping the engagement very natural

[@ancientdarkness3102]

That's boxing for ya

[@LeonardTaylor700]

Brother light is so dope

[@LuisSilvaBass]

This is FANTASTIC. I love both of these arts. The fact that there is modality for collaboration has blown my mind. Thank you so much! BOTH OF YOU!

[@IzzoWingChun]

Awesome!

[@MrJoeCage]

After years of deliberation, I have boiled martial arts down to what I believe to be the most succinct definition possible: to attack your opponents' most readily available target of opportunity with the most powerful attack you have at your disposal. Combat is fluid, and of all the skills a warrior could possibly possess, adaptability is the most important one. No one style always trumps another, etc., because every situation is different. The only thing anyone can really do is be continually committed to learning and training, ( like this guy seems to be ) and if a situation ever actually arises where you need to defend yourself, you might actually be able to.

[@52blocksinfo]

TRUTH

[@grandmasterelixon85]

I agree with adaptability. I would also ad however that a dog only has one weapon and it works. Mike Tyson can't beat everybody but he can definitely rely on his weapon. Have many tools yes , but be sure one of your tools is a weapon. That's Solid Self Defense.

[@grandmasterelixon85]

***** lol a guitar is very complicated to learn my friend. If wing chin is complicated to learn then it won't be effected when ANS takes over autonomic nervous system . Your heart will beat at 175 beats per minute and your fine motor skills are out the window. You wouldn't be able to tie your shoe laces are put a key in a key hole. Not like a comfortable setting with friendly scenarios as seen here. Battle tested is extremely important when choosing a combat method. I won't use the word fight because if you look the word fight in the dictionary it means to struggle with some one or something.

[@grandmasterelixon85]

***** I am familiar with wing chun I studied the lineage of Grandmaster William chun . I have studied Thirteen disciplines and own a boxing gym where I allow all types of sparring matches to take place. The arts with complexed moves do very poor against brutal sports. Jkd guys do terrible against experienced muay thai guy. Wing chun guys have done poor against experienced boxers. Take kwon do guys have done terrible against my boxers. There were somethings in wing chun that helped me with boxing. But without brutal training at some point in your life its all just moves. Grant it if you stay brutal for too long you can become punch drunk or worst. But I recommend to at least train that way for a couple of years minimum.

[@52blocksinfo]

GrandmasterElixon i agree

[@jimmychang52]

I respect both arts. Just wondering if any kicks were used? A sik mah (Eat Horse) will demobilize his footwork, so you don't have to chase too much. Kicks has more reach. I was taught to side step and find a new center line (Which he explained is 3 dimensional) This is just from my observation. I like how illusive 52 block is. There's a lot of deceptive movements that doesn't telegraph attacks.

[@charlesjohnson7354]

I study nubian wu kungfu dealing with bone alignment and form well as science and much more I study leopard and crane I meet a guy who saw me practicing my martial arts at a park this guy understood the footwork and circle motion and he put a stop to me from circling around

[@IzzoWingChun]

Thank you!

[@terrainaholic]

What a great video explaining the nightmare that gaining connectivity boxing presents. Having silats circling helps. I like wing chun and silat as a combination art and it still doesn't plug all the wholes. Your wrestling I can see giving you greater flexibility as well. I have an ik jutsu back ground which really isn't wrestling. Its kind of trapping range grappling.

[@12Thewower]

+terrainaholic apsolutly i think your spott on :)

[@faizamin7461]

There are probably some wing chun silat hybrid probably in malaysia called silat lian....their are few more new hybrid type of lian like lingkaran lian,lian padukan etc....but most of them queit refine due to they are coming to malaya in late 18 and keep evolving....

[@bugs4680]

great stuff i really like 52

[@LuckyFellow327]

Respect, you must adapt to all forms in any art, be like the camillion and change with the environment.

[@Diggy22]

*chameleon

[@BakemonoShiz]

I LMAO at "flail your punches" he starts imitating a slap-fest. but real talk thats how most dudes "defense" looks. lol....flail your punches. I can't stop laughing about that. very nice meeting of the minds. I always love to see martial arts enthusiasts trying to improve their skills by integrating stuff from other arts.

[@52blocksinfo]

SALUTE

[@kemetblackstudiosllc]

"I enjoy both systems of martial arts, 52 Blocks & Wing Chun alike. Both have a way to strike and both have a way to counter; everything has an opposite. Each system is equally as respectable/dangerous. What determines a win is wether or not the fighter is an authentic warrior who overstands the craft of life. We all get beat sometimes, but no one ever loses; "you win and you learn", my lil cousin Justin told me. - Kemet Black Whitlow

[@BradYaeger]

Nothing but respect for you to be so open minded and to not only share knowledge with this man but then to put it up for all to see and make up their own minds. Most Instructors would just circle their wagons , claim to have the answer to every situation and refute any other approach. In my opinion this what separates a Master from a Teacher. A Master only passes on what they do, a Teacher passes on whatever they believe will make their students become the best they can be regardless of how it may reflect on them. They set their own egos aside and say "Check this out..it may be different than what I have shown you, but if if makes you better then you should try it."

[@Sandland113]

Lyte Burly just explained the same way Bruce Lee explained Jeet kune do.52 Blocks is Jeet kune do without kicks. I can be wrong about this senario but Jeet kune do is mixed with Wing Chun and kick boxing,Even Bruce himself knew that Wing Chun is worthless against 52 blocks or any Martial arts with boxing preferences Mauy Thai etcetera!

[@oldschoolmuzzey]

Sandland113 there are more similarities to jeer Kune do , one reason. Is the variety of ranges you can fight from. I’m a Jun fan jeet kune do student , peace

[@Sandland113]

@@oldschoolmuzzey Sorry for getting this response a year late but I have seen many Wing Chun videos here on KZbin and I have seen other fighting systems and I try to compare wing Chun to other martial arts and Wing Chun in MY OPINION is in the bottom of the barrel because you might have lightning speed hands in a fighting but you are fighting against a person who has no fighting technique but has been in a fight and won and lost some when it comes to Wing Chun,BUT if you're a Wing Chun fighter and you're against let's say Mike Tyson you would be demolished because his style of fighting has power,Wing Chun doesn't!

[@oldschoolmuzzey]

@Sandland113 i have a different view of Wing Chun, i agree it lacks power and range lacks grappling , I think it was originally a bladed fighting system for knife fighting , because the lack of power and close range however with two knives and it’s almost like Kali/ Escrima . thanks for your reply, i don’t have any evidence that Wing Chun was at one time a weapon system

[@Sandland113]

@@oldschoolmuzzey I have no martial arts experience at all but if I was in a ring with an inexperienced fighter I would use Wing Chun,If I an experience fighter I would use another martial art!

[@oldschoolmuzzey]

@Sandland113 jun fan jeetkunedo incorporates muy thai and western boxing , why i like it better than wingchun

[@Rockousley]

Just compare 52 blocks to Jeet Kune Do!

[@Diggy22]

JKD is less reliant on blocks and more reliant on lead hand and lead leg strikes. It's more about interception by attack than defense by block. Granted, JKD also relies on boxing style movements, similar to 52 Blocks, but strategy-wise, it has more in common with Savate and fencing, where 52 blocks has more in common with western boxing and hand techniques of Silat.

[@IzzoWingChun]

Wow...I have no words... Thank you.

[@zachyneem]

As a wing chun guy myself, I really enjoyed the video. My problem is that I learn changing the angle and FOLLOWING the center. If I move forward and a defender moves to the side or back I change my angle and continue to to attack the center, because if my opponent moves, center moves follow and continue to attack center until they hit the ground. I personally think footwork is the most important part of wing chun. That being said, I really enjoy the idea of bringing in other styles, practitioners to help improve your wing chun. Thanks for sharing!

[@MartialVillager]

You guys should have sparred a bit on camera instead of discussing speculation or summing up a previous training session you had together. Let us see for ourselves.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Teaching here bud.

[@dirkdeadly6893]

this advice is what they world of real FIGHTERS has been trying to tell WC men for decades...they dont listen and they dont need to change because they never fight or even spar hard..if they did theyd have evolved just like this man did...we all end up fighting the same at toplevel...while learning we try all sorts of stupid techniques...theres a reason why in MMA they all fight the same, they allstrike just like this striker...western boxing punches, hard shin kicks , thai sttles knees, bjjor wrestling..Izzo can grapple...its sounds like he needs to spar hard & long stand up & hel use what we all use and dump the WC garbage

[@IzzoWingChun]

Or maybe I am one of those few who actually know how to make Wing Chun work and all the others make it look like garbage ;)

[@52blocksinfo]

Izzo Tactical Combat Martial Arts TRUTH,because you are willing to explore you are way passed traditional wing-chun you are STARTING a new TRADITION in wing-chun,keep up the GD WORK…LGD

[@hsingyi20]

that is why Bruce Lee created Jeet kune Do

[@derekmorris3526]

Hsing Yi he created JKD because it took him 3 mins to defeat someone and it was exhausting, and he coudn't take the blow to his ego and his incomplete version of wing chun, if he completed it, he might not have needed JKD, WING CHUN IS A COMPLETE SYSTEM

[@dirkdeadly6893]

Izzo Tactical Combat Martial Arts dont get me wrong tho...I actually think youve got more idea than 99% of other WC men...with your grappling background...and at least your open minded to knew techniques and exchanging techniques...the first martial arts ever were in the fertilte cresent,north Africa , Nubian...ku ta...defender of the pharoahs...The Xia dynasty the first rulers of china...were black Africans who traveled thru Persia...taking Nubian fighting arts with them...this later spread thru Asia ..Chinese kungfu later came from it...from Heirogyphics..we can see Ku ta used exactly the same techniques as what modern MMA use, same submission grappling & punches, ridge hands,palm heel strikes..so the first styles in the world...and later pankration ect that spartons and Alexanders arny used...WAS just like modern MMA techniques..thats the way MA were ment to be..any style that fights properly..will fight like this eventually...styles like WC that never fight..never need to know how ineffective it is

[@IzzoWingChun]

Thank you, all the best.

[@them.g.c.network8471]

Great build! Very good break down of the traditional 52 Blocks "kickstand balance." Another one he didn't mention is the "moon-glide balance" I learned years ago. It still requires that same fundamental heel-toe type of stance, but it allows one the ability to glide into throwing a block or punch. The gliding motion allows for more timing and thrusting power to your punches. When seen in action it looks like someone dancing doing the moon-walk coming in close range striking their opponent...lol. Its a really comical but violent technique in allowing one entry to an opponent's center space for attacks.

[@IzzoWingChun]

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[@bugs4680]

Officer Dominick Izzo - The Warrior's Life good on you sir , you were in your right to discharge your firearm , but you chose to respect human life and that man's family , I wish their were more officers like you , I used to be a criminal , been in prison so I havnt been very fond of police in the past

[@isaiahwalker2791]

Officer Dominick Izzo - Cop / Warrior / Christian

[@youngmo77]

Officer Dominick Izzo - Cop / Warrior / Christian If all martial artist had that sort of exchange, oh boy !

[@TruthSeekerAi]

52 blocks is the best

[@nostyle9169]

best of what?

[@byrusmx]

It's cool when people exchange knowledge and experiences instead of trying to inflate their own ego. Nice video!

[@IzzoWingChun]

That is a great topic for a video.

[@KenpoKid77]

As a karate man, i learned from training with a kajukenbo master that my way is not the only way. I gotta say i've got loads of respect for Sifu Izzo for one simple reason: he's not afraid to address and analyze his weaknesses. If you can only see and talk about your strengths, you're still a narrow-minded beginner, regardless how long you've been training. This gentleman has reached the point where he asks questions that challenge one's ego and pre-conceived notions. Would that we all had this mindset. Again, much respect from a karate man.

[@peterjohnson2066]

I'll like to see him talk all that shit to Donnie yen

[@peterjohnson2066]

+anythingnew or mike Tyson from Ip man 3

[@Jayden-zq6fj]

he isn't talking shit

[@Jayden-zq6fj]

Peter Johnson Whoops sorry didn't know this was the wanna be tough guy chat, he doesn't talk shit and from what i can see you aren't talking to anybody directly.

[@Jayden-zq6fj]

Peter Johnson Its I would not I will

[@Jayden-zq6fj]

Peter Johnson Does your dad know you are talking like that?

[@IzzoWingChun]

YES! YES! YES!!! I say this all the time! Thank you!

[@IzzoWingChun]

Very cool.