Hello everyone! This is my first post and I have a few things i wanted to discuss.
To begin, I DO NOT take any Wing Chun classes or anything, I'm in a Judo/TKD club. That said, I have read ALOT of material on Wing Chun and have come to understand many intricacies within the art, and I've become particularly fascinated with Chi Sao in particular. When I first learned of Chi Sao, it didn't take me very long to understand its basic premise and I found its scientific approach to be very profound. This is the only art that I have witnessed where there is so emphasis on the layout and STRUCTURE of one's movements, every angle of attack has been taken into account. For me, Chi Sao seems like uncovering a map to one's martial intent. For every action (within the scope of Chi Sao), there is a Natural structure to balance it out (emphasis on natural).
Basically, it's hard for me to articulate what Chi Sao can do for ANY martial artist. I've seen it in action and I recognize how (in its highest practice) it all relates to the core principles of Wing Chun. The practice of Wing Chun TRULY agrees with its scientific observations.
That is why I want to develop Chi Sao skill. Now onward..
Is it possible develop decent chi sao WITHOUT a teacher, assuming that one has an adequate understand of the structures use (tan, bong, fok) and a knowledge of drills that aid in developing sensitivity.
Keep in mind, I have NO access to a Kwoon, and I would have practice with someone with no prior understanding of wing chun (however, i think i could explain things pretty well, like keeping your elbows in, having forward intent, rooting..)
So what do you think? Could I do this on my own?
To begin, I DO NOT take any Wing Chun classes or anything, I'm in a Judo/TKD club. That said, I have read ALOT of material on Wing Chun and have come to understand many intricacies within the art, and I've become particularly fascinated with Chi Sao in particular. When I first learned of Chi Sao, it didn't take me very long to understand its basic premise and I found its scientific approach to be very profound. This is the only art that I have witnessed where there is so emphasis on the layout and STRUCTURE of one's movements, every angle of attack has been taken into account. For me, Chi Sao seems like uncovering a map to one's martial intent. For every action (within the scope of Chi Sao), there is a Natural structure to balance it out (emphasis on natural).
Basically, it's hard for me to articulate what Chi Sao can do for ANY martial artist. I've seen it in action and I recognize how (in its highest practice) it all relates to the core principles of Wing Chun. The practice of Wing Chun TRULY agrees with its scientific observations.
That is why I want to develop Chi Sao skill. Now onward..
Is it possible develop decent chi sao WITHOUT a teacher, assuming that one has an adequate understand of the structures use (tan, bong, fok) and a knowledge of drills that aid in developing sensitivity.
Keep in mind, I have NO access to a Kwoon, and I would have practice with someone with no prior understanding of wing chun (however, i think i could explain things pretty well, like keeping your elbows in, having forward intent, rooting..)
So what do you think? Could I do this on my own?