Nyrotic
Green Belt
Ok, so I was thinking about something. All these different martial arts usually have one chief goal in combat. For example, Jiu-jutsu would usually try to take an opponent to the ground where he can manipulate their bodies through various locks and grabs. They would achieve this by feinting an opponent and shooting when their guard drops for even a moment. Boxing's goal would be to pummel an opponent to the ground while skillfully dodging or absorbing all of his opponents blows.
Now I ask: What is the goal of Wing Chun in a fight? I've been training in it for several months now, but whenever I spar with my friends every week, I often find myself at a loss, not knowing for sure what my first course of action should be. As a Wing Chunner, should I hang back in my stance, waiting for my opponent to attack my wu sau's then counter from there? Should I quickly bridge the gap with a sun fist and try to 'stick' to my opponent, denying him his range to put my non-momentum-reliant attacks to good use? I'm sure this is something I should ask my Sifu, but that I'll do when next I see him, but for now, I'd like a broad range of opinions, any and all will be a great help.
-Nyro
Now I ask: What is the goal of Wing Chun in a fight? I've been training in it for several months now, but whenever I spar with my friends every week, I often find myself at a loss, not knowing for sure what my first course of action should be. As a Wing Chunner, should I hang back in my stance, waiting for my opponent to attack my wu sau's then counter from there? Should I quickly bridge the gap with a sun fist and try to 'stick' to my opponent, denying him his range to put my non-momentum-reliant attacks to good use? I'm sure this is something I should ask my Sifu, but that I'll do when next I see him, but for now, I'd like a broad range of opinions, any and all will be a great help.
-Nyro