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Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/04 01:22
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By: Balloo
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Si Dai
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Hello, I am trying to decide whether to study Wing Chun, or Bamboo Forest Praying Mantis (southern Mantis). I see they are both similar in many ways, and even some differences. Since I am not very experienced in either one, I wanted to ask for other ideas. What is similar/different with these 2 styles? What is different about applications, footwork, Internal training, drills, philosophy etc.
Thank you for your help
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Re:Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/05 01:13
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By: Edward
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Hi Balloo
it's good that you are taking an interest in Kung Fu generally, it is an extremely beneficial path to walk.
I will answer your question with 2 questions. I have trained for many years, and I consider myself a beginner. Many of the things I have learned recently rely on the foundation of the previous years, without that foundation I would not understand the more advanced concepts. At a beginner level all martial arts are the same, 'take fist or foot, hit other person'. It is the deeper aspects that are important. My first question to you, if I take the time to sit and explain at length the myriad differences and similarities between the two systems, do you consider yourself suitably qualified to understand what I am saying?
The second question, how will you know if what I am telling you (or anyone else tells you for that matter) is the truth?
These are honest questions, just interested to see how you answer them before I respond properly.
Thanks
Edward
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Re:Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/05 22:50
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By: Balloo
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I have studied martial arts since I was 4. I understand the roots, and the culture they have come from. I agree, at the beginners level, each art is the same. I have also studied Chow Gar southern mantis for a few months with a friend of mine, so I understand several applications, but he did not touch on many principles.
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Re:Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/05 22:56
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In some respects Wing Chun and Southern Mantis are similar. Taught properly they both short range systems with centreline theory, trapping, short powers. Both advocate good posture, high stances, low kicks, rapid footwork, deflection and fierce attacks. But they are far from the same.
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Re:Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/06 06:03
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By: Balloo
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Si Dai
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Thank you for your help. When you coil for power in Chow gar specifically (i do not know if it is done in your style). Isn't it bad for your posture to coil inwards and down on your spine? Is that healthy? I was also curious: which art offers more in the way of Qi and internal training?
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Re:Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/06 06:42
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By: Edward
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All Traditional Kung Fu should promote good sturdy health above anything else. If it doesn't it has lost its roots.
It depends on the Teacher, their level, their background, their specialism. And how much the Teacher wants to pass on.
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Re:Wing Chun/Southern Mants
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Date: 2009/05/06 22:34
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By: Balloo
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thank you very much
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