| Most people when they think of serious | | | | great mobility with its footwork and put |
| self-defense for their home and family think | | | | emphasis on rapid rate of firepower. Chain |
| of acquiring a gun. The logic of such an | | | | punching in Wing Tsun can be likened to a |
| acquisition is compelling; simplicity, easy | | | | machine gun, and with its fast and flexible |
| of use, firepower and the finality of | | | | footwork, it simulates a mounted machine gun |
| results. | | | | on a mobile turret. Additionally, much the |
| | | | low thrusting kicks can be likened to a pump |
| The role of guns in our history is profound | | | | action shotgun, with their powerful blast |
| and historically well documented. "The right | | | | like effects on the mid section, thighs, |
| to bear arms" is embedded in our constitution | | | | knees, shins and insteps of an enemy. |
| and the very notion of freedom and liberty is | | | | |
| closely associated with firearms. Guns are | | | | Wing Tsun Training to Supplement Firearms |
| considered equalizers for all people. | | | | |
| Anybody, regardless of status, size or | | | | As previously mentioned, complete, total |
| physical power becomes a potentially | | | | self-defense based entirely on firearms is |
| formidable threat when in possession of a | | | | not sufficient or even adequate for today's |
| firearm. Given the availability and | | | | needs. |
| prominence of guns in our society, most | | | | |
| people tend to scoff at the need to train in | | | | It has been well documented that many a law |
| martial arts. Why spend years of time and | | | | enforcement officer has been disarmed by |
| commitment to forge our bodies, minds and | | | | determined criminal assailants when taken by |
| spirits in the ways of the warrior when all | | | | surprise in close quarters. There has been |
| one has to do is acquire a firearm? | | | | much discussion on weapon retention |
| | | | techniques and programs. These in fact, |
| People don't realize that guns are just tools | | | | constitute a study of martial arts. It is |
| and with such powerful tools comes great | | | | also known that most savvy, veteran law |
| responsibility. Tools used in the wrong way | | | | enforcement officers, carry a backup smaller |
| can become a threat to the user and to | | | | pistol, in the event that their primary |
| society and training is required even in the | | | | firearm fails, or is lost to them. In |
| domain of guns. Legal issues, safety issues, | | | | similar fashion, we in the civilian world can |
| control and effective deployment and use of | | | | only learn and emulate form our better |
| these tools is critical to the existence of a | | | | trained brethren. While the average citizen |
| safe, secure and functional society. | | | | may not go on daily or weekly military |
| | | | maneuvers, martial art training is an |
| If training is not important then why do our | | | | undervalued, misunderstood and unappreciated |
| elite protection agencies of society such as | | | | tool for survival. |
| law enforcement groups and military forces | | | | |
| engage so extensively in it? The prestige and | | | | "The preservation and protection of our |
| reputation of various agencies is | | | | health" are foundations of our very existence |
| distinguished by the amount and type of | | | | here in this world. It is known that the law |
| training each has received. Special military | | | | of nature is harsh, and the so-called |
| forces such as army rangers and navy seals | | | | civilized human world is no different at its |
| are held in higher regard than the average | | | | core. Just like wild nature, human predators |
| soldier because of their higher level of | | | | and prey abound. In every sphere of being, it |
| training. For the same reason FBI and Secret | | | | is important to know where one is and to hone |
| Service is held in higher regard and status | | | | our instincts and intuition; to avoid, escape |
| than the average municipal police officer. | | | | and, if necessary, fight predators. |
| | | | Self-protection and the protection of our |
| Similarities of Wing-Tsun-principles and | | | | family, loved ones and nation are primal |
| firearms | | | | instincts, desires, and responsibilities of |
| | | | everyone. Military and law enforcement are |
| A gun is a relatively simple but | | | | there to supplement our self-protection |
| sophisticated tool for firing small | | | | needs, not the reverse. Learning the ways of |
| projectiles at high velocity to penetrate the | | | | the warrior are necessary skills to our |
| target with a straight trajectory. In a | | | | survival and growth, for we are all on the |
| similar fashion, Wing Tsun (WT) is an unarmed | | | | "food chain" whether we are aware of it or |
| system designed to achieve similar results. | | | | not. |
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| Wing Tsun trains the body to be like a | | | | In some states of our country, it is |
| firearm mechanism. The hands accelerate | | | | relatively easy to legally acquire a firearm |
| explosively along a straight path to the | | | | for hunting or self-protection. In fact, |
| target with the centerline analogous to the | | | | more states allow a concealed handgun permit |
| barrel of a gun. The forward steps serve as | | | | for law-abiding citizens. Even in these |
| the gunpowder, or charge for the projectiles, | | | | states, where people have exercised their |
| as well as being the flight path for the | | | | rights to possess firearms, it is not always |
| attacks. In addition to the hands being | | | | practical or convenient to carry a firearm. |
| likened to bullets, they can also be viewed a | | | | In addition, within a radius of 10-15 feet, |
| soldiers in war. Man Sao, or the front hand, | | | | unless one's firearm is deployed, it is not a |
| is likened to one's perimeter defense. Wu | | | | useable option, and in fact, in a close |
| Sao, or rear protective hand, is likened to | | | | encounter, it could be readily taken from and |
| rear defense. | | | | used against the owner. And not every self |
| | | | defense encounters legally and morally |
| The value in guns and soldiers for | | | | justifies the lethal, final results that |
| self-defense is actually their offensive | | | | firearms produce. Martial art training gives |
| firepower to protect targets. Similarly, in | | | | the user many greater options of control. |
| Wing Tsun, when the limbs (i.e. the hands) | | | | |
| are sent into "battle" and hand attacks are | | | | Similar to veteran officers and warriors, |
| "chained" together, an "army" is created. | | | | martial arts training is the "backup pistol" |
| | | | we all need to invest in our survival and |
| The invention of guns and firearms changed | | | | well-being. In this regard, Wing Tsun is the |
| the whole philosophy and approach of warfare. | | | | perfect addition to every modern, |
| In Medieval times very heavy body armor was | | | | contemporary citizen. Besides the |
| used to protect one's targets and | | | | aforementioned technical features that |
| consequently large heavy weapons such as the | | | | virtually make Wing Tsun resemble a gun, the |
| claymore broadswords and heavy battle maces | | | | accompanying physical and spiritual training |
| were used to penetrate this heavy body armor. | | | | of the programs make it the best value of |
| Mass and power were the order of the day. | | | | this century. |
| With combatants dressed in chain mail and | | | | |
| body armor empty hand attacks were just not | | | | The average person of modest physical talent |
| practical at that time. The advent of | | | | and ability can effectively and readily |
| firearms rendered bulky metal armor and chain | | | | employ Wing Tsun to protect and improve the |
| mail obsolete as well as the use of heavy | | | | quality of their lives on a daily basis. Not |
| hand weapons for warfare. Rapiers, sabres and | | | | every martial arts style or program can |
| light clothing, hand held muskets and | | | | truthfully make this claim. Many styles and |
| cavalry, evolved and developed. Speed and | | | | systems require excessive physical power and |
| mobility became more important, and in that | | | | ability, rendering them impractical for the |
| regard, fencing was the principle swordplay | | | | average civilian. |
| that came into being. | | | | |
| | | | Our Wing Tsun and self defense programs are |
| Ironically, because of those developments | | | | fun, logical and train the students on |
| that were set into motion by firearms, modern | | | | multi-levels in a short period of time. They |
| empty hand boxing became a practical | | | | strengthen the body and the balance, and hone |
| supplement and alternative means of | | | | ones physical, mental and spiritual |
| self-defense. Straight combination hitting, | | | | abilities. Strategy and tactical skills are |
| falling steps and shorter upright mobile | | | | also taught, and these are further integrated |
| stances became the foundation for modern | | | | into an understanding of philosophical and |
| empty hand combat. Additionally, grappling | | | | legal arenas. |
| arts have evolved with modern times and in | | | | |
| this arena speed and mobility are also | | | | The Wing Tsun system is based on an ingenious |
| paramount. | | | | integration of mathematics, physics and |
| | | | philosophy. It continues to grow and evolve |
| Firearms have also continued to evolve and | | | | based on its scientific and Buddhist, |
| develop in terms of improved materials and | | | | Confucian and mainly Taoist philosophical |
| design. Modern guns possess greater firepower | | | | roots. |
| and have higher capacity clips and magazines. | | | | |
| Today's preferred handgun of choice for most | | | | In summary, firearms are effective self |
| police officers are semi- automatics, as | | | | defense tools but you may need Wing Tsun |
| opposed to the standard six shot revolver. | | | | training to fill the gaps in your personal |
| Similarly, modern assault rifles also have | | | | safety net. Do you have your gun on you |
| large rates of fire and high capacity | | | | right at this moment? |
| magazines. These types of arms have proven | | | | |
| the most effective on the battlefield. | | | | We offer several classes and programs for |
| | | | beginners, advanced martial artists and |
| Wing Tsun is designed much like today's | | | | instructors who are looking to offer new |
| modern firearms. This unique art stresses | | | | classes to their members. |