All martial arts styles are about power and the shooting with the fingers effect of Wing Chun is no different. Learning to control and then unleash this power properly can give the martial artist a strong advantage over any opponent.
Wing Chun is based on relaxation, which ensures that the muscles and joints are able to be freely used in movements and have a stronger ability to receive force. Relaxation techniques are highly beneficial to still the mind and help concentration, which is vital in any form of martial arts. Wing Chun then uses a combination of mass and speed to develop its awesome power. In Wing Chun, three hand forms: Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu and Bie Gee, create part of the elements of the theory of force. Each element vitally important.
Siu Nim Tau is about teaching Wing Chun Stance, which develops structure. It is about teaching the whole body to coordinate. It also teaches focus, the intention to concentrate on our opponent. Once you have learned and understand about the unity of the body and focusing you can move on to Chum Kiu, which shows how to use mass by moving the body in one piece. Moving forward or back is not just a result of the movement...