Wing Chun Nelly

The beautiful art of Wing Chun 🌺 👊🏼

Anyone else find practicing the Muk Yan Jong /wooden dummy form therapeutic? There’s so much to benefit from this training tool. It’s not about speed, it’s about technique, positioning, structure, timing, precision, focus. I have to say, the Jong is my favourite form of all. What’s your favourite form?

🚨 NEW SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE! 👊🏼☯️

We’re excited to announce that my Sifu and I are now offering Wing Chun Self Defence Team Building Sessions for businesses across the UK! 🇬🇧

Looking for a team-building experience that’s different from the usual? Our sessions are fun, interactive, and designed to bring colleagues together while teaching practical self-defence skills that could make a real difference in everyday life.

Our workshops help to:
✅ Build teamwork and communication
✅ Increase confidence
✅ Develop awareness and personal safety
✅ Relieve stress in a fun, active environment
✅ Create a memorable experience your team will actually enjoy!

Whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, we’d love to work with you.

💬 Interested in finding out more? Comment “INTERESTED” below, and I’ll get in touch with all the details!

Please feel free to share this with any businesses, workplaces, or organisations that you think might benefit—we’d really appreciate your support! 🙏

Practicing my Shotokan Karate kicks👊🏼🥋

Some of you may not realise that although I primarily practice Wing Chun, I have a very extensive background in Shotokan Karate. Karate and Wing Chun are two very different martial arts, so as Bruce Lee once said ‘absorb what is useful, discard what is not’. I agree that high kicks are not always safe and efficient, but this is something I used to enjoy most about Karate.

Have a blessed weekend all!🥹

Precision over power when practicing. 🗡️

Working the Bob dummy with the Baat Jaam Do is an excellent way to develop wrist strength, accuracy, and control. Every strike reinforces correct edge alignment, while the real power comes from driving through your stance, hips, and body structure - not relying on your arms alone. Train with purpose, move with precision, and let your technique do the work. Have a great week all! 👊🏼

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Wing Chun bracing footwork with the butterfly knives. 🦋⚔️

Bracing footwork is one of the strongest structures in Wing Chun. Training with the butterfly knives builds strength, improves body unity, and teaches you to sink your stance while connecting the knives to your entire body.

The butterfly knives are simply an extension of the arms.

In this drill, I’m practicing double Gan Sau, making sure I never leave an opening during the transition. I switch hands first, then sweep across, keeping both my upper and lower gates fully protected.

Strong footwork is the foundation of effective Wing Chun. Without it, everything else becomes weaker.

Who else be vibing in their jorts?😌 Happy Sunday!🤣☀️

3 Simple Walking Safety Tips‼️

1️⃣ Stay off your phone
• Don’t walk with your head down glued to your screen.
• Stay aware of your surroundings and the people around you.
• Being distracted makes you an easier target and means you could miss potential dangers.

2️⃣ Don’t wear both headphones
• Keep at least one ear free.
• Being able to hear what’s happening around you is essential.
• It helps you notice approaching people, traffic, bikes, or anything unusual.

3️⃣ Walk with confidence
• Shoulders back.
• Chin up.
• Make eye contact when appropriate.
• Keep your hands out of your pockets.
• Confident body language can deter unwanted attention, and having your hands free means you’re ready to react if needed.

I hope these help you! Stay safe people 👊🏼 Have a blessed weekend 💚❇️