We practice a revolutionary method of Wing Chun designed for maximum effectiveness in self defense for all levels and interests!
Operating as usual
05/07/2024
New video out! Sorry for the lack of activity here. We'll be posting more in the coming weeks! - Ben
Less is More, Slow is Fast In this video, Ben Cohen shows you how to slow down very fast opponents and make them fight at your pace. He also shows you how minimal movement can generate...
05/11/2023
New video out now! Here's how to use Gervonta Davis's hand trapping/sticking skills in your own Wing Chun. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Wing Chun/Gervonta Davis: How to use sticking against a boxer Gervonta Davis used sophisticated sticking and hand trapping to predict Ryan Garcia's left hook. Here's how you can use it and improve it for Wing Chun!
If you haven't experienced internal power in Martial Arts, you might think it is fake. My student Paul didn't believe it was real, until he felt it!
01/07/2022
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10/08/2021
Many people believe Wing Chun is an ineffective art. This is true if you don't train it correctly or understand how it fits in with other arts.
Here's how Wing Chun 'chi sao' (sticky hands) skills can improve boxing:
Roberto Duran’s “Sticking Hands” Technique Is Still Impressive at 70 Years of Age Boxing Breakdown. Please subscribe and hit the notification button for more Boxing Analysis, Boxing Film Study, and Boxing Highlights.No copyright infringeme...
09/27/2021
I often get asked what 'Chi Sao' is and how it should be practiced. There are no "right" ways in my opinion -- just different levels of pressure. In our class we practice with the goal of controlling our opponent's structure. As soon as we touch hands, the aim should be to 'disconnect' the opponent from the ground through their musculature so they cannot mount a proper offense.
Then we can train our striking, but without the need to hit hard. Chi Sao develops your ability to sense tension in your opponent's musculature and fascia. When you feel tension, you expand into it through touch. The more tension they have, the easier it is to control their structure. This happens "internally" so can be quite difficult to detect from the outside. In this video, Geisson is trying his best to apply pressure, but because I can feel his tension and relax, I am able to rebound it back to him.
Chi Sao With Geisson: Sticking and the art of Internal Wing Chun I often get asked what 'Chi Sao' is and how it should be practiced. There are no "right" ways in my opinion -- just different levels of pressure. In our clas...
Some light touch sparring at Wing Chun DC. Notice we don't stand in a Wing Chun stance when fighting at a distance. Wing Chun structure must only be used in Wing Chun range (close elbow range).
In this session we were practicing boxing range, so we use structure similar to that of a boxer. Why? Because it's THE MOST EFFICIENT for that particular range.
Ben Cohen does chi sao with Derek at Wing Chun DC. We focus heavily on structure, pressure, and flow at Wing Chun DC, and avoid getting into "slap" fights like many other schools. We feel this is a safer, more effective way to train as it avoids ego confrontations and encourages students to focus on building a solid foundation and key skills.
In this video, Ben Cohen shows you a drill you can use to defend against the most common boxing attack - the jab, right hand, hook combination. Come visit us at Wing Chun DC! www.wingchundc.com
07/16/2019
Come train with us at Wing Chun DC! We are serious...at least some of the time!!
Of all the questions I get about the usefulness of Wing Chun, how the art fares against boxing is the one I hear the most. It is worth repeating this over and over again: Wing Chun strikes DO NOT WORK against boxing in boxing range. If you want to learn how to handle boxing, you need to be comfortable in boxing range (learn how to parry punches, move your head, and use your feet properly), then learn how to force your opponent into Wing Chun range. And what is Wing Chun range? Chi Sao range.
I've gone into this question in depth in this video, with a live demonstration on how to do this properly. It takes a lot of practice to get down, but it is a vital skill in your Wing Chun arsenal.
Ben
02/04/2019
IMPORTANT NEWS: Starting this week, Wing Chun DC will also have classes on Mondays at 8pm. We also train:
Tuesdays: 8:30-9:30
Fridays: 7:30-8:30
Same place, same people! More info on what we do here:
http://www.wingchundc.com/
Wing Chun DC A Unique Approach To An Ancient Art Welcome to Wing Chun DC! We offer a unique approach to the beautiful and intricate art of Wing Chun Kung Fu in the heart of DC. Unlike many other schools, we...
In this video tutorial, Ben Cohen discusses how to recover from bad positions in Wing Chun. What happens when you lose your elbow position and someone gets inside? How do you use your structure to regain control of the situation? These are important aspects of self defense that need to be trained diligently if one is to make Wing Chun effective as a fighting art. Visit us at www.wingchundc.com!!
In this video, we go over how Chi Sao can be used to block (or rather stop) hooks in a self defense situation. The key points are:
1. Do not try to block hooks from a distance using Wing Chun movements. There are better systems for dealing with strikes at range (think Western boxing).
2. Always seek to close distance and make contact with your opponent. This allows you to 'feel' their movement, as opposed to trying to see it.
3. Develop good posture/structure so that you can connect your opponent's pressure into the floor. This allows you to control their structure, and any potential punches they might throw.
- Ben
In this video, we look at the benefits of using a Wing Chun structure for punching, and why there could be some advantages over boxing, particularly as you age.
Welcome to Wing Chun DC! We offer a unique approach to the beautiful and intricate art of Wing Chun Kung Fu in the heart of DC. Unlike many other schools, we focus on the efficient use of body mechanics and the development of sensitivity and awareness to overcome bigger, stronger opponents. We do not accumulate techniques or practice a "style" of Wing Chun -- our method is trained conceptually, and we focus exclusively on principles that allow the practitioner to develop their own unique, adaptive skill set over time. There are only a handful of schools in the world where you can find this type of training.
Pressure, Pressure, Pressure
We believe that at its core, Wing Chun is an art based on a sophisticated understanding of pressure, and how to handle it. Movement and response is dictated by our opponent, not ourselves, and we teach our students to develop "listening" skills through subtle sensitivity training.
Our method of Wing Chun is not a fitness fad or an exercise class -- it is an ancient art that requires discipline and open mindedness to learn properly. Results come with time, and those who train diligently develop a radically different understanding of Martial Arts that can be used for not only effective self defense, but peace of mind and a new state of awareness.
If you are interested in taking our method seriously and wish to become part of our community, please schedule a free class, or drop by during opening hours!
| Monday | 8pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
09/27/2021