Soft WingChun beginners first month

Soft WingChun
Beginners first 1-2 months
of training
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To be a beginner at WCAA
Students of the WCAA system are responsible of their own learning together with
Sifu and fellow practitioners of Wing Chun. First you will learn the basics, and as
you move pass the core concepts of Wing Chun training you are expected to
consult the Soft Wing Chun Training Programme and keep track of your own
progress.
The first 1-2 months of basic Wing Chun training usually consists of learning the
posture, turning and basic punch. Exercises are practiced individually or together
with other beginners of WingChun and/or practiced with senior students of Wing
Chun. The first months of training could be outlined as follows in the next slide.

An Outline of Beginner’s first Months in WCAA
Basic posture and stance
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The stance and posture, "Yima stance" which is a fundamental part of Wing Chun practice
Learn the concept of basic mindfulness and awareness of your own body
Turning in Wing Chun
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Chun Ma
Turning 45, 90, 180 degrees
Micro turning left or right, used as range extension when punching
Punching
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Core concepts of punching in Wing Chun, Centre line, Power
Basic punch
Chain Punch
Punch Control

Detailed outline of beginner’s training
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Concepts and terminology will be explained during class. Ask Sifu or a senior
student if anything is unclear.
Structure and YiMa stance
Focus on being mindful and aware of your body position
Turning stance - ChunMa
BuiMa stance
BuiMa step from ChunMa and YiMa
Single punch control
Chain punch control

Chain Punch Theory and Exercise
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The concept of protecting and/or gain control of the centreline in WingChun
Punching power is derived from the elbow
Gain control of the punch by relaxing the underarm and fist
Find and detect an open path in your opponent's guard or block
V-gap
K-gap

Home Training
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Study the Soft WingChun Foundation Programme and other basic level
documents.
YiMa Stance training 15 min
Punch control training 5 min
Internet/ Youtube search for Ip Chun lineage WingChun
Searching the internet you will most likely find other lineages of WC
Compare how WingChun is presented/ practiced by other lineages compared
to WCAA Soft WingChun

Tips and tricks to learn Wing Chun in WCAA
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Understand the WCAA concept of User Driven Learning versus traditional
WingChun practice
Set up a Home Training Programme by training what is covered in class
Keeping small notes after class in a “Training Diary” or in your phone has
found to be an useful aid
Use the Soft Wing Chun Foundation Training Programme as a guide for
asking questions and advance your own training
Use the web tool “Study” & “Forum” at our own website wingchun.st
Ask Sifu or senior students if anything is unclear or you are curious
Don’t forget to glimpse at senior students training. Wing Chun techniques are
convoluted. They often start with a basic movement and later on more layers
are added to the technique