Wing Chun Stance / Guard Position

Learn a basic Wing Chun Stance and the Guard Position. The two most important things in Wing Chun are, to have a stable stance and to defend the center line. In wing chun an attack to the center line is the most powerful thing. A stable wing chun stance and a good guard position are very important. In this lesson you will learn both: Stance and Guard.

Description: Wing Chun Stance / Guard Position

• Wing Chun Stance
  • Feet are shoulder width apart. Stand on the balls of your feet, so that you can twist easily. Toes point in abit.
  • Knees are bent slighly. Don't push your knees together, to protect your groin. If your knees point to eachother, this is becasue of the position of your feet.
  • Keep your back straight and vertical.
    
    
    
• Guard Position
  • Keep your hands on the center line, to defend your center line.
  • Relax arm and don't cramp your fingers.
  • Hands point forward up.

Trainer advice: Wing Chun Stance / Guard Position

• Sand low enough, to keep your center of balance low, but don't stand too low, so that your thighs become sore.
• The basic wing chun stance and the guard position are fundamental.

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