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A Wing Chun punch is a high energy strike;

-They are relaxed and fast.

-The emphasis is on speed.

-It utilizes the F = ½ MA squared (Force = ½
Mass x Acceleration squared)

If you double the speed, you will create 4X
the energy as opposed to doubling the mass,
which would only double the energy.

-They create more local, structural damage at
the point of impact.

-The 6 Points of Power in Shaolin start from the
earth and come through the ankle, knee, hip,
shoulder, elbow and finally the hand/wrist in
a domino effect.

To develop the highest capacity of power in
your strikes, you must develop a strong base
with your legs. This is created using the train-
ing stance Yi Gee Kim Yeung Ma. You must
then send the energy up through your center
mass (dan tien) to your fist.

High energy strikes focus on speed.

-In order to get that speed, one needs to be re-
laxed until the moment of impact. It comes to-
gether with what is known as last second ener-
gy. If you tighten your body too soon, you will
slow your strike down and result in less power.

-A good technique to practice is to create a
snap at the end of the strike, releasing the en-
ergy, then pulling the fist back. This will also
insure that you place the fist in the ready po-
sition for the next
strike training
faan da (replac- ‘We walk the string,
ing hands).
momentary, while others
-If you combine
a forward
same side hip as walk the bow.”
short
motion of the
you strike, you
will combine the
speed of your hip

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