Hudson

Or go outside. Too cold/snowing/raining/cats/dogs/fire/brimstone? You could try going to a gym or another room. Surely there has to be some place in your residence big enough to exercise.

Well, since this thread isn't quite dead, I should just add this on so you know for future reference - Chinese stylists do not go to a dojo. Most commonly it's called a "gwoon" or "kwoon", not sure on the Pinyin there either.

Of course karate came from kung fu - that's why it's called "chinese hands" (That's a joke. I know it's written and accepted as "empty hands") I'm pretty sure that Wing Chun came from Pak Mei. When the Monk Pak Mei (Founder of course, of the Pak Mei White Eyebrow School of Kung Fu), left the Shaolin temple, he travelled to Emei. (Hence that would be where the founder of Wing Chun learned her kung fu - which would make Wing Chun simplified Pak Mei) [EDIT - Also, if you look at some of the sets in the Pak Mei system, they very well could become Wing Chun - such as Chi Lim Kuen, Pak Mei's "Sticking Fist/Punch" set. Also, they have a set called Ying Jow Neem Kiu Kuen - "Eagle Claw Sticking Bridge".]

Check your diet for a source of this soreness too - L-Glutamine and plenty of Protein (In fact, some shakes have glutamine in them) will let you feel brand new the next day (Just don't work out the next day, no matter how you feel.) Get plenty of rest (8-12 hours), plenty of protein (1-2g per pound lean mass), and if you can afford it, some l-glutamine, and you'll be in fine shape. Also, you'll get used to the soreness from lifting weights after a while, the initial shock is pretty bad though.

Hah, I noticed the lion dance drums as well. Very interesting, but who is the man performing the forms?

Heh, better safe then sorry. Thanks for all the replies - I'm going to conclude that chi-sau is a WC idea and should stay within WC while sticking hands is found throughout various systems and is a more broad concept depending on stylistic differences and applications.

Why? I'm not challenging your opinion, just wishing you had expanded a little more.

I want to learn chi sau because it looks like an excellent way to train sensitivity and counterfighting, be it with wing chun style blocks or anything else. I don't think chi sau makes great fighting skills - I do think it is good for opponent sensitivity. As far as "rolling into that range", you're absolutely right, but at one point or another, they have to come to the only range you can really fight from - contact range. You seem to think I want chi sau as an ends to all means - I just want a more fluid idea of counterfighting and trapping in a punch range by means of sticking hands. Would you agree or disagree chi sau is an excellent way to develop that? At what stage does a student in WC begin Chi Sau anyway?

Very impressive - exactly why I want to learn chi sau

I also have heard about that "bubble", I think its one of the Hapkido ideals as well. As far as why I want to learn, I have read that chi sau is a more effective way to learn counterfighting rather than "If he does that, do this." The only reason I'm so interested in these ideas is because we practiced something using sticking hands type ideas to follow and jam techniques. Also, that WC demo with Sifu Gary Lam was very impressive to me, I just don't like the idea of taking Wing Chun. Why? Because I know as soon as I do I'll come to my first kwoon saying "Oh no, we do that like this in Wing Chun!" (And get slapped).

Currently my schedule for working out is Monday - Chest, Shoulders, Legs Wednesday - Back (Yes, back gets its own day.) Friday - Biceps, triceps, forearms. This is only because of recent availability changes - Friday I only have access to my own personal equipment (I don't have a bench press or a lat tower, or a leg press) so I do arms with dumbells. Monday I do chest and shoulders because I believe there is a strong connection between the two and they should be trained together. Wednesday I do back - why? I love back. It deserves it's own day. Of course, abs everyday, and always doing something with a light dumbell when I'm extremely bored (Or on these forums). Also, lots of cardio. Lots. Bike and running. As far as diet - Clean food, plenty of water and protein. Yes, my workout is a split - I think it works better this way.

If your friend STARTS the fight, go up behind him and give him a big bear hug - and knock the wind out of him. Drag him out and give him a nice lengthy talk. If your friend is attacked - the law says you aren't allowed to help. So stand between the two and if they come after you in the process, you're more likely to have less consequences. But best of all, keep out of situations like that if you can.

Question: Is the practice of (chi sau, sticking hands, sticking legs, etc; etc; etc; whatever you wan't to call it) exclusive to WC stylists only? If no, what other styles do it? Either way, what would be your opinion on a non WC stylist taking private lessons to learn chi sau without getting any of the WC forms etc;?

I guaruntee there's going to be a million Wing Chun guys posting this so I won't say Wing Chun since it's not my style. As for non-stretched limbs etc; etc;, you're looking at more of the southern styles here. Aside from that, I don't know.

I don't think the problem is teaching high kicks or complex blocks/techniques, it's not teaching when to use it. As far as Bai-De - never heard of it. Althought it doesnt sound fishy, suprisingly.

Kung Fu - Don't know why. But I like it.

I'd say it's most important to actively live for ANY ideal rather then just have the ideals and not take action.

Oi, Why do it? Isn't that like asking "Why take Martial Arts"? Unless you're a fighter, do you really need all the Martial Arts? Knuckle training is much like arm training for blocks - you do not want to practice all your technique and form into the air only to have it broken because you are unaware of what something hitting that block really feels like. In the unfortunate event that you get attacked, having strong arms or knuckles may be the deciding physical factor.

I have been looking at ways to trim down my body fat, and of course the first thing that came up was Atkins. Now, Atkins I am not too keen on - cutting out carbs seems like a dumb idea. But anyone with thoughts on this please add whatever information you can! So then I looked at CKD - Cyclical Ketosis Diet. If you are not familiar with it, I will give you a brief synopsis - During the week, carbs are restricted to around 30 per day or less. In the weekends, Carbs become around 75% of your daily intake and you "load up" on carbs for the week. It's supposed to be really good for cutting to the lower body fat ranges. Right now I'm pretty old school with my weight management - calories up, calories down, carbs in the morning, protein at night.

Running. Sprinting, jogging, walking, running - mix it up.

Hah, looks like I'm not the only one with a side thrust kick in the resolution Also, to develop more power from technique not muscle And to get more muscle and lose fat

Being that it's not actually an English word, both "wude" and "wu dje" would be acceptable if they're intended to be an english replacement for the same Chinese character(s).

At least you don't have a problem with intimidation! I used to spar a big guy with a big gut, and if you hit him in his stomach, he'd just smile. Of course, his stomach was the exact place he expected you to strike. However one time I accidentally smacked him with a light roundhouse to the head. He didn't like that. Also, most of your "thrust" kicks can also be "push" kicks. Big guys may be able to take hits but they actually will fall hard.

It's called "Charging Horse". The stance itself is transitional and much higher but when its used for conditioning it's more of a hell on earth situation. Basically you get into a bow stance, drop the back leg so the calf is parallel to the ground, and have your arms either in chamber or out with the training rings on them. If you don't believe this is the most ungodly stance to do extra low, try it for one minute.

Sevenstar, in response to your "Who would be more powerful" question - yes, you would be able to keep up just as well physically over the year. That's not what I'm talking about. Technique development is CRUCIAL to power. So after you finish of your coached workout, the man in seclusion has nothing better to do, so he works on making that punch stronger, faster. The idea behind secluded training is, with nothing better to do, you can only get better.