where do wing chun people get their power?

[Draven Chen Zhen]

kle1n

 

To be more exact Force = Mass x Acceleration. We tend to use force interchangeably with power which is really incorrect. Speed = distance/ time very simply. Just thought that I'd throw a little science in the mix.

 

Let's add a little more, the smaller the hitting area the harder the impact

 

Cause all the power is focused on one small point.

 

Therefore Force = Mass x Acceleration / hitting Area

 

Just my 2 cents

 

Greetzz ChenZy

[White Warlock]

The power is derived from a good grounded base, which helps to direct the energy of the blow from the ground, through the legs (actually, not legs... more like the space between the legs), up the torso (via the center line) and from the midsection of the chest into the target. The arm is a utility to accomplish this task (as opposed to the standard approach, which is to view the arm as a free-standing weapon), and is presented from the midsection of the chest, into the target. Power is generated by placing an emphasis on posture, A to B linear motion, and penetration. The elbow does not hyper-extend (ensuring power is maintained, as well as protecting the practitioner from an elbow lock or break), the fist strikes with the thumb up (allowing for an additional 1/2" penetration), and the bottom two knuckles are extended forward (wrist bent at or during impact, creating an additional penetration of 1/2" to 1"). Perceive a wing chun strike as an immovable object, in motion.

 

Essentially, the power of a wing chun strike is in the use of the entire body focused on a singular goal. The ability to generate multiple powerful strikes in short succession is performed with but a subtle 'switching' of utilities (left arm to right arm, and back again), with the entire body's energy projected behind each strike. The 'switching' in rapid succession is accomplished because the energy is projected via the center line and through the chest, rather than directed to the shoulders and then through the arm. This concept takes a lot of practice and not all wing chun schools instruct it in exactly the same manner, so your mileage may vary.

[Drunken Monkey]

the hard part being the switching of hands during punching without compromising your structure (or 'bouncing' in simple terms...)

 

also, because, in the ideal situation, your structure leading into the ground is 'perfect', as you step forward into your opponenet during punching, you are almostforcing him backwards, his inertia adding to your 'power'.

 

there are lots of things that relate to adding power but i would say the vital structure is probably the primary influence on power.