Transitioning from San Soo to Wing Chun..

[iron duckee]

hi all. been around for quite some time (as a guest), reading here and there, and just finally decided to create an account.

 

anyhow, i've been training in san soo for a few months now and am enjoying it quite well. however, i've been thinking seriously about also taking wing chun. not anytime soon, but rather, when i'm more experienced with san soo (such as black belt)..

 

but my question goes .. how easy would it be for me to transition to wing chun after i have san soo techniques thoroughly pounded into my head (hopefully)..? how much different are the 2 arts..? i know the stances is one of the key issues that is quite unlike each other. not to mention that SS is more circular movements compared to WC, which is more linear.

 

or might it be more ideal to cross-train in both the arts simultaneously..? any feedback would be much appreciated.

 

-- iRON DUCKEE=)

[Nick_UKWC]

I've heard that it's not a great idea to cross train until you have something really set in your mind, could see it being confusing.

 

I quite like the sound of this San Soo, might have a look into it. Wont be training it any time soon though

[White Warlock]

San soo is just different. Wing chun is just different. Really, the ways and hows of thinking and applying requires you to adjust. No matter when you end up going to study either, you'll find the transition a tad disorienting. However, because you've already obtained a significant degree of training (i'm assuming) in a Chinese martial art, you'll soon find yourself noting similarities and you'll be far quicker in being able to merge the two systems.

 

They are both excellent systems, but also get some groundwork in there somewhere. Study wrestling, judo, bjj, or sambo to make yourself more well-rounded.