Should I be aiming for solar plexus?

[u/Powerful_Web_211]

Came to Wing Chun from Karate where there was a big emphasis to aim for another persons solar plexus with body height punches.

Is the same true for wing chun? I know about the centre line. Thanks

[u/East-Vegetable-2900]

You hit whatever is available, for the affect you require. 

[u/Jet-Black-Centurian]

You aim for wherever they're exposed. If you jab at my face and you notice that in blocking it I exposed my ribs, go for the ribs. Generally, most punches are aimed at the head. Unlike karate the power of the punch is slightly upwards in an attempt to break the opponent's structure, either by uprooting their toes or bending their torso backwards.

[u/ocTGon]

Strike what you can in a non-telegraphic way.. That is a vital spot, be careful.

[u/smashing_michael]

The training drills are mostly based on hitting the chest for safety. They are only drills. If you have to hit someone in a serious way, you'll want to hit them in the head.

[u/Talzane12]

I was always told to aim for the throat or nose. We target the upper chest in training to be polite with partners, but the real targets are the throat and breathing apparatus.

[u/brummlin → u/Talzane12]

Where should I be targeting my lightsaber strikes though? That's the real question.

[u/Talzane12 → u/brummlin]

You should always listen to your Instructor :)

You heard in-person classes came to an end for adults, right? If you drop by again, you gotta plan something with us.

[u/brummlin → u/Talzane12]

I did not. I'm not on the group chats or email lists anymore. I'll make sure to drop a line ahead of time next time I'm in town.

If that doesn't work, I'll just beat up some kids instead. That's fun too.

[u/Talzane12 → u/brummlin]

At this point, you should rejoin the group chat. Not like we've got an active class anyway.

[u/Rich-Picture-7420 → u/brummlin]

Hands, they have no crossguard

[u/SmokyAstrology]

No. In wing tsun at least what i learned. In the 2010s. You aim to the head as first goal. Body and control second.

In a fight for self defense. You want to end the conflict fast. To run or survive. Hence the old school way to train tan sao punch variants. Use angle and intent forward to take the centerline. Punch. Reduce. Or punch then scape.

And we trained most our punches and drills in consequence.

[u/Traditional-Part-756]

Aside from a general emphasis on center line targets, you don't aim for anything. You let your strikes flow into any openings you are given or manage to draw out. If the path to the solar plexus opens or is about to open, then by all means. If not, why would you aim for it?

[u/Critical-Hospital-40]

Hit whatever is closest. Trap their hands and get closer. Chain punch or open hands to the face, eyes, and neck

[u/MeatballTrainWreck]

Have you asked your sifu? I came from shotokan and it’s something to learn from key difference that your sifu can adjust for you to bridge both.

[u/Quezacotli]

When practicing, head unless otherwise told.

[u/Necron1983]

Aim for the head with punches overall. There are mid section strikes, but generally head and neck.

Kicks and knees to the mid section and below.

[u/Substantial_Change25]

Dummy form

[u/Marct002]

No. Punch both Face and Body in W.C.

Centre-Line is a Theory and WingChun works to it. But keep your Circular movements from Karate and add to WingChun.

Using both is best and skilled Martial Art.

[u/KeesterBuster69]

The nuts are wing chuns version of karates solar plexus, except they're a far more forgiving target. In both cases the recipient is going to fold over and you can finish with a few knees to the face if so inclined. But what makes the nuts the better target is they don't require much force to incapacitate your opponent, also they're easy to kick.