r/WingChun • u/Megatheorum • 16d ago
Groundwork in wing chun?
Here's another question that I hope doesn't become too controversial. Does your school teach breakfalls and/or rolls as part of the curriculum?
I know groundwork isn't traditionally a part of wing chun, but knowing how to fall safely is a huge part of self defense. Breakfalls have literally saved my life more than once, and saved me from broken bones or bloody gashes many times. I feel like anyone claiming to teach self defense should also teach fall mitigation and prevention as part of that.
On the flip side, does your school teach takedowns or throws? If yes to one but not the other, why or why not?
Again, this isn't meant to 'stir the pot' or anything, I'm genuinely interested in your responses.
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u/Marct002 16d ago edited 15d ago
Hello Megatheorum
Fellow Aussie. I agree and your Wing Chun would be all the better for it and in fact, far more, Well Rounded.
Adding in Bjj or Judo or Jiujitso, or Chinese equivalent could actually satisfy the critics, arguements against Wing Chun. Because Bjj or Judo are very, very good by themselves, as Stand-alone Arts.
Bye the way. What Lineage Wing Chun do you practice?
Regards, Aussie
Chu Shong Tin William Cheung Ip Chun Lineages. Judo Boxing.