When defending in Wing Chun, we do not use force against force. Instead, we use footwork so that when an opponent attacks us, we can avoid their attack, maintain a safe distance from them, and also move to an area where their position is weak. We can move to their side using Wàahng Máh 横馬 (sideways step), move away using Teui Máh 退馬 (backward step), or Faai Teui Máh 快退馬 (fast backward step).
If the opponent is prepared, then we do not attack. We should wait for them to attack, but we must keep a safe distance and be prepared to move away. As they attack, we move to their weaker area and counterattack. If they move very quickly, then we should also move quickly to avoid their attack; however, we should not keep doing this for too long. Usually, we only step back three times. The first attack is their strongest, the second is weaker, and the third is the weakest, so we use this opportunity to strike back.
When we attack, we should use more energy, and when we defend, we should use less energy. So, we should wait for the right opportunity, and then we can attack and defeat them.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 518
If we take a close look at all three of these forms, we will see that Bīu Zī is in all of them.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 517
The hardest part of the training is holding the leg up and keeping the position. As we get tired, the leg will start to drop.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 516
When we kick, we do not just consider the kicking leg; we need to maintain our balance and not move the upper body very much.
Grandmaster Tse’s Wing Chun Note 515
Before we can use the punch, we must practise connecting the whole body, from the stance to the waist and then through the body,
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