November 2011

Will be updating the blog soon.

I always seem to be behind in updating news for the blog.  Maybe it is because I find it hard to relate to the instant access to theworld when I come from a time when telephones were a novelty.  Time seems to have a way of moving in warp drive whereas I appear to be moving in slow motion.  I have just finished  two more DVD's, one on Bruce Lee's secrets of applied Spring Energy and the the first level of the Basics of Bruce  Lee's Closed Position Chi Sao.  I have many requests to share my experiences in training in the little understood art of Trapping.  I have been going back and forth for years on how best to approuch this  area of interest, since it was these concepts and techniques that made Bruce invincible.  I have finally started the process of sharing the structure and methods of training to achieve a applied level of skill in the art of Trapping.  First is to clearly define Spring Energy since it is a constant part of all phases of Trapping.  Next is to teach the initial steps of applied Trapping.   The first stage would be  to learn the basic, intermediate and advanced stages of Chi Sao (sticking hands), which lay the foundation for perimeter control and then to add the stages of Slap and Wrist Slap Sparring which broaden the offensive/defensive potential of close quarter engagement and then the final stage which is the free and spontaneous flowing actions to control the opponents energy.  Although Trapping is thought of as a defensive series of movements, it is the offensive use of Spring Energy that actually makes Trapping work..  The beauty of learning the art of Trapping is that it is adaptable to fit into any style or system of martial arts.  It is an art by itself.  I am doing some immersion seminars to teach the art of Trapping to those who wish learn this unique art.   I am presently setting up a Fall and Winter schedule.  Contact me at sijo@wingchundo.com if you are interested in further info.