Open Mind Wing Chun

21/09/2025

Following on from the previous post which considered our connection with the ground it seems somewhat obvious to consider the direction which we exist in which is upward. The following article from my good friend Dan Parr of Sung Wing Chun which I revisit often as as a reminder offers a clear insight into theCST system and how it is possible to balance and function effectively in gravity which is surely a fundamental aspect of what we as wing chun practitioners are looking to achieve and develop. Enjoy.

The one constant factor we all have to deal with is gravity. You can perceive this pulling down as an enemy, as a fight to stay upright, but this is incorrect. Every creature on and plant on earth...

08/07/2025

This article compliments the previous posting on feet and briefly explains the 3 arches of the foot and its importance when considering balance and movement

The BodyFix explains the importance of the medial, lateral, and transverse arches in foot health, stability, and mobility. Learn more about foot care.

08/07/2025

An interesting and informative article from Dan Parr of Sung Wing Chun regarding an often overlooked but fundamentaly important part of anatomy. After all the feet are our contact point with the ground and all interactions produce an effect throughout the whole body. The contact experienced with the ground via the feet has a fundamental effect on the chain of postural muscles within your body. Enjoy

Wing chun is primarily an art learnt from direct transmission. I am very hands on, this comes from thousands of hours wing chun teaching experience and hundreds of hours of training to be a teacher...

18/05/2025

A scientific study into internal martial arts which offers some interesting information to consider in practice substantiated by research and scientific data. Enjoy

Presented to Horizons University (Paris) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree MASTER OF ARTS in Martial Arts by ANTOINE CAMILLERI B.Ch. D. 1992 Mgarr, MALTA JULY, 2018 A SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION INTO POSTURE TRAINING IN THE CHINESE INTERNAL MARTIAL ARTS NOTE: This thesis is repr...

02/05/2025

Great film from Nima at Mindful Wing Chun with quality information relative to CST Wing Chun and internal martial arts. Enjoy

https://www.mindfulwingchun.onlineA short discussion on getting access to the back part of the brain through practicing Wing Chun Kung Fu. Scientist call thi...

15/11/2024

Great explanation of CST method of Wing Chun from Nima King of Mindful Wing Chun.

https://www.mindfulwingchun.onlineDiscussing ideas and on attitude for practicing Chisau in Wing Chun.*A note about this channel the lineage:Sifu Nima King i...

10/11/2024

An interesting article to consider on the subject of Intent.

NIM LIK MIND INTENT - Tsui Sheung Tin often spoke about the function of “mind power” in the proper ex*****on of Siu Nim Tao.

09/11/2024

Learn the entire CST Wing Chun method Online: https://www.mindfulwingchun.onlineChisau is an integral part of the Wing Chun system. Chi Sau, when practiced ...

04/11/2024

Amazing footage of optimaly balanced co-ordinated whole body movent with focused intent whilst totally present.

Music Used: Rada by Thomas BergersenThe footage is shot by Gregory Wilson under the Creative Commons License using a Phantom camera filming at 1200 frames pe...