Wong Shun Leung Quotes

Wong Shun Leung was a Hong Kong martial artist from Hong Kong who studied Wing Chun kung fu under Ip Man and was credited with training Bruce Lee. In interviews, Wong claimed to have won at least 60, and perhaps over 100, street fights against martial artists of various styles, though these numbers cannot be independently confirmed. Due to his reputation, his students and admirers referred to him as 'Gong Sau Wong' . Wong recorded one instructional film entitled Wing Chun: The science of in-fighting. Wikipedia  

✵ 8. May 1935 – 28. January 1997
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Famous Wong Shun Leung Quotes

“If you hold two arms out in front of you and someone grabs them, then you can use the third set elbow movement to escape. Bring the hand right in to touch the body. If the hand is held in a fist, it doesn't work. Then press down with the elbow.”

Wong Shun Leung Comments on How to Respond to a Grab
Standing Grappling Situations
Source: Comments From Wong Shun Leung and Tsui Shan Ting, by Ray Van Raamsdonk http://www.springtimesong.com/wcqanda.htm

“In Wing Chun we hit the larger part of the face, usually at an angle, so the butt of the chin is avoided. In Wing Chun, the main target area is from the mouth upward…”

Wong Shun Leung Comments on Where to Hit on the Human Head
Practical Fighting Concepts
Source: Interview with Wong Shun Leung, by: Erle Montaigue http://www.vingtsunupdate.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=77

“No, Wing Chun will never use a fake punch.”

Wong Shun Leung
Punching
Source: Interview with Wong Shun Leung, by: Daniel Poon, Qi Magazine http://www.vingtsunupdate.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid=76

“The first punch causes the brain to go to one side of the skull.”

Wong Shun Leung
Wisdom Quotes
Variant: ..... when you punch the head the brain hits the side of the skull.

Wong Shun Leung Quotes about boxing

“For low side kick attacks, Wong Shun Leung uses the feet. For knee attacks, he said if you hit straight the knee cannot really get you. Against the Thai boxing round kick Wong Shun Leung kicks straight forward, rather than use a clashing force with a Bong leg. This forces the kicker straight back.”

Wong Shun Leung Comments on How to Defend Against Various Leg Attacks
Kicking and Kneeing
Source: Comments From Wong Shun Leung and Tsui Shan Ting, by Ray Van Raamsdonk http://www.springtimesong.com/wcqanda.htm

“Boxing moves the head to dodge punches, but in Wing Chun we don't,”

Wisdom Quotes
Context: Boxing moves the head to dodge punches, but in Wing Chun we don't

“Boxing moves the head to dodge punches, but in Wing Chun we don't, because the head can't be faster than the hand.”

Boxing
Source: Interview with Wong Shun Leung, by: Daniel Poon, Qi Magazine http://www.vingtsunupdate.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid=76

Wong Shun Leung Quotes

“Wing Chun doesn't like to lift the knee first and then kick …..”

Wong Shun Leung
Wisdom Quotes
Source: Comments From Wong Shun Leung and Tsui Shan Ting, by Ray Van Raamsdonk http://www.springtimesong.com/wcqanda.htm

“The situation where you need to wrestle is when both opponents want to grab.”

Wong Shun Leung
Wisdom Quotes
Source: Interview with Wong Shun Leung, by: Daniel Poon, Qi Magazine http://www.vingtsunupdate.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid=76

“To escape from a rear arm lock, straighten the arm by choosing the best line of force. The hand turns and goes in an upward direction. Then step in and unbalance the opponent.”

Wong Shun Leung's Way to Escape from a Rear Arm Lock
Standing Grappling Situations
Source: Comments From Wong Shun Leung and Tsui Shan Ting, by Ray Van Raamsdonk http://www.springtimesong.com/wcqanda.htm

“Against a strong kicker there are two ways to fight. If you are experienced, just go into their center and hit. But if you aren't, then back up. Each time the opponent misses, he will lose one degree of confidence. After a while you have more chances.”

Wong Shun Leung's Ways to Beat a Good Kicker
Kicking and Kneeing
Source: Comments From Wong Shun Leung and Tsui Shan Ting, by Ray Van Raamsdonk http://www.springtimesong.com/wcqanda.htm

“This situation can happen to anyone. If you learn Wing Chun you can cope with it better than someone that doesn't know Wing Chun.”

Wong Shun Leung's Answer on the Question of "If you trip and end up on the floor, can you still apply the principles of Wing Chun?"
Ground Fighting
Source: Interview with Wong Shun Leung, by: Daniel Poon, Qi Magazine http://www.vingtsunupdate.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid=76

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