WCI Review - Sifu Fernandez - Wing Tchun Do: Training with Focus Pads
This highly engaging video runs for nearly two hours, focusing on training with focus mitts in Wing Chun. It is filled with valuable information and successfully maintains the viewer's attention from start to finish.
This is the only video I am aware of that is entirely dedicated to the use of focus mitts for Wing Chun practitioners. Focus mitts are an invaluable training tool for all Wing Chun stylists. Unfortunately, many schools do not use them, as they prefer more traditional training methods. Even among those who do use them, it is not frequently enough. This video provides numerous ideas and detailed explanations on how to incorporate focus mitts into Wing Chun practice.
The video is presented by Sifu Fernandez, assisted by one of his students. Sifu Fernandez explains the techniques, while his student demonstrates them with remarkable speed and what appears to be endless endurance, executing hundreds of punches, kicks, elbows and other strikes throughout.
The video starts with basic straight punches and progresses to double or triple punches, eventually showing sequences of up to six successive punches (Chain Punching style). It then demonstrates various kicks, starting with the basic straight kick from a square-facing stance, and advancing to the straight kick from a stance with one leg forward. The video features a variety of kicks and punches, and also presents combinations such as a straight kick followed by a straight punch.
A large variety of techniques are presented and explained in detail, including knee strikes, elbow strikes, stop kicks, uppercuts and various combinations. An interesting method to avoid kicks through side-stepping is demonstrated, among others.
This engaging video offers detailed, precise and useful instruction. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in incorporating focus mitts into their training or seeking to expand their skills with new techniques and ideas involving them.
Sifu Fernandez - Wing Tchun Do: Training with Focus Pads
Language: English
Running Time: Approx. 112 min.
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