HERITAGE

MARTIAL ARTS

Wing Chun Kicking and Leg Blocking

Training Principals

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Version: 1.0
Date: April 2006
Written by: Rick Gonzalez
ACKNOWLEGMENT:
This training guide is the result of training and research by Heritage Martial Arts Instructors and
students. This document is still under construction, comments are appreciated by e-mail.

WARNING:
1. This guide should not be used for first time instruction.
2. These points are meant only to be a memory aid for you after have been instructed by your Instructor
and have practiced in the Dojo.
3. Instruction on these techniques is very important in order that you are fully aware of the dangers of
doing these techniques improperly.

Copyright 2001; by Rick Gonzalez, Heritage Martial Arts

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 Wing Chun Kicking and Leg Blocking Principals

There is a common misconception that Wing Chun is lacking in

essential kicking techniques. This is mainly because Wing Chun kicking
is presented at the intermediate level (Chum Kiu) and advanced level
(Biu Gee), and rarely present at the beginning levels of Wing Chun.

It is important to learn the kicks of the Wing Chun system and to learn
the principals behind these kicks. There is no need to substitute kicks
from other martial arts systems, but it is important to understand the 8
Wing Chun kicks, 8 Wing Chun leg principles, and the 12 Wing Chun
leg blocking technique.

To reflect the economy of the system, Wing Chun kicks are rarely targeted above the waist level
and never above the chest level. This is not to say that high kicks are no ever used in Wing Chun,
but they do represent a risk when there are other avenues available. Wing Chun kicks are
economically structured to achieve power, flexibility, and safety in application through scientific
design. Used properly, advanced kicking techniques are powerful tools for the Wing Chun fighter.
It should be emphasized that Wing Chun's leg moves remain a supplement for an existing hand
system and should be used sparingly

THE “EIGHT KICKS ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE

To develop better balance flexibility and accuracy in kicking technique, a short, eight-part
sequence can be practiced with the Mook Yan Joang. In this sequence, the trainee kicks eight
kicking techniques with one leg, changing the structure of each kick without putting the foot down
between motions. Then the sequence is repeated with the other leg.
This drill introduces primary kicking techniques as well as demonstrating striking areas for the
foot.

Beginning in independent horse stance

(Doop Lop Ma), face the Wooden
Dummy “Mook Yan Joung” on the
original centerline.

Right hand in front, fingers pointed

towards center of Wooden Dummy, with
slight pressure on heel of hand. Left
hand in woo position half way between
right hand and chest.

Both wrists on centerline.

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1. Low Front Kick (Dai Jing Gurk).

Raise the left leg to kick the knee area of the

Dummy leg. The left heel should land on the
centerline with the foot angled 45 degrees
outward. The body remains uptight so that, if the
legs could not he seen it would be impossible to
determine that a kick was being executed.

Formally introduced in movement 34 of Mook

Yan Joang form.

2. Front Kick (Jing Gurk).

Raise the left leg to kick just below the low

Dummy arm with a lifting right Dung Jing Gerk
(raising front kick). The right heel should land on
the centerline with the foot angled 45 degrees
upward. The body remains uptight so that, if the
legs could not he seen it would be impossible to
determine that a kick was being executed.

Formally introduced in movement 28 of Mook

Yan Joang form

3. Side Kick (Waang Gurk).

Pivot the base foot out slightly and simultaneous

execute a nailing Dyeung Wahng Gerk (nailing
side kick) to the same spot on Centerline
converting the left Joang Sau to a left Bong San
Structure to balance the position.

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4. Low Side Kick (Dai Waang Gurk).

Capitalizing on the downward momentum of the

left foot with the bodyweight, behind it, pivot
hack out on the base foot and execute a low
Waang Gerk (side kick) that strikes the knee
area of the Dummy leg with the knife edge of the
foot.
During the kick, the left arm lowers to a low
Bong Sau position to guard and balance the
stance.

5a). Outward Instep Kick (Ngoy Tiu

Gurk).

Left leg performs an outward swinging

upward angle kick which uses the
outside instep and heel as a striking
surface.

Formally introduced in movement 67 of

Mook Yan Joang form.

5b). Alternatively Perform an Inward

Instep Kick (Loy Tiu Gurk.

6a). Outside Snap Kick (Gaan Gurk).

Left leg is brought down sharply at a

backward 40 degree angle to cut into
attacker’s line and is applied against the
inside of knee area of the Dummy leg.

Formally introduced in movement 80 of

Mook Yan Joang form

6b). Alternatively Perform an Inward

Snap Sweeping Kick (Gaan Gurk).

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7. Upward Knee Strike (Hay Sut).

Applied with an upward strike to the

lower arm of Mook Yan Joang, with
power from hip and thigh as well as the
upward snap of knee.

Formally introduced in movement 80 of

Mook Yan Joang form.

8. Scraping Kick (Yaai Gerk).

Again capitalizing on the downward

momentum of the left foot with the
bodyweight behind it, pivot on the base
foot and execute a low Waai Gerk
(scraping side kick) that strikes the knee
area of the Dummy leg with the knife
edge of the foot, and down.

Formally introduced in movement 102 of

Mook Yan Joang form.

Without stopping, step back and to the

left as the left foot comes down. Repeat
the same sequence with the right foot
and returning to the starting left Choh
Ma position on the Original Centerline.

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THE “LEG HOOKING LOW KICK ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE
A first “Sticky Foot” sequence is practiced on the wooden dummy, which improves the trainee’s
leg hooking (Ngau Gerk) skills as well as his short-range kicking ability. This is a simple “Chee
Gerk” to improve the trapping and controlling energy in the legs.

1. Knee Scraping Low Kick (Front).

2. Inward Instep Low Kick

(Crescent).

3. Straight Hooking Foot (Leaning

Back)

Without loosing bridge contact, hook the leg

with the instep of the kicking foot. Follow with a
backward lean of the body to pull leg towards
yourself.

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4. Short Side Kick (Knife Edge).

5. Outward Instep Low Kick

(Reverse-Crescent).

6. Inner Arch-Edge Sweeping Kick.

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THE “LEG CONDITIONING ON THE WOODEN DUMMY” EXERCISE
A second “Sticky Foot” sequence is practiced on the wooden dummy, which improves the
trainee’s leg conditioning and balance. This is considered a leg conditioning drill, preparing the
legs for the bridge contact needed in advanced sticky legs training.

1. Jaaum Gerk.

Outward 45 degree block that sweeps out

past the centerline. Low line outward and
forward sweeping kick to shin or ankle.

Condition front shin

2. Tan Gerk.

Without putting the foot down between

motions, raise knee and swing leg up in a
Tan Gerk motion.

Condition outer shin.

3. Jut Gerk.

The leg is brought down sharply in a

backward 45 degree angle to cut into the
line of attack making contact with rear
portion of lower calf.

Condition inner shin.

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WING CHUN KICKING (kicking and principals)

Wing Chun 8 Kicks:

1 Jing Gurk ( Front Kick ) 2 Wang Gurk ( Side Kick )

3 Tiu Gurk ( Instep Kick ) 4 Soo Gurk ( Sweep Kick )

5 Jut Gurk ( Snapping Kick ) 6 Chai Gurk ( Scrapping Kick )

7 Dang Gurk ( Nailing Kick ) 8 Deng Sut ( Raising Knee )

Wing Chun 8 Kicks Principles:

1 Deng ( Raising ) 2 Dang ( Nailing )

3 Soo ( Sweeping ) 4 Tui ( Jumping )

5 Chai ( Scrapping ) 6 Huen ( Circling )

7 Jut ( Snapping Down ) 8 Tiu ( Snapping up )

Wing Chun 12 Leg Blocking Principles:

1 Outside Leg (Taan Gerk). 2 Wing Leg (Bong Gerk).

3 Snapping Leg (Jut Gerk). 4 Barring Leg (Lon Gerk).

5 Stopping Leg (Jeet Gerk). 6 Pushing Leg (Pak Gerk).

7 Guarding Leg (Wu Gerk). 8 Hooking Leg (Au Gerk).

9 Inside Knee (Fok Sut). 10 Outside Knee (Taan Sut).

11 Upward Knee (Tor Sut). 12 Downward Knee (Gwai Sut).

Combination of Kicks:
1. Bue Sau Jing Gurk 2. Fak Sau Wang Gurk

3. Lop Sau Dai Jing Gurk 4. Outside Kwan, Dai Wang Gurk

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