Wing Chun is a traditional Chinese fighting art.  It is direct, uses economy of movement, and is very comprehensive. We feel the laws of physics determine the best ways to move and defend one’s self.  These concepts and principles govern how we move, fight and train.  Most other schools rely on muscular strength, speed, and purely physical technique.  Instead, the concepts we use involve position, sensitivity, structure, footwork, and technique to deal with aggressors.

          The art is highly efficient and aggressive, yet we train to acquire effortless combat skills.  The human’s most basic and natural instinct is self-preservation. When we are children in the developmental stages, these basic instincts come more naturally to us, however over time we become civilized and need to, as adults, be trained to use our once natural instinct of self-preservation.  At Atlantic Warriors our mission is to train in the science of self-preservation.

          The students of Atlantic Warriors seek to continually develop and evolve their understanding of Wing Chun principles and concepts, and don’t settle for simply carrying on the art in a sacred, or dead tradition.  This thinking person’s approach to martial study trains self-preservation skills, not skills for tournaments, competition, or egotistical brawls.  Intelligence, awareness, and hard work are essential aspects of Wing Chun training.

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Self-Preservation Tip of the Month

     PLEASE READ!!  Studies have shown, AS ECONOMIES DECLINE, VIOLENCE INCREASES. OUR ECONOMY IS DECLINING...

Currently, there are more than a half million robberies in the US each year- and that figure doesn't include the 150,000 stolen purses and wallets, or 30,000 carjackings. There are nearly 250,000 rapes, attempted rapes and sexual assaults. These numbers add up to almost 1 million victims. Over the next few months, I will discuss How to Protect Yourself in these perilous times. This is part 1 in a 4 part series. Parts 1 and 2 will discuss Muggers and Rapists.

Part 1

Maintaining "situational awareness" is the best way to avoid street crime. People get so caught up in their own lives that they don't spot danger until it is too late. Situational awareness is especially important in places Between the places where you spend time. In between places include, the deserted parking lot you traverse to get from the mall to your car... or the empty stairwell you descend to get from your office to the street.

When you leave a building and enter a parking lot or garage, look for lingerers. If you see anyone suspicious, go back and ask someone to walk you to your car. If no one is available, call the police and ask them to send a cruiser. It's usually a mistake to try to rush to your car because there often isn't time to unlock the door, start the engine and drive away.

Additionally, if you find yourself in a potentially dangerous area, walk with a quick, confident gait. This makes you less appealing to criminals. However, if faced with the choice between, say, walking confidently through a dangerous-looking group of teens, or reversing course- reverse course.

I will expand further on this topic in Part 2, next month.

Until then, stay safe,

Sifu