[Mark]

The wall bag is best, because the goal is to strike with structure. Heavy bags can distract us and tempt us to punch hard to move the bag forcefully backward. This initially feels cool, because we can make the bag move a lot…BUT it causes us to easily lose structure, lean into punches, and start focusing externally. Pretty soon, our energy goes where we do not want it- in our hands. We tense up our muscles to deliver a harder and harder punch, and even our mind gets tense. In a fight, these bad habits lead to chasing, swiping, over committing, and giving our opponent loss everywhere- making us easy prey for an experienced Dragon practitioner. Hope that helps! – Mark Wallbag

[Mike]

I think a training method is good if you set reasonable expectations while using it. I have heard of people using a shower curtain for punching. What are your expectations? BTW-Sounds like fun!

• This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by  Mike.

[Clint Chevalier]

1. I agree with Mark. Wing Chun uses a very specific form and position. As I have only just started with Wing Chun I can not comment on everything it teaches. I have studied 4 other styles, Japanese styles , and found that with the more aggressive defense styles I could see how that type of training would help.

[Charles]

I appreciate your replies, everybody. I like your excellent explanation Mark. I will skip that kind of drill at this stage of my training. It would seem as if it could have it’s place for a more advanced student because in a real world conflict we will, in fact, have an opponent who moves around and doesnt do Wing Chun. However, I am a rookie and what do I know at this point? I will stick with the wall right now as you say. As suggested, I have asked myself what my objective is in doing this, and I think it is to make it more dynamic as if I have an actual training partner.

• This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by  Charles.
• This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by  Charles.