Anatomy of a Fist Fight

By Armando Sainz

This little article serves to give you a glimpse into a fight scenario. Some of it can only be fully understood by the most advanced Wing Chun practitioners. I hope this gives you an idea of the depth, efficiency and value of Wing Chun.

From the initial attack to the finishing blow a fight should be as brief as possible. The best scenario is when one is able to subdue the attacker within three moves. First and foremost when one becomes distinctly aware that he is about to be attacked, strong eye contact ( mok lik ) with intent should be established. That is, my attitude changes from passive awareness to calm yet intense vigilance. At the moment of initial attack from my foe, I attack the centerline (usually the throat) and establishing a dominant and proper position through the interception of the attacker’s limbs. I maintain and observe all elements of good form as I read the opponents energy through sensitivity. When he moves, and he will, I move first. From here I maintain what I have achieved. No giving up space or position.

Even though this fight will be brief, there are a multitude of variables and dynamics occurring. My movement is forward and fierce yet relaxed and able to change instantly. If my attacker is strong I feel it at the moment of interception and shift, sucking him in to a well-placed strike that not only hurts him, but also disrupts his posture as I maintain dominance. Again, every aspect of a good fighter must be observed and maintained. I don't allow anything to get past the point of interception. As our villain tries to counter he is met with seemingly ghost-like techniques as I close in. This is possible only by correct positioning of my axial and co-axial parts and never losing sight of this constant maintenance of myself (my position and control of the opponent).

To finish him I will pursue his posture in a most economical, ever-changing manner. Since I am at a very close range and I have proper control of my opponent, I'm able to feel the slightest energy or inclination from him. The smallest move unleashes a disciplined barrage of unseen attacks. I can now take down my opponent as I capture him completely. Immobilization and destruction are in order here as my opponent's defenses are nullified. The fight is over in a matter of seconds.

To check out more about Armando Sainz, go to centerlineacademy.com

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By Armando Sainz This little article serves to give you a glimpse into a fight scenario. Some of it can only be fully understood by the most advanced Wing Chun practitioners. I hope this gives you an idea of the depth, efficiency and value of Wing Chun. From the initial attack to the finishing blow a fight should be as brief as possible. The best scenario is when one is able to subdue the attacker within three moves. First and foremost when one becomes distinctly aware that he is about to be attacked, strong eye contact ( mok lik ) with intent should be established. That is, my attitude changes from passive awareness to calm yet intense vigilance. At the moment of initial attack from my foe, I attack the centerline (usually the throat) and establishing a dominant and proper position through the interception of the attacker’s limbs. I maintain and observe all elements of good form as I read the opponents energy through sensitivity. When he moves, and he will, I move first. From here I maintain what I have achieved. No giving up space or position. Even though this fight will be brief, there are a multitude of variables and dynamics occurring. My movement is forward and fierce yet relaxed and able to change instantly. If my attacker is strong I feel it at the moment of interception and shift, sucking him in to a well-placed strike that not only hurts him, but also disrupts his posture as I maintain dominance. Again, every aspect of a good fighter must be observed and maintained. I don't allow anything to get past the point of interception. As our villain tries to counter he is met with seemingly ghost-like techniques as I close in. This is possible only by correct positioning of my axial and co-axial parts and never losing sight of this constant maintenance of myself (my position and control of the opponent). To finish him I will pursue his posture in a most economical, ever-changing manner. Since I am at a very close range and I have proper control of my opponent, I'm able to feel the slightest energy or inclination from him. The smallest move unleashes a disciplined barrage of unseen attacks. I can now take down my opponent as I capture him completely. Immobilization and destruction are in order here as my opponent's defenses are nullified. The fight is over in a matter of seconds. To check out more about Armando Sainz, go to centerlineacademy.com