Fist of the Red Rebel

By Sifu Adam Williss

My first school was named Fist of the Red Rebel. It's name was taken from the history of Wing Chun as it evolved in the secret rebel societies of old-time China. As time went on, the name came to take on a rebellion against complexity and lack of reality-based focus that was so prevalent in the many other approaches to martial arts. We focused so heavily on making sure our movements were simple and focused and just couldn't understand why other martial arts schools didn't. I mean, why was almost everything they did technique based as opposed to concept based. Being techinque based makes things so complicated. Wouldn't it make more sense to make concepts their guide in order to stay simple and flexible in their approach?

Looking back, we had it right. We still feel a rebellion from the mainstream. Other schools are still making things technique based. They're still training for sports-based competition rather than real self-defense. They're still not keeping it simple and to the point.

As our new school takes hold in the community, our martial arts family continues to build. More and more students are joining us in the rebellion against mainstream martial arts and keeping it simple.... REAL simple!


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By Sifu Adam Williss My first school was named Fist of the Red Rebel. It's name was taken from the history of Wing Chun as it evolved in the secret rebel societies of old-time China. As time went on, the name came to take on a rebellion against complexity and lack of reality-based focus that was so prevalent in the many other approaches to martial arts. We focused so heavily on making sure our movements were simple and focused and just couldn't understand why other martial arts schools didn't. I mean, why was almost everything they did technique based as opposed to concept based. Being techinque based makes things so complicated. Wouldn't it make more sense to make concepts their guide in order to stay simple and flexible in their approach? Looking back, we had it right. We still feel a rebellion from the mainstream. Other schools are still making things technique based. They're still training for sports-based competition rather than real self-defense. They're still not keeping it simple and to the point. As our new school takes hold in the community, our martial arts family continues to build. More and more students are joining us in the rebellion against mainstream martial arts and keeping it simple.... REAL simple! Share © The Dragon Institute | 34241 Pacific Coast Highway #105 | Dana Point, CA 92673 | ockungfu.com