Video: Smart Research Wing Chun vs. Contemporary Karate
We had received comments from viewers that our past videos didn't show our opponents using Karate techniques to spar with our Wing Chun guys - this time around, we are posting a video of our Wing Chun guys using pure Wing Chun techniques to spar with practitioners of contemporary Karate. This time around, viewers will get to see the style of Karate which they are familiar with.
Contemporary Style of Karate
- Light footwork with light hopping
- Abrupt hits
- Similar to TKD and many other contemporary and mainstream Karate styles (western-influenced) with movements similar to boxing and kickboxing (footwork, blocks, etc.)
Ancient/Scientific style of Karate
Characteristics- Continuous strikes and blocks with few pauses - spar with instinct
- Fluid flow
- Use blocking and striking techniques of original Karate from the forms (not western-style of block which 2 arms are covering the head)
- Move with stances from the forms (solid and stable)
Note: These apply to other ancient martial arts too - including ancient Wing Chun which Smart Research Wing Chun is doing as it is the restored ancient Wing Chun.