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INFO ABOUT TRAINING

On this page you will find umpteen articles on the subject of WING CHUN. I introduce myself as a trainer, show you my TEAM, you can look at our offers and then there is a lot to read about WING CHUN.

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You can find many very interesting articles in the BLOG and videos if you (who is surprised) click on VIDEOS. 

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Now have fun browsing!

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CORD ELSNER | TRAINER

In this article I introduce myself and you can read something about my vita - both professionally and in the field of martial arts.

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TEAM - MY COOL PEOPLE

Nothing beats a great TEAM. Here I introduce you to my core team - to be precise, everyone who doesn't mind being presented here. 

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WHAT IS WING CHUN?

WING CHUN is a Kung Fu style and is widely considered to be one of the most effective and direct martial arts styles of all. What distinguishes Wing Chun? Here I go into more details.

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WHAT IS KUNG FU?

Kung Fu, Gong Fu ... comes from China and many people simply don't know what Kung Fu actually means. Here I explain the term in more detail.

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MARTIAL ARTS OR COMBAT SPORTS?

Martial arts and martial arts are often used interchangeably. But there are clear differences - especially when it comes to competitions or tournaments. In this article I explain how to differentiate here and why. 

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THE WING CHUN ORIGIN LEGEND

The WING CHUN origin legend begins during the change from the Ming to the Qing dynasty. More precisely dated around 1740. Read here about the legend of the origin of the martial arts style, from the nun Ng Mui and Yim Wing Chun - the style founder.

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ALTERNATIVES TO THE WING CHUN ORIGIN LEGEND

Basically one tells oneself ONE story, ONE legend of the emergence of Wing Chun as a martial art with roots in Shaolin Kung Fu. Is that actually all correct? Here I discuss alternatives. Read for yourself and always think critically.

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WHAT WING CHUN STYLES ARE THERE?

Especially in Wing Chun there is a huge chaos of styles and designations. Yip Man Wing Chun, Leung Ting Wing Tsun, Wong Shun Leung Ving Chun, WT, WC, VT, VC - it's crazy (not only for a layman). Read for yourself what it's all about. I'll help you with orientation.

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YIP MAN | IP MAN - THE GRANDMASTER

Yip Man or Ip Man is considered the forefather of many Wing Chun styles. He was the first to teach Wing Chun publicly on a larger scale - also to non-Chinese people. Read about him and his story here.

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THE PHILOSOPHICAL PILLARS OF THE WING CHUN SYSTEM

As the saying goes: "Wing Chun is well suited to PUT another person IN THE FACE ."

Sure, that's right - but the statement is a bit simple or let's just say: stupid! 

Wing Chun is more than "knocking" and is based on three philosophical pillars: Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Read more about it here.

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DAOISM (TAOISM) IN WING CHUN

Daoism is both religion and philosophy. Yin and Yang, I Ching, the doctrine of Chi (Qi, Ki) but also the tradition of body and mind cultivation, breath control, Qigong, etc. are some of the diverse themes that are addressed here. Read here about one of the three pillars of Wing Chun and the immense relevance of Daoism to this magnificent martial art.

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CONFUCIANISM IN WING CHUN

Confucianism is a term for philosophy and political ideas that follow the tradition of Confucius and his disciples. Confucianism has shaped Chinese culture and society for many centuries and plays a role in the hierarchy (keyword: Sifu) in Wing Chun. Read here about one of the three great teachings of China or Asia.

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BUDDHISM IN WING CHUN

Buddhism is the third of China's "three great teachings" alongside Daoism and Confucianism. Anyone who deals with Shaoling Kung Fu, the Shaolin Monastery and the further development of Wing Chun should deal with Buddhism and its relevance for Wing Chun. Read on to get another piece of the puzzle of a holistic approach.

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HIERARCHY IN WING CHUN

The concept of hierarchy in Wing Chun is based on basic Confucian considerations. Designations such as Sifu (the father's teacher), Sihing, Sigung, Todai, etc. are family designations that result in hierarchical relationships analogous to a family structure. Read about the background here for a deeper understanding.

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