Why Knife Training Refines Your Wing Chun Structure
With the knives, training exposes weaknesses in your stance, elbow positioning, and centreline control, forcing precise corrective adjustments. Sudden edgeRead More…
All posts by Sifu Alan Bagley
The Eight Cutting Principles of the Baat Jaam Do
With the eight cutting principles of the Baat Jaam Do, you learn each traditional cutting method, its defence or offenceRead More…
Baat Jaam Do: The Art of Controlled Aggression
There’s a disciplined method behind Baat Jaam Do that teaches you to harness aggression into measured action. Training with knivesRead More…
Preserving Tradition: The Role of the Baat Jaam Do in Modern Wing Chun Schools
With the Baat Jaam Do, you see how, as a modern instructor, I balance honouring classical forms while adapting techniquesRead More…
The Hidden Strategies of the Baat Jaam Do
Most of your training with the Baat Jaam Do teaches tactical thinking: the knives train you to exploit cutting angles,Read More…
The Importance of Structure in Wing Chun: Building Strength Without Tension
Many of you can transform your Wing Chun by mastering structural alignment: when your skeletal posture, hip rotation, and relaxedRead More…
Why Wing Chun is More Than Just Self-Defence
Martial arts practices such as Wing Chun transform your movement into a disciplined, mindful system that sharpens your focus, buildsRead More…
The Final Section of Biu Jee – Understanding the Circular Movements (Biu Tze)
The final section of Biu Jee (標指) is often one of the most misunderstood areas of Wing Chun training. UnlikeRead More…
The Myths and Misconceptions About Wing Chun
You may hear that Wing Chun is only for close range or obsolete in modern combat, but your understanding shouldRead More…
How Wing Chun Training Sharpens the Mind
With regular Wing Chun practice, you hone your reaction times, heighten sustained focus, and strengthen working memory by engaging patternRead More…
The Journey of a Wing Chun Student: What to Expect in Your First Year
Expect a structured progression in your first year, as you learn Siu Nim Tau, develop footwork and sensitivity through ChiRead More…
From Knives to Empty Hands: What the Baat Jaam Do Teach Every Wing Chun Student
Over time, practising the Baat Jaam Do sharpens your Wing Chun by forcing tighter angles, a stronger guard, economy ofRead More…
The History and Origins of Wing Chun: From Legend to Modern Day
The Birth of a Legend: Ng Mui and Yim Wing Chun You’ll encounter a vivid origin story: a Shaolin abbess,Read More…
The Science Behind Wing Chun’s Efficiency
Just by focusing on body alignment and economy of motion, you’ll see how Wing Chun applies torque, leverage and theRead More…
How Wing Chun Builds Situational Awareness
Awareness in Wing Chun trains you to read intent and adapt fast: sensitivity drills like Chi Sau hone your tactileRead More…
The Role of Footwork in Wing Chun Defence and Attack
Defence and attack in Wing Chun depend on how you move your feet; effective stepping lets you close distance, evadeRead More…