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Tony Massengill - Wing Chun - Training Drills DVD

Developing Conditioned Reflex for Combat

Two of the things which sets Wing Chun apart from many other systems is the principles upon which it is built and the way it is trained. In this DVD, 3rd Generation Ip Man Family Wing Chun Lineage Master Instructor Tony Massengill presents the keys to effective training for developing Conditioned Reflex in fighting techniques. These are drills and principles will not only improve the Wing Chun practitioner, but enhance the skill level of any martial artist no matter what system they practice.

Drills include methods of improving:

• Contact Reflex
• Physical and Structural Speed
• Close Range Effectiveness
• Economy in Attack and Defense
• Power from Proper Structure, not Muscular Strength
• And Much, Much More!

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EWC Reviewer: George Hernandez
Date: May 14, 2011

Technical Specifications:
Title: Tony Massengill Wing Chun Kung Training Drills
DVD Length: 1 hour 18 mins
Region: 0
Type: DVD-R
Format: NTSC
Video Quality: Above Average
Audio Quality: 5/5 (Professional)

What It's About:
Sifu Tony Massengill presents Wing Chun training drills to develop conditioned reflexes for combat.

Comments:
Before you can apply close range technique in a fighting situation one must drill properly in order to make it work. Sifu Massengill presents superbly, the basics in performing the drills associated with close range fighting in the Wing Chun system.

Fundamental in this skill development of close range fighting comes from understanding the rudiments of the drill’s structure. This is excellent advice, since it’s important to know what the drill is to achieve in practice. Drills, done properly can quicken learning, particularly in the technique’s execution and gives one a true feel in discovering how it works.

Applications performed during training drills depend on one’s structure as well as the structure of the other person; one must also consider other factors which affect performance in the drill. For example, not only structure, but how one’s distance and point of contact with the other person are achieved during the drill. This is probably an obvious point, since if you’re a short person practicing with someone who is taller, the drill is going to work slightly different---one has to compensate for the difference. Of course, how one adjust for such differences in size and weight of an opponent can only be achieved during drills which give you the opportunity to use technique in such a situation.

Sifu Massengill, gives an excellent presentation of how drills and technique work based on sound principles of Wing Chun. He shows the practitioner where the drill actually starts and follows through in its sequences. In training he said, “train and use what has merit.” That’s excellent advice! Simply put…does it work and does it work for you! Sifu’s demonstration of technique is impressive during the training drill sequences offering a clear understanding of the Wing Chun principles applied. This is an excellent DVD to be taught the concepts and practice of drills leading to skill development in applying the various hand forms of the Wing Chun system.

Content Overview:

Introduction
Developing conditioned reflex for combat based on the principle of the need to react.

• Designed for training reflex.
• The need to react.
• A drill is repetitive.
• The structure of the drill
• Where the drill starts.
• When to relax the arm.
• Shifting the body during the drill.
• The sticking hand vs the hand that disengages.
• The position of the elbow.

• Drill sequences.
• The Pac Sao hand.
• The Wu Sao hand
• Fook Sao hand
• The Bong Sao Drill.
• Tan Da with a shifting horse
• Lop Sao Sequence.

• Chi Sao Training.
• The position of the hands in partner practice.
• Structure is important.
• The elbow and centerline.
• The Huan Sao and elbow.
• The running hand.
• The outside Jet Sao.
• Using the Bong Sao.
• Double hand chi Sao is not competition.
• Turning and getting access to the inside.
• What is the single response cycle.
• What is the multiple response cycle.
• Using the angles.
• Training for chain punching

• Defense against kicks.
• The life cycle of a kick.
• Using the Quan Sao Hand and leg.
• The mistake of receiving a kick during its full maturity,
• Catching the kick early using a Gum Sao hand.
• Stepping to the side.
• Kicking at the opponents supporting leg.

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Tony Massengill - Wing Chun - Close Range Combat DVD

Closing the Distance and Close Range Combat

This is practical martial arts at its best! In this DVD, Master Instructor Tony Massengill presents the keys to effective Close Range Combat. Covered are such skills as, Creating Bridge Contact for control of the opponent. The famous “Inch-Punch” from Wing Chun and the differences in the way Bruce Lee demonstrated the technique compared to the way it is actually used in fighting. The “Returning Punch”, a devastating strike which is nearly impossible to defend. An analysis of the anatomical differences of the vertical and horizontal punch, and which is more structurally sound. The shifting knee strike and close range kicking to destroy the opponent’s base. All this and much…much more!

Sifu Tony Massengill brings his unique blend of over 43 years in the Martial Arts combined with 25 years working as a Police Officer, Firefighter and Paramedic, to his teaching style. This is practical experience from the street, not theory based only from Dojo training and sport martial arts.

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EWC Reviewer: George Hernandez
Date: May 14, 2011

Technical Specifications:
Title: Tony Massengill Wing Chun Kung Fu Close Range Combat
DVD Length: 1 hour 4 mins
Region: 0
Type: DVD-R
Format: NTSC
Video Quality:Above Average
Audio Quality: 5/5 (Professional)

What It's About:
Sifu Massengill presents applications of the close range fighting techniques of the Wing Chun Kung-fu system.

Comments:
If you’re looking for a DVD that demonstrates genuine Wing Chun Kung-Fu technique, then this is the video for you. The production is excellent and Sifu Massengill presents the material expertly. In this DVD as in others, Massengill maintains the philosophy that the sport martial art environment is quite different from the street. So attitude and application is indeed quite different in situations from the Koon or School.

One’s practice in Kung-fu should not focus on looking flashy or showy, but to get the job done in the quickest manner possible. In fact Wing Chun doesn’t appear all that elaborate when compared with other forms of Kung fu, such as Praying Mantis or Hung-Gar. But, don’t deceive yourself; Wing Kung is quite elegant in its close range techniques. Sifu Massengill demonstrates effectively the principles of the Wing Chun System showing how one can exploit the situation at point of contact with an adversary.

There’s lots of practical advice which is presented in this DVD relevant to the street environment, such as maintaining a stance of non-aggression for legal reasons, but being prepared in case a fight should in sue. One can appreciate Sifu Massengill’s emphasis on the basics, which is that power at close range comes from one’s structure or root. The old analogy that a house is only as strong as its foundation applies here. Massengill demonstrates the fundamentals of Wing Chun, by showing how the techniques are based on sound biomechanics and are effective according to the natural structure of the body.

Again, if you’re looking for a DVD, that truly represents the principles behind close range fighting of the Wing Chun System, then this DVD would be an excellent investment. By watching Sifu Massengill’s demonstration of Wing Chun, one would readily see that he comes from a genuine lineage of Wing Chun Kung- fu. He presents his lineage as that from Ip man, Ip man’s two sons and Samual Kwok. If Wing Chun lineage is important as far as training and school affiliation, then indeed, this instructional DVD would be a real treat!

Content Overview:

Introduction
The essential principles associated with Wing Chun’s close in fighting techniques

• The fighting environment.
• Sports MA and Movies distort the fighting environment
• Distance, applications, tools and weapons
• There are only two ranges.
• The bridge-coming into contact
• Contact – 12 points of contact.

• The anatomy of a punch.
• Structural components
• Shoulder position.
• Using the body at short range
• The biomechanics of motion.

• Where does the power come from?
• The rooted base.
• Power from the shoulder not the arm.
• The lower arm position
• Controlling structure along the line.

• The Graduated Training process and bridging drills.
• The interview position – non-aggression posture.
• Bridge contact at centerline.
• Cross drill with Jet Sao.

• Control is the Objective.
• Training should be developed to represent reality.
• Legal aspects and common sense.
• Acquiring control from being grasped
• Opening the line
• Pac Sao with a sealing maneuver.
• The benefit of hitting twice.
• Blood born diseases and using the open hand.
• The returning fist.
• Using the opponent’s had.
• Using focus pads in training.

• Kicking a close range.
• Preloading and using the knee.
• Kicking at the correct angle.
• Using kicks for setting up Chin Na techniques

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Tony Massengill - Wing Chun - Weapons - Butterfly Knives & Long Pole DVD

Butterfly Knives & Long Pole
The Weapons of the Ip Man Family Wing Chun Kung Fu System

Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu is quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular systems! While much has been written and filmed about this method, little has been released on the Weapons training. Traditionally the weapons of the Wing Chun system are only introduced after mastery of the empty hand forms and Wooden Dummy training. It is said that Ip Man taught the knife form to only seven students. So this training has not been readily available, even up to our current generation!

The Long Pole teaches principles of long range weapons use and single weapon use. The Wing Chun Double Knives teach principles of close-range weapons and double weapon use. Also covered in this DVD is how the weapon training relates to empty hand use!

In this DVD, 3rd Generation Ip Man Family Wing Chun Lineage Master Instructor Tony Massengill presents the weapons training and forms which have been passed to him in the direct lineage of the Ip Family. Material covered includes the traditional pole and knife forms, along with fighting applications and training methods.

EWC Note: We'd just like to point out the great looking butterfly swords being used on the cover are the Everything Wing Chun Ultimate Drop Forged Modern Choppers.

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EWC Reviewer: George Hernandez
Date: May 14, 2011

Technical Specifications:
Title: Tony Massengill – Wing Chun Weapons
DVD Length: 39 mins
Region: 0
Type: DVD-R
Format: NTSC
Video Quality: Above Average
Audio Quality: 5/5 (Professional)

What It's About:
Master Tony Massengill presents instruction on the two Chinese weapons which are primarily associated with the Wing Chun system; these weapons are known as the Butterfly Knives and the Long Pole.

Comments:
The principle weapons associated with Wing Chun were not only a means for defense in ancient China used by the Shaolin monks, but are utilized today to provide further development in one’s skill in the techniques of the Wing Chun Kung fu system. Instruction in this DVD begins with the Long Pole or what is known as the 6.5 point pole or staff, which refers to seven movements in the application of the pole. The seven movements are linked with six attack and defense techniques and one movement associated with attack only. Master Massengill provides the learner with the reasoning behind the correct position of the hands in holding the pole and the basic sequence used for development, but also warns the practitioner in its improper use or training which could lead to severe injury of the joints.

The actual movements of the pole form do not look all that impressive, but their benefit in ones training soundly contributes to one’s stance development and projection of power. One can easily experience in the practice of the pole form and through its applications how centerline theory applies to the Wing Chun system of martial art techniques.

Perhaps, the weapon that is best known and is attributed to the Wing Chun system are the Butterfly Knifes. They are unique in terms of their design, but also in the performance of the form which incorporates all the movements of Wing Chun’s three forms which are Siu LimTao, Chum Kiu and Bil Jee.

The Butterfly Knife form has eight angles of attack, while utilizing the basic stance of Siu Lim Tao, the rotating postures of Chum Kiu and the stepping pattern associated with Bil Jee. Practicing the Butterfly Knife form will definitely improve as well as reinforce your technique and skill in applying Wing Chun. If you want to learn the basics associated with these two weapons, then this DVD will provide you with the theory, basic exercises and applications of each weapon’s use. The series of DVDs produced by EM3 Video of Master Tony Massengill are excellent instructional media in sound and video quality. The purchase of these DVD’s would enhance any ones collection and would be a wise investment for instructional material of the Wing Chun system.

Content Overview:

Introduction

The Wing Chun Pole

• Basic attributes of the pole
• Reference to its 6.5 points or seven movements.
• Six points of attack and defense.
• One point referring to attack only.

• The basis or purpose of pole training.
• The centerline and range of coverage.
• Steadiness and balance.
• Focus and applying force.

• Power training exercises
• Basic thrusting movement-standing posture.
• Downward thrust movement.
• Forward Thrust movement.
• Using the pole as a unit.
• The sequence of the thrust.
• The pole becomes the centerline.

• The purpose of the pole.
• It’s for fighting not for show.
• Provides development for the arms and wrist.
• The thrusting pole exercise from centerline and heart line position.
• The shoulder becomes the centerline.
• The lower postures of the thrusting form.

• Techniques of the pole form.
• Using the short pole for training.
• Starting position to cover the centerline.
• The drop and thrust position.
• Turning at the proper angle in the form.
• Stepping forward and moving back in the form.
• The relationship between the pole and the hands.

The Butterfly Knives

• How the knife form is related to the hands.
• The eight angles of attack.
• In holding the knifes, one's hands become the elbows.
• The points of vulnerability for attack are different from the open or empty hand applications.
• Become aware of the opponents vulnerable parts.
• the arms, biceps, and the waist.

The Butterfly Knife form

• There are eight sections of the form.
• the eight sections are individual forms and can be performed separately.
• There are three basic movements.
• Stepping.
• The shifting horse.
• Thrusting action.

• Butterfly knife form attributes.
• Static sections of the form.
• Active sections of the form.