Knowing When to Fight
One of the first things you learn as part of your wing Chun training as that martial arts is used for defense never for attack.
As you become more proficient in your training you learn that how to defend you, attack and handle general self-defense.You are more comfortable knowing that you can handle yourself it the need arises. However this is also the question of when will you be required to put you new found skills to use.At the beginning of your training the thought of getting into a fight is scary.
Now with some level of proficiency your confidence has grown.With your inner confidence you wont need to prove yourself in a fight. Confidence has been cultivated in your kung fu training and you are a more calm person.. When confronted in a situation that requires you to use your skill you know you will be able to handle yourself.
Usually you will be confronted with someone who will verbalize you, they may be full of steam and want to mouth off.It may take just a wrong word, or phrase before things escalate.. most likely they are looking for an outlet and not thinking. It may be easier to let them blow off their steam if they are some distance away let them talk all they want.If you are approach keep in mind their space ad distnce.. Are they in range to attack you?Is there a threat?Be aware of your surroundings to see if you have room to move. Being aware of your environment is crucial.If you can back and walk away that is the best option.Be aware.Do they have back up? If they touch you -be ready to react. Your chi sao and wing chun dummy training will come to you effortlessly.Be careful as you should defend, not attack.. You don’t want to unnecessarily hurt someone—there could also be legal repercussions.