Learning how to condition your hands for your wing chun punching has always been somewhat a controversial subject. This article will discuss 3 key components to hit harder, condition your first and hit harder without injury.
But first...
You need to ask yourself why you want to condition your hands!
If you're conditioning your hands 'just because' and for no particular reason you have to SERIOUSLY ask yourself if the risk of long term damage is worth it?
Repeated impact to a hard, well packed Wing Chun wall bag - to toughen the knuckle, callus the skin and dullen the pain of hitting something very hard - can all have negative effect on the body over the years.
There are two very simple exercises you can use to condition your hand, wrist and forearm all of which can make you a harder, more confident hitter.
Wall Bag Punching
The Wing Chun wall bag is mounted flat against a wall - it doesn't swing, it doesn't move - you pound the surface of the bag and it's contents stop you from hitting the wall with your hand.
Wall bags can be filled with rice, old clothing or sand. Even iron filings have been used or at least 'said' to be used.
The filing and how tightly the bag is packed all change the feel of the bag.
Hitting a wall bag will strengthen your wrist and forearm as you keen good alignment and structure to your punch on impact.
Finger Press Ups
Finger press-ups engage a number of muscles in your forearm and wrist. Muscles important if you want to keep the alignment of your hand correct on impact.
One of the most common injuries to students practising their Wing Chun punch is caused by the wrist buckling on impact. Good technique is the key here - a strong wrist and forearm will help reduce the likelihood of injury.
Correct Wing Chun Punch Structure
This is last because it's the most important point in making sure you hit hard without injury. Without proper alignment and structure the likelihood of hitting incorrectly is HUGE.
The force of your punch must be in the same direction as your knuckles - as soon as the force and knuckle are out of line - the wrist will buckle on impact and cause damage.
Keeping the alignment relies on keep your elbows low (not letting them flair out) and hitting with the lower three knuckles. As soon as you start to hit with the larger two knuckles you tilt your wrist and (from close range) you will hurt it.
Hitting hard is a skill that must be trained - it's Kung Fu in its truest form - a skill attained through hard work.
When you can hit hard you carry with you a valuable life skill - a tool that can finish fights and protect you from harm. It's a confidence builder and the equivalent of walking around with a hammer in your pocket.
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Wing Chun is a prize martial art - one that should be researched, shared and passed onto future generations. To learn more about Wing Chun training you can visit the Wing Chun Training website
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