I have been training for single movements now how about training combinations?
i HEARD THAT u get max speed by reducing the mental governor i.e when u punch in combos it should be like speed reading where u read paragraphs instead of individaul words.
However in practice appyling it to the hand strikes is difficult for example im training this four hand strike combo so instead of thinking of strike 1 followed by2,3,4 etc im doing it as one count but when i do this the individual strikes are not done correctly(without proper form)!!!
So how would i train this combination?should i train each individual strike first then train strike 1 and 2 as a one count followed by training of strikes 3 and 4 as one count i.e 4 strike combo becomes 2 counts.Then After this train the two counts as one count?(i hope this makes some sense!!!)
Any advice on how to train this four strike combo is appreciated!!
dont train a 4 hit combo
wing chun is not tekken.
You should focus on speed rather then combos.
Do SLT slowly, relax, drop your shoulders, breath and stand correctly.
Punch a speed bag, or a double ended bag, or both.
Hang a paper from the ceiling and punch it corectly, focusing on returning to your ‘ready’ position.
Now, for ‘combos’
Develop 3 or 4 three move ‘combos’ and drill them slowly, focusing on technique, structure, and breath. Chain punch, find a partner to do partner drills with, and Chain punch (pak sau then chain, step and chain, etc).
Whats with this 4 move combo? Rear knee, forward elbow, punch, palm?
No offense intended, but when you say 4 hit combo it makes me think of Tekken and karate.
Good luck, if i have been vague, please ask me to clarify.
Hi Ironmonk.
Learn to undertstand and feel the individual techniques, as always concentrate on form and function rather than just speed alone.
Then step from drilling 1 step to 2 step and so on.
IMHO though,don’t ‘overdo’ the ‘set pieces’, let the development be natural.
Positioning of the body in relation to the opponent is also vital to maintaining form.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dave F.
We learn not ot get too focused on the techniques so much as the sensitivity. Basically, you practice SLT, the other forms, some technique drills, and alot of sensitivity training.
Basically, the idea is that you get your body used to the positions of the forms but let your sensitivty guide you. I think the idea is that as you get older you get slower, and some people just cant get superfast at all! This way your sensitivity makes up for it by telling you what your opponent is going to do it.
combos?
You can work on ‘combinations’ in chi sao.
Really, tho, they aren’t combinations. Its just being relaxed and keeping up the pressure. I like to think this is better, b/c they won’t be programmed like boxing combos, but alive and flexible.
If your arms spring forward when there is a gap, then why do we even need combos?
The best combo
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- do…
Thats all you need to know about combos 
NOTHING WRONG WITH COMBOS
Yes i agree that u should rely on tactile reflexes(chi sao) and u should flow with ur opponents attack(my technique is my opponents technique) but i still think there is nothing wrong with doing combos-even chain punches are a combo!!!
Problems with combo
The problem with training combos is that you will develop habits and predictabilities in fights. Thats not good…
Boxers and other martial artist use combos because it speeds up their attacking. Ie you get to throw a few punches or kicks real fast. The problem is that in order to use combos effectively your opponent needs to move in predictable ways.
Try and visit different schools and watch their combos. 99% of the time they will be styled after the typical reaction of that particular style. Now ask yourself what you would do to counter his combos. If its different, your oppont will already have lost, trust me on this.
The reason he will loose is that his mind will be F.U. for a split second if you break his rythme because he will be startled and have to come up with a new plan. That split second is all you need to finish him off.