Yes this is definately a discussion I am very interested in what is said, that being the reason this is the first thread i see when i log onto musclechat!
Indeed Leglock you raise another good point.. and bring the UFC into it which I watch quite often... matt hughes vs hoyce gracie was it
yes those people train to beat the hell out of the oponent and eventually win by KO, submission and alike. Being well rounded fighters they learn hand to hand, ground and submission combat.
Why my sifu doesnt enter the UFC... good question! yes kung fu is alot more self defence... all i'm saying is you shouldnt doubt what you see in movies. Its just like my dad saying they sped up bruce lee using his nunchaku's... but once i mastered them... he took it back. You have to see it for yourself. I keep going on about phoenix fist because once strengthened and mastered, it can seriously do some damage. As for why UFC people dont use it... its because they have gloves on i'm guessing! The power and technique my sifu and fellow mates show is amazing so i will never undermine that!
However what you say is true, and T made the point also that no art is perfect. I havent just stuck to Wing chun, it is still my first choice of combat, but i have done a year of muay thai and seen some of the excellent attributes in that. On my list is to check out Ju-Jitsu, hopefulyl brazilian
some aikido, some Eagle claw kung fu and Praying mantis kung fu although those are hard to find.
Well rounded vs kung fu, you said fact that well rounded will come out on top. well i hope you base that on that you've seen it? I havent had the opportunity of seeing it, although i can see it going both ways. What if the kung fu practitioner manages to break a few ribs, paralyse an arm or so. But yes on the other hand, what if the well rounded fighter takes it to the ground and puts an armlock on to dislocate the shoulder.... interesting
T is seems you have learned quite a lot! Remember theres still a long way to go! Once you become like some of the female sifu's, then you'll have the pleasure of knowing you could put bigger guys who have no experience straight to the floor! 'where each fighter takes what works best for him and basically perfects for his build,stature, strength and speed his very own fighting style' that is what makes a true martial artist. well said!