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satty:

--- Quote from: TaKai on February 26, 2012, 08:08:59 am ---Eh, if you watch Anime on Otaku-Streamers, you'll probably have seen my username pop up here and there. I don't have a big presence in the community over there.

TvTropes is rather addicting; good way to get some ideas for writing. I never figured out how Chihaya drew me in as a fan....

New Jersey at the moment, just across the Hudson River from New York City. Despite being connected to global economics and culture, NYC is a place where it's near-impossible to get any import Japanese merchandise; unless you go to the annual Anime Expo or Chinatown.

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Okay,then I got you mixed up with someone else...as for me, Chihaya's backstory drew me in as a fan.

Just reading all the tropes for things keeps me occupied.

And you're on the East Coast, huh? I'm in California here, and I there's some stores around me where I could get Japanese merchandise, but if I want to get stuff like figures and whatnot, I have to go down to Los Angeles.

animagic4u:
Hello and welcome. ^^
Kisaragi fan eh? Commendable. Hope to see you more!

TaKai:
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!


--- Quote from: satty on February 26, 2012, 08:52:35 am ---Okay,then I got you mixed up with someone else...as for me, Chihaya's backstory drew me in as a fan.

Just reading all the tropes for things keeps me occupied.

And you're on the East Coast, huh? I'm in California here, and I there's some stores around me where I could get Japanese merchandise, but if I want to get stuff like figures and whatnot, I have to go down to Los Angeles.

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I have an urge to write a fic about someone cheering Chihaya up without knowing she's an Idol whenever I think of Chihaya's backstory...

I have yet to find a store that sells any Japanese figures near me. I'm going to try Book-Offs in Midtown Manhattan next chance I get, but even going such a short distance is a very big hassle; especially with standardized testing breathing down my neck and my off days only being Saturdays when nearly everyone goes to Midtown :(

Cael K.:

--- Quote from: TaKai on February 25, 2012, 09:47:14 am ---Q: What is your motto?
A: "If you can't decide between two options, flip a coin; you'll know your answer when you do."

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Very true.


--- Quote from: TaKai on February 25, 2012, 09:47:14 am ---Hobbies: Drawing, Writing, Anime, Manga, Music, Games, Science, a bit of Politics, and Wing Chun. Yes I know I'm an oddball ;D

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Wing Chun, eh? How long you been at it, and can you tell me anything about the basic theory behind it? I hear it's all about posture and stuff, and there are some punches that are unique to the style.

TaKai:

--- Quote from: Cael K. on February 27, 2012, 04:27:20 am ---Wing Chun, eh? How long you been at it, and can you tell me anything about the basic theory behind it? I hear it's all about posture and stuff, and there are some punches that are unique to the style.

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I've been practicing for two years and a half, but haven't had a proper instructor for the past year and a half so I don't know more beyond Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu forms.

Wing Chun was developed as a system of self defense for women and focuses on relaxation and a rooted yet flexible posture.

The main theory behind Wing Chun is what is called the "centerline" (Imagine a line if symmetry running down your body). Along the centerline are major organs and vulnerable points (For example, the side of your ribs, groin, spine, throat, etc.). Correct posture maintains and protects this centerline and will enhance your ability to direct and redirect attacks with minimum effort. However, this does not mean keeping yourself rigid as being so will likely cause injury when opposing too strong of a direct force. The best metaphor I can think of for the style's basic stance is "firm yet yielding, like bamboo".

Hand movements are usually used to defend your own centerline as well as attack your opponent's in non-flashy or direct and efficient movements. Leg movements (such as stepping or kicking) are also used to disrupt your opponent's attack range and close in on their centerline.

The hand movements aren't very unique to Wing Chun from what I've seen (Especially when compared to Hung Gar where several crane and snake derived attacks and blocks are nearly identical to those in Wing Chun). The only unique hand movement I've seen in Wing Chun is its basic straight punch. The straight punch of Wing Chun differs from that of other styles as the fist is usually held with the knuckles aligned in a vertical line rather than horizontal and with the elbow tucked in towards the torso to both protect the centerline and enhance the efficiency at which the triceps can extend the arm.

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