SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK & DEFENCE
THE KEY CONCEPTS, TECHNIQUES, AND METHODS OF WING CHUN — MADE CLEAR
Short Definition
Simultaneous Attack & Defence is the Wing Chun principle of defending and counter-attacking at the same time. Instead of blocking first and striking second, Wing Chun combines both actions into one efficient movement.
ABOUT SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK & DEFENCE
What Does Simultaneous Attack & Defence Mean?
It is the principle of neutralising an incoming attack while launching your own counterstrike in a single action. This removes unnecessary steps, shortens reaction time, and keeps pressure on the opponent.
Why Simultaneous Attack & Defence Matters in Wing Chun
Traditional martial arts often separate block → counter. Wing Chun eliminates this delay. By attacking as you defend, you gain speed, control, and momentum, making it harder for the opponent to recover or launch a second attack.
How Simultaneous Attack & Defence Applies to Techniques
Techniques like Tan Sau + Punch, Pak Sau + Punch, and Bong Sau transitioning into an immediate strike are classic examples. Forms such as Chum Kiu reinforce this by teaching you how to turn, defend, and hit in one motion.
Simultaneous Attack & Defence in Forms and Training
Siu Nim Tao introduces basic hand shapes that can attack or defend depending on contact. Chum Kiu teaches combining defence with stepping and rotation. Biu Tze develops power and an elastic type of power.
RELATED TERMS
Tan Sau – Palm-Up Hand
Lap Sau – Pulling Hand
Bong Sau – Wing Arm
Pak Sau – Slapping Hand
Best Defence Is An Attack
SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK & DEFENCE Q&A
It shortens reaction time, neutralises threats instantly, and keeps the opponent under continuous pressure.
Not exactly. It’s more about redirecting or controlling the attack while striking, rather than stopping it with force.
Tan Sau + Punch, Pak Sau + Punch, Bong Sau with a punch, and many Chi Sau actions all apply this principle.