Are wing chun attacks only straight in?
This is all dependent on the range. From a distance, our goal is to close the gap and the quickest route is a straight line, however, the closer you get to your opponent the more circular the attacks become. Thus, the 3 forms in wing chun are different ranges. Siu Lim Tao represents a normal range between 2 opponents. Chum Kiu on the other hand exposes the practitioner to turning, since the gap is even closer. Finally, Bue Gee is used for emergency purposes and literally are a state where the bodies are touching next to each other.
This is all dependent on the range. From a distance, our goal is to close the gap and the quickest route is a straight line, however, the closer you get to your opponent the more circular the attacks become. Thus, the 3 basic hand forms in wing chun are different ranges. Siu Lim Tao represents a normal range between 2 opponents. Chum Kiu on the other hand closes the gap and teaches how to handle close range, where the bodies are touching each other. Finally, Bil Gee is used for emergency purposes in close range, as well as long range techniques.
