Maybe It’s Time to Reveal the Flaws in Ip Man Wing Chun with Commentary Videos

For quite some time, I’ve been holding back on making commentary videos about the scientific flaws I’ve identified in mainstream Wing Chun, particularly the Ip Man lineage. But after extensive research through my program, **Smart Research**, I can now say with certainty that these popular techniques fall short of basic scientific principles.

Ip Man Wing Chun, as widely practiced, carries fundamental issues that defy the core principles of physics and biomechanics. These are not simply matters of style but reflect a misalignment with how the body moves and generates power most efficiently. As a result, practitioners may find themselves limited by techniques that, though popularized, don’t deliver the effectiveness they promise.

Maybe it’s time to share this research more openly. I’m considering releasing a series of videos and commentaries that break down these scientific flaws and demonstrate why these techniques may not be as sound as they seem. This would allow viewers to understand where mainstream Wing Chun goes wrong and how these inaccuracies impact real-world effectiveness.

If these videos do come to life, my hope is to guide practitioners toward a clearer, scientifically grounded understanding of martial arts. For now, though, I’ll leave it open. But rest assured, the insights I’m sharing are built on a strong foundation of research that aims to bring clarity to Wing Chun.

—Ashton Smart

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