Holy Wing Chun Brett Rodgers! Move Over Machida Karate

Tyson Harris by Correspondent Written on June 07, 2009
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He talked about it in a past interview, and I think the world just witnessed a small dose of it.

Only Weeks after the explosion of Machida Karate into the world of MMA at UFC 98,
is it possible that kung fu also leaked though the cracks?

Brett Rodgers just broke through in devastating fashion with the destruction of Andrei Arlovski.

The explosive take no prisoner approach and execution with very little telegraph, without a doubt looked like Wing Chun chain punching. It wasn't the cleanest technique but lets be realistic, a Strikeforce Event isn't exactly the time and the place to work on perfect chain punching form.

If this is what Brett Rodgers was talking about I can honestly tell him I noticed and I applaud the quick and decisive win against a still dangerous top 10 heavy weight fighter like Andrei Arlovski.

I was very excited to see this and can not wait to see more. I am excited to see how Brett blends Wing Chun in to MMA in the future this may help open doors for traditional martial arts even more.

(Brett Rodgers talking about Wing Chun training)
http://www.mmanews.com/other/Brett-Rogers-Vs.-Abongo-Humphrey-Round-Out-April-11th-Strikeforce-Card.html

(Chain Punching)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsLqXDyIy3k

(The Fight)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9d1KfX3nIs

Now that I watch again the punches it looks very sloppy, but I am still excited to see future fights 

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written on June 07, 2009 Game Recap

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