Following are some writings that I have researched on the theme of Wing Chun and wellbeing, and Wing Chun for women:
ARTICLES
The Psychology of Wing Chun Training. Mindful Wing Chun. https://mindfulwingchun.com.hk/the-psychology-of-martial-arts-training/#:~:text=Deep%20relaxation%20and%20mindful%20practice%20allows%20the,GABA%20(this%20is%20the%20neurotransmitter%20that%20sends
Wing Chun Health Benefits. Mindful Wing Chun. https://mindfulwingchun.online/wing-chun-health-benefits/
The Health Benefits of Wing Chun. Mindful Wing Chun. https://mindfulwingchun.com.hk/the-health-benefits-of-wing-chun/
Synaptic Connectivity and Brain Coordination. Wing Chun. https://www.elementalcombatarts.com/articles/synaptic-connectivity/wing-chun-path
The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Australian Wing Chun Academy. https://australianwingchunacademy.com.au/physical-mental-health-benefits-of-wing-chun-kung-fu/
The Art of Breath: Enhancing Martial Arts and Combating Anxiety and Stress. Kyokushin World Union. https://www.kwunion.com/interesting/the-art-of-breath-enhancing-martial-arts-and-combating-anxiety-and-stress/
Offense as Defense: The Somatic Benefits of Martial Arts. Dr. Albert Wong. Somatopia. https://www.somatopia.com/blog/offense-as-defense-the-somatic-benefits-of-martial-arts#:~:text=The%20Brain%20on%20Fight%20Training,for%20mindfulness%20off%20the%20mats
The Mind-Body Connection in Martial Arts. AMAF Team. https://www.amaf.com.au/the-mind-body-connection-in-martial-arts-enhancing-mental-focus-and-clarity/
Martial Arts As A Way To Live More Balanced And Relaxed. Clara Malzer. https://theconsciousclub.com/articles/martial-arts-as-a-way-to-live-more-balanced-and-relaxed#:~:text=Finding%20your%20inner%20center:%20Balance%20your%20emotions&text=A%20lot%20of%20martial%20arts,and%20centered%20in%20our%20core.
Trauma and Martial Arts. Earth/Mind. Integral Health and Wellbeing. https://earthmind.org.uk/trauma-and-martial-arts/
6 Psychological Benefits Of Martial Arts In Improving Mental Health. Evolve Daily. https://evolve-mma.com/blog/6-psychological-benefits-of-martial-arts-in-improving-mental-health/#:~:text=Martial%20arts%20like%20BJJ%2C%20Muay,manage%20your%20mental%20health%20issues.
Martial Arts Training Can Help You Change Your Mind. A meditative and focused mindset can lead to enhanced creativity and well-being. E Paul Zehr PhD. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-belt-brain/202502/martial-arts-training-can-help-you-change-your-mind#:~:text=Martial%20arts%20training%20can%20have,health%2C%20function%2C%20and%20creativity
Mental Benefits of Martial Arts. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-benefits-of-martial-arts
What If Everybody Really Was Kung Fu Fighting? Part 2: Bruce Lee and the Brain. E Paul Zehr PhD. Psychology Today. Neuroscience. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-belt-brain/202010/what-if-everybody-really-was-kung-fu-fighting
The 3-Body Workout. Huy Lam and Terry Patten. https://integrallife.com/3-body-workout/
Aikido: A Martial Art with Mindfulness, Somatic, Relational and Spiritual Benefit for Veterans. David Lukoff PhD. Sofia University, California; Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD. Strozzi Institute, California. Two Rock Aikido. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. https://tworockaikido.com/news/2017/6/2/aikido-a-martial-art-with-mindfulness-somatic-relational-and-spiritual-benefits-for-veterans
Embodied Mindfulness. Aikido and tai chi as martial arts that embody mindfulness practices, compassion practices and a spiritual path that also provide somatic exercise and opportunities for social touch. David Lukoff and Richard Strozzi Heckler. Society for Humanistic Psychology. https://www.apadivisions.org/division-32/news-events/martial-arts
What's Wing Chun got to do with it? Anna Coen. UKCP Registered Body Psychotherapist. Linked In. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-wing-chun-got-do-anna-coen?trk=articles_directory
Tai Chi vs Wing Chun – Comparison and Key Differences. Tai Chi Basics. https://taichibasics.com/tai-chi-vs-wing-chun-comparison-and-key-differences/#:~:text=Wing%20chun%20is%20better%20as,is%20directly%20tied%20to%20fighting
Martial Arts For Anxiety and Trauma. Kyoshi Hayes. Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre. https://huntermartialarts.com.au/martial-arts-for-anxiety-karate-as-a-somatic-therapy/
Trauma-Informed Martial Arts. Evan Moloney. https://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2022/04/23/trauma-informed-martial-arts/
The Benefits of Practicing Wing Chun for Women. https://wingchunkungfu.eu/news/the-benefits-of-practicing-wing-chun-for-women
Top 7 Crucial Benefits of Women Taking a Self Defence Classes. Shobukan Martial Arts. https://shobukan.com.au/women-taking-self-defence-classes/
Women’s Self-Defence: Empowering Strategies for Personal Safety. United Martial Arts & Fitness (UMF). https://www.umfacademy.com.au/women-s-self-defence-empowering-strategies-for-personal-safety/
The Physical and Mental Benefits of Martial Arts. United Martial Arts & Fitness (UMF). https://www.umfacademy.com.au/the-physical-and-mental-benefits-of-martial-arts-umf/
What are Wing Chun’s Benefits? Dragon Wing Chun. https://www.dragoninst.com/blog/what-are-wing-chuns-benefits/
Three Breathing Techniques from Martial Arts that Reduce Stress Instantly. Michael Lander. Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy. https://www.ooltewahjiujitsu.com/blog/3-breathing-techniques-from-martial-arts-that-reduce-stress-instantly
Five brain-boosting reasons to take up martial arts – at any age. Lucy Baldwin. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/five-brain-boosting-reasons-to-take-up-martial-arts-at-any-age-95263
Martial arts can improve your attention span and alertness long term – new study. Jasminko Ibrakovic. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/martial-arts-can-improve-your-attention-span-and-alertness-long-term-new-study-91798
Five Reasons Why Martial Arts Benefits Brain Function at Every Age. Lion Budokan Karate International. https://budokan.co.nz/martial-arts-benefits/
How Martial Arts Can Help Heal Trauma. Trauma and Martial Arts. Earth Mind Integral Health and Wellbeing. https://earthmind.org.uk/trauma-and-martial-arts/
Trauma-Informed Jiu-Jitsu. Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/minority-report/202303/trauma-informed-jiu-jitsu
'You feel like you're getting your power back': how martial arts helps recovery from trauma. Jenny Valentish. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/08/you-feel-like-youre-getting-your-power-back-how-martial-arts-helps-recovery-from-trauma
Body, Trauma, Self-Defense and Healing. Silvia Smart. NAGA. https://nagacommunity.com/body_trauma_self_defense_healing/
RESEARCH PAPERS
From Martial to Mindful: Reframing the Practice of the Wing Chun Martial Art through a Psychological Lens of Inner Development for Holistic Wellbeing. Watson, R. Mackinnon, S. Kemp, A.H. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390173132_From_Martial_to_Mindful_Reframing_the_Practice_of_the_Wing_Chun_Martial_Art_through_a_Psychological_Lens_of_Inner_Development_for_Holistic_Wellbeing
Psychological Effects of Training in Martial Arts After Interpersonal Trauma. Alexandro Garcia Vargas. Walden University. Psychological Effects of Training in Martial Arts After Interpers.pdf
Radically Embodied Compassion: The Potential Role of Traditional Martial Arts in Compassion Cultivation. Neil Clapton and Syd Hiskey. Frontiers in Psychology. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.555156/full
Self-Control and Emotion Regulation Mediate the Impact of Karate Training on Satisfaction With Life. Wiktor Potoczny, Radoslawa Herzog-Krzywoszanska and Lukasz Krzywoszanski. Frontiers in Behavioural Neuroscience. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2021.802564/full
Using Martial Arts Training as Exercise Therapy Can Benefit All Ages. Yao Sun, Roza Tabeshian, Hajer Mustafa and E. Paul Zehr. University of Victoria, BC, Canada. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699015/
Model Mugging and the Impact of Trauma Aware Self-Defense. Danielle Rousseau. https://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2019/04/28/model-mugging-and-the-impact-of-trauma-aware-self-defense/
Martial Arts as a Tool for Enhancing Attention and Executive Function: Implications for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – A Literature Review. Venkateswar Pujari. PubMed Central. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11001089/
The Mental Health Benefits of Martial Arts: Stress Relief, Focus, and Confidence. Agency Stack. Casey Elite Martial Arts. https://karatecranbourne.com.au/blogs/news/the-mental-health-benefits-of-martial-arts-stress-relief-focus-and-confidence
The Relationship between the Practice of Martial arts, Anxiety, Wellness, and Self-efficacy. William K. Knight Jr. University of New Orleans. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4190&context=td
Tai Chi and Qigong for the Treatment and Prevention of Mental Disorders. Ryan Abbott, Helen Lavretsky. PubMed Central. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3917559/
The Effect of Martial Arts on the Production of Mood Regulating Neurotransmitters: Point of View. Brian Moore, Stuart Woodcock, Dean A Dudley. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 24(4). DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.017
A Neurophysiological Examination Of Stress Control In Martial Artists. Jack Pemment. Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 904. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/904
BOOK
The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Bessel Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). Viking, New York.