Europeans often struggle with the simplicity inherent in Hong Kong Wing Tsun methods

 Western Europeans, and Germans in particular, often tackle Wing Tsun Chi Sau by meticulously addressing what they see as gaps in Leung Ting Wing Tsun's original teachings. This frequently results in an overemphasis on techniques rather than the foundational concepts and principles. Their teaching approach usually involves demonstrating Chi Sau sections, then introducing "applications" for each. These applications are often practiced starting from an outside distance, contrasting with Wing Tsun's inherent close-range fighting strategy.

A common issue is their habit of pointing out perceived flaws in students' Chi Sau training, seemingly to assert their own superior grasp of the art. Since initial training is typically slow, these "holes" and "gaps" are pretty much unavoidable. However, these apparent openings usually vanish once movements are performed at full speed. This intense focus on minor details can sometimes overshadow Wing Tsun's core values of simplicity and efficiency.