It is a shame that something so effective is frequently the target for unfounded critique. Often, students only train a little and get bored. Anything worth having is worth working for. It does take some time to develop the muscle memory and sensitivity to form the habits required to become adept at this system. “It is simple, not easy.”

Regarding the wooden dummy:
There is another side to the dummy that should be addressed. In training it correctly, the student perfects his or her centerline – while at the same time learning how to move around an opponent ; At the later stages however, your live opponents should start to slowly resemble the dummy.

The ability to “will” the opponent into maintaining a false mental connection with his or her hands/feet long after they have been circumvented by the skilled practitioner is the often unseen key to effective Mook Yan Jong training.
ie: When an opponent throws a punch or a kick they expect it to land. The longer the opponent thinks this, the better – this is the time to fight. When a fighter is mentally connected to his or her striking – the fighter is at a disadvantage, because this connection can be manipulated by someone with practiced sensitivity. Ultimately, it is the application of this sensitivity which should be sought after when training with the Mook Yan Jong.

Best regards
~ a student of Ving Tsun.