Flight crew uses martial arts on rowdy passengers
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E-mail CNTV, September 10, 2013
You might think flight attendants have a glamorous life. But that's not always the case, especially when it comes to dealing with rowdy and uncooperative passengers. Now, one airline in Hong Kong is giving all its cabin staff training in Wing Chun, a form of Kung Fu, to improve their skills in dealing with the unexpected.
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One airline in Hong Kong is giving all its cabin staff training in Wing Chun, a form of Kung Fu, to improve their skills in dealing with the unexpected. |
Power and stealth....
These are not the practised disciples of a renowned kung fu master.... they're new recruits for Hong Kong Airlines.
Before they become flight attendants, they must complete 6 hours of training in Wing Chun, a form of Kung Fu.
For many, it's their first time trying to learn the secrets of the ancient martial art.
Wing Chun Kung Fu was popularized by actor Bruce Lee. One of its most influential practitioners of the 20th Century was Yip Man - a Kung Fu style that's adaptable and practical, and appeals to people of any age, gender and body type.
"Wing Chun can be practised in a very small space. So it's suitable to be used inside an aircraft. You don't have to take any steps, you can stand still to defend yourself. "
Many of the flight attendants support the training and say it will be helpful in their work.
"Definitely it will be very useful for my work in the future, but hopefully I will not use it. It there's an accident, I will use. It will be very helpful," said Chan Yoen Hei, flight attendant & Wing Chun trainee.
There's been an upsurge in violent incidents on flights between the mainland and Hong Kong in recent months.
Hong Kong Airlines says staff experience on average three attacks a week from passengers.
Kung Fu training is widely seen as a way of responding to this "air rage". Many believe it will make angry travelers think twice about resorting to violence.
But the airline says the training is just aimed at cultivating a strong mind and keeping fit.
"It's unlikely that passengers will get to see these attendants apply Wing Chun moves on lights. But the self-defence skills will at least give them more confidence to deal with emergencies."
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