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A lightning-swift form of kung fu based on the concepts of
short-range attack and defense, wing chun achieved worldwide renown
as the favored martial art of Bruce Lee. This expanded edition of
the popular wing chun guide features a tribute from Lee's wife,
Linda, plus new material from Yip Chun, the world's leading master
teacher of this form. Also included are never-before-published
photos of the late Yip Man, former grandmaster and the last in a
line of disciples originating with wing chun's 18th-century
founder, Ng Mui. The book introduces practitioners to sil lim tao,
the first training form, and goes on to describe combat
applications. Readers will also find a brief history, notes on
training, and useful discussions of centerline theory and the seeds
of wing chun.
This book has been compiled to aid advanced Wing Chun students
further their knowledge of the weapons of Wing Chun taking your
skills to the next level.
In this book, the keys to the Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu system are
explained. The three hand sets are shown in detail, along with the
application of the key movements. One of the keys to Wing Chun is
laying a proper foundation. The first form Siu Lim Tao (Little
Idea) is the development of that foundation. Here, you will be
introduced to the proper reference points for the structure of the
defensive tools and offensive weapons of Wing Chun. The second
form, Chum Kiu (Seeking the Bridge), introduces the keys to
fighting application of Wing Chun. While the first form teaches the
correct structure of the attacks and defensive movements, it is in
Chum Kiu that the student learns to "seek the bridge" and use both
hands simultaneously, such as one hand defending while the other
attacks. Chum Kiu teaches stepping and footwork, and also Wing
Chun's specialized kicking method and the generation of power thru
the correct method of using the entire body in stance turning (Yiu
Ma). The third form,
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