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History of Wing Chun

Wing Chun Terminology

Wing Chun Traditional Rules of Conduct

Wing Chun School Rules

Hand Forms

Siu Lim Tao

"Little Idea" - This form is the first from you will learn. It contains all the basic moves found throughout all the forms. It contains what we call the 3 seeds of Wing Chun (Bong Sau? , Tan Sau and Fook Sau? ) and is practiced in a stationery stance. This form is split into 3 sections; the first section develops power and focus, the second section deals with releasing the energy in the last few inches at different angles and the third section deals with basic technique. These are simple applications which can be used and developed from self-defence to advanced fighting methods. Everything that is trained from this point forward is found in the SLT. When you start to learn this form you may not realise it at first, but as you progress to the more advanced levels it will begin to become apparent that everything you have learned in the SLT is the backbone of every thing you do in Wing Chun and this then becomes the point of reference for every part of your training.

Chum Kiu

A bridge seeking form, is the second form you learn. It is where you learn how to move, turn, step and shift in a way that defines Wing Chun practitioners and the beginnings of how to apply the power of the Huen Ma that you have already learned. This form is similar to the SLT in that it is also split into 3 sections, the first teaching Huen Ma (turning Stance) with emphasis on the Turning Bong Sau, the second section teaching stepping with an upper lever Bong Sau and introducing the first front kick, the third section teaches a front kick and stepping with a low level Bong Sau for the harder low level strikes and the last kick used with a turn showing the ability to defend from the side.

Biu Jee

Third Form - The movements are set out in order of teaching by both Grandmaster Ip Ching and Ip Chun

Sticking Hands

Chi Sau

Is a method of training that is unique to Wing Chun, which teaches sensitivity, reflexes, position and correct use of energy. This method is split into various sections for learning purposes; the first is Chi Dan Sau or "Single Sticky Hand" and is taught to the practitioner during the training of the Siu Lim Tau form. This is used to prepare the student for Poona Sau and Look Sau the two handed Chi Sau taught in the Chum Kiu levels. Up to this point you have been introduced to ways of using sensitivity and correct position. Now you are actually being introduced to the exercise that helps improve your sensitivity skills, with the use of the Huen Ma, utilising two directional energies and is the bridge between the open hand forms and free, full-contact fighting. It also utilises and demonstrates the practicality of the three seeds of Wing Chun, Bong Sau? , Tan Sau and Fook Sau? .

Dummy Form

Mook Jan Yong - Wooden Dummy

Wooden Dummy is the next form you learn. This form is divided into 8 sections and encompasses the stances trained in the open hand forms. This is a bridge between the free hand forms and fighting techniques, you may begin learning some of these movements at the end of the Siu Lim Tau form, as they are a very good way to reinforce the basics learned and you will learn portions of it as you progress through Chum Kiu and Biu Tze. The wooden dummy also teaches you how to move around an opponent and the proper ways of applying energy at close range and teaches the theory of attack – defence - attack.

Weapons Forms

Eight cutting broadswords, or better known as the "Wing Chun Knives", is the next and last weapon to learn. These are not knives in the way most people think, but they are more like short broadswords and more resemble cleavers or choppers, it is said these weapons are more for chopping the opponent and have a chopping, slicing action, but do still follow in the tradition of Wing Chun’s direct attacking and shortest distance theory and resemble the Wing Chun open hand movements.

Luk Dim Boon Kwun - six and a half point long Pole

The 6 1/2 Point Pole is usually the first of the weapons you will learn, it is actually a eight and a half foot pole that, history has it, was at one time used to guide the Red Junk Opera boats. This form uses the more traditional lower, wide horse stance; it is said this stance is more in line with the traditional Shaolin pole stance and this form is said to have been passed on by Master Chi Shin of the Shaolin Temple