The Structure of Wing Chun Kuen

The Structure of Wing Chun Kuen
Author: Alan Orr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2015-12-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781943155156

In this impressive volume, modern Wing Chun master Alan Orr introduces for the first time the essence of the Chu Sau Li Wing Chun system and its role in the structural development of Wing Chun. It shows this best by comparing the physical body structure of other Wing Chun systems and looks at the historical development of the art in connection to its use of body structures. This important aspect alone will help the reader fully understand the way different arts effect human physical movement to produce and control power.Insightful and deep, The Structure of Wing Chun follows the story of Alan Orr and his quest to learn martial arts as part of his path to personal growth and development. It explores highs and lows of learning and his search for understanding of both the internal and physical aspects of Wing Chun. It then delves deep into the structure, core, and training of this dynamic martial art. The Six Core Elements of Wing Chun have become essential learning to master the Wing Chun and in this book Alan shows the teachings of Robert Chu and Hendrik Santo which have helped him to master Wing Chun and produce successful full-contact competition fighters. The Structure of Wing Chun is a blueprint for a deeper understanding of the art.

The Structure of Wing Chun (Color)

The Structure of Wing Chun (Color)
Author: Alan Orr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692608289

Books on Ip Man's famous Wing Chun system are plentiful, yet focus mainly on the choreography and applications of the forms. Yet, to master Wing Chun one must develop mastery of internal body structure, energy generation, and proper force issuance in his own movements and especially when controlling an aggressive opponent. In The Structure of Wing Chun Kuen, Alan Orr teaches this very method in great detail. "This impressive volume introduces practitioners to the essence of the Chu Sau Li Wing Chun system and its role in the structural development of Wing Chun. It follows the story of Alan Orr and his quest to learn martial arts as part of his path to personal growth and development. It explores highs and lows of learning and his search for understanding the internal and physical aspects of Wing Chun. From here, the book delves deep into the structure, core, and training of this dynamic martial art. "The Six Core Elements of Wing Chun have become essential learning to master the Wing Chun and in this book Alan shares the teachings of grandmaster Robert Chu and Hendrik Santo, who have helped him to master Wing Chun and produce successful full-contact competition fighters. The Structure of Wing Chun Kuen is a blueprint for a deeper understanding of this world-famous art.

SIMPLY WING CHUN KUNG FU

SIMPLY WING CHUN KUNG FU
Author: Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1847974368

Wing Chun is a logical, scientific yet simple Chinese martial art system, which was developed purely for practical and effective self-defence for everybody. It is a martial art known for its efficiency and economy of movement, which emphasizes natural and efficient use of the body. Topics include: the fundamental principles of the hand and leg techniques; detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements and a checklist for each technique; a detailed analysis and explanation of each of the 'empty hand' forms; an in-depth explanation of the principles and concepts behind Chi Sao, Wing Chun's 'sticky hands'; a scientific and anatomical explanation of the basic principles underlying the Wing Chun system.

Beginning Wing Chun Kuen

Beginning Wing Chun Kuen
Author: Hendrik Santo
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-10-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692799826

This book is the introduce the basics of Wing Chun Kuen, a "Sticking to the Body Short Strike Art" in a comprehensive, scientific, and systematic way. This way one will be able to study Wing Chun Kuen in and effective and efficient way, and also be able to understand what is the ancient design of Wing Chun Kuen in a simple and clear way. This book is to introduce Wing Chun Kuen to university educators, to make it possible for Wing Chun Kuen to become a formal education in Asian or Chinese arts study. This book is built on top of the platform of my previous work - Basic Ancient Wing Chun Kuen Science and Art. These two books cover the major fundamentals of Wing Chun Kuen.

Yuen Kay-San Wing Chun Kuen

Yuen Kay-San Wing Chun Kuen
Author: Rene Ritchie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Kung fu
ISBN: 9781892515032

Although the art of wing chun kung-fu is perhaps one of the most popular martial arts in the world, it was kept very much private until the 1950's. Hailing from mainland China, the Yuan Kay-San system of wing chun, one of the most rare and elusive branches of the art, is finally introduced to the Western world. For the first time in book form, Rene Ritchie, one of the art's leading scholars, shares the fundamentals of the Yuen Kay-San system of wing chun. Included are the history, concepts, and foundation of the art, the sup yee sik and siu lien tao forms, and their practical applications. For beginners, it serves as a great introduction to wing chun; for the seasoned practitioner, it offers a new and unique perspective into the art.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Wing Chun Kung Fu
Author: Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2012-12-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1847975070

Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in Hong Kong. Characterized by economical movements, simple and direct short-range simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, as well as powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts.One of the advanced training tools of the Wing Chun system is the Muk Yan Jong, more commonly known as the Wooden Dummy. Shaun Rawcliffe provides a comprehensive consideration of the Wooden Dummy techniques and uses practical applications as examples of how they may be used.Covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author. Provides detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the Dummy form, plus an example of each of the applications. Presents in-depth explanations of the principles and concepts behind the Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills. Examines the scientific and anatomical explanations of the basic principles underlying Wooden Dummy training. A fascinating and invaluable book which comprehensively covers one of the advanced training tools of the Wing Chun system, Muk Yan Jong or the Wooden Dummy. Aimed at all those who practice Wing Chun Kung Fu, especially those who wish to learn more advanced techniques, together with martial artists in general. Well illustrated with over 400 colour photographs and useful drawings. Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe is one of the highest qualified and certified Wing Chun instructors in the world.

The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One

The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One
Author: Wayne Belonoha
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1583946535

The first volume in a two-part series that explores the theory of Wing Chun—a style of kung fu and self-defense—from a technical, lifestyle, and philosophical perspective Written by Wayne Belonoha—a certified Ving Tsun Instructor and National Certified Coach, 7th Level, Master Degree—The Wing Chun Compendium offers hundreds of tips and techniques specifically designed to help readers advance to the next stage. The Wing Chun Compendium is divided into eight sections, including Theory, Techniques, Drills, Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), Forms, Pressure Points, Health and Fitness, and Terminology. Students of all levels will find tips for improving technique and gaining benefits from the book's instruction in over twenty of the top skill-building drills and exercises, such as the Maai Sang Jong and Bong Guek (Sticky Legs) drills. Covering all three hand forms (Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu, and Biu Ji), it also provides a detailed examination of each movement and application and features an extensive terminology section that includes the Chinese characters and both Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciations for over two hundred of the most common wing chun terms. The compendium concludes with Grandmaster Sunny Tang's special article, “Reflections of Siu Nim Tau After 30 Years.”

Traditional Wing Chun - The branch of great master Yip Man

Traditional Wing Chun - The branch of great master Yip Man
Author: Igor Dudukchan
Publisher: Igor Dudukchan
Total Pages: 279
Release:
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Wing Chun Kuen - is the most famous and dynamic style of Wushu in the world. Its distinguishing features are simplicity and economy of movements, softness and flexibility, as well as the effectiveness of protection and power of attacks. The main purpose of this direction of Chinese martial arts is the fastest achievement of victory in battle with the minimum efforts and energy. Over the long history of Wing Chun, the original style was divided into several large branches. It should be noted that at the similarity of the principles that were put to the basis of the style, technique and forms of different versions of Wing Chun Kuen, there are very big differences. This book, proposed to the attention of the readers is devoted to the overview of Wing Chun Kuen technique, transmitted to us by the great master Yip Man. CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1. Origin and Development of Wing Chun Kuen Chapter 2. The theory of Wing Chun Chapter 3. Stances and movements Chapter 4. Stroke technique Chapter 5. Defense technique Chapter 6. Throws and grabs Chapter 7. Training combinations Chapter 8. Methods of attack Chapter 9. Methods of defense and counterattack Chapter 10. Sticky hands - Chi Sau Chapter 11. Special exercises - Lop Sau - Fon Sau Chapter 12. Forms - Siu Lim Tao - Martial combinations - Chum Kiu - Martial combinations - Biu Jee - Martial combinations Chapter 13. Training at the wooden dummy Conclusion

Basic Wing Chun Kuen

Basic Wing Chun Kuen
Author: Hendrik Santo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692625750

Finally, explained! The Six Core Elements, the Thirteen States and the Three System Keys! In this work, you will have experienced Hendrik Santo's more than 40 years of research to improve not only your Wing Chun Kuen, but to also address areas where you can be a balanced human being. Wing Chun Kuen Basic Art and Science will take you on a journey from the Physical Body, addressing the Mind, teach you how to adjust your Breathing, become aware of Energy that courses in your body, explain what is Strength in the martial arts, and how to utilize Momentum, to finally become a holistic and Balanced individual.

Wing Chun Kuen Phai

Wing Chun Kuen Phai
Author: Igor Astashev
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781546632887

Among great number of styles Wing Chun has a special place due to its distinctive features and multilevel influence on those who studies it. The Wing Chun science that came from the ancient times helps to enrich life of a person who started studying this school of martial arts. Initially Wing Chun was intended for people of good morals and high principles. Without doubt Wing Chun served as means of hardening one's spirit in the first place, the fighting section being in the second place and due to its high efficiency being used depending on the situation which the studying disciple found himself in. Wing Chun uniqueness is directed at the development of way of life of a person. Persistent struggle for health promotion and preservation helps develop striving for healthy way of life that becomes a common standard of behavior - like, let us say, washing or nutrition. Wing Chun exercises make it possible for adults to keep high working efficiency, for children to keep cheerfulness and versatile development and for the whole family to keep vivacity, stability and high spirits. The present book makes an attempt to discover science of Wing Chun deeper for the people who are interested in its studying and also to remove lots of blind-spots in the style. This is the first book from the planned series, where the materials revealing the traditional training methods being kept by the Vietnam branch of Wing Chun are released for the first time. This book gives answers to questions about differences between contemporary Wing Chun wide-spread schools. It will be of enormous use for those who studies and teaches Wing Chun, its Vietnamese branch in particular.