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Overview of the Fighting Methods of Wing Chun: Part I
詠春拳的打鬥方法研究This is the first segment of an in depth, multimedia article on Wing Chun's fighting methods by SiFu Lee. It is always best to discuss such intricate ideas in person where that discussion can be supplemented by hands on demonstrations. However, since that is not always possible, the upcoming segments of this article will attempt to convey these concepts as accurately and completely as possible through text, images, and integrated video clips filmed specifically for this piece. It is our hope that this will be a success in helping to bring a deeper understanding of this topic to not only our fellow Wing Chun practitioners, but to any others who may have an interest in some of the finer details of Wing Chun.
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Fighting is a real-life duel, and in a split second things can happen so fast that there is no time for you to hesitate or think of what to do with the situation. You can only respond instantly by your reflex and your natural instinct. A lot of diligent practice, practical application, and actual fighting experience are required to fully understand and to earn this ability. In this article I am trying to explain some ideas and provide some understanding of what I myself learned from my SiFus. It can only express my own interpretation and understanding of what I learned. Whether you feel it is right or wrong, my intention is for the following topics, which I will address individually later in this article, to be taken into consideration and to assist you in learning this particular Martial Art and attaining a deeper understanding of it through your sincere research and experimentation. Read more…
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2008
A Brief Discussion of the Training Methods and Procedures of Wing Chun Kung Fu
詠春拳之訓練方法與步驟
It is now almost 60 years since SiFu Yip Man 葉問宗師 established and initiated the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu in Hong Kong 香港, and we should appreciate and honor his lifetime of research and perseverance to maintain and preserve this secret Art of fighting. He arduously managed his unknown schools in a tumultuous period on this small island and fortune will not let down a man who does his best to hand down his comprehensive knowledge to his disciples. Under the cultivation of SiFu Yip Man, many outstanding students gained fame through diligent training and successful application of Wing Chun in numerous contests. As a result, the Wing Chun style became famous in Hong Kong. His descendants have since taught this art on all continents including Bruce Lee 李小龍 who single-handedly influenced and changed the way martial arts films were made. Bruce Lee’s fighting movies such as “Fists of Fury” 精武門, “Return of the Dragon” 猛龍過江, and “Enter the Dragon” 龍爭虎鬥, to name a few, continue to capture audiences to this day with his stunning fighting techniques and choreography. These extraordinary fight sequences are a magnificent demonstration of an explosive fighting art that can be traced back to the unique style of Wing Chun. In the years since, Wing Chun has become one of the most popular styles of Martial Arts in the world.
Read more…Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008
My SiFus - p III by Allan Lee Che Kong 我旳師傅 ( 第三集 ) 李志剛撰稿
Some events in your life you will never forget, nostalgic details that reveal themselves to you over time. I was at a cross road in my life deciding whether to move to the United States. I foolishly decided to move to America and before leaving, SiFu Yip Man wanted to show me something, and to have a talk with me. When I arrived at SiFu’s home, he showed me a pair of Baht Jahm Doh 八斬刀 that he had made. He explained to me the training necessary to fight with them and the importance of the details of the design of the double knives. One of his students owned a Chinese Weaponry shop and SiFu said that when I returned from my trip, he would forge a set of the double knives for me made specifically to my body measurements.
Read more…Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007
My Sifus: Part I
When I was four years old, my father started teaching me Chinese calligraphy and Chinese painting. I had to write five pages of calligraphy everyday… In addition, he tried to find a famous martial artist to be my Sifu, hoping that someday I would be somebody of worth.
Read more…Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006
My Sifus: Part II
Sifu Yip Man’s method of teaching was completely different from anything I had ever experienced. He was always challenging me intellectually with Wing Chun theory and philosophy. He gave me new ideas and different approaches and was always making me think about what I was doing.
Read more…Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wing Chun
Selecting a Martial Arts School
Since I’ve dedicated myself to the study and preservation of Wing Chun Kung Fu, I would like to clear up 5 of the most common misconceptions of our Style to assist you with your school research.
Read more…Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006
Essence of Wing Chun
Wing Chun is a complete system of training that includes elements such as confidence, theory, technique, speed, timing, distance, reflex, agility, stamina, coordination, power, strategy, etc. Without training all of these elements, you cannot honestly call what you train a complete martial art.
Read more…Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006
Wing Chun Syllabus
A basic syllabus contains the three open hand forms of Siu Lim Tau, Chum Kiu, Biu Jee, Chi Sau, and the Mok Yan Jong. There are also the weapon forms for the Luk Dim Boon Guan and the Baht Jam Doa. It is a common misconception that one completes the art of Wing Chun after learning this syllabus.
Read more…Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006
Wing Chun Myths
Since I’ve dedicated myself to the study and preservation of Wing Chun Kung Fu, I would like to clear up 5 of the most common misconceptions of our Style to assist you with your school research.
Read more…Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006
Techniques
Gan Sau, Lap Da, Pak Sau, Lower Palm Explanation
Here is a scenario in which two people are ready with a small distance between them and one charges in to execute two consecutive punches.
Read more…Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007
Kwan Sau Bong Gerk Explanation
Since this movie has been on our website, there have been a lot of questions about it. So, I would like to give you some of my ideas on it. Marcus is trying to initiate an attack on Jones with a front snap kick and punch.
Read more…Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006
Pak Sau, Pak Sau, Kick, Arrow Punch Explanation
When we practice Wing Chun we always assume we are smaller, weaker and slower than our adversary. Taking these disadvantages into account, we must employ a better approach to overcome the opponent. Here is another scenario to demonstrate this idea.
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