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Why Wing Chun Works
Why Wing Chun Works
Author: Alan Gibson
Author: Alan Gibson
ISBN: 0-9534895-0-7
ISBN: 0-9534895-0-7
1st Edition 1998
2nd Edition 2000
1st Edition 1998
2nd Edition 2000
First published by:
The Peacenik Press
19 Devonshire Road,
Polygon
Southampton
SO15 2GH
First published by:
The Peacenik Press
19 Devonshire Road,
Polygon
Southampton
SO15 2GH
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Without Whom
Without Whom
Without Whom
Without Whom
Simon Hayes who produced the wonderful technical
illustrations for this book. Neil Biddlecombe who has spent
hours in front of computer screens designing and formatting.
Andre Ibbett for helping me research the history section. John
McFarlane for help in the philosophy section and Vix for the
cartoons. Elizabeth Kent who supported me in my ideas, and
suffered as I learnt how to use her computer. Jonny Templeton,
John Brogden, Jed Gibbs, and Pete Harvey also helped me
overcome technical problems. Without the above people this
book could never have been written.
Simon Hayes who produced the wonderful technical
illustrations for this book. Neil Biddlecombe who has spent
hours in front of computer screens designing and formatting.
Andre Ibbett for helping me research the history section. John
McFarlane for help in the philosophy section and Vix for the
cartoons. Elizabeth Kent who supported me in my ideas, and
suffered as I learnt how to use her computer. Jonny Templeton,
John Brogden, Jed Gibbs, and Pete Harvey also helped me
overcome technical problems. Without the above people this
book could never have been written.
I would also like to thank Nathan Jonston for teaching me Wing
Chun for my first 8 years. Grand Master Ip Chun who I consider
my mentor in Kung Fu, and Shirley Lee Sung Wah without
whom translation in Hong Kong would have been a nightmare.
I would also like to thank Nathan Jonston for teaching me Wing
Chun for my first 8 years. Grand Master Ip Chun who I consider
my mentor in Kung Fu, and Shirley Lee Sung Wah without
whom translation in Hong Kong would have been a nightmare.
Finally I would thank all my students and everyone I have ever
stuck hands with, I have learned everything from you.
Finally I would thank all my students and everyone I have ever
stuck hands with, I have learned everything from you.
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Why Wing Chun Works
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Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
Preface
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Preface
6
Tradition History and Legend
11
Tradition History and Legend
11
Fundamental Principles
19
Fundamental Principles
19
Triangulation
19
Triangulation
19
Pivoting to Return Force
20
Pivoting to Return Force
20
Centre Line Theory
22
Centre Line Theory
22
More power to your Elbow
26
More power to your Elbow
26
The Inch Punch
28
The Inch Punch
28
Basic Shapes
31
Basic Shapes
31
Contact reflexes
38
Contact reflexes
38
Simultaneous Attack and Defence
39
Simultaneous Attack and Defence
39
Stance and Posture
40
Stance and Posture
40
Kicking and Sweeping
47
Kicking and Sweeping
47
Bridging
53
Bridging
53
The Wing Chun Drills
56
The Wing Chun Drills
56
Single Sticking Hands
56
Single Sticking Hands
56
Lap sau and Pac sau
59
Lap sau and Pac sau
59
Chi sau
64
Chi sau
64
Solo Forms
76
Solo Forms
76
Siu Lim Tao
77
Siu Lim Tao
77
Chum Kiu
79
Chum Kiu
79
Muk Yan Chong
80
Muk Yan Chong
80
Biu Tze
84
Biu Tze
84
Weapon Sets
85
Weapon Sets
85
Health and Philosophy
88
Health and Philosophy
88
Contact us
101
Contact us
101
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Why Wing Chun Works
Why Wing Chun Works
Preface
"Wing Chun" is a subtle and complete system of Chinese Kung
Fu. Developed over hundreds of years, its roots lie in the Shaolin
Temple tradition.
Preface
"Wing Chun" is a subtle and complete system of Chinese Kung
Fu. Developed over hundreds of years, its roots lie in the Shaolin
Temple tradition.
Legend has it that in 1645 a Buddhist nun by the name of Ng Moi
devised the system and taught it to a young girl called Yim Wing
Chun, who successfully used her newly learned skills to defend
herself against a local bully who attempted to force himself upon
her.
Legend has it that in 1645 a Buddhist nun by the name of Ng Moi
devised the system and taught it to a young girl called Yim Wing
Chun, who successfully used her newly learned skills to defend
herself against a local bully who attempted to force himself upon
her.
Originally a very secret system, the sophisticated art of Wing
Chun was only passed on to family members and close, trusted
friends. It was only when the legendary Grandmaster Yip Man
(now sadly passed away) arrived in Hong Kong that the style
was taught more openly.
Originally a very secret system, the sophisticated art of Wing
Chun was only passed on to family members and close, trusted
friends. It was only when the legendary Grandmaster Yip Man
(now sadly passed away) arrived in Hong Kong that the style
was taught more openly.
Wing Chun does not pit strength against strength but rather
employs its unique understanding of angles and sensitivity to
force to overcome aggression (fitness, age & sex are of no
consequence). Many of the exercises are scientific in approach,
and the systematic training methods can be carried out in a
friendly atmosphere of co-operation as opposed to one of
aggressive competition. This allows students to develop freely
and at their own pace.
Wing Chun does not pit strength against strength but rather
employs its unique understanding of angles and sensitivity to
force to overcome aggression (fitness, age & sex are of no
consequence). Many of the exercises are scientific in approach,
and the systematic training methods can be carried out in a
friendly atmosphere of co-operation as opposed to one of
aggressive competition. This allows students to develop freely
and at their own pace.
It is possible for a complete novice to become competent within
one year, although, as with any true art, practical ability is only
the beginning. There is always room for deeper exploration,
further development and personal interpretation.
It is possible for a complete novice to become competent within
one year, although, as with any true art, practical ability is only
the beginning. There is always room for deeper exploration,
further development and personal interpretation.
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