Wing Chun Kung FuTraining Manual
Written and Designed by Sifu Andrew DiGuiseppi
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Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and
is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.
~Buddha
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Contents CHAPTER 1
• Martial Ettiquite 4
CHAPTER 2
• The System Curriculum 5
CHAPTER 3
• Wing Chun Lineage 6
CHAPTER 4
• Trapping Hands 7
CHAPTER 5
• Kham Na 8
CHAPTER 6
• Terminology 9
CHAPTER 7
• Rules of Conduct 13
CHAPTER 8
• Maxims of Wing Chun 14
CHAPTER 9
• Basic Wing Chun Training Proverbs 15
CHAPTER 10
• 17 Keys to Wing Chun 16
CHAPTER 11
• Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma 17
CHAPTER 12
• Special Training Proverbs 18
CHAPTER 13
• Martial Songs 23
CHAPTER 14
• Wing Chun Theory 24
CHAPTER 15
• Wing Chun Training Charts 25
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Martial Ettiqute
1. The training area should be seen as a special place. lt should be treat-
ed reverently and held as a place separate and unique from the outside
world. One should bow and acknowledge when entering and leaving the
designated training space. By bowing one honors the previous masters
and founders of the system studied. Through the application of bowing
one also shows one’s humility and right attitude to learn.
2. When within the training area one should treat more advanced stu-
dents with deference and the less advanced students with kindness and
willingness to help. The teacher should always be treated with respect
and kindness, just as the teacher should always treat the students ap-
propriately.
3. Do not teach unless asked
4. Never ask the teacher or master to break a rule or give special excep-
tion in front of other students who are following the rules.
5. Never walk out of class early without informing the teacher before-
hand, unless the situation is a dire emergency. Always salute when leav-
ing class and wait for acknowledgement from the teacher.
6. One should always take it upon oneself to help keep the training area
clean and neatly arranged unless given other instructions by the teach-
er. If one finds the teacher cleaning the area one should always offer to
do the work for the teacher immediately. Lower level students should
always offer to help upper level students or assistant teachers.
7. One should always know and follow the rules of the training place and
take it upon oneself to teach these rules to the new students instead of
letting the teacher do so.
8. In practice, one should make every attempt to do what the teacher or
master suggests. Half-hearted effort shows disrespect for oneself, the
master. and the founders of the system. Things that are difficult to master,
are usually the things that will create the most improvement.
9. Do not use manipulation to approach the teacher or master. Refrain
from flattery, bribery, coercion, or other forms of manipulation to gain
access to the teachings or become closer to the teacher. The teacher
may accept gifts but will never consider them in relation to the granting
of special favors or status. These things must be earned. The teacher
gives when the student is ready regardless of what the student does. If
the master perceives that you are trying to manipulate, teaching may be
withheld until the proper attitude of respect is restored or attained.
10. One should always keep one’s practice equipment clean and in order.
11. In regards to when visiting other teachers or schools, one should use
the same criteria of etiquette as in one’s own school until told otherwise.
If one is visiting a teacher for the purpose of instruction, on the first visit
it is customary to offer the teacher a small gift as a token of respect. This
is necessary if the teaching is ongoing, but is good form and gives both
the student and the teacher good face at the outset.
12. When away from the school with the teacher or master, one should
be respectful. Always offer the teacher the most opportune seat or spot
in any assemblage and gladly help in any way possible. lf a senior stu-
dent has offered to do the task for the master, offer in turn to do it for
the senior student.
13. Always keep the teacher apprised of your intentions about instruc-
tion. It is excellent form to let the teacher or master know at least a day
ahead, if possible, of intention to miss class. Never haggle over mon-
etary things with the master. You should be willing to do anything the
master asks if you truly value the teaching. The teacher will never ask
anything that is unreasonable if they are a worthy teacher.
14. When one is leaving instruction, it is customary to offer the teacher
a small gift out of gratitude. This shows that one values the teaching
received and is leaving on good terms. After having departed from one’s
teacher or master one should make every attempt to maintain friendly
contact and let your teacher know how your progress is coming along.
If one has been accepted as a full-inside door student, the connection
between the practitioner and the teacher or master is lifelong.
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TheSystem
Beginner Curriculum
Siu Lim Tao Form
Theories
Centerline, Target Facing
Economy of motion
Economy of Energy
Chi Gung
3 Trapping Methods
4 Gates
Chain Punching Drills
Dan Chi Sao
10 Terms
Siu Lim Tao Applications
Theories
8 Energies, Yin & Yang
Forward Pressure
9 Trapping Methods
Mui Fa Foot Work
Look sao
20 Terms
Intermediate Curriculum
Chum Kiu Form
Theories
Triangle Structures,Sink Bridges
Interception
Lower gates - attack - defend
18 Trapping Methods
Chi Sao
30 Terms
Chum Kiu Applications
Theories
Body Unity, Sensitivity, Simplicity
Kicking while Trapping
Chi Sao
Light to mid sparring
40 Terms
Advanced Curriculum
Biu Gee Form
Chi Gerk
Basic Kham Na
Elbows strikes, Knee strikes
Finger Strikes
Knuckle Punches
Sweeps, Take Downs
Chi Sao
50 Terms
Biu Gee Applications
Kham Na
Blind Folded Chi Sao
Sweeps, Take Downs
Emergency Techniques
Pressure Points
Cavity Strikes
Nerve Destructions
Full contact sparring
80 Terms
Apprentice Instructor
Curriculum
Mook Yan Jong Form
Mook Yan Jong Drills
Chi Sao
Kham Na
100 Terms
Teaching
Mook Yan Jong Applications
Chi Sao
Kham Na
Sweeps - Kicks
Continued Terms
Teaching
Full Instructor Curriculum
Luk Dim Boon Gwan Form
Power Training Drills
Pole Weapon Foot Work
Accuracy Drills
Chi Gwan
4 Gates
Teaching
Baat Cham Do Form
Power Training - Heavy Swords
Defense against other weapons
Weaponry Footwork
Teaching
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Wing ChunLineage
Siu Lam (Shaolin Temple, Mt. Sung, Honan, China)
Yat Chum (22nd Generation Siu Lam Nun)
Cheung Ng
Wong Wah Bo – Leung Yee Tai (Red Junk Opera)
Leung Jan
Leung Bik – Chan Wah Shun
Yip Man
Leung Sheung (1950-1958, Hong Kong)
Ng Wah Sum (1958-1966, Hong Kong)
Chung Kwok Chow (1967-1971, Hong Kong)
Kevin Becker (1992-2000, New York City)
Andrew Di Guiseppi (1999-2005, Danbury Connecticut)
You...
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Our Study of Trapping Begins with Crossed Wrists First Entering with Pak Dar. (Note. This list is by no means all inclusive, there are many hundreds of variations and alternate possibilities.)
If the force over extends past centerline:1. Lap dar
2. Tan dar
3. Tan sao (on center) / pak / go jeung
4. Gwat dar
5. Cow dar
6. Gum dar
If the force in on the centerline:7. Double pak
8. Chun choi / pak dar
9. Flat fook sao / biu jee
10. Flat fook sao / pak / biu gee
If there is no block:11. Jik chun choi
If the force is from the inside pushing out ward:12. Jao sao / chun choi
13. Jao sao / po pai
14. Huen sao (inward) / dai jeung
If the force is from the inside at the shoulder line:15. Jut sao / fak sao
16. Jut sao / biu gee
17. Jut sao / chun choi
If grabbed away from center same side:18. Chun choi (with free hand)
If grabbed on centerline:18. Tan sao / chun choi (with free hand)
19. Gaan sao / chun choi
If grabbed past centerline but with in shoulder line:20. Cup jarn / chun choi
21. Cup jarn / jik chun choi
If grabbed past centerline and is out side shoulderline:22. Kham na / take downs
TrappingHands
Entries
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Below are the most basic 18 techniques.
Variations and combinations can be made from these original controls
Important Note: All Techniques Begin from a wipe to the eyes and Lap Sao.
Variations can be applied to any of the joint centers for unique locks and manipulations.
Your hands are on the Inside of the Incoming Arm.
1. Lap Sao - Head Turn -Fook sao - Double Hand Claw to control head.
2. Lap Sao - Man Sao - Lap Sao Elbow Control with Wrist Control.
3. Lap Sao - Wu Sao - Switch Arms - Wing Lock, into head throw.
4. Tan Sao - Lan Sao - Ying Jow (Eagle Claw @ Throat)
4a. Tan Sao - Lan Sao - Go Jeung (on Chin), Sweep to take down.
5. Lap Sao - Jip Sao - Roll Elbow as in Chum Kiu Sequence - Push Elbow To Ground.
6. Lap Sao - Jaam Sao - Hand On Chest & Claw Head Down, Keep Centerline while on ground.
Your hands are on the Outside of Incoming Arm.
1. Lap Sao - Tok Sao - Roll To Wing Lock
2. Lap Sao - Lan Sao - Cup Jarn as in Biu Jee Sequence.
3. Lap Sao - Lan Sao - Wrist Control (Figure 4)
4. Lap Sao - Sao Kuen - Down Ward Pak Sao - Pull or Push Straight Arm.
5. Lap Sao - Chai Pai Jarn - Into Wing Lock via forearm press.
6. Lap Sao - Pak / Biu Sao - Lan Sao - Rear Choke/Head Control
You have siezed the Hands & Fingers.
1. Thumb Grab - Outside Wrist Control (Pak Controlled Hand)
2. Four Finger grab - Fingers Pointing Down - Press Thumb upward - Step on Foot.
3. Reverse Wrist control - Pak Elbow
4. Pinky & Ring Finger Control - Pak Elbow
5. Four Finger Facing - Curl Fingers Back and down
6. Individual Finger Capture. (Middle Finger is Best.)
KHAM NAJoint Seizing and Controling
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Cantonese English
General Terms
Yin Tang Point Third Eye
Tan Zhong Point Solar Plexus
Dan Tien Lower Energy Center (2 Inches Below Navel)
Dit Da Jow Iron Hitting Wine (Linement)
Dit Da Injuries, Bruises, Sprains And Strains
Jung Cin Centerline
Kong Kink Hard Energy
Kung Lik Internal Power
Kwoon School
Mun Gate or Door
Sil Lim Tao Little/small Idea
Wing/Weng Chun Eternal/Praise Springtime
Wu Wei No Mind
Sao Faat Hand Techniques
Bik Kink Pressing Energy
Biu Gee Thrusting Fingers
Biu Sao Thrusting Fingers/Used To Deflect
Bo Ja Lik Exploding Energy
Bong An Chi Sao Blindfolded Sticky Hands
Bong Sao Wing Arm
Chair Kuen Pulling Punch
Chai Pai Jarn Upward Elbow
Chuen Kink Inch Punch
Chi Gung Internal Engergy Exercises
Chin Na Joint Locking/Siezing
Chi Sao Sticking Hands/Energy Hands
Chour Keun Hammer Fist
Chun Choi Straight Punch/Thrusting Punch
Chum Kiu Seeking The Bridge
Don Chi Sao Single Arm Sticking Hand /Energy Hand
Don Sao Single Hand
Dai Bong Sao Low Wing Arm
Terminology Dai Choi Low Punch
Dai Jeung Low Palm
Ding Jarn Rear Elbow
Ding Sao Bent Wrist Strike
Fak Sao Whipping Hand (Chopping)
Fon Sao Replace Hand
Fook Sao Controling Hand/Stalking Hand
Guan Sao Sheering/dragging/sweeping Hand
Gum Sao Pinning Hand
Gurng Gee Kuen Ginger Fist
Gwat Sao Scaping Hand
Huen Sao Circling Hand
Jao Sao Running Hand
Jeet Kuen Intercepting Punch
Jik Chun Choi Chain Punch
Jing Jeung Upright Palm
Jip Sao Controlling Bridge (Arm Break)
Jum Sao Sinking Hand/While Already on Bridge
Juk Jeung Side Palm
Jut Sao Jerking Hand
Kao Sao Covering/Detaining Hand
Kiu Dai Under The Bridge
Kiu Sao Sizing Hand/Measuring
Kuen Fist or Punch
Kup Jarn Covering Elbow/Downward Elbow
Lan Sao Bridge Arm
Lap Dar Pull To Strike
Lap Geng Neck Pull
Lap Sao Pulling Hand/Grab
Lau Sao Staying Hand
Lok Sao Rolling Hands
Man Sao Asking Hand
Pak Sao Slapping Hand
Po Pai Jeung Holding Shield Hand/Butterfly Palm
Pie Jarn Horizontal Slashing Elbow
San Sao Slow Attacking (Exercise)
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Sao Hand or Arm
Sheung Chi Sao Two Hands Sticking Hand
Sheung Sao Two Hands
Tok Sao Lifting Hand
Tan Sao Spreading/dispersing Hand
Wu Sao Guarding Hand/back Protective Hand
Wui Jung Return To Center
Yau Kink Soft Energy
Gerk Faat Leg Techniques
Bik Ma Thrusting Stance
Bo Stepping
Bo Fat Foot Work
Bong Gerk Wing Deflection Leg
Chai Gerk Stepping On Foot/stomping Kick
Chi Gerk Sticking Leg
Chin Gerk Front Foot
Chor Ma Shifted Stance
Dai Gerk Low Kick
Dai Jing Gerk Low Front Kick
Dai Wang Gerk Low Side Kick
Dang Gerk Nailing Kick
Ding Gee Ma Side Horse Stance
Fook Gerk Down Ward Leg Defense
Fook Sut Inward Knee Strike/block
Guan Gerk Low Shearing Kick
Gwat Gerk Scraping Kick
Hou Biu Gerk Rear Thrusting Foot
Huen Bo Circle Stepping
Jeet Tek Intercepting Kick
Jun Turning
Jun Ma Turning Stance
Jut Gerk Jerking Foot
Kao Gerk Detaining Foot
Loy Out Gerk Inside Hook Foot
Ma Stationary Stance
Mui Fa Plum Blossom
Out Gerk Hooking Foot
Sae Ping Ma Horse Stance
Sheung Ma Step Foward Stance
So Gerk Sweeping Foot
Som Kwok Ma Triangle Stance
Sip Ma Occupying Stance
Tai Gerk Lifting Kick
Tan Gerk Dispersing Leg
Tarn Gerk Bouncing Leg
Tek Gerk Kick
Tor Ma Step Slide Stance
Tui Ma Stepping Back
Tyk Sut Lifting Knee
Wang Gerk Side Foot(Side Kick)
Wu Gerk Guarding Kick
Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma Character 2 Abduction Stance
Jong Faat Dummy Techniques
Bai Jong Assume The Dummy Position
Chi Jong Attaching to the Dummy
Da Hong Jong Hitting no Dummy
Da Jong Hitting the Dummy
Da San Jong Loose Dummy Techniques
Dai Jong Ground Dummy
Jong Sao Dummy Arm
Jong Gerk Dummy Leg
Jong Sun Dummy Body
Mook Yan Jong Wooden Man Dummy
Terminology
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Kwan Faat Pole TechniquesBiu Kwan Thusting Pole
Dan Kwan Downward Striking Pole
Ha Sau Kwan Bottom Hand Pole
Ha Lan Kwan Low Obstucting Pole
Kum Kwan Covering Pole
Lok Dim Boon Kwan Six&half point Pole
Sheun Sau Kwan Top Hand Pole
Sheun Lan Kwan Upper Obstructing Pole
So Kwan Sweeping Pole
Tarn Kwan Snapping Pole
Tiu Kwan Picking Upward Pole
Dao Faat Sword TechniquesBiu Dao Thrusting Knife
Baat Jam Do Eight Chopping Knives
Fak Do Whipping Knife
Huen Do Circular Knife
Jum Do Sinking Knife
Gaan Do Sheering Knife
Kup Jarn Do Downward Elbow Knife
Lan Do Obstructing Knife
Tall Do Pulling Knife
Tan Do Spreading Knife
Wu Dip Do Butterfly Knife
Yaat Gee Do Number 1 Knife
Forms
Sil Lim Tao Little Idea
Chum Kiu Seeking The Bridge
Biu Gee Thrusting Fingers
Mook Yan Jong Wooden Dummy
Lok Dim Boon Kwan 6 And 1/2 Strike Pole
Baat Jam Do Eight Chopping Knives
Types Of Energy In Wing Chun
Bau Ja Gung Explode Power
Chi Gung Sticking Power
Keng Gung Listening Power
Junn Gung Drilling Power
Jek Jip Gung Direct Power
Yaan Gung Guiding Power
Lin Jip Gung Connecting Power
Choung Gung Aggressive Power
Yon Gung Elastic Power
Si Gan Timing
Si Gan Sing Regular
Tor Chi Si Gan Delayed
Por Si Gan Breaking
Chong Jou Si Gan Creating
Si Gan Sing Regular Timing
Sin Lines
Jung Sin Centerline
Ngoi Jung Sin Inside Line
Hoi Jung Sin Outside Line
Gung Gek Sin Wai Attacking Line
Fong Sau Sin Wai Blocking Line
Jung Sum Sin Vertical Motherline
Wang Jung Sin Horizontal Motherline
Terminology
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Terms According To Form, In order of appearance
Sil Lim Tao
Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma Character 2 Abduciton Stance
Gaan Sao High And Low Sheering Hands
Chun Choi Straight Punch
Huen Sao Circling Hand
Tan Sao Spreading/dispersing Hand
Kiu Sao Bridge Hand
Wu Sao Rear Guarding Hand
Fook Sao Controlling Hand
Pak Sao Slapping Hand
Jing Jeung Palm Strike (Fingers Up)
Ding Jarn Rear Elbow Strike
Gum Sao Pinning Hand
Sheung Gum Sao Double Pinning Hand
Lan Sao Barring Arm
Sheung Lan Sao Double Barring Arm
Fak Sao Whipping Hand
Sheung Fak Sao Double Whipping Hand
Jum Sao Sinking Hand
Sheung Jum Sao Double Sinking Hand
Jut Sao Jerking Hand
Sheung Jut Sao Double Jerking Hand
Tok Sao Lifting Palm
Sheung Tok Sao Double Lifting Palm
Biu Gee Thrusting Fingers
Sheung Biu Gee Double Thrusting Fingers
Ding Sao Strike With Bent Wrist
Sheung Ding Sao Double Strike With Bent Wrist
Sao Kuen Withdrawing Fist
Ngoi Jut Sao Outside Jerking Hand
Go Jeung High Palm
Terminology Lau Sao Scooping Hand
Gwat Sao Scrapping Hand
Dai Jeung Low Palm
Bong Sao Wing Arm
Teet Sao Freeing Hand
Jik Chun Choi Chain Punch
Chum Kiu
Chor Ma Shifting Stance
Biu Sao Thrusting Hand
Pai Jarn Horizontal Elbow
Sheung Lap Sao Double Pulling Hand
Jip Sao Arm Break
Wang Gerk Side Kick
Jing Gerk Front Kick
Sheung Dai Bong Sao Double Low Wing Arm
Sheung Tan Sao Double Dispersing Hand
Sheung Jing Jeung Double Upright Palm Strike
Sheung Man Sao Double Asking Hands
Biu Gee
Fong An Choi Phoenix Eye Punch
Cup Jarn Covering/downward Elbow
Huen Ma Circle Step
High Low Gaan Sao High And Low Sweeping Hand
Gurng Gee Kuen Ginger Fist
Sam Bai Fut 3 Bows To Buddha
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Remain Disciplined
Conduct yourself ethically as a martial artist.
Practice Courtesy And Righteousness
Serve the society and respect your elders.
Love Your Fellow Students
Be united and avoid conflicts.
Limit Your Desires And Pursuit Of Bodily Pleasures
Preserve the proper spirit.
Train Diligently
Maintain your skills.
Learn To Develop Spiritual Tranquility
Abstain from arguments and fights.
Participate In Society
Be moderate and gentle in your manners.
Help The Weak And The Very Young
Use martial skills for the good of humanity.
Pass On The Tradition
Preserve this Chinese art and rules of conduct.
Rules ofConduct
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Retain what comes in, send off what retreats.
Rush in on loss of hand contact.
Do not be lax when your opponent is not advancing.
Once your opponent moves, his center of gravity changes.
Make the first move to have control.
Attack according to timing.
Timing is achieved through practice.
A strong attitude and posture gives an advantage over your opponent.
Being alert and adapting to the situation allows
maximum results for minimum effort.
The body follows the movement of the hands.
The waist and the stance move together.
Complement the hands with posture to
make good use of the centerline.
The eyes and the mind travel together,
paying attention to leading edge of attack.
Charge into the opponent.
Execute three moves together.
Strike any presented posture if it is there.
Otherwise strike where you see motion.
Beware of sneak attacks, leakage attacks
and invisible centerline attacks.
Soft and relaxed strength will put your opponent in jeopardy.
Maxims of Wing Chun
Coordinate the hands and feet. Movement is together.
Do not take risks and you will always connect to the target.
Have confidence and your calmness will dominate the situation.
Occupy the inner gate to strike deep into the defense.
To win in an instant is a superior achievement.
The Yin Yang principle should be thoroughly understood.
The theory of Wing Chun has no limit in it applications.
Be humble to request your teacher for guidance.
Understand the principles for your training.
Upon achieving the highest level of proficiency,
the application of techniques will vary according to the opponent.
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There are not many sets of training exercises in Wing Chun.
They are easy to learn but to master them requires determination.
Learning the usual ways will allow later variations.
Short arm bridges and fast steps requires practicing the stance first.
Siu Lim Tau mainly trains internal power.
Lon Sau in Chum Kiu is a forceful technique.
Bui Jee contains life saving emergency techniques.
The Wooden Man develops use of power.
Fancy techniques should not be used in sticky hand practice.
Sticky leg practice is inseparable from the single leg stance.
The steps follow turning of the body like a cat.
The posture complements the hands to eject the opponent.
The Six and a Half Point Staff does not make more than one sound.
The Eight Cut Sword techniques have no match.
The thrusting and fast attacks are well suited for closing in.
Eyes beaming with courage can neutralize the situation.
Unknown techniques are not suitable for training practice.
Those who completely master the system are among the very few.
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Be ferocious when clashing.
Be fast with your fist.
Be forceful when applying power.
Be accurate with timing.
Be continuous when applying Fan Sau.
Do not use all your strength.
Protect your own posture.
Be alert with your eyes.
Unite your waist and stance.
Coordinate your hands and feet.
Movements must be agile.
Comprehend the principles of Yin and Yang.
Remain calm.
Be steady with your breathing and strength.
Sink your inner Ch’i.
Be commanding with your fighting demeanor.
Be quick to end the fight.
17 keys to Wing Chun
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Kim Sut
Hips and knees pressing together. The knees not “pinching” in with
stiffness, but rather “pressing” firmly, and softly inward and downward.
All wing chun teachers will mention “kim sut” in the beginning,
but if they don’t push it, the practitioner will soon forget.
It is too much effort for a lot of people, and it is painful.
If they (teacher and student) are not committed, it is the first thing they
will abandon. If you push it, it is extra hard work, but “kim sut” cannot
be avoided if one is to become proficient.
Lok Ma
Lower the stance downward, sinking through the knees. Lok ma is
where the “rootedness” is developed. It trains the legs to effectively
support he body, and helps the practitioner to, later on, develop the
advancing step of wing chun.
Ting Yu
Back straight, pelvis rolled under slightly so that each vertebrae is
stacked one on top of the other. The spine is completely aligned.
The upper body should not be leaning back nor is the head tilted
forward. Maintaining the head in the right position and proper
execution of ting yu is a prerequisite for dung tao.
Dung Tao
Head up, neck relaxing into the shoulders; shoulders drifting
downward by gravity with no tension. The head should be held as if
being pulled upward gently by a string to help draw the spine straight.
Mai Jiang
Pressing the elbows inward and forward. Without using force, the
elbows should maintain a fist’s distance from the torso. The energy
projects from the elbow forward, through a relaxed forearm and hand.
Yee Gee KimYeung Ma
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Special Training Proverbs
Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma
Character two abduction stance
Pull in the chest, push out the upper back, and bring in the tail bone.
Fill the Tan Tien with Ch’i and distribute the strength
to all parts of the body.
Point the knees and toes inward.
Form a pyramid with the center of gravity in the center.
Fists are placed by the side of the ribs but not touching the body.
Sink the elbows, the shoulders, and the waist.
Hold the head and neck straight and keep the spirit alert.
Eyes are level, looking straight ahead, and watching all directions.
The mind is free of distractions and the mood is bright.
There is no fear when facing the opponent.
Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma is the main stance.
Develop a good foundation for advanced techniques.
Siu Lim Tau
Little Idea
Siu Lim Tau comes first; Do not force progress in training.
A weak body must start with strength improvement.
Do not keep any bad habit.
Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma Train the Ch’i by controlling the Tan Tien.
To maintain good balance of strength, grip the ground with the toes.
To release Ch’i from the Tan Tien, will enable proper release of power.
Sink the elbow and drop the shoulders;
Guarding the centerline to protect both flanks.
There are one hundred and eight moves, all practical and real;
Thousands of variations can be used,
aiming for practical use and not beauty.
Internally develop the Ch’i; externally train the tendons,
bones and muscles.
Taun Sau, Bong Sau, Fok Sau, Wu Sau, and Huen Sau;
their wonder grows with practice.
Each movement must be clear and crisp. Timing must be observed.
Practice once a day, more will cause no harm.
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Special Training Proverbs
Chum Kiu
Seeking The Bridge
Chum Kiu trains the stance and the waist;
the arm bridge is short and the step is narrow.
Eyes are trained to be alert;
the Ch’i flows in a perpetual motion.
Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion;
loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
Turning the stance with a circular movement,
will allow superior generation of power.
When the opponent’s arm bridge enters my arm bridge,
use the escaping hand to turn around the situation.
Pass by the opponent’s incoming arm bridge from above,
without stopping when the countering move has started.
Lon Sau and Jip Sau put an opponent in danger.
Do not collide with a strong opponent;
with a weak opponent use a direct frontal assault.
A quick fight should be ended quickly;
no delay can be allowed.
Use the three joints of the arm to prevent entry by the opponent’s
bridge; jam the opponent’s bridge to restrict his movement.
Create a bridge if the opponent’s bridge is not present;
nullify the bridge according to how it is presented.
The arm bridge tracks the movement of the opponent’s body;
when the hands cannot prevail, use body position to save the situation.
Using short range power to jam the opponent’s bridge,
the three joints are nicely controlled.
Where is the opponent’s bridge to be found?
Chum Kiu guides the way.
Biu Jee
Thrusting Fingers
The Biu Jee hand contains emergency techniques.
Iron fingers can strike a vital point at once.
The stepping in elbow strike has sufficient threatening power.
The phoenix eye punch has no compassion.
Fak Sau, Ginger Fist, and Guide Bridge;
their movements are closely coordinated and hard to defend and nullify.
Springy power and the extended arm are applied to close range.
The situation is different when preventing from defeat in an emergency.
The Biu Jee is not taught to outsiders.
How many Sifu pass on the proper heritage?
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Mook Yan Jong
The Wooden Man
There are 108 movements for the Wooden Man;
repeated practice brings proper use of power.
Steps vary and always maintain close contact with the Wooden Man.
Power starts from the heart and shoots towards
the centerline of the Mok Yan Jong.
Up, down, back and forth, the movements are continuous.
Power improvement cannot be predicted.
The arm bridge sticks to the hands of the Wooden Man while moving;
adhesion power when achieved will be a threatening force.
Power can be released in the intended manner;
use of the line and position will be proper and hard to defeat.
General Sayings
There is no difference in who started to study first;
the one who achieves accomplishment is first.
Students from the same teacher will differ in their skills.
Touching the opponent’s arm bridge makes
the situation more favorable.
When facing multiple opponents, it is easy to manage the situation.
When chasing the opponent’s arm bridge, beware of being led.
Special Training Proverbs
When pushing the opponent’s elbow, beware of being pulled.
Learning the techniques without developing the skills
will never bring any accomplishment.
The ideal in Martial Arts is humanitarianism.
Accomplishment uses diligence as a goal.
When the opponent passes your arm bridge, avert the danger
by turning the stance and facing with the appropriate posture.
Strike when you should. Do not strike when you should not.
Do not be too eager to strike. Do not be afraid to strike.
One who is afraid of getting hit will finally be hit.
Persistent attacks will surely gain you entry.
Staying on the defensive too long will surely get you into trouble.
The punch starts from the heart.
The staff does not make two sounds.
A kick does not miss.
Power is generated from the joints.
Strength originates from the heels.
Store mental energy with the mind.
Move Ch’i with mental energy.
Exert strength with Ch’i.
Generate power with strength.
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Special Training Proverbs
No harm will come if Ch’i is nurtured naturally.
Power can be stored but with enough to spare.
Ch’i comes out of the Tan Tien, and travels along the waist,
the thighs, and the back.
Know yourself and your opponent, and you will always win.
People do not know the extent of my skills, but I know their abilities.
Go along with your opponent’s failing posture
in order to take advantage of it.
Glass-like head, cotton-like belly, and iron-like arm bridge.
You can strike anywhere when your arm bridge
has passed beyond your opponent’s three joints.
Pass by the opponent’s incoming arm bridge from above.
Jam the opponent’s bridge to restrict his movement.
Create a bridge if the opponent’s bridge is not present.
Nullify the bridge according to how it is presented.
Know the difference between Yin and Yang, real and feigned.
Take advantage of any available opportunity.
Sticking to the opponent while shifting hand position
shows good control of the situation.
Being stuck to by the opponent while attempting to shift your own hand
position cannot produce the intended result.
Bong Sau must not remain.
Faan Sau should be closely paced.
Know your own limit in the use of power.
Releasing all out is 90% of the way to defeat.
The knees lead the stance. The waist links the body.
Where the mind goes, the eyes go, and the hands and feet follow.
Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion.
Loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
The three terrors of Wing Chun are Taun Sau, Bong Sau, and Fok Sau.
Feet and hands work together, and the threat comes to an end.
Beware of brute strength when facing someone from the same style.
Beware of the situation in a confrontation.
In uniting the waist with the stance, power can be generated.
In a match do not expect any compassion.
Grasping the throat is a ruthless technique.
Once commenced, it cannot be stopped.
Storing energy resembless pulling a bow.
Releasing power is like shooting an arrow.
Circular and straight accompany each other.
Bent and straight complement one another.
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Extreme softness enables one to be hard.
Being extremely natural enables one to be agile.
Direct the mind to store spirit, not Ch’i, in the body.
Otherwise it leads to sluggishness.
No power is obtained when occupied with Ch’i.
Use alterations in stepping forward and backward.
Hands and feet should be closely coordinated.
Invisible posture. Invisible kick.
As long as you are sticking to your opponent, you are unlikely to lose.
A well trained waist can prevent loss of balance.
Hand techniques must follow the Yin Yang principle.
Strength must be applied with inner power.
There is a counteraction to every attack.
Rapid moves are hard to guard against.
Go in when the opponent slows down.
Kicks lose nine times out of ten.
The feet are like wheels, and the hands like arrows.
A hand used for attack serves also to parry.
Do not collide with a strong arm bridge.
Get out of the way and take initiative to attack.
During sticky hand practice, the hand which has entered beyond the
elbow will win nine times out of ten.
Do not follow, force, or butt against the opponent’s hands.
Destroying the opponent’s center line will control his bridge.
In Bong Sau the forearm inclines, the wrist is on the center line, and
the fingers droop. A raised elbow weakens the force.
The elbow must be strong. Then you can take on any attack.
If the opponent grasps your arm bridge,
do not oppose him with brute force.
Go with the opponent’s force and change into rolling hands.
Turn around the situation to control him.
Special Training Proverbs
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Wing Yin Chi Ji – Mo Mong Hong Juk – Dai Day Wu Chun
Always speak with determination,
don’t forget the han nation,
for we will return in spring.
The song above was later shortened and spoken like a password.
The abbreviation became: “Wing Chun”.
Bong Baat Ting Lao
‘wing does not stop or stay’.
Dik Yaat Yee Dong
‘enemy moving’, or ‘enemy shifting’.
Jung Sum Yim Hong
‘balance is already empty’.
Kuen Yao Sum Faat
‘techniques come from the center’.
Lien Siu Dai Da
‘join cancelling to bring hitting’
(often translated as ‘simultaneous offense and defense’).
Loi Lao Hoi Sung
‘stay with what comes, send off what goes’,
‘detain what arrives, escort what is removed’, etc.
Lut Sao Jik Jong
‘the free hand charges straight forward’.
Mo Ying Da Yieng
‘no shape, strike impression’.
Mo Yieng Po Jung
‘no impression, cleave the center’.
Sien Faat Jai Yan
‘move first to gain initiative’.
Yan Si Yee Gong
‘because timing effects the attack’, or ‘attack according to timing’.
Yao Ying Da Ying
‘have shape, hit shape’.
Yao Ying Juk Lao
‘have impression, continue to stay’.
Yee Sao Wai Gong
‘use defense as offense’.
Yee Gong Wai Sao
‘use offense as defense’.
MartialSongs
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Centerline
The center line in wing chun is the line that marks the middle between
our left and right side, as well as the most direct line between
ourselves and our opponent.Gaining position of the centerline
ensures dominance.
Posture
posture in wing chun is achieved by not leaning forward or back. it is
finding the middle, finding our balance in perfect relevance to gravity.
Body Unity
The body should move as one unit, carrying the body’s weight behind
each technique. Hands follow the feet, Elbows follow the knees, and
the shoulders follow the hips. If this unity is broken, then the source
of power formed by this unity is also broken, resulting in diminished
power, and vulnerable imbalances of positioning
Economy of Motion
All movement should be economic. Large dramatic movements will
only leave one open for attack. All movement should be direct, and
focus toward the target.
Economy of Energy
All usage of energy should also be economic. If you use too much, you
will only waste your self too soon. Be cautious with the use of energy,
power and strength should only be placed at the point of impact.
Target Facing
By pointing our centerline at the opponent, we have faced our target.
When the centerline is facing the target, equal reach ensures a balance
of possibility.
Forward Pressure
Each technique and sequence of attack should have a forward
pressure. When the opponents has yeilded to the pressure,
the area is the filled with constant advancing positions.
Sensitivity
Touch skill is a glue that seams techniques together. It refines move-
ments, their accuracy and enables fighting with out the use of sight.
Avoiding Force against Force
Muscle vs muscle will result in the strongest man winning.
Do not resist force, instead yeild to it and redirect it.
6 Gates
The gates define the body by sections; high, middle, low.
Then left, right and center.
Triangle Structures
All powerful hand positions, elbow positions and leg positions are
based on the stability of a triangle.Like the tip of a sword or the front
of a boat through water. Strong, stable, load bearing, penetrating
structure.
Ranges
Each body weapon should be applied according to range, there is a
right tool for each job. The distance between you and your opponent
will determine the weapon.
Lin Sil Dai Dar
Let your offence be your defense. Block and attack together.
Angulation Strategy
Fighting with the study of angles is essential to succeeding using Wing
Chun. With out the study of angles, one may just be performing
techniques, not applying strategy.
Yin & Yang
Balance on all levels. Emotional, physical, spiritual.
Simplicity
Make things as simple as possible. Just hit them.
Wing Chun Theory
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Wing Chun Theory
6 Gates
5 Lines
3 Energy Centers
Heaven
Man
Earth
Inside Gate
Outside Gate
Upper Gate
Middle Gate
Lower Gate
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The Power Triangle
Elbow Power
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Yin & Yang
Torque Power
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Wing Chun Theory
Mui Fa Jong
Plum Flower Posts22”
2’- 4’ Above Ground
2’- 4’ Below Ground
6”- 8” Diameter
Possible Field Arrangement
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Wing Chun Theory
Ranges
LONG RANGEFront kicksSide kicksStomp kicks
SHORT RANGERaising kneesDropping knees
REACTION /INTERCEPTION POINT
BASIC WING CHUN RANGESFrom the center of the axis to the point of powerful impact, this determines the correct range.
Gerk (legs)
LONG RANGEFingersChopsKnucklesPunchesPalms
SHORT RANGEElbowsHooks
Sao (arms)
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Wing Chun Theory
Mook Yan Jong
Wooden Dummy
Construction Plans
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Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma Kiu Sao / Wu Sao Chun Choi Gaan SaoFook Sao
Dai Jeung Dai ChoiWu SaoKiu SaoTan Sao
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Fak Sao Pak Sao / Man Sao Seung Lan Sao
Seung Tok Sao Seung Flat Fook SaoSeung Fak SaoSeung Man Sao Seung Jaam Sao
Teet SaoMan Sao
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Seung Biu Sao Tan Sao / Kiu Sao Tan Sao / Flat Fook Sao Seung Biu Jee Sup Gee Sao / Seung Gaan Sao
Sup Gee Sao / Seung Gaan Sao Pak Dar / Pak Sao / Chun Choi Geurng Gee Kuen
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Chor Ma / Kiu Sao / Wu Sao Chor Ma / Bong Sao / Wu Sao Chor Ma / Seung Gaan Sao Tan Sao / Dai Jeung
Cow Sao / Tan Sao Lap Sao / Fak Sao Lap Sao / Chai Pai Jarn Cup Jarn / Flat Fook Sao Cup Jarn / Wu Sao
Chor Ma / Kwan Sao
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Bik MaBik Ma / Kiu Sao / Wu Sao
GuardBik Ma / Chun Choi Bik Ma / Flat Fook Sao Guard Bik Ma / Jip Sao
Bik Ma / Seung Lap Sao Bik Ma / Lan Sao Bik Ma / Seung Lan Sao Bik Ma / Biu Sao Bik Ma / Biu Sao / Flat Fook Sao
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Bik Ma / Tan Dar Bik Ma / Gaan Dar Bik Ma / Geurng Gee Kuen Bik Ma / Phong An Choi
Dan Chi Sao / Step 1 Dan Chi Sao / Step 2 Dan Chi Sao / Step 3 Dan Chi Sao / Step 4
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Bik Ma / Tan Sao Guard Kiu Sao / Wu Gerk
Kiu Sao / Wu GerkTan Sao / Tan Gerk
Kiu Sao / Jing Gerk
Kiu Sao / Jing Gerk
Lan Sao / Wang Gerk
Lan Sao / Wang Gerk Bong Sao / Bong Gerk
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Kiu Sao / Low Jing Gerk Bong Sao / Low Wang Gerk
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Credits:
Lineage Page 6. Provided by Sifu Kevin Becker Hand Written Document.
Trapping Set Page 7. Provided by Sifu Kevin Becker, based on original student handbook given to Sifu Andy DiGuiseppi in 1999.
Kham Na Set Page 8. A collection and organization of techniques given by Sifu Kevin Becker to Sifu Andy DiGuiseppi.
Terminology Pages 9-12. Sources: Hand Written Notes by Sifu Kevin Becker, Hand outs by Sifu Chung Kwok Chow, http://www.fongswingchun.com, Gathered from multiple book sources,
complied by Sifu Andy DiGuiseppi.
(Spellings are not Yale Pin Yin Approved, instead they are audible translations and custom phonetic spelling choices.)
Wing Chun Kuen Kuit. Source: Originally Sourced from http://www.fongswingchun.com (Site from 1999, no longer available on this site).
Printed version of this was provided to Sifu Andy DiGuiseppi, by Sifu Kevin Becker.
Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma Paragraphs. Source: http://www.bawcsa.org/ (Original notes no longer available online)
All Photography taken by Steve Napolitano of Snaphoto.
All Illustrations drawn by Sifu Andy DiGuiseppi
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