Wing Chun Kung-Fu,9780804838252

Wing Chun Kung-Fu

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ISBN13: 9780804838252
ISBN10: 0804838259
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-09-15
Publisher(s): Tuttle Pub
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Summary

This martial arts manual is a comprehensive guide to the basic forms and principles of Wing Chun kung-fu. In over 300 black-and-white photographs, Wing Chun Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide leads the reader step-by-step through the beginning forms of Wing Chun kung fu, including Chi jerk, Chi Sao, and Wing Chun sticky-hand and sticky-leg techniques, as well as detailed commentary on the theory behind each move. Other sections include specialized fighting and grappling techniques, and instructions on using weapons. An additional section is devoted to weight- and power-training exercises that will be of particular benefit for serious students of Wing Chun. Wing Chun Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide is the perfect text for the beginning student, the experienced Wing Hun practitioner, or the cross-training martial artist.

Author Biography

Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith studied Wing Chun kung-fu under Sifu Felix Leong and has contributed articles to martial arts journals in Australia, America and Europe.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix
Part I Basic Forms & Principles
1. THE SIL LUM TAO FORM AND CHI KUNG
3
Introduction
3
The Theory of the Center-Line Stances
3
The Structure of the Sil Lum Tao Form
6
The Opening of the Sil Lum Tao Form and Punching Theory
6
The First Section of the Sil Lum Tao and Chi Kung Training
8
The Second and Third Sections of the Sil Lum Tao
11
The Sil Lum Tao Form and Chi Kung
13
2. THE CHUM KIL FORM AND FOOTWORK
29
Introduction
29
The Chum Kil Form and Footwork
29
Footwork, Bridging the Gap, and Fighting Strategies
31
The Theory of Kicking at the Chum Kil Level
32
Important Hand Moves of the Chum Kil Form
34
The Chum Kil Form
37
3. THE BIL JEE FORM
49
Introduction
49
Principal Attacking Weapons
49
An Analysis of Selected Bil Jee Techniques
50
The Bil Jee Form
54
Combat Applications of the Bil Jee Form
68
4. CONDITIONING, STRETCHING, AND POWER TRAINING
77
Introduction
77
Iron-Palm Training
77
Weight and Power Training
81
Flexibility Training
85
Speed and Plyometric Training
87
Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
90
Part II Fighting & Grappling
5. STICKY-HAND FIGHTING (CHI SAO)
95
Introduction
95
What Is Chi Sao?
95
Sticky-Hand Fighting Skills
98
Sticky-Hand Fighting Techniques
102
6. STICKY-LEG FIGHTING (CHI GERK)
111
Theoretical Considerations
111
Training for Sticky-Leg Techniques
114
Sticky-Leg Fighting Techniques
116
7. GRAPPLING AND THROWING TECHNIQUES (CHIN-NA)
121
Introduction
121
The Wing Chun Claw-Hand
121
Locking and Throwing Techniques
123
Wing Chun's Grabbing and Disabling Throws
127
Grappling and Throwing Techniques (Chin-Na)
130
8. DAR MAK: VITAL STRIKES TO THE WEAK POINTS OF HUMAN ANATOMY
135
Introduction
135
Acupuncture and Dar Mak
135
Summary of the Most Important Dar Mak Points
137
Summary of the Modern Medical Theory of Vital Strikes
139
9. TOWARD AN ENRICHMENT OF THE WING CHUN SYSTEM
143
The Limits of Wing Chun Kuen
143
White Crane Kung-Fu (Pak Hok Kuen)
144
Unifying and Reconciling Wing Chun and White Crane Kung-Fu
149
The Final Element of Sun Tzu Kuen: Muay Thai
150
From Wing Chun to Sun Tzu Kuen: Fighting Techniques
154
Part III Weapons & Advanced Techniques
10. THE WOODEN-DUMMY FORM
162
The Point of the Wing Chun Wooden-Dummy
162
Analysis of the Wooden-Dummy Form
163
The Wooden-Dummy Form
167
Combat Applications of the Wooden-Dummy Form
187
11. THE WING CHUN BUTTERFLY KNIVES
196
Classical Weapons in the Age of the Gun
196
The Nature of Wing Chun Butterfly Knives
197
Analysis of the Butterfly-Knives Form
198
The Wing Chun Butterfly Knives
203
12. THE SIX-AND-A-HALF POLE FORM
217
The Point of Pole Training
217
Analysis of the Six-and-a-Half Pole
218
The Six-and-a-Half Pole Form
221
Combat Applications of the Wing Chun Weapons
224
Conclusion 229
Glossary 231

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