Wing Chun

The definitive origin of Wing Chun remains unknown, and is attributed to the development of Southern Chinese Martial Arts.

Complications in the history and documentation of Wing Chun are attributed to the art being passed from teacher to student orally, rather than in writing. Another reason is the secrecy of its development.

Forms

The most common system of forms in Wing Chun consists of three empty hand forms, two weapon forms, and a wooden dummy form.

Siu nim tao

After learning the basics of thought, philosophy, stance, and structure, Wing Chun students immediately practice Siu Nim Tao. This follows the initial physical activity immediately. It translates as "small idea," and it's the starting point for Wing Chun beginners.
Utilizing a circle's rotation to harness the force of Siu Nim Tao. Resistance to external pressures is crucial. Spherical objects of the same mass can generate greater driving power with less energy and endure heavier external forces than other shapes. Siu Nim Tao's "Tan Sau," "Bong Sau," and "Fook Sau" demonstrate circular motion.
Practical application is letting the opponent's wrist touch the circle inside or outside. Allowing the opponent's wrist to move within and outside the circle is the Tan Sau to Bong Sau move. The outside edge of the circle must touch the opponent's wrist in Fook Sau.

The fundamentals for this movements are:
1. Inward tension on the thighs
2. The pelvis must be tucked forward with the anterior or front of the pelvis slightly higher than the rear.
3. The chest is slightly concaved and the shoulders slightly slouch

After mastering Siu Nim Tao by envisioning and replicating the actions, transmit that mental energy into the body. The "Mind Force" is invisible. Alternatively, it is mental concentration's force. You may call it Qigong or Ligong. Driving the mind force gives a solid sensation of its presence.

Chum Kiu

Essentially, Chum Kiu deals with an opponent's wrists upon impact. The fighting form is Chum Kiu. When all forms are considered, Chum Kiu theory dominates. Chum Kiu, a Wing Chun style, uses body weight to create power. Through Siu Nim Tau, one can learn to channel force in many ways. Due to their effect on the opponent's center of gravity, these movements make him easy to collapse. You increase your chances of winning battles.

Chum Kiu's basic method is a two-way wrist strike. The "two-way force" is more than its name suggests upon closer examination. According to research, the ability to project influence in multiple directions is most significant.

Chum Kiu spins two-dimensionally on a flat surface. When Chum Kiu uses the turning stance with Siu Nim Tau's Tau Sau, Bong Sau, and Fook Sau, it appears as if a force is coming from two directions. The enemy will find it hard to reply to these operations.

Chum Kiu requires both hands at once. This is done in Sil Lim Tao, although in the first version both hands do the same movement, whereas in Chum Kiu they do various things, requiring more skill and focus.

Biu Jee

Biu Jee incorporates acceleration and multi-directional forces, a result of combining Chum Kiu and Siu Nim Tao abilities. Biu Jee uses this method to shift the body's centre of gravity to the fingertips, creating a tremendously damaging force. The motions are more realistic, and the way the joints are rotated is likewise more realistic.
In the first phase of Biu Gee, students learn 'inch energy,' which harnesses power from extremely small distances. This expands Chum Kiu's two-way energy principle. Huen Ma, or circle stepping, is another footwork learned in the beginning. This is key to Wing Chun. Another Chum kiu Biu ma development. Huen Ma permits practitioners to avoid attacks and mount counterattacks by shifting directions fast and safely.
Kop Jarn, or "downward elbow," is another fist technique taught in the first session. When punching or hitting with the hand is impossible at close range, use a Kop Jarn. Trapping the practitioner's hands can block an assault. For this and other reasons, Biu Gee may have emergency escape routes.
The form's last phase covers centerline recovery, covering large areas, and striking in multiple directions. The final section of the form shows students how to get up after falling. Therefore, Biu Gee completes the Wing Chun system's hand forms by applying energy and power to techniques, increasing Chun Kiu style stepping, and giving the practitioner options to escape pinged, trapped, or fallen circumstances.

Weapons

Luk Dim Bun Gwan

Among the weaponry forms taught in Wing Chun is Luk Dim Bun Gwun, or 9 feet Pole. Luk Dim Boon Gwan, Look Dim Boon Gwun, Luk Dim Bun Kwun, and a few others are some of the alternate names for this Wing Chun form.
Pole training is essential to several "traditional fighting" styles worldwide. Staffs or cudgels were common in medieval times. Poles are common since they're accessible. Most are 5 or 6 feet long since they were used to transport water pails from wells. Wing Chun poles are usually nine feet long. Just as a western boxer's reach is vital in the "tale of the tape," "a foot longer a foot stronger" refers to the capacity to hinder or overcome an opponent with a shorter pole. Long and heavy, the weapon will eventually be too much!
Weapons training involves shifting one's stance to counter an opponent's weapon while simultaneously increasing one's own power. It is a a very short kwn ma (pole stance), sometimes called half hanging stance, which decreases risk to the inner leg and makes it harder for an opponent to strike the inside legs. Because it enables the practitioner to cover more ground with less force, the stance is low.

Baat Jaam Dou

In the words of legend, monks used the Baat Jaam Dou as a map when they left the monastery. Monks sometimes carried large temple donations. Bandits threatened them, so they defended. Since murdering is banned in Buddhism, the monks cut off the wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles. You have eight areas to slash without killing an opponent on both sides.
The English term for Baat Jaam Dou is “Butterfly Knife”. The blades are 16 inch long. Baat Jaam Dou has a handle, guard, hook, spine, edge, and tip. Everyone should have a unique Baat Jaam Do blade length. Blade length should be measured from the index finger to the closed hand. If the blade is longer, spinning it inside can be dangerous. The blade's bottom third should be dull for blocking. The blunt end and wider surface area prevent the blade from shattering when it touches another edged weapon or being stuck in a softer one. The opposing attacker's sword may also be damaged.
The practitioner could hit inanimate objects with pinpoint accuracy, injuring them rather than killing them. Additionally, the weapon was able to parry and deflect other bladed weapons, preventing them from catching with their sharpened edges. This edge is based on the empty-hand principles of wing chun, which include not returning an opponent's blow with power, attacking and defending at the same time, and using the touch reflexes learned in chi sao to deflect and control an attack.

Muk Yan Jong

Muk Yan Jong - Wodden Dummyis performed on a wooden dummy, which serves as a training tool to teach the student the use of Wing Chun Kuen against a live opponent.

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