SIMPLY WING CHUN KUNG FU

Author: Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847974368
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Wing Chun is a logical, scientific yet simple Chinese martial art system, which was developed purely for practical and effective self-defence for everybody. It is a martial art known for its efficiency and economy of movement, which emphasizes natural and efficient use of the body. Topics include: the fundamental principles of the hand and leg techniques; detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements and a checklist for each technique; a detailed analysis and explanation of each of the 'empty hand' forms; an in-depth explanation of the principles and concepts behind Chi Sao, Wing Chun's 'sticky hands'; a scientific and anatomical explanation of the basic principles underlying the Wing Chun system.

Simply Wing Chun Kung Fu

Author: Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861265968
Category : Kung fu
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Wing Chun is a logical, scientific, yet simple Chinese martial art system, which was developed purely for practical and effective self-defense for everybody. It is a martial art known for its efficiency and economy of movement, which emphasizes natural and efficient use of the body. This book looks at the fundamental principles of the hand and leg techniques; the shape, structure, and movements; each of the "empty hand" forms; and it gives a scientific and anatomical explanation of the basic principles underlying the Wing Chun system.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Author: Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847970268
Category : Kung fu
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Characterized by economical movements, simultaneous attack and defense hand techniques, and powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts. This helpful guidebook addresses the uses of the Muk Yan Jong--more commonly known as the Wooden Dummy form--within the Wing Chun discipline. All of the 116 movements incorporated into Wooden Dummy are covered and illustrated with step-by-step photographs, and information is provided on the practical applications of these movements. A detailed explanation of the principles and concepts behind the form, as well as its shape and structure is also included along with a number of practice exercises and drills.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Author: Ip Chun
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312187767
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A simple and powerful form of kung fu, wing chun is ideal for women interested in the art of self-defense. This book covers the first form of wing chun kung fu, and is appropriate for intermediate and advanced practitioners, as well as beginners. 130 photos.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Author: Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847973887
Category : Kung fu
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A thorough guide to the weapons forms, aimed at advanced Wing Chun students and instructors Weapons training focuses on core elements of power usage and precision, improving stance, structure, and strength. Mastering control of the weapons focuses on the need for total body control and absolute accuracy of movement. This guide covers the principles of the forms for Baat Cham Dao (the eight slashing or chopping knives form) and Luk Dim Boon Kwun (six and a half point pole). It gives clear, concise explanations of the shape, structure, and movements of the weapons forms, and applications where appropriate. Each section of the forms is illustrated in detail with step-by-step photographs. This guide also provides an essential training checklist to each key technique within the forms and examines the benefits of training in the weapons forms.

Wing Chun Kung Fu - Jeet Kune Do

Author: William Cheung
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897501248
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Bruce Lee’s original art (wing chun) and the art he developed (jeet kune do) are compared by Lee’s associates. Includes stances and footwork, hand and leg techniques, tactics, and self-defense.

Complete Wing Chun

Author: Robert Chu
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917534
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Master the many styles of Wing Chun Kung Fu with this expert martial arts guide. With the fame of Bruce Lee, the conditions in Hong Kong, and the hard work and effort of many of his classmates, the Wing Chun of the late master Yip Man became one of the most well-known and popular Chinese martial arts in the world. Although this gave Wing Chun international recognition, it also led to a lot of misconceptions. Due to a lack of authentic information, many mistakenly came to assume that the renowned Yip Man was the sole inheritor of the style and that his Wing Chun was the lone version of the art. In fact, there are several different and distinct systems of Wing Chun. Unfortunately, over the years most of these systems have remained unseen or unreported to all but a few--until now. Profusely illustrated with over 300 historical photographs, Complete Wing Chun: The Definitive Guide to Wing Chun's History and Traditions presents seldom seen information on a dozen branches of the Wing Chun art. It offers the reader side-by-side comparison of these arts by outlining each system in terms of Wing Chun history, principles, basics, and training methods: Yip Man Wing Chun Yuen Kay-San Wing Chun Kuen Gu Lao Wing Chun Kuen Nanyang Wing Chun Kuen Pan Nam Wing Chun Kuen Pao Fa Lien Wing Chun Kuen Hung Suen Wing Chun Kuen and more!

Wing Chun Warrior

Author: Ken Ing
Publisher: Blacksmith Books
ISBN: 9881774225
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Duncan Leung was introduced to Wing Chun Kung Fu by his childhood friend, famed screen star Bruce Lee. At the age of 13, after the ritual of 'three kneels, nine kowtows' in the traditional Sifu worship ceremony, he became the formal disciple of sixth-generation Wing Chun master Yip Man.

Wing Chun Kung-Fu Volume 3

Author: Joseph Wayne Smith, Dr.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462916945
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description
In Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 3: Weapons & Advanced Techniques, the final Wing Chun book in this Chinese martial arts series, author Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith applies dynamic scientific methodology to Wing Chun training tools and weapons, providing a complete analysis of why and how each item is used. The reader is led step-by-step through the use of the Wing Chun Wooden-Dummy--a valuable training tool for developing trapping, striking, and kicking skills; the Wing Chun Butterfly Knives--deadly bladed weapons for both attack and defense; and the Six-and-a-Half Pole--a simple but devastating weapon in the hands of the Wing Chun fighter. The author encourages students to recognize the practical and physical benefits of traditional fighting weapons in the modern environment.

Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 1

Author: Joseph Wayne Smith, Dr.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462916929
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
Introducing a new scientific approach to Wing Chun kung-fu, this book gives a clear and detailed exposition of once closely guarded techniques. Rejecting the secretive approach that characterizes much of martial arts writing, the author draws upon biomechanical theory to explain logically and scientifically how the techniques of Wing Chun kung-fu work. After an explanation of the theory behind the various Wing Chun moves, the reader is led step-by-step through each of the forms. Chi gerk and chi sao, the Wing Chun sticky-hand and sticky-leg techniques, are explained and liberally accompanied by 183 photographs detailing the important moves. An additional section devoted to weight and power training for the martial artist makes this book invaluable, not just for those interested in Wing Chun kung-fu, but for practitioners of any martial art.