The Spirit of Shaolin

The Shaolin Temple The Shaolin Temple – 少林寺 or “Young Forrest Temple” – is arguably the most famous Buddhist monastery in China. However, it is not famous because the monks meditated better than anyone else, or because they reached higher levels of enlightenment. Instead, Shaolin is world-famous for its Kung Fu. The legendary Shaolin Warriors were not just monks who liked to fight. They were martial scientists and engineers, philosophers, and artists. They didn’t merely practice Kung Fu, they practically invented it. Most of the famous Kung Fu styles originated at the Shaolin Temple, including the Shaolin Long Fist, Arhat’s…

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Our Training Methodology

The Wing Chun training method has undergone significant changes over the centuries, and the Wing Chun Concepts course is the latest evolution. This chapter will examine the three key elements of this method, which include: Main Steps of Wing Chung Training Effectiveness means doing the right things, while efficiency means doing things correctly. The training process outlined in this guide aims to help you achieve mastery in Wing Chun Kung Fu in the shortest time possible, without disrupting your daily routine. Some Kung Fu masters claim that it takes 20 years to master their system, which is not a favorable…

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Wing Chun Live Training

We are in a unique place in human history. Never before has there existed anything remotely like Online Training. Until the modern era, if you wanted to learn a skill or acquire knowledge, you found a teacher. In the world of martial arts especially, the secrets of the system were transmitted directly from master to student. There were very few books or written instruction – for the select few who could read – and absolutely no illustrated guides or how-to videos. To master a physical skill such as Kung Fu, hands-on instruction was absolutely necessary. The Sifu would guide the…

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Ignition: Getting Started Wing Chun Training

Hold this thought clearly in your mind: I CAN DO THIS. It does not matter where you are starting from. Your age, weight, athleticism and physical ability are irrelevant. The only thing that matters is your determination, and that is ageless, weightless, and stronger than you can possibly imagine. Every human achievement – in fact, every human talent – begins with Ignition, that powerful spark that sets off a chain of events that gets you off the sofa and into action. In this case, you’re moving onto the training floor. As you face challenges – and we’ll cover the most…

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Wing Chun Concepts

THE ESSENCE OF WING CHUN KUNG FU The Art of Close Range Combat Wing Chun is a simple but effective method of self-defense based in the traditional Chinese martial arts of Kung Fu. It is a relatively young system, but in the last few hundred years it has spread to every corner of the Earth because it is practical, can be learned in a short period of time, and can be practiced by people of all sizes and ranges of physical ability. Wing Chun has no delusions of being the “ultimate martial art.” There is no sport or competitive aspect,…

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Wing Chun Training Schedule

Two of the core principles of Wing Chun Kung Fu are effectiveness and efficiency. This applies not just to structure, movement and technique, but everything about the system. In this case, we are going to apply it to the training schedule. There is a concept best illustrated by the old story of the student who approaches the master and asks how long until he will master Kung Fu. “Practice one hour each day, and you will know the system in two years,” the master replied. The student asked again, “How long if I practice two hours per day?” The master…

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Wing Chun Concepts Level One

Whenever you begin the process of building something, your first step is to create a solid foundation. This is the goal of the Level One curriculum. Here you will be introduced to the first of three empty hand forms, known as Siu Lim Tau or “the Little Idea.” You will also learn the basic structures that form the “hands” of Wing Chun, explore core concepts and principles, and practice the initial set of trapping and reflex development drills. It is important to follow the progression exactly as presented. The Wing Chun grandmasters carefully designed this hierarchy of training material to…

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The Wing Chun Salute

The Wing Chun salute is an ancient tradition used to begin a training session and to show respect for the Sifu, your training partners and your training space. There are variations, but the most common form is an open left hand placed over a closed right fist. The fingers of the left hand are kept extended and not flexed to wrap around the fist. Used by many styles of Shaolin Kung Fu, the salute is known in Chinese as 武术抱拳礼, roughly translated as “the Kung Fu courtesy of covering one’s fist.” In this first lesson, we’ll review both the formal…

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The Wing Chun Training Stance

Wing Chun uses a single training stance for the Siu Lim Tau form and most of the foundation level drills. Called “Yee” Jee Kim Yeung Ma, this stance conditions the legs, introduces you to the concept of “rooting,” and trains one of the essential components of Wing Chun: full body integration. The remainder of this lesson is restricted to registered students at Level One status and above. If you are a currently enrolled student, please click the Student Login button below to continue.

Wing Chun Glossary

Anatomical Planes of the Body The human body can be divided into various sectors, with the dividing lines represented by planes such as the Sagittal, Coronal and Transverse… Cha Jee Sau Cha Jee Sau Introduced during the opening sequence of Siu Lim Tau, this cross-armed block is used to mark the centerline from low to high… Cheh Kuen The concept of one fist punching forward as the other simultaneously retracts. In most cases, the retracting fist will have the same power or energy as the punching fist… Dan Tien The center of balance and gravity in a standing human body,…

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