Our Wing Chun Kung Fu curriculum consists of:
Siu Lum Tao
Usually translated as "little idea"or “little first training”.
The first form of wing chun kuen. A stationary exercise practiced in the kim yeung ma position.
The saam bai faat (three prayers to Buddha) section focuses on the slow extension and
retraction of bridges through dispersing ,controlling, and protecting techniques.
While also training stability and balance with arm movements.
Chum Kiu
Usually translated as "seeking the bridge" or "sinking bridge".
The second form of wing chun kuen. Chum Kiu relates to the concept of “sinking the
(opponent’s) bridge”, destroying their structure.This form integrates the basic motions
of turning and stepping while working on developing attacking and defense techniques. It also
contains several different versions of the wing arm, kicking, arm barring and other techniques.
Bil Tze
Usually translated as "shooting fingers" or "darting fingers".
The third and final wing chun kuen “fist” form, Bil Tze develops more advanced tactics that
work to develop a penetrating force. Sections consist of covering elbows, cultivating arms and
other techniques.
Muk Yan Jong
Usually translated as "wooden dummy" or "wood man post".
Muk Yan Jong is the most famous of the wing chun training aids. It is constructed to match
the size of its intended user. Although a set form is taught, a wing chun student can use the
wooden dummy to train almost any motion. Drilling on the wooden dummy helps to develop
the precision and accuracy in movements with short-range and explosive energy.
Luk Dim Boon Kwan
Usually translated as "6 &1/2 Point Pole" .
The pole used in wing chun is 7'2" in Chinese measure, and is thinner at the striking end.
Rather then the standard wing chun postures, pole training incorporates horse like stances.Pole
techniques cover all basic angles for both attacking and defense. These are trained in form and
later with partners in drills.
Bat Jam Do
Usually translated as "Butterfly Knives" or "Eight Chopping/Slashing Knives”.
In wing chun, the hands work like knives and the knives like hands. When applied, the wing
chun knives intercept or bar and cut the first available target, then move quickly to finish an
opponent.
Lien Gung Sik
Training equipment that is used to help build the attributes of wing chun kuen.
This also allows the practitioner to drill movements and power levels not practical or unsafe
for a living partner. Some training equipment used are:
- mirrors - sandbags - candles - rattan rings - matchbox
- chopstick bundles - steal rings - wooden dummy - rice bowl gong
Sun Hei Gwai Yuen Fa
Also knowen as “ Wing Chun kidney Qi Gong” Qi gong breathing and intrinsic energy help with
returning to the source, or recharging the source.
Sup Yee Sik
Usually translated as “twelve techniques”
Compact in structure, yet containing many of the elements essential to help form good
Wing Chun foundation.