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Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) System

Ving Tsun, or Wing Chun Kuen, commonly known as Wing Chun, is a concept-based traditional Southern Chinese kung fu style and a form of self-defense, that requires quick arm movements and strong legs to defeat opponents. Softness (via relaxation) and performance of techniques in a relaxed manner is fundamental to Wing Chun.

Siu Nim Tao

Siu Nim Tao is the first form in the Ving Tsun Kung Fu system. The name “Siu Nim Tao” translates as “Little Idea” or “Little Imagination.” Siu Nim Tao lays down the foundation for a Ving Tsun practicioner to learn the proper hand movements and techniques needed for later application. The form is practiced in a very controlled stance.

Chum Kiu

Chum Kiu is the second form of the Ving Tsun system. Chum Kiu translates to “Seeking the Bridge.” Alongside some hand techniques, Chum Kiu introduces students to their first development of proper footwork and closing the space between oneself and their opponent. Unlike Siu Nim Tao, Chum Kiu is practiced with the movement of one’s entire body, rather than a stationary stance.

Biu Jee

Biu Jee is the third, and final hand form, in the Ving Tsun system. Biu Jee means “thrusting fingers” and is applied as an emergency form to regain control of the practicioner’s centerline. Biu Jee goes beyond just thrusting fingers, as this form includes additional footwork and several new hand techniques.

Muk Yan Jong

“Muk Yan Jong” literally translates to “wooden man” and is considered a training tool to practice all the various hand and foot techniques from the first three forms. The form is practiced on a wooden dummy that has three arms and a leg to emulate an opponent.

Luk Dim Boon Kwun

Luk Dim Boon Kwun translates to “Six and a Half Point Pole.” The “points” are actually the techniques utilizing a long pole. This form also covers unique footwork and a stance that is essential to maneuvering the long pole accurately.

Baat Cham Dao

The last and final form is the Baat Cham Dao form. “Baat Cham Dao” translates to “eight cut knife” which is the number of techniques covered. Baat Cham Dao is only taught to students who have successfully mastered all previous techniques and forms.

Wing Chun Code of Conduct
  1. Remain disciplined – Conduct yourself ethically as a martial artist.
  2. Practice courtesy and righteousness – Serve the society and respect your elders.
  3. Love your fellow students – Be united and avoid conflicts.
  4. Preserve the proper spirit.
  5. Train diligently – Maintain your skills.
  6. Learn to become more peaceful – Avoid arguments and fights.
  7. Be moderate and gentle in your manners.
  8. Help the weak and the very young.
  9. Use martial skills for the good of humanity.
  10. Pass on the tradition – Preserve this Chinese art and rules of conduct.
10 Keys to Wing Chun
  1. Be fast with your fist.
  2. Be alert with your eyes.
  3. Be accurate with timing.
  4. Always protect your own Centerline.
  5. Movements must be agile.
  6. Coordinate your hands and feet.
  7. Learn to apply Power, not just use muscle.
  8. Remain calm and relaxed.
  9. Be continuous when applying Fan Sau.
  10. Be quick to end the fight.
Ving Tsun Kuen Kuit Terms and Sayings
  1. Siu Lim Tau mainly trains internal power.
  2. There are not many sets of training exercises in Wing Chun. They are easy to learn but to master them requires determination.
  3. Learning the usual ways will allow later variations.
  4. Short arm bridges and fast steps requires practicing the stance first.
  5. Bui Jee contains life saving emergency techniques.
  6. The Wooden Man develops use of power.
  7. The steps follow turning of the body like a cat.
  8. The posture complements the hands to eject the opponent.
  9. The Six and a Half Point Staff does not make more than one sound.
  10. The Eight Cut Sword techniques have no match.
  11. The thrusting and fast attacks are well suited for closing in.
  12. Eyes beaming with courage can neutralize the situation.
  13. Unknown techniques are not suitable for training practice.
  14. Those who completely master the system are among the very few.
  15. Hand to Hand, Foot to Foot. There is no such thing as an UNSTOPPABLE TECHNIQUE.

Instructor and student terms

Cantonese English meaning(s)
Si-Dai
Junior Male Classmate
Si-Hing
Senior Male Classmate
Sifu
Teacher
Si-Mo
Teacher's Wife
Si-Suk
Younger Uncle
S-Bak
Older Uncle
S-Gung
Teacher Teacher (GrandMaster)
Gung Gung
Teacher's GrandMaster

Limb Names

Cantonese English meanings(s)
Sao
Hand
Kuen
Fist/Punch
Gerk
Kick
Dar (Da)
Strike

Positions

Cantonese English meaning(s)
bong sau
wing arm
fook sau
controlling arm
wu sau
protecting hand
tan sau
dispersing hand
kau sau
detaining hand
Yee Gee Kim Yung Ma
Character 2 horse stance
Yat Chi Chun Choi
Battle punch / Chain Punch
Jin Ma
Low Horse Stance
Hoi Ma
Back Horse Stance

Techniques - 2 Person Drills

Cantonese English meaning(s)
Pak sau
Open hand slapping block
Pak dar
Open hand slapping block
wu sau
protecting hand
Lap Sao
Pulling Hand
Don Chi Sao
Single arm "sticky hand " drill
Toi Ma
Pushing the horse
Luk Sao
Rolling Hands
Chi Sao
"sticky hands" 2 man drill
Mai Sung Jong
"sticky hands" 2 man drill
Gor Sao
Attack in Chi Sao or Aggressive Chi Sao (not a training exercise)