Chum Kiu TRADITIONAL WING CHUN

A. Development B. Main Points RULES OF CONDUCT

1) Body Unity
2) Torque Power
3) Sinking Bridge Hand
4) Eye Focusing Power
5) Regaining the Line
6) Stance Mobility
7) Ability of the stance to
follow the body
1) Unity of Timing
2) Turning with the Motherline
3) Power and Speed in the Technique
4) Eyes Focus 1. Remain disciplined – Conduct yourself ethically as a martial
5) Feet Flat on the Floor artist.
6) Yeen / Yahng Motions and Theory
7) Pyramid concepts (Gum Top Lay) 2. Practice courtesy and righteousness – Serve the society and
8) Natural Flowing of Chee (Hay) respect your elders.

Mook Yan Joang 3. Love your fellow students – be united and avoid conflicts.
A. Development B. Main Points
1) Correct Release of 1) Tapping 4. Limit your desires and pursuit of bodily pleasures – Preserve
Power 2) Moving in a Semicircle with the the proper spirit.
2) Line Structure Dummy in the Centre
3) Closing the Gap 3) Sticking to the Dummy Arms 5. Train diligently – Maintain your skills.
4) Iron Bridge Hands 4) Directing of Power to the Dummy’s
5) Flowing Motions Patterns Motherline 6. Learn to develop spiritual tranquillity – Abstain from
6) Application of Hand and 5) Eyes look at the Dummy arguments and fights.
Leg Movements 6) Adjustments of Movements to the
7) Blindfold Practice Size of the Dummy 7. Help the weak and the very young – Use martial skills for the
8) Training in the air 7) Staying within 45 Degrees from the good of humanity.
Front of the Dummy
8) Body Unity While Moving 8. Pass on the tradition – Preserve this Chinese art and rules of
9) Executing Inside a Centerline conduct.
Biu Jee
A. Development B. Main Points
1) Finger Power 1) Natural Movement
2) Regaining the Line 2) Eyes follow Technique
from a losing position 3) Horizontal Whipping Motions
3) Using the Elbow to 4) Advancing a Torque Motion
Control 5) Circular Motion Within a Straight
4) Multi-Attacks Line motion
5) Ground Fighting 6) Drilling Power
7) Trapping Motion
8) Refine Siu Leem Tau
9) Refine Chum Kiu
10) Refine Chong Sau
MAXIMS OF BOXING THEORY
♦Kicks lose nine times out of ten.
Retain what’s coming in, and send off what is retreating. Rush in upon ♦Feet are like wheels, and hand like arrow.
loss of hand contact. A hand used for attack serves also to parry.
Do not be lax when your opponent is not advancing. ♦Do not collide with a strong arm bridge. Get out of the way and take
Once your opponent moves, his centre of gravity changes. initiative to attack.
Make the first move to have control. Attack according to timing. ♦During sticky hand exercise, the hand which has entered beyond
Timing is achieved through practice. the elbow will win nine times out of ten.
A strong attitude and posture gives an advantage over your opponent. ♦Do not follow, force, or butt against opponent’s hands.
Being alert and adapting to the situation allows maximum result for ♦Destroying opponent’s centre line will control his bridge.
minimum effort. ♦In Boang Sau the forearm inclines, the wrist is on the centre line,
Body follows movement of the hands. The waist and the stance move and the fingers droop.
together. ♦A raised elbow weakens the force.
Complement the hands with posture to make good use of the centre ♦The elbow must be strong. Then you can take on any attack.
line. ♦If opponents grasp your arm bridge, do not oppose with brute force.
The eyes and the mind travel together, paying attention to the leading Go with opponent’s force to change into rolling hands. Turn around
edge of attack. the situation to control him.
Charge into the opponent. Execute three moves together.
Strike any presented posture if it is there. Otherwise strike where you FORMS DEVELOPMENT
see motion.
Beware of sneak attacks, leakage attacks, and invisible centre line Siu Leem Tau
attacks. A. Development
Soft and relaxed strength will put your opponent in jeopardy. 1) Eight Phases of Internal / External Developmet
Coordinate the hands and feet. Movement is together. (a) INTERNAL (b) EXTERNAL
Do not take risks and you will always connect to the target. 1) Emptiness 1) Technique
Have confidence and your calmness will dominate the situation. 2) Stillness 2) Power
Occupy the inner gate to strike deep into the defence. 3) Sinking 3) Timing
To win in an instant is a superior achievement. 4)Softness 4) Angle Structure
The Yin Yang principle should be thoroughly understood. B. Main Points
The theory of Wing Chun has no limit in its applications. 1) Correct Technique
Be humble to request your teacher for guidance. Understand the 2) Correct Usage of Power
principles for your training. 3) Mind Clearing
Upon achieving the highest level of proficiency, the application of 4) Relaxation
techniques will vary according to the opponent. 5) Breathing Naturally
6) No Emphasis
7) Rooting Power
8) Centerline and Inside Centerline
9) Immovable Elbow Moving Line
10) Principal Behind Motions
♦Create a bridge if opponent’s bridge is not present. Nullify the bridge
according to how it is presented. WING CHUN TRAINING PROVERBS
♦Know the difference between Yin and Yang, real and feigned. Take
advantage of any available opportunity.
♦Sticking to opponent while shifting hand position shows good control There are not many sets of training exercises in Wing Chun.
of situation. Being stuck to by opponent while attempting to shift your
own hand position cannot produce the intended result. They are easy to learn but to master requires determination.
♦Boang Sau must not remain. Fan Sau should be closely paced.
♦Know your own limit in the use of power. Letting all out is 90% of the Learning the usual ways will allow later variations.
way to defeat.
♦The knees lead the stance. The waist links the body. Where the Short arm bridges and fast steps require practicing the stance first.
mind goes, the eyes go, and the hands and feet follow.
♦Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion. Loosen up the muscles Siu Leem Tau mainly trains internal power.
and relax the mind.
♦The three terrors of Wing Chun are Taan Sau, Boang Sau and Fuk Lan Sau in Chum Kiu is a forceful technique.
Sau.
Bui Gee contains life saving emergency techniques.
♦Feet and hands work together, and the threat comes to an end.
♦Beware of brute strength when facing someone from the same style.
Wooden Man develops use of power.
Beware of the situation in a confrontation.
♦Uniting the waist with the stance, power can be generated. Fancy techniques should not be used in sticky hands practice.
In a match do not expect any compassion.
♦Grasping to the throat is a ruthless technique. Once commenced, Sticky leg practice is inseparable from single leg stance.
cannot be stopped.
♦Storing energy resembles pulling a bow. Releasing power is like The steps follow turning of the body like a cat.
shooting an arrow. The posture complements the hands to eject the opponent.
♦Circular and straight accompany each other. Bent and straight
complement each other. The Six and A Half Point Staff does not make more than one sound.
♦Extreme softness enables to be hard. Being extremely natural
enables to be agile. The Eight Cut Sword techniques have no match.
♦Direct the mind to store spirit, not qi, in the body. Otherwise it leads
to sluggishness. No power is obtained when occupied with qi. The thrusting and fast attacks are well suited for closing in.
♦Use alternations in stepping forward and backward. Hands and feet
should be closely coordinated. Eyes beaming with courage can neutralize the situation.
♦Invisible posture. Invisible Kick.
♦As long as you are sticking to your opponent, you are unlikely to lose. Unknown techniques are not suitable for training practice.
A well trained waist can prevent loss of balance.
♦Hand techniques must follow the Yin Yang principle. Strength must Those who completely master the system are among the very few.
be applied with inner power. There is a counteraction to every attack.
♦Rapid moves are hard to guard against. Go in when opponent slows
down.

THE SEVENTEEN KEYS TO WING CHUN
Be ferocious when clashing.
Be fast with your fist.
Be forceful when applying power.
Be accurate with timing.
Be continuous when applying Fan Sau.
Do not use all your strength.
Protect your own posture.
Be alert with your eyes.
Unite your waist and stance.
Coordinate your hands and feet.
Movements must be agile.
Comprehend the principles of Yin and Yang.
Remain Calm.
Be steady with your breathing and strength.
Sink your inner Qi.
Be commanding with your fighting demeanour.
Be quick to end the fight.
♦There is no difference in who started the study first. The one who
achieved accomplishment is first.
♦Students from the same teacher will differ in their skills.
♦Touching opponent’s arm bridge makes the situation more
favourable.
♦When facing multiple opponents, it is easy to manage the situation.
♦When chasing opponent’s arm bridge, beware of being led.
When pushing opponent’s elbow, beware of being pulled.
♦Learning the techniques without developing the skills will never
bring any accomplishment.
♦The ideal in Martial Arts is humanitarianism. Accomplishment uses
diligence as goal.
♦When opponent passes your arm bridge, avert the danger by
turning the stance and facing with the appropriate posture.
♦Strike when you should. Do not strike when you should not.
♦Do not be too eager to strike. Do not be afraid to strike. Being afraid
of getting hit will finally be hit.
♦Persistent attack will surely gain you entry. Staying on the
defensive too long will surely get you into trouble.
♦Punch starts from the heart. The staff does not make two sounds. A
kick does not miss.
♦Power is generated from the joints. Strength originates from the
heels.
♦Store mental energy with the mind. Move Qi with mental energy.
Exert strength with Qi. Generate power with strength.
♦No harm will come if chi is nurtured naturally. Power can be stored
bent with enough to spare.
♦Qi comes out of Tan Tien, and travels along the waist, the thighs,
and the back.
♦Know yourself and your opponent, and you will always win.
♦People do not know the extent of my skills, but I know their abilities.
♦Go along with your opponent’s failing posture, in order to take
advantage of it.
♦Glass-like head, cotton like belly, and iron-like arm bridge.
♦You can strike anywhere when your arm bridge has passed beyond
your opponent’s three joints.
♦Pass by opponent’s incoming arm bridge from above. Jam
opponent’s bridge to restrict his movement.
WOODEN MAN MAXIMS OF YEE GEE KEEM YEUNG MA

There are 108 movements for the Wooden Man,

Repeated practice brings proper use of power. Pull in chest, push out upper back, and bring in tail bone.
Steps vary and always maintain close contact with the Fill the Tan Tien with Qi and distribute the strength to all
Wooden Man, parts of the body.
Power starts from the heart and shoots towards the centre Point the knees and toes inward.
line of the Wooden Man, Form a pyramid with the centre of gravity in the centre.
Up, down, back and forth movements are continuous. Fists are placed by the side of the ribs but not touching the
Power improvements cannot be predicted. body.
Arm bridge sticks to the hands of the Wooden Man while Sink the elbows, the shoulders, and the waist.
moving. Hold the head and neck straight and keep the spirit alert.
Adhesion power when achieved will be a threatening force. Eyes are level, looking straight ahead, and watching all
Power can be released in the intended manner, directions.
Use of the line and position will be proper and hard to defeat. The mind is free of distractions and the mood is bright.
There is no fear when facing the opponent.
The Yee Gee Keem Yeung Ma is the main stance.
Develop a good foundation for advanced techniques.
BIU JEE HAND
The Biu Jee hand contains emergency techniques,
Iron fingers can strike a vital point at once,
The stepping in elbow strike has sufficient threatening power,
The phoenix eye punch has no compassion,
Faak Sau, Ginger Fist, and Guide Bridge, their movements
are closely coordinated and hard to defend and nullify,
Springy power and extended arm are applied to close range,
The situation is different when preventing from defeat in an
emergency,
Biu Jee is not taught to outsiders,
How many Si Fu’s pass on the proper heritage?
SIU LEEM TAU
First things first,
Do not force progress in training.
A weak body must start with strength improvement,
Do not keep any bad habit.
Yee Gee Keem Yeung Ma,
Train the Qi by controlling the Tan Tien.
To maintain good balance of strength,
Grip the ground with the toes.
To release Qi from the Tan Tien,
Will enable proper release of power.
Sink the elbow and drop the shoulders,
Guarding the centre line to protect both flanks.
There are one hundred and eight moves, all practical and real.
Thousands of variations can be used,
Aiming for practical use and not beauty.
Internally develops the Qi,
Externally trains the tendons, bones, and muscles.
Taan Sau, Boang Sau, Fuk Sau, Wu Sau and Huen Sau,
Their wonder grows with practice.
Each movement must be clear and crisp.
Timing must be observed.
Practice once a day,
More will cause no harm.
CHUM KIU
Chum Kiu trains the stance and the waist,
The arm bridge is short and step is narrow.
Eyes are trained to be alert,
The Qi flows in perpetual motion.
Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion.
Loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
Turning the stance with circular movement,
Will allow superior generation of power.
When opponent’s arm bridge enters my arm bridge,
Use escaping hand to turn around the situation.
Pass by opponent’s incoming arm bridge from above,
Without stopping when the countering move has started.
Negative Strikes,
Put opponent in danger.
Do not collide with a strong opponent,
With a weak opponent use direct frontal assault.
A quick fight should be ended quickly,
No delay can be allowed.
Use the three joints of the arm to prevent entry by
opponent’s bridge,
Jam opponent’s bridge to restrict his movement.
Create a bridge if opponent’s bridge is not present,
Nullify the bridge according to how it is presented.
The arm bridge tracks movement of opponent’s body,
When the hands cannot prevail, use body position to save
the situation.
Using short range power to jam opponent’s bridge,
The three joints are nicely controlled.
Where is opponent’s bridge to be found?
Chum Kiu guides the way.