Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2010!
vince
Chi Sao
Chi Sao or “Sticky Hands” is described by Yip Chun as the bridge that links forms and the practice of hand techniques to free fighting. An important foundation of Wing Chun, students participate early on in their training in Chi Sao. Wing Chun students use Chi Sao to compare and judge each other’s skill and…
Sil Lim Tao
This is the first form of Wing Chun. There are as many variations in the spelling of this form as well as in the performance of it. Sil Lim Tao teaches the correct positioning of the elbow, protection of the centerline, and economy of movement in both attack and defense. Translated, Sil Lim Tao means…
Wing Chun Kung Fu a Complete Guide
The following is an excerpt from the book, Wing Chun Kung Fu a Complete Guide, written by Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith. This book offers a good overview for those who are unfamiliar with Wing Chun. “Classical Wing Chun kung-fu is typically defined by means of what is known as the center-line theory, which is the…
Jeet Kune Do The Art and Philosophy of Bruce Lee by Dan Inosanto
This book was written and published within three years of Bruce Lee’s passing. Written by Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s assistant instructor in Los Angeles, Jeet Kune Do the Art and Philosophy of Bruce Lee, is the first comprehensive compilation and reflection of Jeet Kune Do and Bruce Lee, the man, martial artist, and friend. This…
Ip Man
Just watched the “Ip Man” movie last night at the Asian Film Festival. For those who have not seen this movie, it is not a film on the philosophy and applications of Wing Chun Gung Fu. Rather, it is the story of one segment of Ip Man’s remarkable life in Foshan, China. Those who are…
Lessons from a Master
Here is a short clip of Sifu Dan Lee sharing his knowledge during a seminar.
The Bruce Lee Foundation
The official site for the Bruce Lee Foundation, preserving the art and philosophy of the Jun Fan Martial Arts. bruceleefoundation.com
The Fighting Measure
“The maintenance of proper fighting distance has a decisive effect on the outcome of the fight-acquire the habit!” In other words, in combat, the one who controls the distance, controls the conflict. And, ultimately, controls the outcome.