The end aim of the Wing Chun kick is to stamp. It is in line with, and can be regarded as a direct result of, one of the foundational principles of Wing Chun, the facing intent. This would, in the immediate sense, mean that you “face” the opponent’s incoming kick and due to maintaining theContinue reading “Long-range Kick: Stamping Due to Facing Intent”
Category Archives: Chum Kiu
The End Aim of a Wing Chun Kick – Stamping
I think it has been commonly known that Wing Chun kick doesn’t advocate high kicking in combat (which is instead illustrative in demonstrations), i.e. kick towards positions above the waist. And I will thus skip discussing this point. Let‘s turn to the following consideration: In all the kick moves practised in Chum Kiu and WoodenContinue reading “The End Aim of a Wing Chun Kick – Stamping”
From Chum Kiu to Kicking – Harry Leong, Andrew Mason
Harry: An article on kicking would be interesting.Andrew: I second an article on kicking. My perception is that it is an area often ignored, but has much to offer when done well. Me: My belief: The principles governing the upper body should be equally applicable to the lower body. That is, joint expansion of hip,Continue reading “From Chum Kiu to Kicking – Harry Leong, Andrew Mason”
Chum Kiu – My Way
This is a footage taken by Regan Williams in Seoul in 2016 (credit to Regan). Again, I’ve shared my views and experiences on practising Chum Kiu, and you can see if I am doing what I have said in this footage, such that hopefully you can visualise what you might want to follow. In theContinue reading “Chum Kiu – My Way”
(…continued) Common mistakes when practising the first and second forms? – Harry Leong
In Siu Nim Tau, you are facing the opponent front-on, and all of your movements target that same direction. It is easy to understand. In most of the Chum Kiu moves, the position of the opponent remains the same, yet your body is no more completely front-on towards him; rather, it is oblique, only leavingContinue reading “(…continued) Common mistakes when practising the first and second forms? – Harry Leong”
Common mistakes when practising the first and second forms? – Harry Leong
Harry: An article on common mistakes when practising the first and second forms would be instructional as many of us do not have the opportunity to study under a qualified CST lineage instructor. Me: I’ve covered Siu Nim Tau in several previous posts. An expected outcome of practising SNT is that your arms are wellContinue reading “Common mistakes when practising the first and second forms? – Harry Leong”
Kneeing Elbow in Biu Jee – Tangential Force and Sucking in Whirlpool Analogy
The consecutive elbow-kneeing is an iconic move of Biu Jee. (“Kneeing elbow” is translated from a term in Chinese used by Grandmaster Chu in his Book of Wing Chun.) It refers to the elbowing moves in the first few parts of Biu Jee, and often serves as the preparatory drill before actually practising the BiuContinue reading “Kneeing Elbow in Biu Jee – Tangential Force and Sucking in Whirlpool Analogy”
How to Focus? Converging for Control Zone – Amoeba Membrane Analogy
Forward focus, aiming forward, pointing, facing and heung (in Cantonese)…… All these terms may sound familiar to you as early as you first started your Wing Chun training. In most cases they intend to refer to the same thing, one of the core principles of Wing Chun, which is essential due to the following. YouContinue reading “How to Focus? Converging for Control Zone – Amoeba Membrane Analogy”
Two-centre Operation – Part 1
This article is exploratory in nature. It attempts to propose an integral explanation on the roles of centre(s) in Idea Wing Chun. A genuine learner of Idea Wing Chun would have probably encountered the prominence of centre(s) throughout the practice of the 3 form-sets. Briefly as follows: Siu Nim Tau (Tiny Idea) – At theContinue reading “Two-centre Operation – Part 1”
A Kick in Detecting Hand-bridge (Chum Kiu)
[Grandmaster Chu Training Episodes #010] In addition to the episode #009, this footage shows the power of the leg when it’s straightened to “flap” (the landing of the leg after kicking). Is “being straightened” a necessary condition for attaining such “flapping” power? If someone has problem (say, physical limitation) in straightening the leg, or inContinue reading “A Kick in Detecting Hand-bridge (Chum Kiu)”
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