Tactical Weapons Training Center
What is Ving Tsun/Wing Chun Kung Fu?
Ving Tsun/Wing Chun is a close range combat martial arts style that is very practical. It is becoming one of the most widely known, practiced martial arts systems in the world, thanks to Bruce Lee and now Ip Man. Wing Chun is perfect for the uncertainties of real self-defense and combat. This Wing Chun system is a scientific yet theoretically based martial arts form that relies on biomechanics, not brute force. Wing Chun relies on speed, precision, Qi or energy, technique, economy of motion, and the centerline theory to overcome opponents. According to legend, Wing Chun was developed by the Shaolin nun Ng Mui, a senior Kung-Fu practitioner. Ng Mui showed compassion and taught Kung Fu to a young lady named Yim Wing Chun, so she could defeat a warlord who wanted to force her into marriage. This accelerated style was taught to Yim Wing Chun which combined the best techniques from the broad array of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, from the Shaolin Temple, into simple mastery. Yim Wing Chun defeated the warlord with very little effort, using these techniques.
This accelerated style was subsequently named Wing Chun Kung Fu. The Wing Chun System was then passed down through the years where the Bat Jom Dao sword and pole forms where incorporated. Current day, when the late Ip Man learned Wing Chun, he had many disciples he taught including his two sons Ip Chun and Ip Ching, and also the famously known late Bruce Lee, who introduced Wing Chun Kung Fu and Jeet Kune Do to the western world and beyond...
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QMA Wing Chun Cirriculum
Our Wing Chun training focuses on forms, drills and applications of techniques which culminates with Chi Sau or sticky hand drills. The Wing Chun system is comprised of three empty hand forms, a wooden dummy set, and two weapon forms, in which each consist of theories, and applications for combat which are requirements for all students.
Sil Lim Tao - Little Idea: The first empty hand form of Wing Chun. All of the principles of Wing Chun are in this form. A proper foundation is built from the fundamental principles and techniques learned in this form. Students must learn the skills necessary before progressing to the other sets taught in the system. Sil Lim Tao teaches proper exertion and release of Qi energy through the elbows and arms while striking; triangle stance, the center line principle, rooting and centering of body weight, and the sixteen major hand techniques. Consistent practice of this form develops internal Qi energy and also develops a strong root or proper grounding to prepare for the advance level of training.
Chum Kiu - Searching for Bridge: The second empty hand form of Wing Chun. Students that reach the intermediate level are taught this form. Students are required to fully understand the concepts and hand techniques from Sil Lim Tau before proceeding to the Chum Kiu. Chum Kiu helps develop coordination from your hands, waist, and feet with combinations of various body movements and footwork drills with Wing Chun techniques. Chum Kiu also teaches the concept of bridging the gap – which means, how to close the distance between you and your opponent or enemy. Chum Kiu has Six Stances which are derived from the Chum Kiu Ma, Wing Chun Eight Kicks, Sheung Chi Sau, and various combination drills.
Mok Yan Jong - The Wooden Dummy: In the Wooden Dummy form, there are a multitude of fighting applications. Legend has it that there was a Wooden Dummy hall at the Shaolin Temple which Shaolin monks had to pass through to complete their martial arts training, Amituofo. The Wooden Dummy set contains practically all of Wing Chun's hand and foot techniques as well as the fighting principles and represents the culmination of the empty hand techniques. The Mok Yan Jong is the only hand set that utilizes and external apparatus. The construction and configuration of the arms and legs of the Wooden Dummy are truly ingenious. Consistent practice develops strength in the arms, wrist, legs, and develops sticking and striking energy and other Wing Chun attributes.
Chi Sau - Sticky Hands: Chi Sau is a two person exercise designed to develop tactile sensitivity and reflexes while allowing the students to practice their Wing Chun techniques and gain a deeper understanding of Wing Chun principles, such as center line control and efficiency of energy, while also learning to employ simultaneous attack and defense techniques.
Lok Dim Boon Gwan - Six and a Half Points Pole: Look Dim Boon Gwan techniques are simple, very fast, and very powerful, striking directly towards the opponent with no wasted Qi energy. The pole used in training is a heavy long pole, typically between 8 ½ - 9 feet or more in length that tapers to a point on one end. Once the techniques are learned, they can easily be applied to any long weapon.
Sparring with the long pole will increase your strength and skills in balancing and rooting or grounding.
Biu Gee - Thrusting Fingers: This is the third and final empty hand form of Wing Chun, which was not taught to Bruce Lee, according to legend. It didn't go out the door. Biu Gee form is for Advanced students, you learn how to develope devasting power by combining singularly focused elbows, knee strikes, hand and finger strikes with body rotation and explosive power. Biu Gee practice trains the hands to return to the center if the centerline is compromised.
Bak Jom Dao - The Butterfly Swords: The Bak Jom Dao utilizes a pair of short swords when hang up correctly on a wall resembles the wings of a butterfly. These swords act as extensions of your hands, employing the same techniques as your empty hand techniques. Every move cuts, slashes or thrusts directly into the center of your opponent and employs simultaneous attacks and defense postures. The fighting theories and techniques learned in the Bak Jom Dao can easily be applied to any short weapon.