Foshan Wing Chun



Wing Chun is a very effective close-range fighting system originally designed to allow a person to overcome a stronger opponent in a short period of time. The Wing Chun system we teach is from Yip Man as he taught it before leaving for Hong Kong.


Wing Chun emphasizes training in sticking skills to adhere to the opponent and find their weaknesses. It combines a strong defensive structure and constantly pressing the other fighter to find and create openings in their defense. The development of power over short distances is also trained so that punches do not need to pulled back to generate force.


Sifu Jacque Bois learned and developed his Wing Chun from Sifu Derek Frearson who introduced him to training with the late Sifu Lun Kai( who learned from Sifu Yip Man - Bruce Lee's Wing Chun Sifu).



Siu Num Tau 小念頭 Little Idea





Siu Nim Tau is the first form students learn in the Wing Chun system. This form is done in one stance (yi ji kim yeung ma), goat holding stance. The knees are pulled inwards like holding a goat between your legs to develop strength in the legs. Hand movements work on the center line so that you focus on attacks coming from your center line. Shoulders are kept parallel to the target so you can get to your opponent more effectively with both hands. Holding your stance in this manner teaches you to stick to the ground and use it to develop a strong structure to release power through the body.



Chum Kiu 尋橋 Bridge Seeking





Chum Kiu is the second Wing Chun form and in Cantonese means seeking the bridge. As the name suggests this concept is used to develop the ability to bridge to the attacker’s arm and stick, trap and counter. It also teaches techniques for recovering your centerline if it has been compromised. Developing good structure and the ability to generate power from the turns, you can think of it as the bridge between the first form Siu Nim Tau and the third form Bui zi.



Bui Zi Thrusting Fingers





Bui Zi is the third and final hand form is used in cases were structure and center line are seriously compromised. This form has techniques for use in very close and long range strikes, as well as sweeps and kicks.



Muk Yan Jong - 木人樁 - Wooden Dummy Form





Muk Yan Jong or wooden dummy is used in martial arts training to allow a practitioner to work on perfecting techniques, Wing Chun is not the only system that uses a wooden dummy but is one of the most popular wooden dummy’s used. All the movements from the three empty hand forms are evident in the practice of the wooden dummy form. It allows you to work on correct distance as you move around the dummy, learning to deliver power from the waist forcing good structure in the form and strengthening arms and legs.


Luk Dim Boon Kwun 六點半棍 Six and a half point pole





Luk Dim Boon Kwun is the first of the two weapons forms of Wing Chun system. The Wing Chun pole form was added to the system when it was spread around China on the red junks. These poles were used for guiding the boats. Due to their length, they are not used like standard poles like you see in the Shaolin systems. All the movements are very linear. The form is good for building strength in the arms and legs. It is typically about 9-foot-long rigged and tapered on one end. The practitioner will hold the pole near its base..



Bart Cham Dao - Eight Cutting Blades





Bart Chum Dao or butterfly swords are the last form learned in the Wing Chun system. The movements are based on the principles learned in the hand forms therefore it is important to have a solid foundation and understanding of those forms. The butterfly swords are based on them therefore the swords become an extension of the body allowing you to apply all the same techniques.



QUestions And Answers



What makes Wing Chun different from other martial arts?





Wing Chun uses Chi-Sao(Sticky Hands) training to teach students to develop their skills at finding and correcting weaknesses in technique. This training is done with a partner so each person is constantly learning in a hands-on way - testing and refining their fighting skills.

It was originallly developed for fighting against stronger opponents. The idea is that force is not directly countered with more force but with redirection, utilizing trapping, and pressing skills developed from Chi-Sao practice. Power is also developed to be utilized in short distances allowing use in flexible applications.



Does Wing Chun generate less power with it's punches?





No. Even though the punches are short, a large amount of power can be generated. The student has to train to develop this short distance power. Sifu Jacque witnessed Sifu Lun Kai dent a steel water tank with a single hit.



Is Wing Chun weak against grappling and ground fighting?





The idea is to avoid the ground in the first place. Fighting on the ground with one person can mean getting hit by everyone else still on their feet. Wing Chun doesn't try to fight force wastefully. If the opponent has more power, pushing against it will only dissipate your own energy. We stick to the opponent and find their line of force and use that same line against them. The unaware opponent that doesn't change quickly enough will have their force used against them.


If someone tries to grab you, adjust quickly and use that power to attack again. If they do grab you, use a change of direction that they do not expect to break loose and attack simultaneously. This is where practice and sensitivity come together. Ideally, avoid being grabbed and meeting the ground. Be more skilled to overcome the tactics of the other side.



How long will it take me to learn?





Wing Chun was designed to train a warrior in a short amount of time. It will take time to accomplish proficiency. This really depends on the student, and the time and dedication they put into studying this martial art. We encourage students to investigate each part of the system as fully as they can and to challenge themselves so that they can realize their full potential.



If you have more questions, contact us and come try a class to find out more.






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