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Secrets of the Shaolin Masters

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The Deceptive Hands of Wing Chun displays information on exactly what the book says it contains, deceptive hands of Wing Chun. It gives the layman a good and concise idea on what the hands of Wing Chun are capable of.

Overall it is a book worth getting. Sifu Douglas Wong is very helpful with the way he explains things, as I previously said this book is very concise and a very helpful.

I do not understand why, but I ordered Secrets of the Shaolin Masters by Paul Koh and got the book these people are reviewing The Deceptive Hands of Wing Chun by Sifu Douglas Wong.
They sent my money back but the wrong book- so good luck.

I gave it 5 stars because I had to rate it to mention this but have never seen it.

I've had the book Wing Chun Kung Fu by J. Yimm Lee for some years. Then I recently saw Sifu Wongs book at the book store for only $6.50. This book in another good intro to Wing Chun. It gives the reader a briefing on the history and theory of this style and the entire second empty hand form Cham Kui, you'd learn. Unfortunately, [as with all martial arts books] it's only good as a referance to a class. Mr. Lee's book cited above is also recommended.

This book is well worth the cost, and should set an example to other author's and companies. Gives historical perspectives of Wing Chun, Wing Chun theory, basic blocks and strikes, good chapter on wing chun kicks, unusual for a wing chun book. Demonstrates the second form of Wing Chun, which is slightly modified to include more kicks, just a Master's preference. Good chapter on applications. The book has a lot of general info, or will just briefly mention a topic. Pictures are small and grainy. One thing to note is Wong authors the book as Sifu Douglas Wong, in Chinese culture, they don't refer to one's self as sifu, it is considered arrogant and concieted. Other wise a good humble book on Wing chun, which makes for a decent reference to the second form.