The Wing Chun Compendium explains the theory of wing chun from a technical, lifestyle, and philosophical perspective. Written by Wayne Belonoha—a certified Ving Tsun Instructor and National Certified Coach, 7th Level, Master Degree—the compendium offers hundreds of tips and techniques specifically designed to help readers advance to the next stage. The Wing Chun Compendium is divided into eight sections, including Theory, Techniques, Drills, Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), Forms, Pressure Points, Health and Fitness, and Terminology.Students of all levels will find tips for improving technique and gaining benefits from the book's instruction in over 20 of the top skill-building drills and exercises, such as the Maai Sang Jong and Bong Guek (Sticky Legs) drills. Covering all three hand forms (Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu, and Biu Ji), it also provides a detailed examination of each movement and application and features an extensive terminology section that includes the Chinese characters and both Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciations for over 200 of the most common wing chun terms. The compendium concludes with Grandmaster Sunny Tang's special article, "Reflections of Siu Nim Tau After 30 Years."
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A third generation direct descendant of Ip Man passes along ving tsun kung fu as handed down from Moy Yat to Dunn Wah (Sunny Tang). Sifu Wayne Belonoha is a Certified Ving Tsun Instructor with a Master Degree, Level 7. He is founder of the Canadian Ving Tsun Academy, recipient of the Martial Artist’s Achievement Award, National Tournament organizer, certified judge, and a Pan American Triple Gold Medalist. Sifu Belonoha performed for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the Ip Man Hall Grand Opening in Foshan, China. He currently teaches in Alberta, Canada, and has had numerous students win Grand Champion awards at national and local tournaments.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mr. Belonoha's book 'The Wing Chun Compendium" is outstanding. The writing is concise and very informative.
It is the most well thought out martial arts book I've ever seen. Mr. Belonoha starts exceedingly clearly, defining the core principles of the Wing Chun system within the first page and 1/2.
The next 100 pages or so then go into the expanded theory and technical aspects of the Wing Chun system. The
book is layed out in a fashion that it can be read cover to cover or, it can be opened randomly at any page throughout and the content makes sense. Nothing is left out. (Note: this book does not cover Wing Chun's wooden man dummy form or the weapons
forms - hopefully a subsequent book will follow shortly).
The next 300 pages deal in great detail with the first three (non weapon) Wing Chun forms: Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu and Biu Ji. Pictures of Mr. Belonoha, a previous gold medallist at multiple national and international level competitions show every detail of each form. Each photo is accompanied by equally detailed descriptions of proper technique and points to emphasize and, common mistakes to watch out for. His web site has live video of the forms. It is important to note that the videos are the exact same instances that the still photos were derived from so no gaps are left for a reader to figure out.
The final 100+ pages cover pressure points, health and fitness, and Wing Chun terminology (Chinese terms define into
English terms). The finale is a deeply revealing article called "Reflections of Siu Nim Tau After 30 Years by Grandmaster Sunny Tang". Grandmaster Sunny Tang has been Mr. Belonoha's Sifu since 1992 and, Mr. Belonoha is the Senior Instructor at the Sunny Tang Martial Arts Centre Headquarters School in Toronto. (All of this is in the book too).
I also like the sayings on the bottom of each page in addition to everything else. Again from the first page: "Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable", Mr. Belonoha has exhibited a phenomenal understanding of clarity and order. Each page has a similar relevant saying that applies to all of one's life, not just their martial art.
This is not a read it once and you know all it type book. It will give you all the information that you need and is very easy to understand. However, as your Wing Chun improves, the information within will have deeper and deeper meaning to you. Because Mr. Belonoha fully understands Wing Chun, the simplicity of the writing is also somewhat of an illusion - there is no limit to the lessons that can be learned. The book is meaningful to Wing Chun enthusiasts of every level. Anyone reading this book will get a lot out of it. Mine is already on the way to being well worn from the constant references that I am making to it either before or after most training sessions. In short, "The Wing Chun Compendium" is an excellent book from both a 'detailed reference manual' for training and a 'cover to cover reading book' to fully understand what genuine Wing Chun is all about. If you are training in Wing Chun and want to know the non-modified methods, this book is a 'must have'. I know that my copy will always be in use. If I ever happen to loose my copy, I will be replacing it right away.
Gord Oliphant,
Victoria, B.C., Canada
It is the most well thought out martial arts book I've ever seen. Mr. Belonoha starts exceedingly clearly, defining the core principles of the Wing Chun system within the first page and 1/2.
The next 100 pages or so then go into the expanded theory and technical aspects of the Wing Chun system. The
book is layed out in a fashion that it can be read cover to cover or, it can be opened randomly at any page throughout and the content makes sense. Nothing is left out. (Note: this book does not cover Wing Chun's wooden man dummy form or the weapons
forms - hopefully a subsequent book will follow shortly).
The next 300 pages deal in great detail with the first three (non weapon) Wing Chun forms: Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu and Biu Ji. Pictures of Mr. Belonoha, a previous gold medallist at multiple national and international level competitions show every detail of each form. Each photo is accompanied by equally detailed descriptions of proper technique and points to emphasize and, common mistakes to watch out for. His web site has live video of the forms. It is important to note that the videos are the exact same instances that the still photos were derived from so no gaps are left for a reader to figure out.
The final 100+ pages cover pressure points, health and fitness, and Wing Chun terminology (Chinese terms define into
English terms). The finale is a deeply revealing article called "Reflections of Siu Nim Tau After 30 Years by Grandmaster Sunny Tang". Grandmaster Sunny Tang has been Mr. Belonoha's Sifu since 1992 and, Mr. Belonoha is the Senior Instructor at the Sunny Tang Martial Arts Centre Headquarters School in Toronto. (All of this is in the book too).
I also like the sayings on the bottom of each page in addition to everything else. Again from the first page: "Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable", Mr. Belonoha has exhibited a phenomenal understanding of clarity and order. Each page has a similar relevant saying that applies to all of one's life, not just their martial art.
This is not a read it once and you know all it type book. It will give you all the information that you need and is very easy to understand. However, as your Wing Chun improves, the information within will have deeper and deeper meaning to you. Because Mr. Belonoha fully understands Wing Chun, the simplicity of the writing is also somewhat of an illusion - there is no limit to the lessons that can be learned. The book is meaningful to Wing Chun enthusiasts of every level. Anyone reading this book will get a lot out of it. Mine is already on the way to being well worn from the constant references that I am making to it either before or after most training sessions. In short, "The Wing Chun Compendium" is an excellent book from both a 'detailed reference manual' for training and a 'cover to cover reading book' to fully understand what genuine Wing Chun is all about. If you are training in Wing Chun and want to know the non-modified methods, this book is a 'must have'. I know that my copy will always be in use. If I ever happen to loose my copy, I will be replacing it right away.
Gord Oliphant,
Victoria, B.C., Canada
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most people who know Wing Chun are aware of its foundation and modern day disciples. If you are a follower of Wing Chun, you will find this to be an excellent companion for your journey.
After studying various martial arts, including Tae Kwon Do, traditional Kung Fu and Kick Boxing, I discovered Wing Chun, which managed to make me a more effective Marital Arts practitioner in one year that all the other arts could not do in many years (physical conditioning benefits aside).
If you are not a Wing Chun practitioner but practice other MA, you may be curious and find this book very different. Take it and compare the reasoning behind each 'move'. You will find the art extremely scientific compared to many other arts. My great Tae Kwon Do instructor once told me that eventually, the highest practitioners of most MA reach the same level...possibly true but Wing Chun is more efficient in getting you there, efficiency being one of its key tenets.
This book has other great tidbits which make it an excellent coffee table read whereas my other MA books don't have the same level of class...except of course Sun Tsu's - The Art of War.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Yuen K. Wong
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I thought this book was very well done. It included the Kuen Kuet or Ving Tsun Idioms, the 3 Fist Forms, some Basic Dim Mak information and a buch of fun Chinese sayings on the bottom of each page. The pictures were very good, except when it came to application, the pictures seemed a bit confusing. But that could be the case of many Martial Arts books. It lists most of the major principles and the basic concepts which was very well laid out.
I just hope that the last part of the system - the Wooden Dummy, The Pole Form, and the Knife form will be represented in another part. This is the main reason I gave it one less star. It cannot be THE Wing Chun Compendium if it does not have the WHOLE System.
I just hope that the last part of the system - the Wooden Dummy, The Pole Form, and the Knife form will be represented in another part. This is the main reason I gave it one less star. It cannot be THE Wing Chun Compendium if it does not have the WHOLE System.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great contents but weak printing
The contents of this book are great, but both the pictures and the printed text has in some strange way faded. The pictures are very hard to figure out. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Metal Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Philosophy and Physicality
I haven't read it fully but decided to skim through this Volume and then start reading. This book has enough for me to complement my studies of Wing Chun and also have advise on... Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Gould
5.0 out of 5 stars
my thoughts on the Wing Chun Compendium,volume 1
the book was put together really well.this book is for any beginning martial artist or someone interested in the most dynamic and sensitivity art on the planet. Read more
Published 3 months ago by russell lewis /a student of Wing Chun for only 6 months.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One
Volume one is a great introduction to Wing Chun and I highly recommend it. However, I recommend you also buy volume two to get a complete study of this great Martial Art. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lee R. Saenz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbeliveable Detail!
Though I'd give this one a try despite many prior disappointments when buying martial arts based books. Wow! Read more
Published 5 months ago by justchris
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Amazing Book for any Martial Artist
I can't give this book high enough praise. Any martial artist will find awesome insight in these pages. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael D. Olear
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great compendium
Exactly as expected, this is a basic field manual to the art form. Not only does it teach the techniques and applications as well as forms, there are many touching words by the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Netbook linux user
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book ..arrived quickly
This book was recommended by my instructor. The drills in this book are the same that we use in class. The book arrived quickly. I ordered volume 2.
Published 14 months ago by Bart1995
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Resource for Beginner
I seldom review items, but I wanted to come back and let you guys know that this book is a wonderful resource for beginners. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Christopher L. Vaughn
1.0 out of 5 stars
I wouldnt waste the money.
When I received this book as a gift I had been a student of the art for a few years and even at that point the book was nothing great. Read more
Published on February 9, 2011 by John B. Hill
