Wing Chun Kung-Fu [Illustrated] [Paperback]

J. Yimm Lee (Author), Bruce Lee (Technical Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Edited by Bruce Lee and featuring jeet kune do legend Ted Wong, this book introduces the reader to the sil lim tao form, the immovable-elbow and centerline theories, chi sao (sticky hands), trapping, and much more. Wing Chun Kung-Fu continues to set the standard for martial arts instructional books, and it has become the perennial study guide for kung fu enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897500377
• ISBN-13: 978-0897500371
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hands down, the best intro ever, June 28, 2002

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Steven Grogan (Troy, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wing Chun Kung-Fu (Paperback)

Normally I am prety skeptical about martial arts books until I find out about the person who wrote them...you know, remarks people have about their school/teaching method, what wing chun family they come from, who their teacher was...but here there is no need to worry, James Lee trained with none other than Bruce Lee, who himself learned from wing chun's last undisputed grandmaster Yip Man. This book is extremely well-written with a thorough examination of all angles of attack, as well as a great photo section that shows the first form movement by movement. Not only that but James always has participants in the photo with him where they will do a karate type attack/defense while he does the wing chun version. To put it simply, you can't go wrong here.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only have one, make it this one, January 25, 2003

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Cornielius Holt (back East) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wing Chun Kung-Fu (Paperback)

This is a great book. I have several Wing Chun books, and this is the only one that really shows in depth the first form. Other books are hard to follow, with scant instructions in comparison. You won't find a lot of background/philosophy in this book, but you will find real knowledge of the system that you won't find in the other books I've run across. Worth five times what they are asking-buy this book, read it and you will understand a lot of what the other books are omitting.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Introduction to Wing Chun, May 26, 2002

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"randmeister" (Chillicothe, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wing Chun Kung-Fu (Paperback)

James Yimm Lee's book Wing Chun Kung Fu is an excellent example of "nuts and bolts" martial arts books. It delivers a solid introduction to this southern style's basics. Over the years, the principles of trapping and sticking, as well as the use of the vertical punch have become rather widespread. At the time it was published, this book contained what was considered in this country to be revolutionary new concepts. For the beginning student, or for one who wishes to get a glimpse of Wing Chun's tactics, look no further.