Wing-Chun Martial Arts: Principles & Techniques [Paperback]

Yip Chun (Author), Danny Connor (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1, 1993

Yip Chun is a Grandmaster of Wing Chun, and the eldest son of Yip Man - Bruce Lee's mentor. With the help of Danny Connor, Yip Chun explains the moves, the importance of the relationship between teacher and student, and the Confucian theory. Studentswill learn Chi Sau, Siu Lim Tao, Chum Kiu, and Biu Tze from the many illustrations that show the forms. 150 photographs.

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Yip Chun is a Grandmaster of Wing Chun, and the eldest son of Yip Man - Bruce Lee's mentor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Weiser Books (November 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877287961
• ISBN-13: 978-0877287964
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the Wing Chun Enthusiast, March 29, 1998

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This review is from: Wing-Chun Martial Arts: Principles & Techniques (Paperback)

While this book is lacking in its explanation of the 3 forms of Wing Chun and the Sticky Hands excersizes, it is an excellent reference for anyone who is serious about learning the philosophy behind Wing Chun. What you won't find here is a detailed synopsis of the 3 forms or Chi Sau. What you will find are the words of the systems foremost instructor Yip Chun, who explains the basis of the system and the true applications of Wing Chun in a very detailed manner.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's not a "How-To" book., March 16, 2011

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This review is from: Wing-Chun Martial Arts: Principles & Techniques (Paperback)

It's pretty clear that Yip Chun realizes that you can't learn Wing Chun, or any other martial art, from a book. Therefore he doesn't try to teach you Wing Chun from a book. He does briefly go over the three basic hand forms and chi-sau but only enough so that he can comment on them and remark on how they relate to Wing Chun's big picture. This book is mostly his philosophy on Wing Chun and how it can help improve your life. Turns out, even the "street fighting" art has uses beyond fighting. Yip Chun discusses how WC is good for both physical and emotional health and how it relates to Confucianism much like Tai Chi relates to Taoism and the Shaolin arts to Buddhism. He even includes a translation of Confucius' Doctrine of the mean because he feels studying it will make one a complete Wing Chun practitioner.

You won't learn how to fight by reading this book, but you shouldn't be trying to do that anyway. Go find a good teacher and train hard. If you're patient enough to take the time and effort though this book will help you make the most of your Wing Chun.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for an excellent Art!, February 19, 1999

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This review is from: Wing-Chun Martial Arts: Principles & Techniques (Paperback)

I have just recieved my instructor level (sifu) in Ving Tsun Gung Fu. Although I have been involed in the art for many years, I found many new discoveries in the context of this text. It aided my complete understanding of the philosophy behind the art. Althought it does not fully cover each part of the 3 sets, it does give a good explaination for their applications and main points. This is a must for any martial student who wants to complete their knowledge of Wing Chun.