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by Joseph Wayne Smith Dr. (Author) "In this chapter, I shall illustrate and fully explain the meaning of the first form of the Wing Chun system, the Sil Lum Tao, or..." (more)
Key Phrases: taun sao, basic attention position, jee form, Wing Chun, Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kil (more...)
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This is a comprehensive guide to the martial arts form of Wing Chun Kung-Fu. It leads th reader step-by-step through the beginning forms of Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and provides detailed commentary and theory on all techniques and forms. It includes a section devoted to weight-and-power training exercises and is ideal for beginners, the more experienced Wing Chun practitioner and the cross-training martial artist.

About the Author
Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith is a Queen Elizabeth II Fellow in Philosophy at the Flinders University of South Australia and has trained in Western boxing, wrestling, and power lifting. A coach on the Australian Coaching Council’s National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, he studied Wing Chun kung-fu under Sifu Felix Leong and has contributed articles to martial arts journals in Austraila, America, and Europe.


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  • Paperback: 104 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (August 15, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804817189
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804817189
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #315,142 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A scientific perspective on a traditional martial art, August 23, 2000
By W. Edison "wfe579" (Des Plaines, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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Smith does a fine job of explaining and analyzing the main principles of Wing Chun with an open mind, and then describes the 3 main forms of the Yip Man school with clear photos. He looks at Wing Chun as martial science, rather than simply "art", and I found it both refreshing and insightful. I'm always skeptical about what I read on the subject of the martial arts, so I compared his Sil Lum Tao form to the descriptions presented by several other qualified authors (Ip Chan, William Cheung, and James Yipp Lee, so far...) and it would seem to have been presented rather accurately, with only minor variations. The basic principles are all there and embodied in the form. Chum Kil and Bil Jee are also presented clearly, though I haven't cross-referenced their accuracy. Despite what others may say, I believe it is possible to learn the fundamentals, strategies, and katas or forms from books/videos, and therefore teach oneself the essence of a martial art style, an idea I credit this book with justifying. However, mastery, or even realistic applications of that knowledge require experimentation and human contact with an instructor or at least a knowledgable partner. In short, this is a useful edition to any martial artist's bookshelf, and is capable of taking you as far as the printed medium will allow (with dedicated practice, of course).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Smiths books are thought provoking and controvercial., May 11, 1997
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Dr. smith is a controvercial figure in the wing chun world. Nevertheless, his books bring up some interesting points. I would not rate this book high on the level of instruction however. He touches upon all three levels of wing chun in this book.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly good, January 21, 2003
As a Martial artist for over a decade now i was suprised to read a book that wasn't just an advertisment for somebodys school. He puts forward interesting theories and lets you decide to take away what if anything you wish .

Ps begginers in martial arts should never, never, try to larn from books its just bad news trust me, unlearning is ten times harder than learning get out there and do some research and find a good techer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Smith is the author but it's really all about Felix Leong
This series of books were put together by Smith as if he came up with this branch of thinking. He didn't but he puts forward the idea that he did. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars True Ving Tsun
I believe that every man will choose what he will wish to train in. Whether it be Wing Chung, or Jujistu. Read more
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