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The Wing
Tzun Empty Hand Forms
The Wing Tzun Empty Hand Froms
Although initially developed as an unarmed form of combat, the Wing Tzun
system also incorporated the use of the
pole and
butterfly swords during its
evolution. As the style is taught conceptually, rather than with emphasis on
techniques, there have been several interpretations of the art over time.
This is reflected in the separate schools established by in later years.
A form is a set of movements that serve as a reference for the correct
execution of Wing Tzun movements and positions. Each movement and each
section in the Forms has a different application. They also help develop key
attributes such as balance, relaxation, coordination, proper breathing,
flexibility and strength. The proper performance of the forms warms up and
energizes the body. They should be performed in a smooth and relaxed manner
with the correct understanding. There are six forms taught in EBMAS Wing
Tzun, each of which imparts and builds on foundational concepts:
Forms
Siu-Nim-Tao
(Little Idea)
 The Siu-Nim-Tao is the most important form in Wing Tzun; therefore, it
is taught in the very beginning. Siu-Nim-Tao means "little idea" and is the key to
the system. If one does not understand the "little idea", one will never
understand the system. The Siu-Nim-Tao is taught in the first two student levels. It
consists of a set of arm movements performed while maintaining the Wing Tzun
stance. The student learns to relax the upper body and breathe properly
while performing all of the basic arm movements and concepts of the Wing
Tzun system. The Siu-Nim-Tao contains fundamental concepts for stance,
balance, core stability & body alignment, plus simple & double movements for
the arms which are mainly defensive in nature. The SNT form is split into
eight sentences which are introduced across the 1st & 2nd student
grades.
Chum-Kiu
(Bridge-Seeking)
The second form is the Chum Kiu. It
introduces footwork and kicks in close coordination with various arm
movements. The goal is coordination of arm techniques and footwork, balance
and the use of the entire body to generate power and explosiveness. Chum Kiu
is divided into three parts, each containing sophisticated methods of moving
the torso via steps, shifts & turns. Complex movements are introduced for
the arms, plus concepts for leg defense & counterattack. The Chum Kiu form
is introduced across the 4th & 5th student grades, and the fighting
applications are explored right into the Technician grades. In conjunction
with the SNT, this form develops the Wing Tzun strategy.
Biu-Tze
(Thrusting Fingers)
This form, learned in the 2nd Technician Grade, introduces the more deadly
attacking methods of the Wing Tzun system. The student also learns various
"last-ditch" movements that may be applied to deal with extreme emergencies.
The third unarmed form is concerned with mainly offensive movements of the
arms using the characteristic elastic force of Wing Tzun. If the student has
understood SNT & CK correctly this unique flexible force will have already
begun to develop around the 10th student grade. New concepts are introduced
for weight distribution & body movement, and strategy shifts abruptly
towards continuous, non-stop attack. It is here that the deceptive power of
an internal art really comes to the fore, with techniques for cutting,
slicing, stabbing & whipping. Close-range in-fighting is also developed
using a myriad of elbows, plus concepts for destroying & regaining balance.
The Biu-Tze form is taught at the 2nd Technician programs.
Mook-Yan Chong
(Wooden Dummy Techniques)
 The
final unarmed form uses the unique training aid characteristic of all Wing Tzun
lineages - the Wooden Dummy., learned in the 4th Technician Grade, is practiced with a training dummy
composed of a trunk, three arm references, and a leg. Training on the dummy
refines the student's positions and angles and helps develop explosive power.
The various arm, leg, and body combination techniques contained in this form are
also some of the most efficient and economical in the entire Wing Tzun system.
This form develops footwork to the highest degree and also completes the
system's offensive techniques for the legs. Movements in the hips & spine are
employed to redirect & rebound from a clashing of forces with a more powerful,
skilled opponent. Simultaneous & complementary techniques occur with three limbs
at once, which is a skill associated with the Master Level of Chinese
Kung-Fu. The Wooden Dummy form is taught from the 3rd Technician program
onwards.
The Wing Tzun Weapons
Look-Dim-Boon-Kwun
(Six-and-a-half-point Long Pole Techniques)
This form, learned in the 6th Practitioner Grade, is practiced with a heavy
wooden pole 8-9 feet in length and teaches the student how to wield a long
and/or heavy weapon. Training with the long pole greatly improves the
student's dynamic strength and body coordination. Also contained within the
form are footwork and upper body movements that may be applied to unarmed
situations as well.
Bart-Cham-Dao
(Eight-Cutting Broadswords Techniques)
This form, learned in the 8th Practician Grade, is practiced with a pair of
blades approximately one foot long and teaches the student how to wield
short and/or sharp and/or doubled weapons. Training with the broadswords
greatly improves the power and precision of the student's unarmed movements,
in addition to improving the balance, speed, and range of the student's
footwork
Sifu Edgar Rotger is the Head instructor for
Wing Tzun Kung-Fu and Latosa Escrima Filipino Self-Defense System
in
Brooklyn NY (Park Slope)
and is a 2nd Technician Level in Wing Tzun & 2nd Technician Level in Latosa
Escrima.
(Technician levels are comparable to black belts in other styles.)
A FREE week of Wing Tzun (WT) and Latosa
Escrima lessons!
We have also privet lessons for Wing Tzun and Latosa
Escrima as well.
Call now: 646-369-7704
(Hablamos Espa~nol)
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