Guangdong Wing Chun - Forms and Fighting Techniques, Paperback

Wing Chun, it is the most famous and dynamic style of Wushu in the world. Its distinctive features are the simplicity and economy of movements, softness, and flexibility, as well as the effectiveness of defenses and the power of attacks. The main purpose of this branch of Chinese martial arts is the fastest achievement of victory in battle with the minimum effort and energy. The book offered to readers is devoted to an overview of the Wing Chun Kuen techniques, which became widespread in schools of Guangdong province. The book contains a large number of illustrations detailing the features of the techniques of the style and will be useful for everybody who studies the martial arts.CONTENTS: IntroductionChapter 1. The Origin and Development of Wing Chun KuenChapter 2. The philosophical aspects of Wing Chun KuenChapter 3. Stances and movementsChapter 4. The strikes techniquePunchesElbow strikesKicksChapter 5. Defense TechniquesBlocking with handsBlocking with legsChapter 6. Methods of attackMethods of the first groupMethods of the second groupTechniques of the combination attackChapter 7. Methods of Defense and CounterattackDefending against single punchesDefending against series of strikesChapter 8. Special ExercisesChi Sao - Sticky HandsDang Chi SauShuang Chi SauShuang Chi Sau with attacksLop Sau - Grabbing HandsChapter 9. FormsThe opening formSup Yee Sik - The twelve formsSiu Nim Tao - "The Form of a Small Idea"Chum Kiu - "Seeking the bridge"Biu Jee - "Darting fingers"Chapter 10. Wooden Dummy FormConclusion