Wing Chun Footwork
New Chinese Article: Wing Chun 7 Star Footwork – English Version Master Tse has written an extended article in English on the important footwork training in Wing Chun. Master Tse has formalised the footwork methods needed for good Wing Chun and Chi Sau. These seven methods have been named Wing Chun 7 Star Footwork. The …
Wing Chun Syllabus
Our Wing Chun Syllabus: Below is a list of the skills you will learn when studying Wing Chun with us. All forms and weapons are taught out in great detail with particular emphasis on practical applications of each movement. Tse Qigong Centre Warm Up – Level 1 Single Hand Chi Sau Double Hand Chi Sau Siu …
Wing Chun Self Defence – Part 1
Wing Chun Kung Fu is famous for its practical self defence applications. Here are some classic techniques which every Wing Chun student should know. 1. Paak Da Wing-Chun-Self-Defence-1.1PaakDa.jpg a. A and B face each other with their right wrists in contact. b. A steps forwards and uses Paak Sau to slap B’s hand down. c. As A steps and …
A Brief History of Wing Chun
The origins of Wing Chun have been traced back to the Sui Lam (Shaolin) Monastery, Honan Province China. Legend has it that the monastery was destroyed by the ruling Manchu Government, who feared the famous “Boxing Monks”. Amongst those to escape the fire was the Buddhist nun Ng Mui. She took refuge on Tai Leung Mountain. There she met …
Wing Chun Self Defence – Part 2
Wing Chun Articles from Qi Magazine
Over the coming months I will be dedicating some time to posting various articles on Wing Chun that have been extracted from Qi Magazine. Qi Magazine was founded in 1990 by Michael Tse as a means of helping his students learn more about Chinese culture. Often his students would ask the same or similar questions …
Wing Chun Self Defence – Part 3
Wing Chun Wisdom (Part 1)
The words of Grandmaster Yip Chun Those of you who know Wing Chun will know of it effectiveness, even for those who do not posses the muscles of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the acrobatic ability of Jackie Chan. Such is the ingenuity of the Wing Chun principles, means that it is suitable for everyone, even the smallest can be deadly! …
Why We call Our Teacher Sifu
In the past, Chinese etiquette considered it impolite to call anyone by their first name. Even family members had their own special titles. This way of addressing others also shows their family connection. Even siblings call each other “Brother” or “Sister” rather than their given names. For the mother’s side and the father’s side, there …
Wing Chun Wisdom (Part 2)
The words of Grandmaster Yip Chun Like all martial arts Wing Chun requires a great deal of practise. However practise alone is not enough. You must spend time listening to your teacher and seniors who can pass on valuable knowledge. Knowledge which is not written in any texts, as it comes from a culmination of their own experiences, which are unique. So the …