Wing Shun & Eskrima
Sunday 20 May 2012
self-defence efficiency perseverance
Forms of the Wing Shun
The Forms of the Wing Shun
Siu Nim Tao
The Form of the Little Idea
The first and the most important form in Wing Shun.
From the neutral stance of the Yi Ji Kim Yeung Mah, the Siu Nim Tao teachs the basic moves of the hand, defenses and strikes.
Chum Kiu
Seeking the Bridge
The second form of the Wing Shun introduces footsteps, changing of direction, kicks…, complementary to the hands' technics of the Siu Nim Tao.
Biu Ji
Thrusting Fingers
Wooden Dummy
Mook Jong
Dragon Pole
Luk Dim Boon Kwan
This form use an 8 or 9 feet long pole. In order to work with this weapon and touch smaller and smaller targets, the wing shun fighter must correct the defaults of his stance and work of the centerline. This exercise improves overall power, coordination and precision.
