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Wing Chun Syllabus

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

A basic description of the Wing Chun syllabus contains the three open hand forms of Siu Lim Tau (Little Imagination), Chum Kiu (Seeking the Bridge), Biu Jee (Thrusting Fingers), Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), and the Mok Yan Jong (Wooden Dummy Form). There are also the weapon forms for the Luk Dim... Read more


Essence of Wing Chun

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

According to legend, Wing Chun kung fu originated from the Shaolin Temple in China, around 300 years ago, during the end of Emperor Yung Jeng’s reign. Ng Mui, already an accomplished martial artist, developed the core ideas and philosophies of what is now Wing Chun kung fu after witnessing the... Read more


Selecting a Martial Arts School

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

In Chinese tradition, outstanding young aspirants would either dedicate themselves to becoming a literati or a martial artist, or even both. They would spend years equipping themselves in all kind of knowledge in order to serve the Emperor and or dedicate their outstanding skill to their... Read more


Overview of the Fighting Methods of Wing Chun: Part I

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

This is the first segment of an in depth, multimedia article on Wing Chun's fighting methods by SiFu Lee. It is always best to discuss such intricate ideas in person where that discussion can be supplemented by hands on demonstrations. However, since that is not always possible, the... Read more


A Brief Discussion of the Training Methods and Procedures of Wing Chun Kung Fu

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

It is now almost 60 years since SiFu Yip Man 葉問宗師 established and initiated the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu in Hong Kong 香港, and we should appreciate and honor his lifetime of research and perseverance to maintain and preserve this secret Art of fighting.  He arduously managed his unknown schools... Read more


My SiFus: Part 3

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

Farewell to SiFu Yip Man (惜別恩師)

Some events in your life you will never forget, nostalgic details that reveal themselves to you over time. I was at a cross road in my life deciding whether to move to the United States. I foolishly decided to move to America and before leaving, SiFu... Read more


My SiFus: Part 2

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

My kung fu brother’s council

A few days later, while meeting up with my Kung Fu brother Poon Tung, I mentioned my encounter with our Grandmaster. After I told him everything, he grimaced and slapped me on the side of my head and exclaimed, “Idiot! There are so many people lining up... Read more


My SiFus: Part 1

Sifu/Author: Allan Lee (Lee Che Kong)

In Chinese tradition, all parents have high expectations for their children buried deep in their hearts.  Their desire is for the next generation to be highly successful as literati and/or martial artists. They also hope that their children’s success will lead them to devote themselves to... Read more


The Rise and Fall of the Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) Family?

Sifu/Author: Duncan Leung (Leung Shiu Hung)

DURING THE EARLY FIFTIES in Hong Kong the Chinese martial arts were very popular to the young people and the working class. There were all kinds of styles available such as Hung Gar, White Crane, Dragon Style and Choy Lai Fut, but Wing Chun no one had heard of. A young man from Foshan, China,... Read more


What Yip Man Taught Me About Speed

Sifu/Author: Duncan Leung (Leung Shiu Hung)

Recently an acquaintance gave me a copy of QiGong/KungFu Magazine, the March 1999 issue, which featured an article written by Master Ron Heimberger. My friend did not quite understand the principles that Master Heimberger was trying to elucidate. Because of my background as a private student of... Read more

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