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Wing Chun Forms

Siu Nim Tau (Sil Lim Tao) - Little Idea

Siu Nim Tau (Sil Lim Tao) “Little Idea” is Wing Chun’s first form and foundation of the entire system. Concentrating on posture, relaxation, centreline theory and arm positions eventually helping us achieve the Nim Tau state.

My intension for this video is for new students to get an idea of the moves so they can learn and follow along in class and at home.

My Siu Nim Tau is far from being perfect, even after filming I watched back and thought, oh I really need to work on this and that. Siu Nim Tau practice should be never ending in your training, always improving and tweaking bit by bit. Your perspective of the form will change the more you practice.

First start learning the form copying the moves. Develop thought behind the arm positions while consciously performing the moves and then let your mind guide the moves not your muscles.

Chum Kiu - Seeking the Bridge

Chum Kiu “Seeking the Bridge” is Wing Chun’s second form. Concentrating on movement and multi-vector force, of course still following the foundation principals of relaxation and centreline theory.

My intension for this video is for students to get an idea of the moves so they can learn and follow along in class and at home.

My Chum Kiu is most certainly a work in progress, something I’m always practicing and trying to get better at. Similarly to Siu Nim Tau, your perspective will no doubt change the more you practice Chum Kiu.

First start learning the form copying the moves. Start to feel your body mass syncronise and move as one, think about the different rotations that go into the positions, you are now moving these positions in a 3 dimensional space not just in straight lines.