The book covers the wooden dummy and the two weapons swords and pole. I bought all 5 dvds of this series out of curiousity, because i heard that the wing chun of sifu cheung was very different with the current hongkong wing chun system. I did some serious digging around the internet and found a bunch of free download links to vintage books and magazines about wing chun, so i thought to share them with the wing chun community. It was the first book on wing chun ever published in english, and i still rank it as the best book ever published on wing chun. The school i am talking about is actually wcs head quarters in melbourne, australia.
In this seminar series as well as in all of the other instructional dvds he has been featured in, chu emphasizes how. The books shows following title on the front cover. A page dedicated to grandmaster chu shong tins method of wing chun. He is one of the most famous and popular wing chun sifus. Master kevin is referring to the wing chun book written by rolf clausnitzer and greco wong. Chu shong tin was the third student of martial arts teacher ip man in the discipline of wing chun, and remained at yip mans school to become his senior. We believe that the internal method of wing chun kung fu offers the window of opportunity to use your mind and body to its potential, and our aim is to provide a training environment where you can explore and develop the method at your own pace. I have just started a blog and recently wrote a post on the effortless power of wing chun, let me know your thoughts. The brief introduction of wing chun martial art chu shong tin wing chun was created by the abbess ng mui three hundred years ago. Chu shong tin the book of wing chun vol1 the purpose of siu nim. Even the strongest of people could not resist chu while he performed the movements of any of the forms, including the weapon forms. Two hong kong wing chun masters interview read more. This is the method sifu kaufman teaches in his school located in cheung sha wan, kowloon, hong kong.
The different branches of the chinese martial art of wing chun can be thought of as describing both the differing traditions and interpretations of wing chun, and the teacherstudent relationships which perpetuate them there is no universally recognized sanctioning body for wing chun that governs certification of lineage, nor an unambiguous way of defining lineage. Hch wing chun academy school of master chu shong tin illawarra ving tsun school website of nswbased sifu john smith, hong kongtrained by sifu wong shun leung ip mans ving tsun kung fu website of the ving tsun athletic association with an unmoderated and often controversial discussion forum. He taught wing chun for over 60 years beginning his training under yip man at 17 years old. Download free ebooks grandmaster yip man centenary birth by vtaa 1993 wing chun kungfu traditional chinese kungfu for. Chu shong tin the book of wing chun vol 1 form sets. The death of master chu shong tin has created a void, not only in our hearts but also in the transmission of his vast knowledge to the followers of wing chun. Wing chun shoulder joint manupilation by chu shong tin shoulder joint. Craig scott is the head sifu at laoch martial arts academy previously falkirk wing chun. How to order sigungs books directly from hong kong.
At sung wing chun we teach a martial art that prioritises the efficient use of the human body. It comes in two volumes, and this is the first published in 2011. The definitive guide to wing chun s history and traditions complete martial arts by robert chu, rene ritchie, et al. Cheung wc hereafter lineage and teaches the socalled traditional wing chun twc. Flat c, 10 th floor, 3 cheung sha wan road, shum shui po, kowloon, hong kong. Chu shong tin was yip mans third hong kong disciple. He was known as the king of siu nim tao for his dedication to the first set.
Sifu lai later emigrated to the uk and in 2006 one of his pupils, kris collins, moved to hong kris reported back so many amazing stories of chu shong tins. The reason i say this is not because i am teaching wing chun, but the fact that the theory and structure of wing chun are very scientific and. My take on william cheung wing chun controversy my way. Chu shong tin book of wing chun vol 1 revised edition form sets siu nim tau, chum kiu, biu jee tsui sheung tin this is master chu song tins last book.
Tsui sheung tin this is master chu song tins 20 book, the second and final volume of his revised edition of the book of wing chun. Great grandmaster chu shong tin sigung chu was a closed door student of the legendary yip man who took wing chun kung fu to hong kong in 1949. Dustan carroll, the owner and founder of the wing chun boxing academy llc, has practiced and instructed others in wing chun gung fu yip man. That list of accomplished wing chun masters include.
Amongst all the martial arts in china, wing chun is the one i like the most. What is the best way to sharpen my wing chun skills. Leung sheung didnt find ip man and begin training wing chun until his thirties. Chu shong tin the book of wing chun vol 1 hardback. In this last video reading from the siu nim tau section of sigung chu shong tins book of wing chun vol 1, i read and consider his first.
The martial arts world recently lost one of the living treasures of wing chun. Raw wing chun kung fu martial arts for mind and movement. His teachings of the hidden power of siu nim tao, referred to as nim lik, continues to influence the art. Chu shong tin wrote two books that were released in a bilingual english and chinese set in 20 and 2014. Queensland wing chun association passing on wing chun. In my about page i mentioned that i spent six months before moving away in one of australias wing chun schools that follows the w. At some point all of his previous works were sold out. My sifu said that it was obvious he was feeling very. Chu shong tin 20 book of wing chun vol 1 revised edition dummy and weapons.
Marty anderson trained under chu shong tin from 19701980. Chu shong tin started his training in hong kong and lived with his sifu yip man for sometime. He is known as the king of sil lum tao and internal wing chun. The book covers the 3 empty hand forms siu nim tau, chum kiu, and biu jee.
As a child in mainland china, sigung chu shong tin learned tai chi from his father for a few months but did not become seriously interested in martial arts until the age of 17, when he met yip man. Chu shong tin the book of wing chun vol 2 dummies and weapons australiannew zealand customers only our price. He is a wellknown persona in the wing chun world today. His method was exceptional as he focused on the internal side of this beautiful art.
In fact, wing chun, which is so well organized, together with its nicely. Mindful wing chun is wholeheartedly dedicated to passing on the internal wing chun method as passed down by grandmaster chu shong tin who was the longest serving student of grandmaster ip man. This dvd came to me in a clear plastic box and features a dvdr of a seminar given by chu shong tin, which took place on august 24, 2003. Wing chun forms performed by a young chu shong tin in hong. Compared to other early students of ip man, leung sheung was 15 years older than chu shong tin and almost 20 years older than wong shun leung. Wing chun striking from fooksau position chu shong tin. Straightforward and efficient, wing chun kung fu is one of the most popular forms of kung fu because it emphasizes techniqu over strength. With its focus on technique rather than force, it is suitable for both men and women, young and old, and for those of all levels of physical. Shong tin taught our sifu, william lai, between approximately 1970 and 1978 using a teaching method passed on to him by grandmaster ip man. Softness via relaxation and performance of techniques in a relaxed manner is fundamental to wing chun. Chu shong tin was one of the earliest disciples of wing chun grandmaster ip man, and earned the reputation as the king of siu nim tau. In 1964, chu shong tin officially opened his own school in hong kong, and continued teaching fulltime until he passed away at the age of 82.
He moved to hong kong in november 1949, started learning wing chun informally in september 1950. Remembering chu shong tin and the relationship between. The 17yearold chu was a secretary at a restaurant at whose premises ip held classes, which he audited. His death, though sad, has never been as important in the world of wing chun as the legacy that he has given to his students. By using the skills of wing chun kung fu, a smaller and weaker person can easily overcome a larger strong opponent. The basics of wing chuns siu nim tao and chi sau, are discussed and presented by master chu shong tin. Chu shong tin book of wing chun vol 1 revised edition form. I train under the lineage of chu shong tin in hong kong, i certainly agree that slt is the primary form to master, everything grows from that. The structure of wing chun kung fu is so scrupulous and precise that it fits into the logic of science.
Sifu kaufman has been training under chu shong tin, and his disciple, ma kee fai, in this internal method of wing chun since 1999. Chu shong tin the book of wing chun vol 1 hardback this is master chu song tins last book. The cover is a portrait of master chu shong tin, which is a highly fitting tribute to a great gung fu master. Students from around the world travelled to hong kong to feel the power of his wing chun system. Learn wing chun kung fu in hong kong directly from grandmaster chu shong tins disciples. By then i had matured a little, and found more in that book than fighting. Lok yiu, chu shong tin, wang kiu, wong shun leung, william cheung, hawkins cheung, duncan leung, jiu wan, victor kan and of course, bruce lee, to whom many credit bringing wing chun to the attention of. Queensland wing chun has only come about through the generous nature and teachings of our sifu and sigung, master jim fung, and the generous teachings and passing on of this.
As a child in mainland china, sigung chu shong tin learned tai chi from his father for a few months but did not become seriously interested in martial arts until. We dont keep them in stock, and only previously ordered them as a favour for our students. Taught by sifu john kaufman in the chu shong tin method of wing chun. Chu shong tin teaches an internal style of wing chun kung fu. The lack of a proper cover may disappoint the consumer looking for a nice title to add to his collection, but the wing chun purist will be more than happy with what is actually on the disc itself. With the rise of the early morning sun on the 29th of july, 2014, sigung chu shong tin passed away in hong kong.
The history of kung fu and the development of wing chun. Mindful wing chun receieves many international visitors each year who visit hong kong to further their knowledge of wing chun and to gain hands on experience with the chu shong tin internal. Chu shong tin tsui sheung tin was yip mans third hong kong student. Wing chun ving tsun, wingtsun school directory ewingchun. Secondly, i understand that not leung sheung was also known for being soft or internal and that both men actually learned from ip man at the same time. Wing chun has become my unceasing study for decades. He is very famous for his energy and knocking men 34 times. Master chun presents the fundamentals essential in learning and establishing skill in wing chun kung fu. Would you be so kind to tell me, where i can buy an original copy of the book and how much id have to pay for the book. Wooden dummy, eightchopping knives, sixpointfive pole and. About the master midsummer 2009, grandmaster chu shong tin established the successor to his original wing chun school which had been in hong kong since 1964.
As with all of csts dvds and books we are told the printing is limited. He has been training since 2002 at opened his own school. Viewing from any angle, i consider that wing chun is really a masterpiece in martial art. June 6, 1933 july 28, 2014 was the third student of martial arts teacher ip man in the discipline of wing chun, and remained at yip mans school to become his senior instructor he moved to hong kong in november 1949, started learning wing chun informally in september 1950. Lessons on wing chun and life from sifu francis fong by jim brault and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The differences were the result of the constant changes that sifu yip man had created.
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