Ip man is wing chuns most famous master, who had a very high level of wing chun skill. Defending the motherline wing chuns siu lim tau by joyotpaul chaudhuri, ph. Ho ham ming, wong shun leung, chu shong tin, victor kan and others. See more ideas about wing chun, martial arts and martial. Dvd contents for the first 30 mins alone, out of a total of 58. Ewc is the holder and only authorized seller of this footage. He was one of the four students considered to be closeddoor students of yip man. They wont let me touch their mook yan jong until i am learning that form. The name is a transcription of the cantonese pronunciation of the chinese characters pinyin. After few years of wing chun coaching, he decided to resign from the malaysia wing chun federation and participate with a well known lineage of ip man wing chun, wong shun leung ving tsun kuen hok, to further enhance and improve his quality of practice and knowledge in the wing chun ving.
Its the most important form in the whole wing chun system, becuase it teaches you all the basic hand techniques as well it strengthen your stance. How siu lim tao first form techniques can be applied in wing chun. Wing chun instructors, including wu gung kung fus david lott have since broken the form. Flex your hips forward as far as you can without leaning backward or forward and simultaneously form an x with your arms diagonally downwards from your torso.
James yimm lee studied sil lum and wing chun before training with bruce lee in jeet kune do. Grandmaster lo man kam, who is ip mans nephew, demonstrating part of the baat cham dao form. Wong shun leung 1996 vtaa sil lum tao seminar own a piece of wing chun history with this rare footage of wsl teaching sil lim tao, just a year before his death. This is a must have for every student of ggm leung tings lineage and for those from other lineages that are curious. The wong shun leung method ving tsun combat science. I still can t send files with skype cf6e4d8ef6f340dfb6c9ba379f4e9fa3 canon utilities remotecapture 2. I have to learn their version of siu lim tao which is a bit different than the one i learned before. For the first time, a public deep analysis of siu lim tao. Develops breathing and calmness of mind akin to mindfulness training. November 20 1 july 20 2 october 2012 1 august 2012 1 june 2012 1 april 2012 2. Wong shun leung talks about the applications of siu lim taothe liitleyoung.
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. I started my journey in one of the wing chun schools, that follows w. Siu nim or lim tao, or little idea, is the basis for many moves in wing chun. How to learn wing chun at home energy gates qigong. That is why almost every wing chun sifu, when teaching his students, always wants the students to practice sil lim tao first. Sil lim tau, sometimes referred to as siu nim tao, is the first of the hand forms of wing chun kung fu.
Siu lim tao sections 1, 2, 3 siu lim tao ip man wing chun kung fu demonstration siu lim tao, ip man lineage. After around six months, i moved to another school that follows wong shun leung lineage. The original siu lim tau was taught all at once and even led into the second form. Apr 18, 2014 jiason foong, 31, has been training in the martial art of wing chun gungfu since 2010. Free download ebooks once you establish personal and professional connections, it want to stick with the surface rt.
Edited by bruce lee and featuring jeet kune do legend ted wong, this book introduces the reader to the sil lim tao form, the immovableelbow and centerline. All the books and dvds that contain or focus on sil lum tao siu nim tao, etc, wing chuns first form, little idea. The siu nim tao or siu lim tao is the first form of wing chun kung fu. Siu nim tao is the first form in wing chun, and it is here that you will learn proper stance, holding your body, relaxation, and basic hand movements. During his training with yip man, he developed a reputation as a fierce and skilled fighter by taking part in many challenge matches.
Sil lim tao is the foundation of wing chun kung fu. A third trip to the uk is to take place in april of this year 2005. That being said, lets take the wong shun leung linage for an example. Wing chun speed, power and flexibility training manual. Siu lim tao this is the first form which you will have to learn, to get comfortable with basic moves and foundation techniques. Sil lim tao in the wing chun syllabus putney martial arts.
Wong shun leung 1935 1997 was considered by many to be the most famous fighter of the wing chun clan in the early 1950s. Keys to siu lim tao seminar of gm kwok about siu lim tao 3. Unfortunately these days, i have paused my training due to other real life commitments and merely practicing siu nim tao on the. Siu lim tau, chum kiu, and biu gee are performed by wing chun master sam chan. Journal of asian martial arts, volume 4, number 4 1995. Defending the motherline wing chuns siu lim tau by joyotpaul. Defending the motherline wing chuns siu lim tau by. Furthermore, the selected processes represent a healthy installshield. Siu nim tao or little idea is the first form taught in wing chun. Wing chun books index the wing chun archive ving tsun. They dont have people studying other forms of kung fu to spar with. The first form of wing chun, sil lum tao, is demonstrated with more than 100 photographs.
And a moment to be a part of that special class youll never miss attending again. Review wong shun leung 1996 vtaa seminar sil lum tao. Explaining in detail the meaning of the form and how one should execute it in order to achieve actual development in wing chun. Explaining in detail the meaning of the form and how one should execute it in order to. Im 100% sure you can learn the whole wong shun leung system from sifu david peterson. Wing chun sil lim tao first half step by step sil lim tau, is the first of the hand forms of wing chun kung fu. English and simplified chinese subtitles available. At the time i was the secretary of the association, so master yip and i had many opportunities to be together. Wong shun leungs siu lim tao deep analysis part 1 subs. Do you think you still really have to travel to asia or place that are kind of in the middle of nowhere to. Look beyond the pointing finger the combat philosophy of wong shun leung didier beddar french wing chun kung fu. Buy wong shun leung books, videos, and dvds at the wing chun archive.
Wing chun wong shun leung siu lim tau slow youtube. Jan 01, 2006 a third trip to the uk is to take place in april of this year 2005. He tested his skills in countless encounters on the streets and rooftops of hong kong during the. Leung ting wing chun siu nim tao form satz 58 youtub. Wing chun books quick list ving tsun, wing tsun these lists are ed. Master samuel kwok and sakari games have teamed up to build a great. Cheung sam bo long robe steps a term for a particular footwork method found in different places in different branches of wing chun. My master yip man first started teaching ving tsun in hong kong at the restaurant workers union association.
Siu nim tao or siu lim tao is the first openhand form, or taolu, of wing chun kung fu. Siu lim tau, or the little idea, is quite meaningful with regard to commencing the study of wing chun kung fu. The fact that he refuses to accept such praise makes him all the more deserving of it. I obtained additional information from visiting wing chun schools in the united states. The first form of wing chun is siu nim tau, which translates to small idea or little thought. This form is also known as siu lim tao, sil lim tao, etc. Straightforward and efficient, wing chun kung fu is one of the most popular forms of kung fu because it emphasizes techniqu over strength. One day, as the two of them were practising siu lim tau. Last years of bruce lee and bruces letter to wong shun leung where bruce attributes his martial arts knowledge to wong shun leung teachings. Peterson is the author of look beyond the pointing finger.
Items marked with the red ball are available at we do not profit from or endorse the companiesindividuals on the links from this page, it is just a resource for you. If you are here, then most probably you are a wing chun practitioner or at least show some interest in the art of wing chun. Of all of yip mans students, sifu wong shun leung probably spent the longest time. Bruce knew that fists are powerful weapons, but not as powerful as the palms. Siu nim tau littleidea the first wing tsunwing chun kung. It teaches the student the basics of the martial art.
In addition the siunimtau also includes fundamental techniques such as the jumsau sinking arm, the gaunsau splittingarm, the bangsau wingarm and other techniques. Journal of asian martial arts, volume 4, number 4 1995 wing chun cantonese, wing chun. The ving tsun files wong shun leung ving tsun kung fu association. The lite version of wing chun siu lim tao is a very didactic app, with lessons on how to practice the first form of this. In lo kwai family its found in the 4th form sometimes called siu bot gwa. He tested his skills in countless encounters on the streets and rooftops of hong kong during the 50s and 60s, emerging undefeated each time. Since his reputation was worldwide as a wing chun master and a sought after seminar speaker, wong shun leung had been interviewed many times. The siu nim tau form teaches you how to build up your structure and achieve a relaxed state, which is necessary for the proper generation of force and the development of wing chuns power of relaxation. Softness via relaxation and performance of techniques in a relaxed manner is fundamental to wing chun. Sil lim tau, sometimes referred to as siu nim tao, is the first of. This blog or site is my personal diary that i decided to write, as i keep on practicing the art of wing chun. Based on information gathered during his various interviews, wong shun leung had expressed his profound knowledge. Wing chun kung fu siu nim tao uk wing chun kung fu assoc.
The nature of nim tao chu shong tin wing chun duration. Although wong shun leung who was one of ip mans senior students actually taught bruce lee a lot of skill, he was still under the guidance of ip man. The form has been adapted and changed over the last few hundred years, but it is thought that the form was inspired by movements from both crane style kung fu and snake style kung fu. I have been practicing the art since 25th of november 2010. First form of the leung ting wing tsun system demonstrated by a 3rd level student. Before taking up wing chun, wong shun leung was interested in western style boxing.
Wing chun wong shun leung siu lim tau slow duration. Unfortunately these days, i have paused my training due to other real life commitments and merely practicing siu nim tao on the daily basis. In yip man family its found in the bot jam tao form. The wong shun leung method trained by the late yip man, and teacher to the great bruce lee, sifu wong shun leung was considered by many to be the ultimate fighter. The characteristic of this set is to provide essential training for the whole body.
Jul 21, 2012 sil lim tau, sometimes referred to as siu nim tao, is the first of the hand forms of wing chun kung fu. Siu lim tao 3 wong shun leung 8 yip man 2 archives. The alphabet of wing chun, this form is usually the first thing. This has complimented my training and when im at home relaxing with wing tsun on my mind, i open the book, look at the pages which reinforces my silnim tao training that day. The hidden power of siu nim tao, by tsui sheung tin. Wong shun leung wing chun david peterson siu nim tau seminar. Wong shun leung siu lim tao seminar part 1 youtube. Sifu wong a passion for wing chun by daniel poon report on 1995 wong shun leung seminar featured in qi magazine. The first form in wing chun which is called siu nim tao little idea form performed by the late sifu. The siu nim tau form teaches you how to build up your structure and achieve a relaxed state, which is necessary for the proper generation of force and the. Wong shun leung sifu is wing chun personified, a living example of what can be achieved by anyone willing to devote all their energy into the practice and understanding of their chosen field of endeavour. The great master wong shun leung fought anyone, anywhere to prove the validity of his wing chun techniques the following article is a personal account of what wing chun master, sifu wong shun leung feels, are the main lessons he has learned about combat through his experiences of beimo or skill comparison, a somewhat subtle way of naming the many fullon fights he had with.
How yip man trained sifu wong when learning wu sao in sil lum tao and how to know if youve failed in. A moment in time that just doesnt look into the sil lum tao and its workings. The form is divided into three sections, with a total of one hundred and eight movements. Battery reconditioning with charger kalimba, what to use, stress, ebooks pdf, phan. By using the skills of wing chun kung fu, a smaller and weaker person can easily overcome a larger strong opponent. Oct 15, 20 a moment in time that just doesnt look into the sil lum tao and its workings. Bagua is a cool martial art, and so is this animation. The best known of these, wong shun leung, first came to mans school one afternoon in 1954 asking for a demonstration of the effectiveness of wing chun against boxing, discipline in.