Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in Hong Kong. Characterized by economical movements, simple and direct short-range simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, as well as powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts. Covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author Provides detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the Dummy form, plus an example of each of the applications Presents in-depth explanations of the principles and concepts behind the Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills Examines the scientific and anatomical explanations of the basic principles underlying Wooden Dummy training

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About the Author
Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe is one of the highest qualified and certified Wing Chun instructors in the world and is one of only seventeen instructors officially certified to request Grandmaster Yip Chun. Shaun is the chief instructor of the Midlands Wing Chun Kuen (UK) - www.wingchun.co.uk


Book Information
ISBN 9781847970268
Author Shaun Rawcliffe
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 375g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 12mm