Training
Wing Chun training is divided into the following empty-handed and weapons forms.
Level 1 — Siu Nam Tau
- Translates into A Humble Beginning.
- Students will develop a basic understanding of Wing Chun principles, stance, sun-style punching, two-handed techniques, forwards & backwards stepping, one-handed Chi-Sau (also known as sticking hands training) and stance disruption.
Level 2 — Chum Kiu
- Translates into Bridging the Gap.
- Students will further refine the basic skills of Wing Chun and also be introduced to the more dynamic techniques from Chum Kiu. Kicking, kick-blocking, two-handed Chi-Sau and sparring will be introduced at this level.
Level 3 — Biu Jee
- Translates into Aiming at the Target.
- Students will train intermediate and advanced Chi-Sau techniques.
- Fight strategy, throws, multi-angled attacks and blind-folded sparring will also be taught.
- It is during this level that the students develop the ability to unleash explosive power contained within the Biu Jee movements.
Level 4 — Bart Cham Do
- Translates into Method of 8 Slashes.
- Students learn the traditional Wing Chun Butterfly Knives and further enhance their fighting skills.
Level 5 — Lok Dim Boon Kwan
- Translates into 6 and 1/2 Point Spear.
- Students learn the traditional Wing Chun Spear and develop valuable experience at fighting with weapons at various lengths.
Level 6 — Mook Yan Jong
- Translates into Wooden-Man Dummy.
- Students that have successfully completed levels 1 through 5 will be shown the traditional 108 Wooden Dummy techniques and how to utilize this valuable tool in developing fighting skills.
- Also taught is the rarely seen Sahn Jong or Live Dummy. This is the 108 Dummy techniques applied to a living partner (that hits back).