Forms are solo exercises which develop focus, balance, proprioception and kinesthetic awareness. The forms introduce the hand positions, techniques and defining movements of each progressive level of Wing Chun and provide a way to practice without a partner.
In the beginning Forms training by learning the gross mechanical movements, simply learning the "choreography" of the sequence. Once they have the pattern, they begin to carefully refine the structural precision of each movement. gainning a clear awareness of the chains of movement, shifting balance.
Siu Lim Tau (小念頭): The Little Idea The first and most important form in Wing Chun is Siu Lim Tau, or "The Little Idea." This is the foundation upon which all of the other forms and techniques are developed. In just this one form, is to introduced to Centerline Theory, Wing Chun punching, the Yee Jee Kim Yung Ma training stance, the principles of Elbow Power, and a variety of hand techniques, including the three poison hands of Wing Chun: Tan, Bong, and Fook.
Chum Kiu (尋橋): Seeking the Bridge The second form in Wing Chun is Chum Kiu, or "Seeking the Bridge." It is typically considered the most difficult of the three forms to learn, Chum Kiu focuses on controlled, coordinated movement of the entire body and generating power through rapid twisting motions. In Siu Lim Tau, the hands merely have to occupy the centerline. In Chum Kiu, you have to turn and move your centerline while maintaining your balance. Chum Kiu also introduces the first elbow and kicking techniques.
Biu Jee (鏢指); Standard Compass The third form in Wing Chun is Biu Jee, or "Standard Compass." This form is comprised of extreme short-range and extreme long-range techniques, low kicks and sweeps, and "emergency techniques" to recover and respond when structure has seriously compromised. Biu Jee was designed to train the hands to return to centerline and the body to recover to balance, even from extreme angles and awkward positions — just as the compass needle always returns to North after any movement.
In the beginning Forms training by learning the gross mechanical movements, simply learning the "choreography" of the sequence. Once they have the pattern, they begin to carefully refine the structural precision of each movement. gainning a clear awareness of the chains of movement, shifting balance.
Siu Lim Tau (小念頭): The Little Idea The first and most important form in Wing Chun is Siu Lim Tau, or "The Little Idea." This is the foundation upon which all of the other forms and techniques are developed. In just this one form, is to introduced to Centerline Theory, Wing Chun punching, the Yee Jee Kim Yung Ma training stance, the principles of Elbow Power, and a variety of hand techniques, including the three poison hands of Wing Chun: Tan, Bong, and Fook.
Chum Kiu (尋橋): Seeking the Bridge The second form in Wing Chun is Chum Kiu, or "Seeking the Bridge." It is typically considered the most difficult of the three forms to learn, Chum Kiu focuses on controlled, coordinated movement of the entire body and generating power through rapid twisting motions. In Siu Lim Tau, the hands merely have to occupy the centerline. In Chum Kiu, you have to turn and move your centerline while maintaining your balance. Chum Kiu also introduces the first elbow and kicking techniques.
Biu Jee (鏢指); Standard Compass The third form in Wing Chun is Biu Jee, or "Standard Compass." This form is comprised of extreme short-range and extreme long-range techniques, low kicks and sweeps, and "emergency techniques" to recover and respond when structure has seriously compromised. Biu Jee was designed to train the hands to return to centerline and the body to recover to balance, even from extreme angles and awkward positions — just as the compass needle always returns to North after any movement.