Are there forms in Wing Chun?

The martial art Wing Chun has just three hand forms, one form performed against a wooden dummy and two weapons forms. Compared to some other martial arts is very few. The forms in Wing Chun serve more as a reference for fighting rather than a set of moves which can be directly used in sequence in a real situation.

What kind of martial art is Wing Chun?

Southern Chinese Kung fu
Wing Chun Kuen (咏春 traditional Chinese: 詠春拳), usually called Wing Chun (詠春), as well as Ving Tsun, is a concept-based traditional Southern Chinese Kung fu (wushu) style and a form of self-defense, that requires quick arm movements and strong legs to defeat opponents.

Where does Wing Chun originate from?

Southern China
Wing Chun’s Origins in the Shaolin Temple Considered to be one of the three great martial art styles of Southern China, it was founded during the Qing Dynasty by a Buddhist nun, Ng Mui, of the famed Shaolin Temple.

What is the proper use of Wing Chun Dummies?

Training interruptability and flow is the proper use of Wing Chun dummies and the wooden dummy form in Wing Chun. Like all forms, start slow to learn the move well.

How do you change technique in Wing Chun?

Instead, throw a strike and if a hunk of wood gets in the way, interrupt and change your technique. If another hunk of wood blocks your path, interrupt again and change into another technique. Training interruptability and flow is the proper use of Wing Chun dummies and the wooden dummy form in Wing Chun.

What are the centre lines in Wing Chun?

There are three basic centrelines in Wing Chun theory. The Say ‘M’ Seen the Chung Sum Seen and the Jik Seen. Forgive the crude image but this should give you an idea of the basic centre lines. Ideally, you would use a mirror to while practicing the first form. This will help you maintain correct positions and posture.

What is the pinning hand in Wing Chun?

Gum Sau or pinning hand is a Wing Chun technique used to block and trap. Gum Sau comes from first form. Huen Sau, sometimes called Huen Sao or circling hand features regularly in the Wing Chun forms. It is used to move safely to the inside or outside of an opponents guard particularity in Chi Sau.