The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One

The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One by Wayne Belonoha is an illustrated edition published by Blue Snake Books on December 15, 2005. This comprehensive volume delves into the theory of Wing Chun, a style of kung fu and self-defense, from technical, lifestyle, and philosophical perspectives. It serves as a resource for students at all levels, offering hundreds of tips and techniques aimed at advancing their skills.
Readers will find the book divided into eight sections, covering topics such as Theory, Techniques, Drills, and Health and Fitness. It includes detailed examinations of the three hand forms—Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu, and Biu Ji—along with over twenty skill-building drills. The extensive terminology section features Chinese characters and pronunciations for common Wing Chun terms, enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the compendium concludes with a special article by Grandmaster Sunny Tang, providing further insights into the practice.
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The first volume in a two-part series that explores the theory of Wing Chun—a style of kung fu and self-defense—from a technical, lifestyle, and philosophical perspective
Written by Wayne Belonoha—a certified Ving Tsun Instructor and National Certified Coach, 7th Level, Master Degree—The Wing Chun Compendium offers hundreds of tips and techniques specifically designed to help readers advance to the next stage.
The Wing Chun Compendium is divided into eight sections, including Theory, Techniques, Drills, Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), Forms, Pressure Points, Health and Fitness, and Terminology. Students of all levels will find tips for improving technique and gaining benefits from the book’s instruction in over twenty of the top skill-building drills and exercises, such as the Maai Sang Jong and Bong Guek (Sticky Legs) drills. Covering all three hand forms (Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu, and Biu Ji), it also provides a detailed examination of each movement and application and features an extensive terminology section that includes the Chinese characters and both Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciations for over two hundred of the most common wing chun terms. The compendium concludes with Grandmaster Sunny Tang’s special article, “Reflections of Siu Nim Tau After 30 Years.”
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