Wing Chun Kuen Training Proverbs

 There are not many sets of training exercises in Wing Chun. They are easy to learn but to master them requires determination.Learning the usual ways will allow later variations.

Short arm bridges and fast steps requires practicing the stance first.

Siu Lim Tau mainly trains internal power.

Lon Sau in Chum Kiu is a forceful technique.

Bui Jee contains life saving emergency techniques.

The Wooden Man develops use of power.

Fancy techniques should not be used in sticky hand practice.

Sticky leg practice is inseparable from the single leg stance.

The steps follow turning of the body like a cat.

The posture complements the hands to eject the opponent.

The Six and a Half Point Staff does not make more than one sound.

The Eight Cut Sword techniques have no match.

The thrusting and fast attacks are well suited for closing in.

Eyes beaming with courage can neutralize the situation.

Unknown techniques are not suitable for training practice.

Those who completely master the system are among the very few.

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Maxims of Wing Chun Kuen

• Retain what comes in, send off what retreats. Rush in on loss of hand contact.
• Do not be lax when your opponent is not advancing. 
• Once your opponent moves, his center of gravity changes. 
• Make the first move to have control. Attack according to timing. 
• Timing is achieved through practice. 
• A strong attitude and posture gives an advantage over your opponent. 
• Being alert and adapting to the situation allows maximum results for minimum effort. 
• The body follows the movement of the hands. The waist and the stance move together. 
• Complement the hands with posture to make good use of the centerline. 
• The eyes and the mind travel together, paying attention to leading edge of attack. 
• Charge into the opponent. Execute three moves together. 
• Strike any presented posture if it is there. Otherwise strike where you see motion. Beware of sneak attacks, leakage attacks and invisible centerline attacks. 
• Soft and relaxed strength will put your opponent in jeopardy. 
• Coordinate the hands and feet. Movement is together. 
• Do not take risks and you will always connect to the target. 
• Have confidence and your calmness will dominate the situation. 
• Occupy the inner gate to strike deep into the defense. 
• To win in an instant is a superior achievement. 
• The Yin Yang principle should be thoroughly understood. 
• The theory of Wing Chun has no limit in it applications. 
• Be humble to request your teacher for guidance. 
• Understand the principles for your training. 
• Upon achieving the highest level of proficiency, the application of techniques will vary according to the opponent.

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Wing Chun Kuen Codice d’onore

Resta disciplinato e comportati da artista marziale con virtù marziale.

Osserva la cortesia e la fratellanza, ama il tuo paese e rispetta gli anziani.

Amo i tuoi compagni studenti, mantieni l’unita a evita il conflitto.

Tempra i desideri e mantieniti in buona salute.

Esercitati regolarmente per mantenere le abilità acquisite.

Mantieni uno spirito adeguato evitando il conflitto e le liti.

Aiuta gli altri frequentemente, sii calorosamente e  scolasticamente.

 

Aiuta i  deboli e i giovani, usa le arti marziali con benevolenza.

Conserva la tradizione di questa arte cinese che i nostri antenati ci hanno lasciato in eredità.

Wing Chun Kuen Rules of Conduct

Many martial arts have a code of conduct. Below is the often quoted English translation of the ‘traditional’ Wing Chun Kuen code as found in the Kuen Kuit.

• Remain disciplined – Conduct yourself ethically as a martial artist.
• Practice courtesy and righteousness – Serve the society and respect your elders.  
• Love your fellow students – Be united and avoid conflicts.
• Limit your desires and pursuit of bodily pleasures – Preserve the proper spirit.
• Train diligently – Maintain your skills.
• Learn to develop spiritual tranquillity – Abstain from arguments and fights.
• Participate in society – Be moderate and gentle in your manners.
• Help the weak and the very young – Use martial skills for the good of humanity.
• Pass on the tradition – Preserve this Chinese art and rules of conduct.

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