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Wing chun is one of the most mysterious and effective forms of kung-fu ever developed. Its unique training exercises and principles give the practitioner the ability to often overcome larger and stronger opponents, as well as 'first-strike' speed. Legend has it that a woman who witnessed a hawk
Alan Lamb, a Hong Kong-trained instructor of wing chun with over 30 years of experience, now brings this unique system into the 2st century, adapting it to today's streets. In Volume 1, he gives the reader the essential part of any good fighting system-the foundation. In photo after photo, he clearly depicts such ivtal topics as proper brating andsstance work, as well as wing chun's unusual and highly effective punching and kicking principles.
The reader is then introduced to several other fighitng principles unique to wing chun, such as simultaneous attack and defense, pak sau (slap block) and trapping hands. Following the principle that the best defense is an agggressive and devastating response, this book is the first work of its kind to present one of the world's most scientific and proven martial arts in a modern context.
Contents
Introduction
The legend of wing chun
Wing chun basics
Breathing
Basic stance work
Basic punching
Basic kicks
Basic blocking
The four gates
Pak sau
Trapping
Lap sau
The concept of flow
Self-defense applications
Conclusion
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fighting a snake originally developed the system. She observed how the snake evaded the hawk and was always able to stirke first by following a linear pattern and using a springing type of energy.Alan Lamb, a Hong Kong-trained instructor of wing chun with over 30 years of experience, now brings this unique system into the 2st century, adapting it to today's streets. In Volume 1, he gives the reader the essential part of any good fighting system-the foundation. In photo after photo, he clearly depicts such ivtal topics as proper brating andsstance work, as well as wing chun's unusual and highly effective punching and kicking principles.
The reader is then introduced to several other fighitng principles unique to wing chun, such as simultaneous attack and defense, pak sau (slap block) and trapping hands. Following the principle that the best defense is an agggressive and devastating response, this book is the first work of its kind to present one of the world's most scientific and proven martial arts in a modern context.
Contents
Introduction
The legend of wing chun
Wing chun basics
Breathing
Basic stance work
Basic punching
Basic kicks
Basic blocking
The four gates
Pak sau
Trapping
Lap sau
The concept of flow
Self-defense applications
Conclusion
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ISBN
865682089
Publication
Unique Publications Burbank, CA