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Wing Chun Kung Fu Theory

Article by Dan Knight added on 3 Aug 2012. Last updated on 12 Oct 2012.

The theories and principles of Wing Chun

Articles on the theories, principles and methods of training the martial art of Wing Chun Kung Fu.


Sub categories for Kung Fu Theory

Principles vs Techniques

Wing Chun is an art in which principles are more important than specific techniques. This does not mean that Wing Chun does not have techniques. It means that at the root of all techniques are underlying principles.

What is Fan Sau

Fan Sau (or returning hand) is an important concept for a Wing Chun Kung Fu practitioner and is used in Chi Sau and sparing.

Strength and Ging

Ging (sometimes Jing) is an important concept for martial arts and describes how a person generates and uses power.

The stages of learning

The stages of learning a martial art. Extract taken from Chapter 3 of Master Kwok's book Mastering Wing Chun.

What we can learn from martial arts

This post falls under the category personal efficiency and highlights how Wing Chun principles apply to general life.


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