Wing Chun Kung Fu: The Wooden Dummy
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- ISBN13: 9781847970268
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Characterized by economical movements, simultaneous attack and defense hand techniques, and powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts. This helpful guidebook addresses the uses of the Muk Yan Jong—more commonly known as the Wooden Dummy form—within the Wing Chun discipline. All of the 116 movements incorporated into Wooden Dummy are covered and illustrated with step-by-step photographs, and information is pr… More >>
Categories: Kung Fu books
Superb book! Unlike the majority of Wing Chun books which focus on specific techniques, lineage, and “trapping tricks” or “secrets” this book concisely and in my opinion accurately cuts to the heart of Wing Chun– what makes it alive, devastating and flexible as a martial art. Rawcliffe writes clearly and eloquently, not trying to build himself up or impress. 5 stars for the information, plus another 1 star for the brevity, and yet another 1 star for the enjoyable style in which it’s written. Not often you find a well deserving 7 star book!
Rating: 5 / 5
With over 40 years experience as student and teacher, I have not seen a better presentation of technique and philosophy. I am not a Wing Chun practitioner but Mr. Rawcliffe’s diagrams and explanations have given me an excellent insight to this style.
You will NOT learn Wing Chun from this book; you need a teacher for that. But if you are a Wing Chun student, I cannot think of a better reference volume to supplement your training. Other martial arts stylists can also gain valuable insights into there own brand of self-defense by a good reading of this book. Highly recommended and Mr. Rawcliffe is to be commended for setting a high standard for martial arts books.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is excellent and well worth reading. It is full of meaningfull diagrams and illustrations rather than the ususal self promoting photos of similar books. The diagrams set out in detail the clinical muscular and skeletal positions and structures of each technique. The text explains why and how each technique and structure works, the skeletal alignment and muscular structure required and a simple check list to ensure the positions can be checked correctly. In short this book delves in great detail into how and why Wing Chun works on an anatomical basis.
Fantastic!
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been studying Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) in Hong Kong for over 30 years and this is the first book in English that has managed to explain the essence of Ving Tsun. My Si-Fu, even my Si-Kung, Ip Man, would have been proud that Ving Tsun is being taught and explained so well around the world. This book embodies the teachings of my Si-Fu and his Ving Tsun To Dai (Kung Fu brothers), probably due to Rawcliffe Sifu’s studies in Hong Kong and incompasses the simple complexity that is Ving Tsun Kuen. Understanding the structure to Ving Tsun is key to understanding how Ving Tsun works so effectively and efficiently and a book like this was long over due. Including the Ving Tsun Kuen Kuit elevates the book even further by embracing the philosophy of all that is Ving Tsun.
Leo T K Wong. Hong Kong 2003.
Rating: 5 / 5
At last a book on Wing Chun rather than a book about the person behind the book. Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe has managed to do what so many others have failed to do, write a clear and concise book about the system of Wing Chun. So many other books seem to be promotional literature about the authors who happen to do Wing Chun. I found this book went in to great depth about the basics of the Wing Chun system and therefore will remain a great source of reference for students at all levels. It thankfully avoids the usual ” this is how I do it” approach and refreshingly addresses the “this is what is behind whoever does it” approach.
Excellent, I shall be recommending this to all my students.
Rating: 5 / 5
i have studied many styles of wushu . this is a very skilled man who has made learning true techniques great. i am a a follower of this way. i just want to thank you for the book and your true teaching styl:counter clockwise , genius. thank you sir shawn rawcliffe…sifu thank you
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