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.