Alan Gibson - Wing Chun - Chi Sau - Vol. 4 DVD

Advantages: Demonstates the first form and the less known Arrow punch form.
Disadvantages: The instructions are given via voice over.

...This dvd teaches the beginning syllabus for the Wing Chun system in the Lee Shing lineage. The dvd is split into several chapters each describing a different aspect of the Wing Chun style. The dvd begins with some basic exercises and body conditioning techniques and then shows all the moves needed for the beginning level of Wing Chun. The first form of Wing Chun "Sil Lim Tao" is then demonstrated and shown slowly with instructions to help you learn the form. The applications of this form are then shown to help you understand the purpose of the first form. The "Arrow Punch" form is then demonstrated at full speed and then slowly with instructions to aid in the learning process. The dvd then shows sparring techniques. The bonus section contains a mirror image demonstration of the Sil Lim Tao form to again help you to learn the form... Read review

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Advantages: All techniques taught, easy to learn and understand.
Disadvantages: None...

...should be done. The dvd also has a section on the applications where Master Wong will demonstrate the purpose of every technique in the form so that it can be easily understood why you perform each move. The form however is a lot different from most Wing Chun lineages but as there are many branches of Wing Chun all with there own unique system and differences in their forms I didn't find it to be a problem. Master Wong teaches this system with a modern edge and you can see that he is a good martial artist by how he talks and his demonstrations. The actors in this dvd are all wearing full body armor so all of the techniques and sparring is done with full contact to help you to see how the technique actually works. The bonus section contains a video of his class and other dvds that he offers. Overall I thought this dvd was well produced... Read review

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Advantages: Educational, practical and awe inspiring.
Disadvantages: No extra's on the DVD

...of esoteric energy which involves the movement of chi (the body's internal force and energy flow). Many westerners especially cannot understand this concept, but he lived in China for many years and demonstrates that his knowledge is certainly formidable and convincing. However, this is not just a showcase for Chris Crudelli. The main crux of the program follows Chris to China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, amongst other countries, to discover their martial arts practices and cultures. He meets genuinely astonishing masters of the martial arts world who share, some for the first time on television, some secrets of their particular martial art. Some of the styles that are covered throughout the series are: Wing Chun and Wing Tsun, Philippine stick fighting, Knife fighting, Taipei Special Forces combat (these guys are unbelievably dedicated... Read review

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