Michelle Yeoh - Magnificent Warriors / Wing Chun / Police Assassins (Box Set) (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... Read review

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

...how each move 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... Read review

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Advantages: Fitness, self protection ability, Confidence, Suppleness.
Disadvantages: Pain from sparring (depending on training method), time taken to learn.

...BASICS ------ Martial arts, particularly complex ones, consist of a number of forms, which can vary immensely. Some forms are modelled off the way animals attack, and so for instance when using a crane form, then the person utilizing this will take on a stance or attacks reminiscent of said creature. On the other hand, forms may be targeted at specifics, such as disarming a well armed opponent, or indeed defending from multiple attackers. Each form has it's place, and when correctly used be a skilled player, can be deadly. KUNG FU ------- Wing Chun is a particular style of Kung Fu. Kung Fu is the ancient chinese martial art. It has been developed over a number of centuries, and to show just how effective it is, it is still being employed today by Chinese police forces, and is commonly thought of as one of the greatest martial... Read review

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