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As an instructor and communicator of the Ving Chun Kuen, specifically from the "Ip Man Ving Chun Lineage & Method", it is very important to be able to explain the art and present its concepts in detail a way as possible. This is of course to ensure that each and every student can gain a deep and practical understanding of what the system offers them, and how best to use this tool for self-improvement and personal protection. Clearly, one can get into very detailed discussions on all aspects of the system, but sometimes this can cause more confusion and lead to greater misunderstanding than clarification. Especially for the less experienced students, too much detail can inhibit rather than enhance their development.
For students to find it easier to understand the system, I have to find ways of simplifying the presentation of information, and providing simple summaries of various aspect of the system. This brief information here takes that approach with reference to the first (1st) of the three (3) basic empty-handed forms of Ving Chun Kuen. Hopefully, the ideas presented here are also relevant to practitioners of other lineages and will add as an additional advantage to enhance the development of their skills.
SIU NIM TAO (Little Idea Form)
This would be define into 3 sections of the Siu Nim Tao form:
1st Section - Structure
2nd Section - Recovery
3rd Section - Coordination
The 1st Section is primarily about "Lat Sau Jik Chung", that constant desire for the hands to attack when free of obstruction, the hallmark of effective Ving Chun combat, but there is much more than just that one concept being examined. It is the very structures that are involved in that, and in footwork, kicking, simultaneous attack & defense, power generation and a host of others, hence all this is define as Structure.
The 2nd Section concerns the various ways in which we might understand the concepts, techniques and strategies required to overcome situations where we have lost control of the Center-line and are unable to face our adversary. In short, it provides ways of being able to face our opponent when placed in a compromised position such as arm locks, bear hugs or grappling situations. Hence all this is define as Recovery.
The 3rd Section shows us various combination of movements, applied with one hand, to emphasize the importance of realizing that we are capable of using one hand for more than one motion at a time. In other words, just because I have just used my left hand to attack or defend does not presuppose that it cannot be used again immediately, rather than relying upon the other hand first in a typical "one-two" action. In addition, it helps us to add flows to our actions, to develop natural motions that move easily from point to point. It is important to note that at no time is this section suggesting that the combination utilized MUST be done in exactly those sequences. They are merely linked together for ease of practice and improvement, NOT as set motions. Therefore, the main aim of the 3rd section is the development of one of the key attributes for combat success is Coordination.
For students to find it easier to understand the system, I have to find ways of simplifying the presentation of information, and providing simple summaries of various aspect of the system. This brief information here takes that approach with reference to the first (1st) of the three (3) basic empty-handed forms of Ving Chun Kuen. Hopefully, the ideas presented here are also relevant to practitioners of other lineages and will add as an additional advantage to enhance the development of their skills.
SIU NIM TAO (Little Idea Form)
This would be define into 3 sections of the Siu Nim Tao form:
1st Section - Structure
2nd Section - Recovery
3rd Section - Coordination
The 1st Section is primarily about "Lat Sau Jik Chung", that constant desire for the hands to attack when free of obstruction, the hallmark of effective Ving Chun combat, but there is much more than just that one concept being examined. It is the very structures that are involved in that, and in footwork, kicking, simultaneous attack & defense, power generation and a host of others, hence all this is define as Structure.
The 2nd Section concerns the various ways in which we might understand the concepts, techniques and strategies required to overcome situations where we have lost control of the Center-line and are unable to face our adversary. In short, it provides ways of being able to face our opponent when placed in a compromised position such as arm locks, bear hugs or grappling situations. Hence all this is define as Recovery.
The 3rd Section shows us various combination of movements, applied with one hand, to emphasize the importance of realizing that we are capable of using one hand for more than one motion at a time. In other words, just because I have just used my left hand to attack or defend does not presuppose that it cannot be used again immediately, rather than relying upon the other hand first in a typical "one-two" action. In addition, it helps us to add flows to our actions, to develop natural motions that move easily from point to point. It is important to note that at no time is this section suggesting that the combination utilized MUST be done in exactly those sequences. They are merely linked together for ease of practice and improvement, NOT as set motions. Therefore, the main aim of the 3rd section is the development of one of the key attributes for combat success is Coordination.
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