| The central principle is developing a skill called "Chi Sao" (literally, "sticky arms") which comes from developing a sensitivity in the arms and legs (Chi Gerk, "sticky legs") to "stick" to an opponent's limbs, preventing them from penetrating your defense, and then using quick, direct attacks once the way forward becomes clear. Although initially developed as an unarmed form of combat, the Wing Tzun system also incorporated the use of the pole and butterfly swords during its evolution. As the style is taught conceptually, rather than with emphasis on techniques, there have been several interpretations of the art over time. This is reflected in the separate schools established by in later years. A form is a set of movements that serve as a reference for the correct execution of Wing Tzun movements and positions. They also help develop key attributes such as balance, relaxation, coordination, proper breathing, flexibility and strength. The proper performance of the forms warms up and energizes the body. They should be performed in a smooth and relaxed manner with the correct understanding. There are six forms taught in EBMAS Wing Tzun, each of which imparts and builds on foundational concepts: - Siu-Nim-Tao (Little Idea)
- Chum-Kiu (Bridge-Seeking)
- Biu-Tze (Thrusting Fingers)
- Mook-Yan Chong Fa (Wooden Dummy Techniques)
- Look-Dim-Boon-Kwun Fa (Six-and-a-half-point Long Pole Techniques)
- Bart-Cham-Dao Fa (Eight-Cutting Broadswords Techniques)
Siu-Nim-Tao (Little Idea) The Siu-Nim-Tao (SNT) is the most important form in Wing Tzun; therefore, it is taught in the very beginning. SNT means "little idea" and is the key to the system. If one does not understand the "little idea", one will never understand the system. The SNT is taught in the first two student levels. It consists of a set of arm movements performed while maintaining the Wing Tzun stance. The student learns to relax the upper body and breathe properly while performing all of the basic arm movements and concepts of the Wing Tzun system.
Chum-Kiu (Bridge-Seeking) The second form is the Chum Kiu. It introduces footwork and kicks in close coordination with various arm movements. The goal is coordination of arm techniques and footwork, balance and the use of the entire body to generate power and explosiveness.
Biu-Tze (Thrusting Fingers) This form, learned in the 2nd Technician Grade, introduces the more deadly attacking methods of the Wing Tzun system. The student also learns various "last-ditch" movements that may be applied to deal with extreme emergencies
Mook-Yan Chong Fa (Wooden Dummy Techniques) This form is practiced with a training dummy composed of a trunk, three arm references, and a leg. Training on the dummy refines the student's positions and angles and helps develop explosive power. The various arm, leg, and body combination techniques contained in this form are also some of the most efficient and economical in the entire Wing Tzun system. The training on the dummy can help or destroy your techniques. Only with the right understanding and extensive training of the previous forms, the footwork and the application of the techniques, the training on the dummy can improve your skills. Commonly, the wooden dummy form is said to encompass the three sets, while the three sets are said to encompass the wooden dummy form.
Look-Dim-Boon-Kwun Fa (Six-and-a-half-point Long Pole Techniques) This form, learned in the 6th Practician Grade, is practiced with a heavy wooden pole 8 to 9 feet in length and teaches the practitioner how to wield a long and/or heavy weapon. Training with the long pole greatly improves the practitioner's dynamic strength and body coordination. Also contained within the form are footwork and upper body movements that may be applied to unarmed situations as well.
Bart-Cham-Dao Fa (Eight-Cutting Broadswords Techniques) This form, learned in the 8th Practician Grade, is practiced with a pair of blades approximately one foot long and teaches the practitioner how to wield short and/or sharp and/or doubled weapons. Training with the broadswords greatly improves the power and precision of the practitioner's unarmed movements, in addition to improving the balance, speed, and range of the practitioner's footwork.
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