This is the first book in a series of training manuals written to guide you step by step through the amazing Martial Arts system of Wing Chun. This book deals with the fundamental principles and concepts of the art, as well as giving detailed analysis of mental and physical attributes you will need to acquire to be successful within this discipline. A powerful fighting art, Wing Chun is now widely regarded as one of the most effective Martial Arts systems in the world today. It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of gender, size or strength. If you have issues about your own self protection, the pages of this book will present you with a method of developing a sound self defence skill. With details that will aid beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Whatever your chosen style, discipline or skill. This book covers the basic drills of the system, concepts of sticking hands, Lut Sao Jik Chung, Inch Force development, Stance rooting and defensive perimeters. You will also learn key tactics, advanced applications of the Tan, Bong and Fook sao structures and the use of fighting ranges. The next book in this series takes the reader, for the first time, step by step through the entire sequence of the Sui Lum Tao form, detailing the applications and uses of each and every movement, as well as discussing further training concepts and ideas featured in this book, improving your skills even further.
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Customer Rating: Summary: Not enough detail Comment: The book starts out well, it has a healthy outlook to share with the reader throughout. But there are not enough details and the pictures are a little confusing. Customer Rating: Summary: A great handbook Comment: As a long-time Wing Chun practitioner I have to admire Kokkarakis for his intelligent, well-crafted, and mature book on the art. This isn't just another rip-off of Bruce Lee. This is a serious and (I hope) lasting book that will help students understand the science and philosophy of this ancient art. Customer Rating: Summary: Awesome Comment: I've had this book for 2 weeks, I've read it twice and it's completely changed the way I think about Wing Chun. Testing out some of the concepts as the author describes them has shed new light on many aspects of my training and left me feeling that I've wasted years practicing drills incorrectly.
