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it was a pleasure to assist mr Yip Chun in this book
Upon discovering Wing Chun may people find it intoxicating,with its common sense principles,and unique practice. Because it is taught one to one by direct transmission it is easy to be initially fooled by someone who has more experience. The highest level of skill and a true true measure of a master is the ability to defend without hurting the student. This is the highest level and I have only found Yip Chun to have that level of skill. Confucius is regarded as the teacher's teacher in both China and throughout the world. The principles of the 'Doctrine of the Mean'are a good guide to those who eventually find themselves teaching. Yip Chun always told me that in regard to Wing Chun it is important to make someone a student and friend which also means that a teacher should be friend and teacher also. Remember good students come from bad teachers and bad students can also come from good teachers.
Upon discovering Wing Chun may people find it intoxicating,with its common sense principles,and unique practice. Because it is taught one to one by direct transmission it is easy to be initially fooled by someone who has more experience. The highest level of skill and a true true measure of a master is the ability to defend without hurting the student. This is the highest level and I have only found Yip Chun to have that level of skill. Confucius is regarded as the teacher's teacher in both China and throughout the world. The principles of the 'Doctrine of the Mean'are a good guide to those who eventually find themselves teaching. Yip Chun always told me that in regard to Wing Chun it is important to make someone a student and friend which also means that a teacher should be friend and teacher also. Remember good students come from bad teachers and bad students can also come from good teachers.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an absolute treasure trove of wing chun information. Instead of the usual step by step how-to books, this one delves into the principles and philosophy of wing chun. The highlight of the book is the detailed chapter on chi sau - a chapter that provides gems of information upon each reading. Chi Sau is explained, how to approach it, the correct mental attitude to have, and a detailed explanation of energy and the use of. The forms are not dealt with in as much detail but nevertheless are given sufficient information.
If you are a wing chun student, this is the best ten quid you'll ever spend on a book.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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for those of you hoping to learn from a book, go somewhere else. this book is clearly not meant to be an instructive one and therefore does not instruct. instead it explains the principles (like it says on the cover) and reveal many, what i would call, "secrets" of wing chun training. those with experience would appreciate the content of this book greatly; those new to wing chun should read it carefully; those who want to learn, get a sifu.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a treasure containing many advanced theories. would only suit intermediate/advanced students as the book assumes you know basics of all 3 hand forms and chi-sau skills. YOU CANNOT LEARN THE FORMS FROM THIS BOOK!!! Try wing chun for self defence and health if u are a beginner or want better basics(also by master ip chun)
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