The Deceptive Hands of Wing Chun

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Summary: Good work by Wong
Review: I'd like to start off by saying that I've never taken a Wing Chun class, so please take my review with a grain of salt. This was the first book I bought on Wing Chun, and have found the book itself to be a good effort to introduce students to what Wing Chun is, as opposed to Karate or Shaolin or... Within are examples of Sticking Hands excersises, Wooden Dummy techniques, and Wing Chun freesparing. I like the fact that the author presents three different versions of the styles origins, allowing the reader to keep an open mind. The basic techniques are fairly well presented, with two camera angles being used. My only real complaint is that some of the techniques in the form, sparring, and Sticking Hands section are not shown in the basic techniques section. I also wonder why the second form was shown, and not the first. However, the section on gates and body zones is very good, and the idea of simplicity and directness is prevalent throughout. For a short but good intro into Wing Chun Kung Fu, buy this book.

Rating:
Summary: Good work by Wong
Review: I'd like to start off by saying that I've never taken a Wing Chun class, so please take my review with a grain of salt. This was the first book I bought on Wing Chun, and have found the book itself to be a good effort to introduce students to what Wing Chun is, as opposed to Karate or Shaolin or... Within are examples of Sticking Hands excersises, Wooden Dummy techniques, and Wing Chun freesparing. I like the fact that the author presents three different versions of the styles origins, allowing the reader to keep an open mind. The basic techniques are fairly well presented, with two camera angles being used. My only real complaint is that some of the techniques in the form, sparring, and Sticking Hands section are not shown in the basic techniques section. I also wonder why the second form was shown, and not the first. However, the section on gates and body zones is very good, and the idea of simplicity and directness is prevalent throughout. For a short but good intro into Wing Chun Kung Fu, buy this book.

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Summary: Another Good intro.
Review: I've had the book Wing Chun Kung Fu by J. Yimm Lee for some years. Then I recently saw Sifu Wongs book at the book store for only $6.50. This book in another good intro to Wing Chun. It gives the reader a briefing on the history and theory of this style and the entire second empty hand form Cham Kui, you'd learn. Unfortunately, [as with all martial arts books] it's only good as a referance to a class. Mr. Lee's book cited above is also recommended.

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Summary: Great Book for the Money
Review: This book is well worth the cost, and should set an example to other author's and companies. Gives historical perspectives of Wing Chun, Wing Chun theory, basic blocks and strikes, good chapter on wing chun kicks, unusual for a wing chun book. Demonstrates the second form of Wing Chun, which is slightly modified to include more kicks, just a Master's preference. Good chapter on applications. The book has a lot of general info, or will just briefly mention a topic. Pictures are small and grainy. One thing to note is Wong authors the book as Sifu Douglas Wong, in Chinese culture, they don't refer to one's self as sifu, it is considered arrogant and concieted. Other wise a good humble book on Wing chun, which makes for a decent reference to the second form.