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Summary: one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen
Review: I first bought this in VHS format. I loved it so much that I purchased the DVD. Yes, the DVD is much better quality and worth the incredibly fair asking price. "Wing Chun: The Science of In-Fighting" is expertly produced and filmed from perfect angles which allows the viewer to accurately discern all the subtle nuances of each move/technique that is shown. Master Cheung is incredible! Obviously an experienced teacher and Wing Chun player. He goes through everything you need to know to get started or brush up your chops in Wing Chun basics. I also appreciate that the techniques are repeated, sometimes in slow motion, which allows for good comprehension without the need for incessant "rewinding". All the presented material is extremely solid. Even the background music is perfect in that it keeps the presentation flowing seamlessly. Take my advice and don't listen to the knucklehead who gave this dvd a bad review. Click the link and check out his other reviews. He isn't even into martial arts and probably has never viewed this dvd. Also, I think most people are sick of all the condescending jackasses who keep giving the same advice about not being able to learn martial arts from a book, video, movie or whatever. I think most people who hear this overstated advice think the same thing as if someone had just told them 1 + 1 = 2. MOST, not ALL, people who buy martial arts dvds, books, etc. are TRULY martial artists (who have learned from teachers, lessons, classes, etc.) who use the materials in a variety of ways, i.e. inspiration, further knowledge, comparative analysis, familiarization with different styles, etc., etc., etc. (plus, I wouldn't rule out the possibility that a person could become a self-taught expert... why discourage someone?) Anyway, this dvd is a must-have. I can't say a bad thing about it. Even the added (promotional) material is great. You will enjoy (and learn from) this dvd over and over. It never gets stale. Even though it was created a long time ago it is still on the cutting edge, which is a hallmark of a great effort and true classic.
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Summary: The last and only video of master Wong available!!!
Review: If you are interested in Ving Tsun (wing chun) or you are a practitioner of it, this is a DVD you need to have. Here you can see master Wong in action. Learn more about the WSL way. No nonsense combat. Great video!!!! I wish the sequal was available, but it is never sold....
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Summary: Wong Sheung Leung proved Wing Chun
Review: If you don't recognize the man on the front cover, don't fret. He is Wong Sheung Leung, one of the best Wing Chun practitioners of the modern era. He along with a few others, proved Wing Chun on the rooftops of Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s. They are the reason that the Hong Kong police department adopted Wing Chun as its official fighting style up until recently (I heard they stopped using it because was to harsh).This video shows you the basic moves of the first form (Siu Lam Tao), as well as some of the footwork from the second form (Chum Kiu). The one-inch punch is also included. I recommend this video over the videos of some of the others due to its authenticity. Another plus: Wong Sheung Leung was Bruce Lee's main teacher. In fact, Bruce Lee used to stand in front of his house before class and lie to the other students, telling them that Wong was sick. This allowed Bruce to get private lessons. Upon learning of this, Wong gave Bruce a nice taste of Wing Chun in action. May he rest in peace, and his legacy of excellence live on.
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Summary: it works I tried it to my friend
Review: It works! I tried to block with my right hand and left foot to my friends attack it really works he does'nt know were I learn it from. like I could sense his motion to strike I can see before hand like this is been rehearse before. great dvd than going to dojo spent time,traffic, and money.I'm practicing at my own time and place without leaving my job.gona buy part 2 if there's one Master Wong please make some part two...
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Summary: Great Fundmentals/Basics DVD
Review: This DVD is a great introduction and fully covered the Sil Lum Tao form and basics of wing chun. I was fully able to learn the movements of Sil Lum Tao. I am just learning but I feel it demonstrated the art of wing chun in a simple and concise manner. This is a good reference tool in wing chun fundamentals for all beginning practitioners. It instructed well and piqued my interest. This DVD and Sil Lum Tao are both very utilitous and will be helpful in preparing one in finding and participating with a good wing chun instructor/club. In my opinion, if one wants to learn about Wing Chun, this DVD is an excellent resource. Well worth the purchase.
I had purchased two books that promised Sil Lum Tao. Wing Chun Kung Fu by Ip Chun had pictures for the entire form but it's difficult to learn from static pictures. I recommend this book as a good supplement to this DVD. The other book was not helpful except for the translation of Confucius' Art of Mean.
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Summary: Well worth the money!
Review: This DVD is excellent! I've been doing Wing Chun for 12 years now and this was great to watch and pick up some basic pointers from someone so skilled...
I highly recomend this DVD to anyone who is in their first 5 years and even beyond. This only shows the first form, but the others are available (check the previews).
All in all a it more than I would normaly pay, but just to see Master Wong Sheung Leung (whom I belive was undefeated) is well worth the money!
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Summary: One of the best Wing Chun information films made.
Review: This is an excellent resource for students of Wing Chun. This, despite the fact that Master Wong intentionally demonstrated some things slightly wrong due to a distrust of the producer of the film. This doesn't take away from it's quality however. All of the Wing Chun principles are demonstrated and explained, and shot very well. It is a shame that the footage at the end supposedly for more advanced editions was only test footage. But all minor niggles aside, not only is this one of the best presented Wing Chun instructional films out there - no displaying of Siu Lim Tao from all angles over and over, or specific techniques displayed without exaplanation as to how they apply to Wing Chun principles for example) - but it is also the only time the late Master Wong Shun Leung was captured on film in this way. So aside from being a great instructional film, it is worth the Wing Chun enthusiasts purchase if only to see all the film footage of Master Wong. Oh, and the accompanying music's really groovy too! ;-)
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Summary: One of the best Wing Chun information films made.
Review: This is an excellent resource for students of Wing Chun. This, despite the fact that Master Wong intentionally demonstrated some things slightly wrong due to a distrust of the producer of the film. This doesn't take away from it's quality however. All of the Wing Chun principles are demonstrated and explained, and shot very well. It is a shame that the footage at the end supposedly for more advanced editions was only test footage. But all minor niggles aside, not only is this one of the best presented Wing Chun instructional films out there - no displaying of Siu Lim Tao from all angles over and over, or specific techniques displayed without exaplanation as to how they apply to Wing Chun principles for example) - but it is also the only time the late Master Wong Shun Leung was captured on film in this way. So aside from being a great instructional film, it is worth the Wing Chun enthusiasts purchase if only to see all the film footage of Master Wong. Oh, and the accompanying music's really groovy too! ;-)
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Summary: Motivates you to find a Wing Chun School
Review: This was my introduction to Wing Chun. Wong Shun Leung demonstrates the economy of motion that makes Wing Chun famous. I found a local Wing Chun school to study at after watching this. As a style, Wing Chun is so direct and economical that one may be tempted to think it is ineffective, but that is not the case. This style is real, effective, and a wonderful gift from China.
This tape is not suited for instruction, but is wonderful for motivation. I was unable (unlike other reviewers) to learn the Si Lum Tao form from watching this video (and suspect most people won't be able to either), but after learning the form at my local school, I could go back to this and appreciate how masterfully it is presented in the video.
The soundtrack features some playfully goofy 70s style music, and the silly striking sounds (all too familiar from the kung fu movies of the era) are a bit too much, but these are minor nits in an otherwise enjoyable presentation.
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Summary: Wong Shun Leung DVD
Review: Video quality is above average. Felt like watching a good quality VCD. Audio is fair. This is a wing chun DVD with substance. Excellent demonstration by the Master and his students. Commentary was very good. It showed the basic principles and more importantly the application of those principles. Well structured content. Definitely a valuable resource for those training wing chun. Hope the advanced series will be out.
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