Awatea Piripi Edwin's Blog – September 2009 Archive (2)

The structure in Wing Chun is first established by way of learning to stand in the basic stance, Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma. This posture allows one to project all energy forwards towards the target. Finding this stance is done by firstly standing with both feet together whilst relaxing and settling your spirit or put more simply establishing a calmness throughout your mind and body. Gently bending your knees, imagine your body being pulled gently upwards through the centre from just below the navel… Continue

Nim or idea/thought.



Yip Man was once asked by his student/disciple Tsui Seung Tin (Chu Shong Tin) what the meaning was behind name of Wing Chun's first form - Siu Nim Tau, particularly as the name seemingly has no connotations of being referenced to combat, because after all Wing Chun Kuen is a very combat orientated system. Yip Man replied, "This is about Lop Nim - (to establish an idea in the mind." He also added that it required prolonged practice of Siu Nim Tau to truly master… Continue