Customer Reviews
win chun - By: mo the man, 10 Jun 2008 
The idea of win chun is very good. The principles of this book helps to explain the unity within win chun & its original boxing style. Yip Man goes about his explanation with precision an doesn't miss a trick. Why can't this book be at Shaolin Way?
DEFINITIVE WING CHUN - By: , 28 Apr 2002 
This book is a treasure containing many advanced theories. would only suit intermediate/advanced students as the book assumes you know basics of alll 3 hand forms & chi-sau skills. YOU CANNOT LEARN THE FORMS FROM THIS BOOK!!! Try wing chun for self defence & health if u are a beginner or want better basics(also by master ip chun)
Quality Information to read and re-read again and again - By: , 06 Jan 2002 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 & 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, & a detailed explanation of energy & 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.
Very straight forward - By: accounts@seventies.co.uk, 04 Dec 2001 I bought this book a few months ago after around 3 months of training (and getting hooked!!). I've done thai boxing & judo before, but Wing Chun (or Tsun as my lineage is) seems so effective & simple. This helped further explain the ideas & principles behind the training that I had done in class. I fully recommend it - although if you are looking for a form training book this is not up to a good standard. If you know the terms & movements already it is useful. I also liked th e many pictures showing application of the chi-sao drills. This along with the wooden dummy book go very well together - if you have access to a dummy.
not for the beginner - By: , 17 Apr 2001 for those of you hoping to learn from a book, go somewhere else. this book is clearly not meant to be an instructive one & therefore does not instruct. instead it explains the principles (like it says on the cover) & reveal many, what i would calll, "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.
