Chicago Seminar Sept. 2011
WING-CHUN KUEN
EMPTY HAND FORMS
WEAPON FORMS
CHI-SAO / CHI-GERK
KUEN KUIT
LINKS
Warrior is an ordinary man who lives in permanent state of mindfulness.Murat Kaplan
Quit living on assumptions and you will become happier. Murat Kaplan
Suspicious mind conjures its own demons.Anonymous
Stop living on assumptions and be much happier and more peaceful.Murat Kaplan
Martial arts do not tolerate weakness in any kind. You should train hard to cultivate a strong heart, a strong mind and a powerful body.Anonymous
The more brute force a Wing-Chun practitioner uses, the more unrefined the art within.Murat Kaplan
Martial Arts are not for violence or correcting others; they are for peace and correcting your own mind and soul.Martial Arts Saying
If you give a damage to your partner during a combat training, it is not your skill; it is your great weakness.Anonymous
Learning the techniques without developing the skills will never bring any accomplishment.Wing Chun saying
Persistent attacks will surely gain you entry. Staying on the defensive too long will surely get you into trouble. Wing-Chun saying
Pass on the tradition. Preserve the Chinese art and rules of conduct.From `Wing-Chun Rules of Conduct`
Destroying the opponent`s center line will control his bridge. Wing Chun saying
To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.Confucius
Develop a good foundation for advanced techniques." From `Wing-Chun Kuen Kuit`

Moral Conduct

 

Wu-De (Virtue)

Chinese Martial Arts place a strong emphasis on Wu-De (or Mo-Dak), or the concept of morality in martial arts. Martial skill, like any other weapon, bears responsibility for its use. Therefore, a student learns not only fighting techniques in the Kung-Fu school, but also principles for living an honorable and fulfilling life. In turn, these ideas help the practitioner not only as a person, but also provide a framework for physical and technical improvement as well.

Wing-Chun Moral Conduct

1. Jie Se Yu / Resolve Lust Desire: 
Zen Buddhism, the moral foundation of Shaolin martial arts, carries its way into Wing Chun. Desire and lust are all roadblocks towards self-improvement.

2. Jie Dou Zheng / Forbid Struggle War: 
The concept of Dou Zheng ("struggle") implies disharmony both within a school, and also the use of fighting techniques outside of the school. Inside the school, disharmony affects the learning environment and breaks down the concept of the extended martial art family. Troublemaking in public brings shame to the school and its teacher, and may ultimately lead to trouble for the student who causes mischief.

3. Qin Lian Xi / Work Train Practice: 
The idea of Qin includes the connotation of responsibility and duty. As with any endeavour, one must put in an effort to improve oneself.

4. Duo Yan Jiu / Often Research Study: 
As a personal and intuitive style, your Wing Chun skills can grow through experience and study. To be effective, you need to accommodate these skills to your ability and conditions.

5. Jing Shi Zhang / Respect Teacher Elders: 
Confucian thought serves as the framework for the martial arts school, defining the proper relationship between a student and a teacher, as well as between students. Without respect, a student cannot "empty his cup" to hold what the Sifu has to offer.

6. Ai Guo Jia / Love Country Family
: In Chinese, Ai Guo means "patriotism," while Guo Jia refers to "nation." In the old days this phrase was used as a unifying slogan in a war against foreign powers or an unjust ruler. In the modern days, the meaning has changed to extending your love/respect to the broader human communities, starting with your martial art family.

7. Zhong Li Jie / Important Manner Ceremony: 
Good manners within the school reflect the moral character of your parents, while good manners outside of the school are a reflection of your Sifu's moral integrity.

8. Shou Xin Yi / Protect Faith Justice
: One of the Eight Morals of General Chiang Kai-Shek, here Xin Yi refers to justice and the rule of law.