Wing Chun for Beginners: Key Techniques and Terminology

Welcome to the Wing Chun for Beginners video by David Wong, Chi Life Mastery. This guide highlights essential techniques used in Wing Chun, specifically those practiced with the wooden dummy.

Introduction

• Purpose: Learn terminology and 26 key techniques of Wing Chun using the wooden dummy.
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Basic Techniques

1. Bai Zhong

   • Starting position.
   • Both hands near nose level, elbows bent.

2. Tan Sao

   • "Laying flat hand".
   • Flat palm, fingers bent, elbow low.

3. Pak Sao

   • "Slapping hand".
   • Used both inside and outside of the dummy.

4. Bong Sao

   • "Winged arm".
   • Wrist at center line, elbow higher than wrist.

5. Lap Sao

   • "Pulling hand".
   • Seizing and grabbing in a smooth motion.

6. Kao Sao / Huon Sao

   • Circular hand motion.
   • Often combined with other techniques.

7. Zat Sao

   • "Yanking hand".
   • Short downward motion combined with a strike.

8. Biu Ji

   • "Thrusting fingers".
   • Snake-like hand movement.

9. Tak Sao

   • "Lifting hand".
   • Used to reset arm positions.

Advanced Techniques

1. Gan Sao

   • High and low chopping motion.
   • Protects against attacks.

2. Gum Sao

   • "Pressing down".
   • Used to stop lower attacks.

3. Jik Kuen

   • "Straight punch".
   • Aimed at the solar plexus.

4. Three Palms

   • Jing Zheng: Straight palm.
   • Chang Zheng: Diagonal palm.
   • Tai Zheng: Low palm.

5. Double Handed Techniques

   • Bong Sao Wu Sao: Protecting hand and winged arm.
   • Kun Sao: Combination of Tan Sao and Low Bong Sao.
   • Double Gan Sao: High and low chopping.
   • Double Lap Sao: Grabbing with both hands.

Kicking Techniques

1. Cai Ge

   • Stomping foot.

2. Chang Ge

   • Supporting foot.

3. Tie Chang Ge

   • Diagonal supporting foot.

4. Foot Sweep

   • Sweeping kick.

Conclusion

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This guide summarizes key Wing Chun techniques for beginners focusing on wooden dummy practices. For in-depth learning, subscribe to David Wong's channel and consider supporting through Patreon.