Students from around the world travelled to hong kong to feel the power of his wing chun system. The different branches of the chinese martial art of wing chun can be thought of as describing both the differing traditions and interpretations of wing chun, and the teacherstudent relationships which perpetuate them there is no universally recognized sanctioning body for wing chun that governs certification of lineage, nor an unambiguous way of defining lineage. The brief introduction of wing chun martial art chu shong tin wing chun was created by the abbess ng mui three hundred years ago. In 2008, i was lucky enough to travel to hong kong and train at the home of grand master chu shong tin, who had been my sifus teacher and the most senior wing chun practitioner in the world. That worked out for me cause i already knew them pretty much but if you have never take wing chun you may want to start with wing chun. Chu shong tin in his last 10 years documented that this was crucial to the development of his wing chun methodology to retain this original nature and approach to wing chun. He is known as the king of sil lum tao and internal wing chun. Alan started his training in 1990 and is a direct student of grandmaster ip ching. Huge sifu and school database, free videos, blogs, articles, forums, encyclopedia, and more. Robert chu has been involved in martial arts since 1972 and is a practitioner of the yip man, gu lao, yuen kaysan wing chun styles. Sung wing chun, carrying on chu shong tin lineage of internal wing chun in sheffield, england.
His method was exceptional as he focused on the internal side of this beautiful art. Sifu alan mynett has continually returned to hong kong over many years to train personally under grandmaster ip ching. Training in wing chun develops speed, coordination, and power to enable someone to. I render wing chun kungfu as one of the most effective systems of kung fu. Published on may 29, 2016 chu shong tin demonstrates how force is generated and applied by using the movements of the chum kui form. Union and shared the accommodation with ip man for the next 5 years. He is very famous for his energy and knocking men 34 times. The 17yearold chu was a secretary at a restaurant at whose premises ip held classes, which he audited. Good for all martial arts kung fu practitioners to try out. The death of master chu shong tin has created a void, not only in our hearts but also in the transmission of his vast knowledge to the followers of wing chun. Remembering chu shong tin and the relationship between. A page dedicated to grandmaster chu shong tin s method of wing chun. How to order sigungs books directly from hong kong. Grand master chu shong tin was the third hong kong disciple of ip man, the man who brought the art of wing chun out of china in 1949.
Chu shong tin was one of the earliest disciples of wing chun grandmaster ip man, and earned the reputation as the king of siu nim tau. Even the strongest of people could not resist chu while he performed the movements of any of the forms, including the weapon forms. Grand master chu shong tin, who was ip mans third student, trained full time under him for six years from 1951. Chu shong tin was the third student of martial arts teacher ip man in the discipline of wing. Chu resides in california rene ritchie has been studying. There is little information about the early period of his childhood. At sung wing chun we teach a martial art that prioritises the efficient use of the human body.
I come from cologne in westgermany and i am very interested in the new book you show on your webside. Sigung also demonstrates the application of pak sau to lap sau, and the effect of combining sil lim tao with chum kius pivoting. North shore kung fu, 109 n 9th ave e apt 10, duluth, mn 2020. Great grandmaster chu shong tin sigung chu was a closed door student of the legendary yip man who took wing chun kung fu to hong kong in 1949. It comes in two volumes, and this is the first published in 2011. The martial man is an exciting new web series that follows kieren krygier as he.
In this video clip, sigung tsui seung tin chu shong tin demonstrates the application of the. Taught by sifu john kaufman in the chu shong tin method of wing chun. Many martial arts practitioners underestimate the good results you can achieve with wing chun. About the master midsummer 2009, grandmaster chu shong tin established the successor to his original wing chun school which had been in hong kong since 1964. Review of my first lessons in the chu shong tin wing chun. New students are welcome at all times and all students, whatever their wing chun kung fu experience, train together as this allows the skill to develop quicker. Between 2007 and 2014 the instructors from sung wing chun sheffield. As a child in mainland china, sigung chu shong tin learned tai chi from his father for a few months but did not become seriously interested in martial arts until the age of 17, when he met yip man. The martial arts world recently lost one of the living treasures of wing chun. Mar 20, 2020 since i last travelled to sheffield to have an introuction into the chu shong tin wing chun methods, a year has passed and in that time in my classes we have been working towards opening up our wing chun thinking and applying as much efficiency into whatever we do, from impact pad striking, to partner drills, form pathway tests and chi sau. Chinese martial arts, chu song tin, sifu nima king, siu nim tao, wing chun, wing chun journal, wing chun united the characteristic of wing chun in relation to its structure and formation is that every one of the three forms has its own thought and.
Secondly, i understand that not leung sheung was also known for being soft or internal and that both men actually learned from ip man at the same time. His monthly column appears in martial arts illustrated. With the rise of the early morning sun on the 29th of july, 2014, sigung chu shong tin passed away in hong kong. There are a wide range of students from different backgrounds, cultures and ages. Chu shong tin tsui sheung tin was yip mans third hong kong student. Wing chun relies on developing proper body alignment and sensitivity rather than muscular strength to overcome an opponent. The book covers the 3 empty hand forms siu nim tau, chum kiu, and biu jee. He was known as the king of siu nim tao for his dedication to the first set. Sifu lai later emigrated to the uk and in 2006 one of his pupils, kris collins, moved to hong kris reported back so many amazing stories of chu. This is the method sifu kaufman teaches in his school located in cheung sha wan, kowloon, hong kong. We believe that the internal method of wing chun kung fu offers the window of opportunity to use your mind and body to its potential, and our aim is to provide a training environment where you can explore and develop the method at your own pace. He moved to hong kong in november 1949, started learning wing chun informally in september 1950. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page.
Study ip man wing chun kung fu in sheffield in a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This dvd came to me in a clear plastic box and features a dvdr of a seminar given by chu shong tin, which took place on august 24, 2003. A page dedicated to grandmaster chu shong tins method of wing chun. Chu shong tin was yip mans third hong kong disciple. He had over sixty years of experience in wing chun when he sadly passed away in july 2014. He wrote the book and has produced instructional dvds. Wing chun grandmaster chu shong tin 3 methods of teaching. Sung wing chun chu shong tin method in sheffield youtube. He taught wing chun for over 60 years beginning his training under yip man at 17 years old. Learn wing chun kung fu in hong kong directly from grandmaster chu shong tins disciples. Chu shong tin was a true master of wing chun kung fu. Mar 29, 2011 study ip man wing chun kung fu in sheffield in a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Sung wing chun sheffield with chu shong tin youtube.
Lee is a personal friend, training partner and student of master kevin chan and has relocated to sheffield to bring kamon wing chun to the north of england. He is known as the king of siu nim tao, wing chuns most important. He has trained in martial arts for over 30 years, starting judo at the age of 7 years and attaining his 1 st dan black belt in 1998 while also training in jujitsu. Lok yiu, chu shong tin, wang kiu, wong shun leung, william cheung, hawkins cheung, duncan leung, jiu wan, victor kan and of course, bruce lee, to whom many credit bringing wing chun to the attention of the world, via his screen charisma and martial presence. Mind state demonstration of wing chun kung fu teaching at its highest level. Sifu kaufman has been training under chu shong tin, and his disciple, ma kee fai, in this internal method of wing chun since 1999. I train under the lineage of chu shong tin in hong kong, i certainly agree that slt is the primary form to master, everything grows from that. The cover is a portrait of master chu shong tin, which is a highly fitting tribute to a great gung fu master. They themselves are well trained, travelled to hong kong for 7 years to train at chu shong tin s kwoon and are still actively training amongst themselves to upgrade the level of their skills. Grandmaster chu was one of the earliest disciples of wing chun grandmaster ip man, had earned the reputation as the king of siu nim tau. This opened my eyes to the true nature of wing chun and the possibility of producing enormous power with little effort. The lack of a proper cover may disappoint the consumer looking for a nice title to add to his collection, but the wing chun purist will be more than happy with what is actually on the disc itself. Chu shong tin teaches an internal style of wing chun kung fu. Chu shong tin book of wing chun vol 1 revised edition form sets siu nim tau, chum kiu, biu jee tsui sheung tin this is master chu song tins last book.
Mana wing chun illawong united church, fowler road. Hch wing chun academy school of master chu shong tin illawarra ving tsun school website of nswbased sifu john smith, hong kongtrained by sifu wong shun leung ip mans ving tsun kung fu website of the ving tsun athletic association with an unmoderated and often controversial discussion forum. Sung wing chun follow and teach the chu shong tin lineage of wing chun in sheffield, england. Check out our website to learn more about cst wing chun in the uk. His death, though sad, has never been as important in the world of wing chun as the legacy that he has given to his students. Amazing wing chun demo on absorbtion chu shong tin wing. Learn every aspect of the art from sil lum tao, chum kiu, bil gee, the wooden dummy, long pole and butterfly swords to the theory, history, and philosophy.
In this seminar series as well as in all of the other instructional dvds heread more. Master chun presents the fundamentals essential in learning and establishing skill in wing chun kung fu. Sifu alan mynett is a student of grandmaster ip ching. Chus articles have appeared in martial arts legends, inside kungfu, wing chun viewpoint, and wing chun today. Shong tin taught our sifu, william lai, between approximately 1970 and 1978 using a teaching method passed on to him by grandmaster ip man. Find us of facebook or at our website if you are interested in this unique method of wing chun. In this video chu shong tin demonstrated absorbing a great deal of incoming force. Chu shong tin book of wing chun vol 1 revised edition form sets siu nim tau, chum kiu, biu jee tsui sheung tin this is master chu song tin s last book. Our internal approach to wing chun was passed onto us by grandmaster chu shong tin, emphasising relaxation and body awareness as the key ingredients for development. Chu shong tin demonstrates the power of rotation and release of the entire shoulder girdle and the spine.
This is probably why wing chun is well known for being split into many factions. The books shows following title on the front cover. In this seminar series as well as in all of the other instructional dvds he has been featured in, chu emphasizes how. Ip man wing chun kung fu sheffield authentic ip man wing. The largest wing chun only community site in the world. However, chu shong tin said he had no interest in martial arts at the time and simply. June 6, 1933 july 28, 2014 was the third student of martial arts teacher ip man in the discipline of wing chun, and remained at yip mans school to become his senior instructor. Grand master chu was known as the king of siu nim tao because of his emphasis on spending more time on this form than any other. I have just started a blog and recently wrote a post on the effortless power of wing chun, let me know your thoughts. The wing chun kung fu academy in sheffield and doncaster is run by sifu alan mynett. Associate professor department of biological sciences. The brief introduction of wing chun martial art chu shong tin. Mark mentioned in his time learning directly from his sigung he would often spend 6 hours standing every night 5pm to 11pm in his classes i have just begun with 3045. Oct 27, 2012 that worked out for me cause i already knew them pretty much but if you have never take wing chun you may want to start with wing chun.
Ip ching lineage ving tsun kung fu pronounced wing chun, now being taught in sheffield. Wing chun gung fu is a chinese system that specializes in developing dynamic, explosive, and streetoriented practical selfdefense. His teachings of the hidden power of siu nim tao, referred to as nim lik, continues to influence the art. Method teaches practical selfdefense incorporating classic principles of internal chinese kung fu. Proud to carry on the tradition of chu shong tin wing chun in sheffield. The reason i say this is not because i am teaching wing chun, but the fact that the theory and structure of wing chun are very scientific and. Since i last travelled to sheffield to have an introuction into the chu shong tin wing chun methods, a year has passed and in that time in my classes we have been working towards opening up our wing chun thinking and applying as much efficiency into whatever we do, from impact pad striking, to partner drills, form pathway tests and chi sau. The basics of wing chuns siu nim tao and chi sau, are discussed and presented by master chu shong tin. Chu shong tin was born in guangdong province in 1933. The video is edited and uploaded by sung wing chun. Aug 15, 2014 the life of a wing chun master chu shong tin. That list of accomplished wing chun masters include. Indeed, sung is cantonese for relax which we have used in the name for our school to describe our style of wing chun. Sung wing chun chu shong tin method in sheffield 5,559 views 2.
Much of the information in this timeline came from biographical statements made by chu shong tin in his dual chinese and english volume the book of wing chun vol. I know a lot of people say that you can not learn kung fu from a book or dvd but in the old days in china a lot of people learned from book as long as you have some one to practice. Chu shong tins 1999 seminar everything wing chun blog. Chu shong tin the book of wing chun vol 1 form sets. Ip chun, the eldest son of ip man, is as passionate and relentless in keeping his fathers wing chun kung fu legacy alive and, in 2014, was selected to represent wing chun as the inheritor of the legacy of wing chun style kung fu. What is the best way to sharpen my wing chun skills.
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