DVDs: Wing Chun Pai

These DVDs show the art of Wing Chun as demonstrated by students of the famous Pan Nam of FoShan, in GuanDong province. Mr. Pan's Wing Chun is considered a national treasure in China. Though quite different from the more universally known Yip Man version made popular by Bruce Lee, the FoShan branch is a respected member of the Wing Chun family.
Other demonstrators include Benny Meng the proprietor and head trainer of the Wing Chun Museum teaching the Yip Man styles of the art.

NOTE: The Pan Nam DVD's are SUBTITLED in English and have Cantonese tracks as well as Mandarin (PuTongHua) audio.

DVD#18122 Fine Points of Chi Sao

The well known senior student and freind of Bruce Lee gives an informal, conversational lecture on fine points of Sticky Hands. His comments are good for those who have enough experience to realize the short cuts and refinements he is offering in his unhurried, calm approach.He points are mostly ancillary. This means you should know one and two arm chi sao, lop sao drills, etc. The questions put top him refer to fine point such as "When to Attack?", and "How Much Force should be Used?" .

60+ Minutes       $29.50

DVD#11477 Thirteen Post Hands

This is the Hung version of Wing Chun as a Guang Zhou style. This is Hei Ban’s (Liang Zan's) Wing Chun and here Lam demonstrates not a form but the major strikes, stances and movements of his "Hard" style of Wing Chun. Most of the applications are the same but the actions definitely have a “Hung” flavor and favor power a bit more and a wider and more circular interpretation. Worth the look for enthusiasts. Instructor Lin Xin is a student of Deng Jin Tao. He has studied Hung Gar, Wing Chun, Xia Men (Tibetan Kung Fu) and Yang Tai Chi.

50+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11478 Siu Nian Tou

This is the first form of Wing Chun, Xiao Lian Tou. If you are unaware of it, there is a definite connection between Hung Gar and Wing Chun and this version, shown by, is a perfect example of the hybrid which sometimes occurs. Most of the movements would be familiar to anyone doing the style but there is a greater emphasis on power issuance, and somewhat rounder arm motion as in the Hung style. Lam himself is very specific. The only problem is that, though he goes into a lot of details about the technique, he doesn’t shown anything with a partner. Instructor Lin Xin is a student of Deng Jin Tao. He has studied Hung Gar, Wing Chun, Xia Men (Tibetan Kung Fu) and Yang Tai Chi.

50+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11302 Siu Nian Tou

No one who really knows Wing Chun looks down on the first form. It is the basis of the style. Here is a version, slightly different than others with a different tempo and interpretation. The form is broken down and applied, section by section with usage and occasional drills attached to the proper parts. A good, dynamic approach to this series which, all in all, has much useful instruction. Taught by Lo Bo Jun, head of the Foshan JingWu studio. He studied under Liu Rui Wen (Lum Tsai Mun), a student of Yao Cai.

50+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11303 Wing Chun Boxing

This DVD takes Bridge Sinking as its base and shows key points from the system. The second half is devoted to Sticky Hands drills and principles with many examples and exercises. The main advantage of this series is the plethora of useful and interesting exercises. This is Wing Chun moving and fighting. Taught by Lo Bo Jun, head of the Foshan JingWu studio.

50+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11304 Biao Ji & Basics

Called "Tender Fingers" or "Symbol Fingers" not "Dart Fingers" by this instructor, here is a compendium of exercises basic to Sticky Hands. Whichever branch of this style you are from there are many ideas for instruction and practice. This is a joyful instruction who likes what he teachers. Strictly Cantonese, the instruction is fast and furious with ideas and examples of training methods from variations on Chi Sao to applications from the example form. This is not a disk to learn the set. This is more of what we say Kung Fu needs, dissection and analysis of the classical components.Taught by Lo Bo Jun, head of the Foshan JingWu studio.

50+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11196   Wing Chun Footwork

Wing Chun's secret, so they say, is its footwork. Here are many exercises and drills including Chasing, Crowding, Ghost Stepping and other methods of pedular locomotion. Also many examples - some good and some more basic- of Sticky Hand drills including moving (lively) steps for Single Hand and long sequences of Double hand where some true speed is shown. The nice thing about Sticky Hands is that, teacher and student, everyone tries and we get to see more immediate less cooperative applications.
Taught and demonstrated by Mai Yao Ming.

50+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11197   Fist Arts

Many methods for training the fists and punches of the Wing Chun Pai. Inside punching, outside punching, cross shooting, with every one of the major Wing Chun blocks especially the "three seeds." Some work against equipment including the wooden dummy and focus pads. Practical, straight forward.
Taught and demonstrated by Mai Yao Ming.

50 Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11198   Palm Technique

The Wing Chun shown here is the working kind. Dozens of applications, palm exercises, partner patterns, Single Hand Sticky Hand, Double Hand Sticky hand and other demonstrations. Also a final redition of Chum Kiu just to round off the information. One of the nice things, we are reminded, is that there are so many great interactive exercises in the Wing Chun Pai (sect).
Taught and demonstrated by Mai Yao Ming.

110+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#11199 Wing Chun Elbows etc.

Wing Chun uses short weapons, obviously, and here is the DVD that concentrates on skills with hips, shoulders, elbow and knees along with some basic Wing Chun kicks. The elbow portion utilizes the standard horizontal strikes along with the "bowing" elbow drop and Bong Sao (wing block) motion. Kicks are short, sweet and to the point. Some light sparring. Many examples of applied movements.
Taught and demonstrated by Mai Yao Ming.

110+ Minutes Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#10011   Dart Fingers

Wing Chun demonstrated by true practitioners. Applications mixed with a demonstration of the form from numerous angles. Be aware that this is not exactly like the Yip Man style of Wing Chun but a cousin of that famous style. If you are a Wing Chun practitioner this is a very interesting series of postures and applications. Quite a nice demonstration of Bil Ji and other usage of true Wing Chun technique.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#10012   Wooden Dummy
The Wooden Dummy integrates all the attack, stepping and leg methods of Sil Lum Tao (Xiao Lien Tou), Seeking the Bridge (Chum Kiu) and Dart Fingers (Bil Ji or Biao Chih). The Wooden Dummy embodies the actual method and fighting strategy of the Wing Chun system. It incorporates ideas from Free Hand Defenses, Chi Sao (Sticky Hands) , Counter Fighting and Free Fighting. The Dummy forces the practitioner to perfectly integrate his foot movements with his hands. This version is very rarely seen incorporating many FINGER STRIKES against the dummy as well as some hooking and controlling actions not commonly known or associated with the version made famous by Yip Man and his disciples .

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#10020 Little Idea

Wing Chun demonstrated here by true practitioners. Applications mixed with a demonstration of the form from numerous angles. Be aware that this is not exactly like the Yip Man style of Wing Chun but a cousin of that famous style. If you are a Wing Chun practitioner this is a very interesting series of postures and applications. Dragon body is emphasized along with tight hand motions and finger attacks.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#10035 Wing Chun Staff and Butterfly Knives
(CORRESPONDS TO VCDs #35 & 42)

The DVD contains both...

SIX and A HALF STICK...
This weapon's skills consist of Drawing, Shooting, Cutting and Beating methods. The effect is to increase strength and promote issuance of energy. It requires the practitioner to create force that reaches the tip of the stick by combining focus, strength, Ch'i and soft movement.BUTTERFLY KNIVES

Short sabers of the Southern school; combine the basics of empty hand methods into movements for the Butterfly knives. These are imagined as being applied against a longer weapon, necessitating the penetrating actions of fast footwork perfectly coordinated with appropriate hand techniques.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#10046 Bridge Searching

These disks contain rare footage of Wing Chun Grandmaster Pan Nam demonstrating Searching for the Bridge, second form of the Wing Chun style. This form specializes in the Wing Chun principle of "Dissolving the Opponent's Power". Demonstrated numerous times and with breakdown. Also, the tape concludes with a survey of the other tapes in this series and shows glimpses of the other hand sets, the Wooden Dummy, the Wing Chun Pole and The 8-Cut Butterfly Knives.

60+ Minutes Mandarin/ Cantonese/ English Subtitles       $19.50

DVD#12044 Wing Chun CHUM KIU
Demonstrated by Benny Meng

The director of the Ving Tsun Museum in Akron Ohio demonstrates the second hand set of the Yip Man system. Meng gives a good and clear breakdown and demonstration, along with applications, of this important part of the famous fighting style. Chum Kiu is important because it begins mobility training in earnest. This DVD combines two VHS tapes (vol's 3 & 4).

Vol 3. CHUM KIU (Combat Bridge) This disk builds on previous information and brings you to the intermediate level of training. Chum Kiu introduces footwork and movement through body unity, teaching you how to generate power in all directions... It examines the motions and techniques, forms and body mechanics, attributes, concepts and tactics, and applications of basic Wing Chun with an added dimension of movement. The information is presented in several formats throughout the video - solo, partner demonstration, and application - giving you a chance to see the simplicity, directness and efficiency of this brand of Wing Chun.

Vol 4 Chum Kiu Training Exercises and Applications. This section builds on the Chum Kiu and shows training at that level. These exercises and drills derive from Chum Kiu reinforcing body mechanics and introduce side stepping actions with dynamic balance. This is the beginning of Wing Chun's training to put the body on "Auto Pilot." Yip Man used to say that if a student knew the essence of Sil Lim Tao and Chum Kiu and lost a fight he would throw himself off the roof of the Restaurant Workers Union. He never had to make good on that promise.

60+ Minutes, English only  $29.95 Plum discount, save 10% by ordering Meng's series of three

DVD#12045 Wing Chun BIU JI
Demonstrated by Benny Meng

The director of the Ving Tsun Museum in Akron Ohio demonstrates the third and most advanced hand set of the system. Meng gives a good and clear breakdown and demonstration, along with applications, of this important part of the famous fighting style. Biu Ji is so important we felt that another DVD on it would be helpful to practitioners.

"The Biu Ji set focuses on maximum power generation and focusing power to the extremities such as the fingers, forearm, elbow, etc. The second focus of the set is on "Gau Gap Sau" (Emergency Hand) for training you to recover from bad positions. This tape also covers the sequence, principles and applications of the form. The information is presented in several formats throughout the video - solo, partner demonstration, and application - giving you a chance to see the simplicity, directness, and efficiency of this Wing Chun lineage. ...

Also: Biu Ji Training Exercises, Applications, & Tactics . These exercises and drills directly relate to the Biu Ji set, reinforcing body mechanics and introducing the element of tactics and focused power. Many of the theories of Wing Chun from the previous tapes are brought to life through precise explanations and examples of fighting applications. By having skill at this level, the student is taking his "auto-pilot" to the next level - to react spontaneously and correctly to changing situations at different ranges with maximum power supported by an automatic recovery system for bad positions. ..."

60+ Minutes, English only $29.95 Plum discount, save 10% by ordering Meng's series of three

DVD#12046 Wing Chun Siu Nim Dao
Demonstrated by Benny Meng

The director of the Ving Tsun Museum in Akron Ohio demonstrates the first and most fundamental hand set of the Yin Man system. Meng gives a good and clear breakdown and demonstration, along with applications, of this important part of the famous fighting style.

"This DVD combines two previous videos on the Wing Chun system as passed through the students of Yip Man. It examines the motions and techniques, forms and body mechanics, attributes, concepts and tactics and applications. This expresses the Wiu Nim Tao as the text book of the system. Each motion of th form is explained within the context of the Cantonese Chinese meaning. The information is presented in several formats throughout the video - solo, partner demonstration, and application - giving you a chance to see the simplicity, directness and efficiency of this Wing Chun lineage...

Also: This second section builds on the format demonstrated in the first section, this time covering the dunfamental exercises and drills. These exercises and drills directly relate to the Siu Nim Tau set, serving to build and develop skill and reinforce body mechanics. Paak Sau, Laahp Sau and Don Chi Sau are presented through motions and techniques, forms and body mechanics.... these exercises and drills are the laboratory to explore that great book. After training at this fundamental stage, the student should have an understanding of stability and how to maintain his ground in a self-defense situation...."

100+ Minutes, English only  $29.95 Plum discount, save 10% by ordering Meng's series of three

DVD#10875 Wong Fei Hong (Wing Chun)

This is a very clear presentation of the Siu Nim Dao first Wing Chun form. As a part of the Wong Fei Hung Southern Fist the movements are surprisingly true to the Yip Man standard form. No applications but pretty good camera work and extensive close ups mostly from a frontal angle.

45+ Minutes Mandarin/English Subtitles $19.50