Sifu Michiel Contant demonstrating Wing Chun

Wing Chun Articles

FROM TECHNIQUE
TO PRINCIPLE.

In-depth articles on the forms, principles and body mechanics behind Wing Chun. The first article, on Siu Nim Tau, is now published.

First series

THREE FORMS.
ONE EVOLVING PATH.

01 · Foundation

Siu Nim Tau

Why the first form is much more than a collection of basic techniques: structure, centreline, relaxation, sensitivity and subtle awareness.

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02 · Connection

Cham Kiu

How structure learns to move: turning, footwork, bridging, distance and the connection between the upper and lower body.

Coming soon

03 · Refinement

Biu Ji

From connected movement toward refinement, intent, Sung, Ging, spiraling and the coordinated use of the whole body.

Coming soon
Cover of Structure in Wing Chun

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One structure across three forms

See how foundation becomes movement and how movement becomes adaptable. The free 23-page guide brings the central ideas of the three-form journey together.

My starting point

SHARING WHAT I
THINK I UNDERSTAND.

The articles grow out of my training, teaching and the development recorded in My Personal Wing Chun Tao. They are not doctrine, but a way to investigate ideas, make connections visible and share my current understanding.

The series begins with Siu Nim Tau, followed by Cham Kiu and Biu Ji.