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Kuen Kuit for Wing-Chun Forms

Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma


- Pull in the chest, push out the upper back, and bring in the tail bone.
- Fill the Tan Tien with chi and distribute the strength to all parts of the body.
- Point the knees and toes inward.
- Form a pyramid with the center of gravity in the center.
- Fists are placed by the side of the ribs but not touching the body.
- Sink the elbows, the shoulders, and the waist.
- Hold the head and neck straight and keep the spirit alert.
- Eyes are level, looking straight ahead, and watching all directions.
- The mind is free of distractions and the mood is bright.
- There is no fear when facing the opponent.
- Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma is the main stance.
- Develop a good foundation for advanced techniques.
 

Siu-Nim-Tao


- Siu-Nim-Tao comes first; Do not force progress in training.
- A weak body must start with strength improvement.
- Do not keep any bad habit.
- Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma - Train the chi by controlling the Tan Tien.
- To maintain good balance of strength, grip the ground with the toes.
- To release chi from the Tan Tien, will enable proper release of power.
- Sink the elbow and drop the shoulders; Guarding the centerline to protect both flanks.
- There are one hundred and eight moves, all practical and real; Thousands of variations can be used, aiming for practical use and not beauty.
- Internally develop the chi; externally train the tendons, bones and muscles.
- Taun Sao, Bong Sao, Fok Sao, Wu Sao, and Huen Sao; their wonder grows with practice.
- Each movement must be clear and crisp. Timing must be observed.
- Practice once a day, more will cause no harm.


 
Chum-Kiu


- Chum Kiu trains the stance and the waist; the arm bridge is short and the step is narrow.
- Eyes are trained to be alert; the chi flows in a perpetual motion.
- Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion; loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
- Turning the stance with a circular movement, will allow superior generation of power.
- When the opponent's arm bridge enters my arm bridge, use the escaping hand to turn around the situation.
- Pass by the opponent's incoming arm bridge from above, without stopping when the countering move has started.
- Lon Sao and Jip Sao put an opponent in danger.
- Do not collide with a strong opponent; with a weak opponent use a direct frontal asSaolt.
- A quick fight should be ended quickly; no delay can be allowed.
- Use the three joints of the arm to prevent entry by the opponent's bridge; jam the opponent's bridge to restrict his movement.
- Create a bridge if the opponent's bridge is not present; nullify the bridge according to how it is presented.
- The arm bridge tracks the movement of the opponent's body; when the hands cannot prevail, use body position to save the situation.
- Using short range power to jam the opponent's bridge, the three joints are nicely controlled.
- Where is the opponent's bridge to be found? Chum Kiu guides the way.


 
Biu-Jee


- The Biu Jee hand contains emergency techniques.
- Iron fingers can strike a vital point at once.
- The stepping in elbow strike has sufficient threatening power.
- The phoenix eye punch has no compassion.
- Fak Sao, Ginger Fist, and Guide Bridge; their movements are closely coordinated and hard to defend and nullify.
- Springy power and the extended arm are applied to close range.
- The situation is different when preventing from defeat in an emergency.
- The Biu Jee is not taught to outsiders.
- How many Sifu pass on the proper heritage?


 
The Wooden Dummy


- There are 108 movements for the Wooden Man; repeated practice brings proper use of power.
- Steps vary and always maintain close contact with the Wooden Man.
- Power starts from the heart and shoots towards the centerline of the Mok Yan Jong.
- Up, down, back and forth, the movements are continuous.
- Power improvement cannot be predicted.
- The arm bridge sticks to the hands of the Wooden Man while moving; adhesion power when achieved will be a threatening force.
- Power can be released in the intended manner; use of the line and position will be proper and hard to defeat.

 

 

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Bai-Si Ceremony

It has been announced by Granmaster Samuel Kwok that Sifu Murat Kaplan, during the ICKKF World Championship to be held on 26-27-28 March 2010 in Portugal, will be included in the Traditional Ip-Man Wing-Chun Family after a Bai-Si (Tea Ceremony).  

Wing-Chun on Ronin Magazine

Sifu Murat Kaplan`s article on Wing-Chun Kuen is published in the March issue of the online Martial Arts Magazine `Ronin`. Please visit the link below in order to visit the page and download the March issue in PDF format:

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Online Wing-Chun Classes - IKAWA

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Sifu Murat Kaplan is going to represent Turkey and Poland in the ICKKF World Championship to be held on 26-27-28 March 2010 in Portugal.  

Sifu Kaplan, Portugal Seminar

Sifu Murat Kaplan will give a Wing-Chun Seminar for the Black Belts of ICKKF (International Chinese Kempo Karate Federation) during the World Championship on 26-27-28 March 2010, in Portugal.

Wing-Chun in Academic Curriculum

We are glad to announce that Wing-Chun is now an academic curriculum at a prestigious university in Poland. It is for sure that Wing-Chun is the art of all times.

ICKKF Poland

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Tel: +48 501 656 777

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