Issue No. 46 Table of Contents

Issue 46 of Wing Chun Illustrated featuring Sifu Pui Yee

"Always excellently done, always thought-provoking, always interesting content, very well balanced, and always presented with grace and respect for all. I wish that all our Wing Chun brothers and sisters were as mindful in their day-to-day interactions with each other."

LARRY BUTLER

United States

The simple and profound truth about Wing Chun Illustrated is that it delivers! In a world where bias is omnipresent, hagiography widespread, and superficiality the norm, Wing Chun Illustrated truly does provide a forum for many perspectives and approaches, always with depth and content—meaning that it’s impossible to pick up an issue without gaining new, worthwhile insight into our beloved art. Truly, if one is serious about understanding Wing Chun, regardless of spelling tradition, Wing Chun Illustrated is de rigueur. Consequently, never settle for “just” present and future issues, but do get the full package, including all the back issues!

CHRISTIAN A. STEWART-FERRER

Denmark

This is an impressive magazine and I am set back with each issue by its quality of appearance and content. Clearly, this has the potential to overshadow many other national martial arts publications. Stay the course and always protect the line. Excellent job. As always, thanks and continued success.

MOSES McCLENDON

United States

I have purchased Wing Chun Illustrated in printed format and I have to say that it is simply the highest quality magazine I have ever owned! Beyond the quality paper and printing techniques utilised, the articles themselves are thorough and true to the Wing Chun system. I really appreciate owning a piece of history and I look forward to future issues!

JAMES BUMPAS

United States

I have looked forward to this magazine for months and was not at all disappointed. The articles are well written, nonbiased, and most importantly very informative. This is the first magazine that I have ever read from cover to cover. I’m encouraging all of my Wing Chun brothers and students to subscribe. I’m very much looking forward to the next issue!

WIZE SHABAZZ

United States

I have been practising Wing Chun for the best part of 30 years. In my time, I have read a huge amount of material on the art; however, I can honestly say that your magazine is by a long, long way the finest collection of articles I have come across. The fact that all views (and you and I both know there are so many) on the art of Wing Chun are made readily available in one place, without prejudice, is really inspirational and will hopefully serve as a guiding light and a template for dialogue within the art itself.

CHRIS HARVEY

United Kingdom

Cover Feature

PUI YEE
The Quest of the Woman Warrior
By Kleber Battaglia
As one of only a few female Sifus in the Wing Chun world, Sifu Pui Yee’s journey hasn’t been an easy one—confronted with a cultural and sexual disparity in a male-oriented field where force can easily overcome weakness. She had to prove herself on many occasions but finally became one of the main instructors at the Wan Kam Leung Practical Wing Chun HQ in Hong Kong, and a Guinness World Record holder for the largest class ever taught in martial arts.

Columns

SECOND NATURE
The Arrow Punch
Driving the Arrow Into Your Enemy
By Wayne Belonoha
You can chop. You can slash. But the Wing Chun Arrow Punch does neither. It’s an arrow that launches straight and pierces deep into the heart of your enemy.

MOON POINTING FINGER
The Day Bruce Lee Closed the Film Set
By David Peterson
Just how much respect did Bruce Lee have for his Sihing and Wing Chun mentor, Wong Shun Leung? Well, closing down the production of Enter the Dragon for a day seems like a pretty good indication. We have the photos to prove it too!

KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Is Wing Chun Weapons Training Relevant Today?
By Shaun Rawcliffe
In today’s modern society, it is frequently debated whether the Wing Chun Knives and Long Pole forms have any practical value in their training, never mind having any practical value in application.

THE INNER CIRCLE
Snake Crane Wing Chun
The Double Knives Form
By Mok Wai Keung
For the first time ever, Sifu Mok Wai Keung releases the rare and complete Double Knives form of the Law family Snake Crane Wing Chun.

THE STRAIGHT LEAD
Bruce Lee’s Greatest Gift
By Jason Korol
What was Bruce Lee’s greatest quality? Was it speed? Charisma? No. It was his indomitable spirit—his unflinching ability to overcome setbacks and never quit.

Features

CHEN QING JUN
Keep Learning; Keep Growing
By Zhang Tianyu
Yuen Chai Wan is generally known as the father of Vietnamese Wing Chun. However, he also passed on a different version of his art. We interview one of the extremely rare descendants of Yuen Chai Wan Wing Chun, Sifu Chen Qing Jun.

DAVID BEARCE
The Power of Workshop Training
By Adrienne Stauffer
Sifu Bearce reviews the importance of workshop training, how workshops can dramatically improve the power of your Kung Fu, and how to get the most out of the workshop training experience.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO HUMBLE MASTERY
The Journey of Siu Nim Tao
By Adam Williss
Is it the boring beginner’s form or the mysterious master’s form? Is it time to discard it for more practical training or could it actually hold the secrets to no limitations?

FIRST WORLD WING CHUN CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Summary of the Event
By Wayne Belonoha
The 2018 World Wing Chun Competition unfolded with great excitement in Foshan, China, over the weekend of December 1-2, 2018, with Wing Chun masters and athletes from around the world in attendance.

FIGHTING FOUNDATIONS
Five Tools to Ignite the Warrior Spirit
By Bogdan Rosu
How do you awaken the Warrior Spirit? And why should you? Sifu Rosu shares five tools so you can defend yourself effectively and become your strongest self.

Departments

STRUCTURE AND APPLICATION
Jong Master Class (Part 2)
By Dr. Robert Chu
In essence, the Jong is a means of mastering Wing Chun’s structure and application. However, your understanding of the Jong will also highlight the flaws of your understanding.

THE KUNG FU GENIUS
Ip Man wasn’t a Historian, and Neither are You
By Alex Richter
Sifu Richter discusses why claims by so-called Wing Chun historians need to be scrutinised, as they fail to meet the basic guidelines of proper academic research.

BUILT UPON FUNCTION
Seek the Suck
By Mark Hobbs
Sifu Hobbs reviews the ground he’s covered and gives a final, stark call-to-action that could change the way you practice forever.

Reviews

IN PRINT
Lafayette Harris reviews the following books: My Personal Wing Chun Tao: The Book of Siu Nim Tau and My Personal Wing Chun Tao: The Book of Cham Kiu by Michiel Contant.

SCREEN FIGHTING
David Peterson reviews the following movies: Golden Job, The Trough, and Believer.

SCREEN EDUCATIONAL
Dwight Hennings reviews the following educational DVDs: Moy Yat Talks: 3 Seminars – Fan Sao, San Sao, Sifu and Salvador Sanchez: Taows Academy 02 – Advanced Wing Tsun.