The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume One
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Wayne Belonoha
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 262,Width 201
Category/GenreOriental martial arts
ISBN/Barcode 9781583941294
ClassificationsDewey:796.815
Audience
General
Illustrations B&W PHOTOS AND ILLUS.

Publishing Details

Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Publication Date 15 December 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

The Wing Chun Compendium explains the theory of wing chun from a technical, lifestyle, and philosophical perspective. Written by Wayne Belonoha a certified Ving Tsun Instructor and National Certified Coach, 7th Level, Master Degree the compendium offers hundreds of tips and techniques specifically designed to help readers advance to the next stage. The Wing Chun Compendium is divided into eight sections, including Theory, Techniques, Drills, Chi Sau (Sticky Hands), Forms, Pressure Points, Health and Fitness, and Terminology. Students of all levels will find tips for improving technique and gaining benefits from the book's instruction in over 20 of the top skill-building drills and exercises, such as the Maai Sang Jong and Bong Guek (Sticky Legs) drills. Covering all three hand forms (Siu Nim Tau, Cham Kiu, and Biu Ji), it also provides a detailed examination of each movement and application and features an extensive terminology section that includes the Chinese characters and both Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciations for over 200 of the most common wing chun terms. The compendium concludes with Grandmaster Sunny Tang's special article, "Reflections of Siu Nim Tau After 30 Years."

Author Biography

\A third generation direct descendant of Ip Man passes along ving tsun kung fu as handed down from Moy Yat to Dunn Wah (Sunny Tang). Sifu Wayne Belonoha is a Certified Ving Tsun Instructor with a Master Degree, Level 7. He is founder of the Canadian Ving Tsun Academy, recipient of the Martial Artist's Achievement Award, National Tournament organizer, certified judge, and a Pan American Triple Gold Medalist. Sifu Belonoha performed for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the Ip Man Hall Grand Opening in Foshan, China. He currently teaches in Alberta, Canada, and has had numerous students win Grand Champion awards at national and local tournaments.