The combat philosophy of wong shun leung is a book from which martial artists of any system, especially devotees of wing chun, will gain both inspiration and a. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung our price. The early days as a young lad, bruce lee was a clever but naughty boy. He was first introduced to wing chun by his brother. Yim wing chun taught it to her husband, leung bok chau, who in turn passed on the knowledge to leung yee tai and wong wah bo. The wong shun leung method trained by the late yip man, and teacher to the great bruce lee, sifu wong shun leung was considered by many to be the ultimate fighter. I only know that he was a friend, a very good friend. Wing chun practitioners from hong kong, bruce lee, yip man, leung sheung, wong shun leung, yuan kayshan, lewis luk, hung suen wing chun kung.
Wan studied wing chun kung fu under wong shun leung. History of wing chun international wing chun academy. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung wing chun ving tsun. The true tales of wing chun kung fu master duncan leung, bruce lees fighting companion. I can forthrightly say there is no other person that can transmit wong shun leungs teachings as accurately as david. Since his reputation was worldwide as a wing chun master and a sought after seminar speaker, wong shun leung had been interviewed many times. Wong shun leung ving tsun gung fu ving tsun combat science. Read articles on wing chun practitioners from hong kong, including.
Master ip was born in such an age and he was extremely fond of chinese martial art. The man and his method the next generation wong sifus students. Lesser known outside of hong kong, but equally deserving of recognition for his excellence as a fighter and teacher, is the subject of this book, the late wing chun master, sifu wong shun leung. Wong shun leung was indisputably the greatest fighter of the yip man ving tsunwing chun clan. He could not look back because he feared that one day he might be passed by another. Shop for books for those that like to read a little and want more indepth information on a topic, books are the best resource. Its a humble and thoughtful view on the concept of wong shun leung ving tsun which can be used to. Duncan leung and wsl are commonly considered to be the best fighters to ever come from ip man. Look beyond the pointing finger february 1, 2006 edition. Sisuk wang kiu describes the legendary fight between wong shun. Wong shun leung was a hong kong martial artist from hong kong who studied wing chun kung fu under ip man and was credited with training bruce lee. This video along with bruce lees book on wing chun should be in every wing chun practitioners library which is not to say that these are the best ways to learn the art. In this volume, sifu david peterson, author and student of the late wong shun leung, presents a detailed overview of the entire wsl ving tsun. Wong shun leung student philip ng snake vs crane wing chun.
Sifu wong shun leung was a great man and is sorely missed by his students, family, and friends. Descargar gratis great masters of french impressionism diane kelder 9780517534472 books. Wong shun leung, duncan leung, ip man, ip ching spec dummies. In interviews, wong claimed to have won at least 60, and perhaps over 100, street fights against martial artists of various. The wong shun leung wsl ving tsun system of chinese gungfu is not a style for robots, nor is it a form of martial arts practiced purely for its visual appeal. The wong shun leung method ving tsun combat science. Wan kam leung is a chinese martial artist and qigong practitioner who developed and currently teaches practical wing chun in kowloon, hong kong.
Wong shun leung 8 may 1935 28 january 1997 was a chinese martial artist from hong kong who studied wing chun kung fu under yip man and is credited with training bruce lee. Hes a chicagoborn hong kong actorfight choreographer who also learned wing chun from wong shun leung and while he is mostly living and working in hong kong, he teaches wing chun sometimes at his family school in chicago where they also teach choy. Aside from the authors own insights, it includes the perspectives of the famous ip man pupil chow tze chuen plus a section about his rare eight chop knives and his student, chan takkwong, who in turn taught the author. Leung sheung leung seung started training in wing chun under yip man in hong kong in 1950. Sisuk wang kiu describes the legendary fight between wong shun leung and master wong tik san. His version of ving tsun or wing chun is quite different to most mainstream ving tsunwing chun. Wang kiu wing chun thirty years of wing chun from wang kiu. Wong shun leung students association home facebook. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung is a book from which martial artists of any system, especially of wing chun, will gain both inspiration and a greater insight into the development of their own personal protection skills. In this volume, sifu david peterson, author and student of the late wong shun leung, presents a detailed overview of the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method in the form of individual essays that explore the forms, concepts, techniques and drills that comprise the legacy of his teacher, as well as an exclusive look at the life of sifu wong and. Weitere ideen zu kampfkunste, wing chun, siu lim tao. English translation needs a little work, but if you like the subject youll look past that.
Click download or read online button to leung jan wing chun book pdf for free now. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung snake vs crane. I have seen how bruce lee grew from a small boy to a mature man. The ving tsun files wong shun leung ving tsun kung fu association.
The combat philosophy of wong shun leung david peterson, gary lam on. The late grandmaster of the art, ip man, who first brought wing chun to hong kong in 1949, and his famous student, the late bruce lee, are well known exponents of the system. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung, gardeners world top tips, louise hampden, dec 31, 2012, gardening, 192 pages, top tips is a charming accompaniment to the daytime gardeners world strand that collects the most fascinating and useful hints and tips from 40 years of gardeners world, to. Bruce was too heavily burdened with trying to maintain his fitness. The way of wong shun leung books pics download new. For more in depth instruction in the wong shun leung lineage, check out gary lams dvds and various youtube clips. In the 1950s and 1960s, wong shun leung almost singlehandedly brought the fighting system of ip man to prominence in hong kong through his challenge matches, or beimo, earning himself the nick wsl ving tsun kuen hok is the legacy of the late sifu wong shun leung, one of the most famous and formidable students of ving tsun wing chun gung fu. Furthermore, the selected processes represent a healthy installshield. Wong shun leung 1935 1997 was considered by many to be the most famous fighter of the wing chun clan in the early 1950s.
Report on 1995 wong shun leung seminar featured in qi magazine. Wong shun leung lineage videos books now offered at the wing chun archive. The late grandmaster of the art, yip man, who first brought wing chun to hong kong in 1949, and his famous student, the late bruce lee, are well known exponents of the system. The bruce lee training secret by grandmaster william cheung australasian blitz magazine. For further reading about the life and achievements of sifu wong shun leung, please refer to the book by sifu david peterson, looking beyond the pointing finger the combat philosophy of wong shun leung.
Of all of yip mans students, sifu wong shun leung probably spent the longest time under his tutelage. The late sifu wong shun leung, of hong kong wing chun fame, in his seminars around the world over the years, liked to make a comparison with the modern combat sport of western boxing, which he observed had changed quite dramatically over just the last sixty or so years, from the crouchinglike postures of boxers like joe louis in the 30s and 40s, to the flashy footwork of the likes of. Based on information gathered during his various interviews, wong shun leung had expressed his profound knowledge. Wong shun leung the death of bruce lee philipp bayer ving. Restaurant and beverage workers union when he heard about yip man from the secretary of the union, lee man. I had never heard of him when i signed up for his first open seminar in n. The man the bruce lee connection unsettled matters book in pdf format. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung is a book from which martial artists of any system will gain both inspiration and a greater insight into the development of their own personal protection skills. Wing chun is generally thought to specialise in handwork, so this is an unusual book, focusing on kicking techniques from ip mans lineage. He literally forged the fighting system that made ving tsun or wing chun famous as to what is it today. Each 60page issue comes packed with indepth content and feature stories by and about the worlds greatest exponents of wing chun, regardless of lineage or style.
Discussions with master wong shun leung and master tsui sheung tin. Wong shun leung, duncan leung, ip man, ip ching spec dummies by ewc admin thursday, 7th june 2012 we now have a few more dummies in stock that are to the specifications of wong shun leung, duncan leung, ip ching and ip man. Before taking up wing chun, wong shun leung was interested in western style boxing. Hawkins cheung is one of the original ip man students, starting with him in 1953. Bruce had come to a position where he could only look forward up upward. Over the years, wing chun was handed down to only a small number of dedicated students. Wing chun wing chun origins magazine is a digital magazine featuring interviews and articles with the greatest wing chun sifus on the planet. A ving tsun journey, the viewer is taken on a trip to both china and malaysia, exploring the wsl ving tsun kuen hok method developed by the late wong shun leung, as presented by his wellknown student, sifu david peterson, who traces the history and development of his teachers method and outlines just what the legacy of his sifu is all about. Lesser known outside of hong kong, but equally deserving of recognition for his excellence as. The great master wong shun leung fought anyone, anywhere to prove the validity of his wing chun techniques the following article is a personal account of what wing chun master, sifu wong shun leung feels, are the main lessons he has learned about combat through his experiences of beimo or skill comparison, a somewhat subtle way of naming the many fullon fights he had with. Leung ting 2 points 5 years ago hes not really gone, hes still going around the world and teaching, as far as i know. The chinese martial art of wing chun gungfu is one of the most popular combat systems being practiced today. The first thing i showed bru ce was the principles of being a good fighter.
During his training with yip man, he developed a reputation as a fierce and skilled fighter by taking part in many challenge matches. Faihung, cheung hungshing, leung chan, leung siuching etc. David is one of only two qualified instructors of wong shun leungs system in australia authorized by sifu wong personally, and is a fullyendorsed member of the. The life and achievements of wong shun leung are commemorated in a recently completed documentary film by bruce lee historian and author, john little, entitled wong shun leung.
The chinese martial art of wing chun gungfu is one of the most popular combat systems being practiced in the world today. Wong shun leung heroes are still human beings when you know them well. It is the thinking persons fighting art, perfectly suited to todays hightech environment where quick results and practicality are the chief requirements of any activity. The heart in a confrontation, one must desire to win. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung exp 2nd ed. He was one of the four students considered to be closeddoor students of yip man. Im 100% sure you can learn the whole wong shun leung system from sifu david peterson.
Wong shun leung click here to learn more about this sifu. Aug 18, 2003 this video along with bruce lees book on wing chun should be in every wing chun practitioners library which is not to say that these are the best ways to learn the art. The wong shun leung interview by rusper patel interview prior to master wongs 1993 u. Wang kiu is the leastknown name among yip mans original core group in hong kong. Do you think you still really have to travel to asia or place that are kind of in the middle of nowhere to learn good kung fu, or can you kind of stuck to bigger cities. If you are here, then most probably you are a wing chun practitioner or at least show some interest in the art of wing chun. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung is a book from which martial artists of any system, especially devotees of wing chun, will gain both. Look beyond the pointing finger the combat philosophy of wong shun leung by david peterson. Wsl ving tsun kuen hok magazine get your digital subscription. Chan keo and jean marc noblot, both ving tsun expert and bjj black belts, have start their research about the connexion between wong shun leung s teaching and. Look beyond the pointing finger the combat philosophy of wong shun leung david peterson 9780957957008 books download as pdf. This book was very informative on the life of wong shun leung.
Tomorrow, 28th january 2019, marks the 22nd anniversary of the passing of sifu wong shun leung, the king of talking hands. Wong reportedly won at least 60, and perhaps over 100, street fights against martial artists of various styles. I did some serious digging around the internet and found a bunch of free download links to vintage books and magazines about wing chun, so i thought to share them with the wing chun community. Theres been a few controversies around him over the years, like the others mentioned. He was in his early thirties and already well versed in a couple of other martial art styles. The wing tsun perspective april 15, 20 the biu tze form represents a body of knowledge in wing tsun that can be an equalising force for those who learn it properly. Wsl ving tsun kuen hok is the legacy of the late sifu wong shun leung, one of the most famous and formidable students of ving tsun wing chun gung fu patriarch, grandmaster ip man. Seminar featured in fighters magazine 23 beimo by david peterson wong shun leungs approach to real fighting featured in inside kung fu magazine 16 centerline theory by clive potter featured in combat magazine 33.
Download pdf leung jan wing chun free online new books. Leung tings most popular book is 116 wing tsun dummy techniques as demonstrated by grandmaster yi. Now presented in an expanded 2 nd edition, containing even more information and profusely illustrated with photographs exclusive to the author, look beyond the pointing finger. With talent and persistence as well as teaching by famous teacherschan wah shun at the beginning and leung pik, son of leung chan later, master ips achievement could be envisaged. Great and inspiring book on ving tsun from sifu peterson. On this site, i intend to share my personal thoughts and progress as a wing chun practitioner. Free download ebooks once you establish personal and professional connections, it want to stick with the surface rt. Bruce lee, yip man, ip chun, chu shongtin, jim fung, lewis luk, hung suen wing chun kung fu, wong shun leung online. Wong shun leung about bruce lee interwiev philipp bayer. I still can t send files with skype cf6e4d8ef6f340dfb6c9ba379f4e9fa3 canon utilities remotecapture 2. Profusely illustrated with many photographs exclusive to the author, look beyond the pointing finger. In this volume, sifu david peterson, author and student of the late wong shun leung, presents a detailed overview of the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method in the form of individual essays that explore the forms, concepts, techniques, and drills that comprise the legacy of his teacher, as well as an exclusive look at the life of sifu wong. This site grew out of my personal records on wing chun books and videos. Wong shun leung dvds rare wing chun ving tsun footage.
David peterson dvds and books from the wong shun leung. Leung ting has 16 books on goodreads with 601 ratings. Free download e books once you establish personal and professional connections, it want to stick with the surface rt. He tested his skills in countless encounters on the streets and rooftops of hong kong during the. This probably has the coolest book cover as well, with the front covers top flaps opening up to reveal a key to the wooden dummy form, while the first cover page. David is one of only two qualified instructors of wong shun leung s system in australia authorized by sifu wong personally, and is a fullyendorsed member of the worldwide wong shun leung ving tsun wing chun martial arts association and the hong kongbased ving tsun athletic association. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung by david peterson isbn. Leung yee tai then taught leung jan, who went on to teach his son, leung bik, and chan wah shun. His method of wing chun was created though his experiences in his numerous underground challenge matches with masters of other styles in the 50s and 60s, and is considered one of the best lineages in the yip man system to train under. Now presented in special limited hard cover collectors edition, containing even more information and profusely illustrated with photographs exclusive to the author, look beyond the pointing finger.
He liked to fight and cared little about school work his academic results were not very good. The evolution of wing chun kung fu kicking techniques. Sifu wong shun leung wing chun kungfu great master. Combat philosophy of wong shun leung david peterson on. Pdf free fated dark protectors book 1 edition by rebecca zanetti paranormal romance ebooks. Jan 01, 2006 profusely illustrated with many photographs exclusive to the author, look beyond the pointing finger. Wong shun leung ng family chinese martial arts association.
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