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In Ip Man's Wing Chun, the first section of the form is done by training the basic power for the hand techniques by tensing and relaxing the arms. [75] In Moy Yat's Wing Chun, the first section of the form is done without muscle tension and slowly in a meditative, calm, and being "in the moment" way. [70]
James eventually ended up becoming a disciple of Henry Leung, of the Buddha Hand Wing Chun system. [3] Sifu Leung was the only recognized grand-master of the Fut Sao Wing Chun system in the West. [4] [5] After many years or practice and following Leung's death in 2011, Cama became the sole inheritor of this unique system outside of China.
Some of the animal techniques have only simple, straightforward movements where others are more complex and involve a sequence of mimicking movements. The techniques used in the 12 animal forms complement those used in the 5 element forms and add more striking, kicking and stepping techniques. [9] Xingyiquan 12 animal forms are as follows
These are terms used in the Chinese martial art, Wing Chun. They are originally colloquial Cantonese (or Foshan spoken slang). Thus, their meanings might be difficult to trace. Some of those terms are used in Jeet Kune Do, sometimes with a different meaning. [citation needed]
In general, kung fu (/ ˌ k ʌ ŋ ˈ f uː / ⓘ or kungfu / ˌ k ʊ ŋ ˈ f uː /; pinyin: gōngfu pronounced) refers to the Chinese martial arts also called quanfa.In China, it refers to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, and time to complete.
Other styles include: Choy Li Fut, Fujian White Crane, Dog-style kung fu, Five Ancestors, Wing Chun, Southern Praying Mantis, Hak Fu Mun, Bak Mei and Dragon-style. There are sub-divisions to Southern styles due to their similar characteristics and common heritage. For example, the Fujian martial arts can be considered to be one such sub-division.
Even though forms in Chinese martial arts are intended to depict realistic martial techniques, the movements are not always identical to how techniques would be applied in combat. Many forms have been elaborated upon, on the one hand, to provide better combat preparedness, and on the other hand to look more aesthetically pleasing.
The "Yim Wing Chun" name was chosen for specific reasons, as Yim could be understood as word for "Secret" or "Protected", and "Wing Chun" referring to Siu Lam Wing Chun Tong (the Always Spring Hall). With "Yim Wing Chun" being a secret code for "the secret art of Siu Lam Wing CHun Hall." [21]