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Chu Shong Tin – Ving Tsun Kuen Chinese DVDMaster of Internal Wing Chun Kung Fu, Chu Shong Tin, teaches you Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kiu, Biu Jee, Luk Dim Boon Kwan, Bot Jaam Do and the Mook Yan Jong in one High Quality DVD. The entire core of the Wing Chun system by Yip Man’s 3rd Disciple on one awesome DVD.Only a limited number were made when Chu Shong Tin was in bad health and wanted to preserve his legacy.  Master Chu covers all three empty hand forms: Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kiu, and Biu Jee. He then covers the wooden dummy, the long pole, and the swords. The DVD is over 2 hours 45 minutes long. Never has there been a DVD with this much information packed in.Customer ReviewGeorge Hernandez, February 21, 2011What It’s about:Master Chu presents a discussion and demonstration of the three forms of Wing Chun Kung Fu, Siu Nim Tao, Chum Kiu and Bil Jee. He also provides a demonstration of the Mook Jong set and the Dragon Pole forms both with applications.Comments:This DVD is similar to the instructional seminar series conducted in Sidney Australia. However, there are differences in content and explanatory narrative. If you speak Cantonese, you shouldn’t have any problems in understanding what is said and demonstrated. If you have attended the seminars in Australia, or purchased the Master Chu Shong Tin, Wing Chun seminar series from “Everything Wing Chun,” it shouldn’t be a problem for you either. If you’re a beginning Wing Chun student, however, this DVD perhaps would not be the best option for you.Master Chu demonstrates all three forms in this DVD, and emphasizes how important the Si Nim Tao form, is in establishing a strong foundation and how structure contributes to the movements and applications of Chum Kiu and Bil Jee.You will also get instructional detail which is not specifically demonstrated in the Australian seminar series. In this DVD he shows how crucial circular motion is in all three forms, not only in the larger movements which are readily apparent, but also at the shoulder, elbow and wrist. If you’re familiar with cars that use a drive train in transferring power to the back wheels, then you’re probably aware of the universal joints connecting the drive shaft to the transmission and differential gear complex. I hope that analogy isn’t too confusing. However, at the very least, I trust you’re able perceive that the forearm is like the drive shaft of a car. In Wing Chun you’re only concerned with how you move from the elbow and wrist…it is the movement of the wrist that controls the hand and the elbow directs the hand where it needs to go. Consequently, in reference to the entire body, it is the proper motion of all the joints and the projection of the “Body Mass”, particularly as it’s rotating that gives technique its power.I must remind you that the application of the “Mind Force” is essential in making the technique natural and successful. Forceful movement stressed with tension or “muscle mind” will only spoil your training in applying Wing Chun technique, as it was originally taught by Ng Moy as an internal system of Kung Fu.The section I enjoyed the most in this DVD, was Master Chu’s demonstration of Mook Jong Training. In the beginning of his demonstration, he gives a thorough description of the wooden dummy as it applies to all three forms while showing quite expertly how some of the basic movements are applied in the first section of the Mook Jong set. For example, he turns to one of his senior students and shows how the application works on a person in different “hand” scenarios (e.g. Bong Sau, Tan Sau and Kuen Sau hands and uses this approach throughout the demonstration of the entire wooden dummy set).Of further interest in Master Chu’s demonstration from the Mook Jong set is his showing of different hand techniques with various kicks. Of course hand and kicking techniques come right out of the second and third forms of Wing Chun. The last part of this DVD is a demonstration of the Dragon Pole form, the proper stance training associated with it and basic applications.If you think Wing Chun is strictly a hard style and linear in motion, I must tell you it is not! You will readily understand what I mean the more you observe and listen to Master Chu in person, or by watching his Wing Chun DVD series.For those who are only interested in applications specific to each form you will certainly get that in this DVD. It is packed with useful demonstrations for any experienced student or teacher capable in grasping the internal aspects of Wing Chun concepts. If you already have in your collection the Master Chu Shong Tin, Australian Seminar Series, this DVD would certainly be a welcomed addition, as well as a valuable investment.Content Overview:    Introduction    The Three Forms        Discussion of specifics as related to each form in Wing Chun        Siu Nim Tao            The three stages of Development            Demonstration of Principles with Student                Circular movement in 1st form                Using Bong Sao as an example        Chum Kiu            Movement/ Rotation.            The forms relationship with Siu Nim Tao            Demonstration of Principles of Chum Kiu                The body mass motion                The elbow and rotation                Circular motion in Chum Kiu                Sinking the Elbow and Rotation                Rotation using the legs        Bi Jee            Integration of the first two forms.            Dependent on 1st and 2nd forms            The Circular Motion in Bil Jee            Relaxed motion and power            Demonstration of principles with Student                Application of the Hands and Arms                Application of the legs                Application of the last upward movement in the form using two hands    Wooden Dummy        Basic orientation to the Wooden Dummy            Demonstrated solo movements of the Mook Jong form            Demonstrated applications of the Mook Jong form            Applied principles from the three forms    The Butterfly Sword Form        Demonstration of the form by Master Chu        Discussion of the principles of the Butterfly Sword Movements            The rotation of the knifes            Forward movement of the knifes            Rotation in using the knifes    The Dragon Pole        Demonstration of form by Master Chu        Demonstration of basic applications            Downward movement of the pole            Sideward/downward movement of the pole            Sideward movement extending the arms            Sideward movement and bringing the arms back            Stance practice and punching for the development of skill in the Dragon Pole form applications.            Learning how to use the pole in a basic standing posture and sitting posture.            Learning how to use the pole in a sitting posture and stepping pattern movement.    Concluding Remarks        Review of Wind Chun Principles DiscussedUploader’s note:The master has passed away on July 28, 2014, less than an year ago. I’ve divided the DVD into its sections to facilitate learning.The subtitles took me a long time and are by no means perfect. I just hope they’re helpful in grasping the ideas presented, and to the same effect I have included the articles from his site: http://www.cstalumni.hk/chushongtin/This is kung fu at the highest. Enjoy!His books, The Book of Wing Chun (Revised Edition) Vol. 1&2 are of the same quality only better translated. Maybe we can bring them here. To see my other uploads, search adishonerv69