The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume Two by Wayne Belonoha

The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume Two by Wayne Belonoha

In this second volume, a martial arts expert continues his study of Wing Chun, a popular system of kung fu, demonstrating how it can be used to improve your mental and physical health

Wing Chun, also called Ving Tsun, is a popular system of kung fu designed centuries ago by a Buddhist nun and Shaolin master. Together, the two volumes ofThe Wing Chun Compendiumoffer a complete guide to the discipline, from theory and philosophy to drills and forms.

In this second volume, author Wayne Belonoha takes students to the next level, focusing on the final three and most advanced forms of the Wing Chun system and their associated skills- the "Mook Yan Jong" or wooden man; the "Lok Dim Boon Quan" or six-and-a-half point long pole; and the "Baat Cham Dao" or eight-cut sword form, demonstrated here for the first time by Grandmaster Sunny Tang. Also included are distance and angle improvement drills, fighting strategy and training, instruction on proper body mechanics, and "Sticking Hands" techniques. While intended for the serious practitioner,The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume Twoalso teaches the basics of body movement, psychological components of practice and performance, and how to use martial arts for overall self-improvement-factors that can help any martial artists seeking to enhance their physical and mental development. The book includes hundreds of tips and techniques as well as 400 photographs.

WAYNE BELONOHA holds a Master Degree in Ving Tsun and is a Qualified Ving Tsun Teacher at Level 7. He is the creator of Wai's Kung Fu Academy, the recipient of the Martial Artists Achievement Award, a national tournament organizer, a recognized judge, a regular contributor to Wing Chun Illustrated magazine, and a Pan American Triple Gold Medalist. Belonoha, a third-generation direct descendant of Ip Man, teaches wing chun kung fu, which he learned from Moy Yat and Dunn Wah (Sunny Tang). Sifu Belonoha performed at the Ip Man Hall Grand Opening in Foshan, China, for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. He now teaches in Atlanta, Georgia, and his students have won multiple Grand Champion titles at national and local events.