You can access the free Wing Chun training videos on this site here. You’ll get a daily video explaining the basic first form Siu Lim Tao pattern. In Siu Lim Tao, there’s a full breakdown of the first hand pattern you’ll learn in the Wing Chun system. Of course, you can’t learn Wing Chun properly just from videos.
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But, if you don’t have access to a school or a bona fide “Sifu”, then it’s better than nothing. But how much of Wing Chun can you actually learn without a proper teacher? Well, you can learn some static positions, stance and movements which you can do alone. If you purchase a wooden dummy, you can get some experience with a static training “buddy”. If you know someone to train with who has some experience of Wing Chun, that’s better still.
Ultimately, there’s a huge limit to what you can learn online and on your own and, if you have the opportunity to train with someone, an online resource can help you; especially if they know some Wing Chun already.
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So, what is Siu Lim Tao and what does it teach you? When I first started training in Wing Chun I was only 19 years old. I found the forms boring and unnecessary. It was only over time that I learned to appreciate them. I was much more interested in the fighting side of the martial art and playing Chi Sau (sticky hands). Chi sau is the “heart” of the Wing Chun system and allows practitioners to put positions and techniques into context against a live training partner. There are rules to chi sau of course, and it should be “played” rather than “fought”, especially at the beginners level.
One of the main problems of not having an instructor, and trying to learn chi sau (especially from videos), is that the combative element and the desire to “win” can take over the desire to learn. At a minimum, you need to understand the basic positions and be able to “roll” through four basic hand positions, interchanging your positions appropriately to create a barrier which can stop your partner’s straight line attacks; while maintaining a relaxed position and using minimal strength.
Siu Lim Tao – What Does It Teach You?
But I digress. Back to the form. Siu Lim Tao, or little idea form, gives you some basic positions ideas and principles. In the first section you are learning position and developing relaxed structure and energy. The second section teaches explosive energy and the third section puts the two together with some basic block and counter movements. See also Wing Chun First Form step by step.
With constant repetition, you can train your positions and your mental focus. With plenty of first form practice, you should notice your positions improve and when practicing chi sau, you’ll be less likely to allow your position to falter, letting in a hit. First form is a mental exercise as much as it is a physical one. You should really concentrate while doing the form. As you do so over time, you’ll notice a subtle strength in your positions.
Like with meditation, just focusing your mind has a number of positive implications for your health and well being too.
Why Is First Form Performed Slowly?
The first section of Siu Lim Tao should be done slowly. This is so that you can completely focus on what is going on and properly understand your positions, while developing internal energy. If rushed, or not done mindfully, you’ll be missing the point of the form. Of course the practical applications are a “blue print” for fighting too.
To understand what you’re doing in the first form, it’s a good idea to find a teacher who can break down the ideas into their applications. Then of course you can drill them with a training partner to learn how to put them into practice.
Access the free Wing Chun training videos and learn first form here.
