Mastering Wing Chun: The Keys to IP Man's Kung Fu

this book is excellent! though i do recomend purchasing the dvd's for a thorough at home course. some of the type o's can be misleading but not so much as to teach incorrect method. for example: after completing a technique with the left hand you will be shown to do it with the other hand but the text will say left hand again (here and there). other than that it is a fantastic book for learning the Ip Man Wing Chun system

I started learning Wing Chun earlier this year, and initially i found it daunting, so i decided to A) take extra lessons and B) get some extra information.This book was suggested by my Sifu, and has been a great help in learning the forms.

This is a very complete and well written book from Grand Master Samuel Kwok. I have seen a few other books that he’s written that touched on various aspects of Wing Chun, however this one is far superior.

I got this book because one of the other reviewers said that it had the complete Wing Chun System in there. The guy obviously doesn't have or hasn't even read through the book. It only has the 3 fist forms - Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu and Biu Ji. It has nothing on the Dummy, Bot Jom Doa (8 Slash Knives) or the 6 1/2 point pole. The book was short and to the point which is the way of Wing Chun. There was really nothing new in the book. I have met Ip Ching and was really excited to learn more about his family's official version of Wing Chun, but I'm sorry to say this book didn't match my expectations. I found more details in the Wing Chun Compendium Vol. 1 & 2 than in this book. In Sifu Kwok's book, they had an interesting section on Fan Sao (Ch. 10) but that was short. Other insights were on Facing or Dui Ying, Fa Jing, Translation of the VTAA Code of Conduct, Ip Man's written history or Ving Tsun and Sifu Kwok's Personal Photo Album. They were all kind of short. After each form there are a few pages on applications of certain aspects of each form. There is also a short section on Chi Sao. This book isn't expensive so it's a nice addition to any collection. But if you have the Wing Chun Compendium, it's not necessary to get this book. To be a bit nit picky, there were some spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes. The writing style was also a bit of a chore to read. Instead of "Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma" the book says "Gee Kim Yeung Ma" It does that throughout the book! Big lack of detail. I'm sure Sifu Kwok is a great teacher and his DVDs are probably better. This book was just a bit of a letdown.

As a student in martial arts this book is of great help in learning the Wing Chun system. It's a wonderful learning aid in, not only the forms and such, but also the history.

First, I am not a Wing Chun practitioner; however, I have many years of experience in several other martial arts. I found Kwok's book very informative and intresting. It is brief and to the point in the explanations. However, someone with no martial arts experience will probably find it difficult to follow. Also, it only describes the physical movements for the techniques. Wing Chun, like many Chinese Martial Arts, has an internal aspect to it as well that can only be learned from a qualified instructor. You may be able to learn the movements; but to "Master" the art you really need a good instructor. My only complaint with the book is when Kwok compares Wing Chun to other martial arts. He states that there are aspects of Wing Chun (i.e. Sticking Hands, concept of economy of motion, etc..) that no other martial art teaches. This is flat wrong. I have studied Tai Chi for over 10 years. All of these concepts are taught in Tai Chi (and some other internal styles). Kwok also quotes Bruce Lee to demonstrate Wing Chun's superiority, "When the opponent expands, I contract. When he contracts, I expand." This is almost a direct quote for the Tai Chi Classics that has been around for centuries. I would recommend this book as a reference for someone with experience in Wing Chun; but not a good source to learn the art of Wing Chun.

This book is awesome. It explains and reveals many things

I think this book does an excellent job in describing and illustrating each movement. Well worth the cost and is an asset to any style of martial arts!

Gutes Ip Man Wing Chun Buch wenn man Vorkenntnisse hat, da anhand der Bilder nicht immer die vollständige Bewegungsausführung klar ist. Wenn man aber die Siu Lim Tau beherrscht kann man die Bewegungsabläufe die nicht gut dargestellt werden trotzdem logisch nachvollziehen.

Easy to read and understand book on Wing Chun. Great for both beginners and advanced students. Techniques are well photographed explained well.

Livre interessant, qui peut etre utilisé comme un élément d'aide dans une pratique quotidienne du wing chun, mais il ne comporte rien d'exceptionnel

This book is excellent!!! I am a new Wing Chun student studying under the Samuel Kwok school so this goes hand in hand with my training and is my bible for the 3 open hand forms. The routines are well described and documented with pictures, and each form also shows some applications at the end of the section. Obviously you will also be attending lessons to learn the applications of the 'concept', but when you get home this is a brilliant reference and will hone your skills further. The price of the book is reflected in the amount of knowledge held within it.

It starts with short chapters about the authors, the history of Wing Chun, the learning process and explains the basic principles. Master Kwok then writes at length of the three empty hand forms of Wing Chun, including but not limited to a series of annotated photos of the forms and some applications. The book ends with short chapters with things like Chi Sau and lineage.