Description: Mastering Authentic Wing Chun Kung Fu · Starring: Augustine Fong · Format: 8 DVD Complete Set · Language: English Language · Region: Region Free Augustine Fong was born on the island of Macao, off the coast of southern China. Since his early childhood, he has had a special interest in the Chinese martial arts. In 1960, he was fortunate enough to begin training in a traditional gung fu style. His instructor was the honorable Wing Chun master, Ho Kam Ming. Master Ho, a top student of the late grand master Yip Man, had, at that time, introduced the style to the Macao area. Augustine Fong, without a second thought, became one of his first students. By 1964, master Ho's school had grown considerably. The school had gained a reputation, so good, in fact, that a famous gung-fu school from Hong Kong decided to send a formal challenge. Challenges, back then, were very serious business. The challenging school, in this case, had also obtained an impressive name and reputation. It was understood that they had fought and won over a hundred contests in this manner, and as a result, defeated a number of top schools in Hong Kong. Accepting the written challenge, master Ho decided that Fong would fight the match. Fong was master Ho's best student and toughest fighter. On the appointed day, the challenger appeared along with his instructor and ten fellow students. Out of courtesy, the challenger's sifu was appointed the referee. The match was to consist of three rounds, with the only rule being you could not step out of the fighting area. During the fight, Fong dominated his opponent. In the second round, he became very aggressive, driving the challenger into a mok jeong (wooden dummy). In the third and final round, Fong continued his advantage, chasing and punching his opponent into a wall. Reeling off the wall, the challenger fell into a well-timed punch and was knocked unconscious. Without a word, his sifu and si dai picked him up and carried him out. Master Ho's school, through Fong's victory, had upheld its reputation. Fong, because of the encounter, became quite well known throughout Hong Kong and Macao. In Macao he is still known as Wing Chun's "Gum-Pai Da-Sau" or "Golden Ribbon Boxer." Following this incident, many new students, hearing of the school's reputation, decided to enroll. To help with the increasing number of students, Fong was asked to assist master Ho in teaching. This was quite an honor for the young Fong. But instead of passing on the good news to his family, he chose to keep it to himself. His mother, during this time, was a very strict woman. Her opinion of the arts was not altogether high. She felt that skill in gung fu would only get one into trouble. So, instead of worrying his mother, Fong had decided from the beginning, to keep his skill a secret. And did he ever! For thirteen years, his mother never new that he was practicing the art of Wing Chun! During this period, sifu Fong began studying under the Chinese herbalist, sifu Wong Bing Gong. Sifu Wong had learned his art from a monk and was well known for his healing ability. During World War II, he used his knowledge to cure a great many people. Sifu Wong taught Fong how to use "Dit Da" massage to heal broken bones and to treat bruises, strains, and sprains. Sifu Wong also taught him how to prepare herbs, and their medicinal remedies, all of which was valuable knowledge for a practitioner of the martial art. In 1967, due to civil disturbances in Macao, Augustine Fong moved to Kowloon, Hong Kong. There, his instructor, master Ho, opened a Wing Chun school, where Fong practiced and taught for two years. Then, in 1969, following his father's footsteps, sifu Fong immigrated to America. Moving to Nogales, Arizona, and then settling in Tucson, sifu Fong soon began to teach and promote the Wing Chun style. In Tucson, he accepted a position teaching self-defense for the city. The program worked out so well, that in 1973, prompted by his students and friends, he opened his own school. This was the first public Wing Chun school in the southwestern United States! Today, with over thirty-seven years of experience in the art, Master Fong is considered by the Ho KamMing Wing Chun Association in Hong Kong to be among the most skillful Wing Chun masters in the world. Furthermore, in addition to the two traditional Wing Chun weapons,the Lok Dim Bun Quan (Six and one-half Point Long Staff) and the Bat Jaam Do (Butterfly Knives), he is adept in a wide variety of other martial arts weapons and also specializes in the southern Lion Dance. Master Fong learned the latter from Master Chan Gin Man of the Hung Sing Choi Lee Fut Kuen in Hong Kong. Because of his knowledge, a number of poeple have come from other parts of the United States and from Mexico to study under Master Fong. In 1989, Master Fong sponsored a visit of his teacher Master Ho to the United States to promote the art of Wing Chun. During this visit a Wing Chun Seminar was held at the Fong's Wing Chun Gung-Fu Federation headquarters. In 1990, Master Fong was appointed the head judge of the Wing Chun committee of the United States. In this capacity, he was responsible for setting up the rules of the Wing Chun Sticky Hands tournament organized by the United States National Chinese Martial Arts Competitions. To promote the Wing Chun system, Master Fong has given martial arts demonstrations, performed lion dances throughout Arizona, U.S.A. and Sonara, Mexico, and has organized very successful martial arts exhibitions in Arizona. He has appeared on numerous local television and radio shows as well as in articles published by "Black Belt" and "Inside Kung-Fu" magazines and several local newspapers. He also had taught many seminars throughout the country. Master Fong had written eight volumes of books about the complete system of Wing Chun Gung-Fu. With the help of The Panther Production Company, he had produced 8 volumes of video cassettes for the Wing Chun System. For many years of hard work, the Fong's Wing Chun Gung-Fu Academy of Tucson is recognized by the Martial Art Society as one of the top Wing Chun Gung-Fu Schools in the nation. Master Fong currently operates his own federation headquatered in Tucson, Arizona Arizona where he founded his own Wing Chun Academy and established the headquarters for "Fong's Wing Chun Gung-Fu Federation". This association remains devoted to the exact principles of the complete system of Wing Chun Gung-Fu.and currently has affiliated schools throughout the United States and Canada. 01. Wing Chun Fundamentals: In this video, Master Augustine Fong presents the fundamental Wing Chun techniques and exercises needed to build a strong foundation. Master Fong personally demonstrates the correct method of executing the techniques, then he demonstrates with a partner to illustrate how the techniques are applied. The basic Wing Chun punches, blocks, kicks and stances are demonstrated with commentary designed to explain the major points of Wing Chun theory to you. For the first time on video, Master Fong presents the way to strike the Wing Chun iron palm bag to condition your hands and elbows for fighting. He also demonstrates rarely seen leg blocks, kicks from the ground, and sticky legs exercises. In the final segment on this video, Master Fong gives a demonstration of the power of Wing Chun’s famous 1-inch punch and discloses the more spiritual aspects of Wing Chun by demonstrating chi meditation. (approx. 60 mins) 02. Wing Chun Siu Lim Tao Form: The Siu Lim Tao form is the basis for all other Wing Chun forms. In this video, Master Augustine Fong demonstrates this all-important first form of the Wing Chun system as well as many of the basic, essential exercises that develop your foundation. He shows you how to use trapping and attacking combinations, the five elbows, the five blocks, and how to apply various techniques of the Siu Lim Tao. First, he performs the form at normal speed using the correct power, then he demonstrates slowly, motion by motion, so that you can follow along. The major ideas of the form are explained so that you will understand the underlying principles of the movements. (approx. 56 mins) 03. Wing Chun Chum Kiu Form: The Wing Chun second form called Chum Kiu, is extremely important because it develops your body unity and knowledge of how to use your forearms (bridge) to control your opponent. In this video, Master Augustine Fong performs Chum Kiu and demonstrates a number of the Wing Chun partner exercises you should learn at this level. He shows you various ways to execute lap sao, slow attacks, single sticky hands, and applications of the Chum Kiu form. All of these partner exercises teach you how to trap and control the opponent’s attack so that you can counterattack freely. The Chum Kiu level is a stepping stone to the higher levels of Wing Chun. (approx. 56 mins) 04. Wing Chun Biu Gee Form: The Biu Gee form is Wing Chun’s most advanced form concealing many hidden and deadly emergency techniques. In this video, Master Augustine Fong demonstrates the complete Biu Gee form as well as a number of important Wing Chun partner exercises that develop the skills needed for these Biu Gee techniques. Master Fong demonstrates asking hands, single sticky hands, double sticky hands, and the rarely seen blindfolded sticky hands exercises. For the first time on video, Master Fong presents the Wing Chun 3-man exercises which develop your skills of fighting more than one person. Mastering the Biu Gee form is a crucial step in the art of Wing Chun. (approx. 58 mins) 05. Wing Chun 108 Mook Yan Jong Form: Now on video, the complete 108 Motions of the Wing Chun Wooden Dummy form are performed in this informative video by Master Augustine Fong. The Mook Jong, or wooden dummy, has always been a valuable tool for any serious Wing Chun student. To help you learn how to use the wooden dummy, Master Fong not only presents the form in its entirety, but also shows how various techniques are applied against an opponent. He demonstrates the form in slow motion so that you can learn the movements, then shows how to execute it with full power. To ensure that you develop the correct technique and power, the major principles of using the dummy are explained. (approx. 58 mins) 06. Wing Chun Weapons: Wing Chun Weapons are not only practical to use, but training with them will further develop your body unity and power. In this video, Master Augustine Fong demonstrates both the butterfly knives and the six and one-half point pole to show you how to train correctly to increase your power and body unity. He shows applications of blocks and attacks to use against an armed opponent for each of these weapons. Throughout the video Master Fong points out the major principles you need to understand to use these weapons efficiently. (approx. 58 mins) 07. Wing Chun Sparring: Sticking and feeling exercises, such as chi sao, are the heart of Wing Chun training. In this video, Master Augustine Fong presents a dynamic exhibition of the fundamental sticking exercises in the Wing Chun system. He demonstrates asking hands, regaining the line, sparring in single sticky hands, double sticky legs, and sticky hands. He also shows attacks in sticky hands and legs, flowing techniques in the air, and closing the gap. In the vinal segment of this video, Master Fong demonstrates free sparring to show how his techniques flow out naturally in response to his opponent’s actions. Because sticking and feeling exercises are such a major part of Wing Chun training, this video is essential for any student interested in Wing Chun. (approx. 58 mins) 08. Wing Chun History, Concepts & Traditions: In this video, Master Augustine Fong answers commonly asked questions that students have about Wing Chun history, theories, and application of Wing Chun techniques to real-life situations. He describes how the Wing Chun system originated, explains the different systems of Wing Chun, and outlines his family tree from Ng Mui down. Master Fong discusses Wing Chun’s three hand forms and the famous Wooden Dummy. He explains the levels of Wing Chun and how to internal and external development fit together. (approx. 52 mins) Terms of SaleIf you have questions about an item, please ask BEFORE bidding or purchasing. 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Case Type: Polycase
Custom Bundle: No
Rating: G
Subtitle Language: None
MPN: N/A
Studio: Panther Productions
Format: DVD
Region Code: DVD: 0/All (Region Free/Worldwide)
Language: American English
Release Year: 1990
Actor: Augustine Fong
Features: Full Screen
Movie/TV Title: Wing Chun
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Video Format: NTSC
Sub-Genre: Aikido, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing/Combat Aerobics, Kickboxing/K-1, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts/UFC, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Samurai, Self-Defense, Self-Help, Tae-Bo, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Traditional Martial Arts
Director: Joseph Jennings
Cinematic Movement: Instructional
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Subject: Martial Arts
Edition: Box Set
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Type: Instructional Series
Producer: Joseph Jennings
Genre: Educational, Documentary, Sports
Run Time: 565 minutes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
