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Siu Lim Tau translates literally into Siu (small), Lim (idea/thought), Tau (head). Loosely translated as "Small/Little Idea In The Head" or "Little Epiphanies In The Mind". The name indicates that all the details and particulars should be focused on and maintained. This form is practiced in a stationary horse stance using only arm movements. Proper practice of Siu Lim Tau enables the student to develop proper abdominal breathing, independent arm movement, focus, a stable stance, and proper energy.
Chum Kil - Chum (search), Kil (bridge). Translated it means "Search For The Bridge", "Seeking The Bridge", or "Bridging The Gap". A bridge is created when one of your arms makes contact with the arm of an opponent. During Chum Kil new hand positions, kicks and movements are introduced.
Bil Jee is translated as "Darting fingers" or "Flying fingers." This is the third and final empty hand form in Wing Chun. This form, as the name suggests, places an emphasis on finger jabs. This form enables the practitioner to have a better understanding of the various hand techniques in various applications. This form conditions the practitioner to use the various strikes and techniques at real speed.
The butterfly knives are a weapon used primarily by martial artists of southern China. The blade length of the weapon is equal to the fist and the forearm, and a guard is fixed to its hilt to protect the hand. The special length of the blade is designed to allow for better maneuvering. For instance, if the blade is longer than the length of the fist and the arm, it could not be able to be rotated inside the arms. However, the shape of the butterfly knife and the way of its use differs in northern China
The Dragon Pole has the advantage of its length and linear movements in attack with a minimal circular movement in defence. This technique combined with the most efficient footwork in both attack and defence allows the exponent to move in and out of range like lightning. In fact, it is said that once you hear the first impact of the Pole, the victor has already been decided.
Legend has it that in the days of the Shaolin Temple, there was a tunnel filled with 108 wooden dummies, and the monks who completed their training were required to pass through this tunnel as one of their final exams.
Each one of these dummies performed a certain technique, which the "graduate" monks had to neutralize on their way out of the temple.
When the Shaolin Temple was destroyed, Ng Mui escaped, and in deference to her training at the Shaolin Temple, she incorporated a training set using a single Wooden Dummy.
This dummy set contains 108 combat techniques, each representing the 108 dummies that were in the Shaolin Temple.
The Wooden Dummy is used to develop timing, arm and leg co-ordination, proper use and application of force, distance, judgement, footwork and to teach practitioners how to flow smoothly from technique to technique.
It is also used to toughen the limbs, although this is not the primary function of the dummy.
Chi sao training develops timing and contact reflexes. Many chi sao techniques do not apply to actual combat, but, through these techniques, the practitioner will develop the fundamental skill of contact reflexes which is the key to victory in combat.
Some other benefits of chi sao are close distance coordination, focusing with the eyes, mobility, balance, timing, accuracy, control of the opponent's balance, and Chi power.
Chi Sao will teach you how to use both sides of your brain. The right side of your brain controls the left side of your body and the left side controls the right side. You will learn how to use both arms interdependently.
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