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

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.

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 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.

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 book is awesome. It explains and reveals many things

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

GM Kwok's book is, as you would expect, very detailed and useful to anyone studying Ip Man Wing Chun. It has chapters detailing the history of the art, and of the Ip Man lineage which add that extra element to understanding and learning the art. The pictures and descriptions of the forms are very good, and the applications of each form are an added bonus. However, a basic understanding of the forms is required to understand the movements thouroughly. Highly recommended to any Wing Chun practitioners learning the forms.

There are three audiences for this book1. The beginner : you may like it and be impressed. And may be willing to pay the cost of the book.2, The intermediate: you may use it to check out the correct form sequences but feel anything else is too briefly dealt with.You may wonder about the cost of the book and feel cheated.3. The Advanced: this will be of little use, but as part of a collection in your private library you might regard it as an example of a WC figures publication. It does contain some interesting historical mention. You will have forgotten the price paid.3. The advanced:

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.