Forms

There are seven forms in the entire Wing Chun system

Three empty hand forms, the wooden dummy form, tri-podial dummy for leg training and two different weapon sets.  Wing Chun uses forms as a reference or a guide. The system understands that if the theory is complex then the application will be unsuitable for practical use.

Sil Lum Tao
(little idea) 

This is the first form of Wing Chun. An exercise practiced stationary throughout, it concentrates on training stability, balance, correct elbow position, protection of the centerline, linking the structure, economy of movement in attack/defense, and the development of chuen ging (inch power). 

It can be theorized that the sil lum tao begins the practitioner's training with the little elements or: conceptual points. These include both the physical work the body must go through, the mental development of intention, and the linking of the two.

Chum Kiu
(seeking [the] bridge)

The second form teaches correct footwork and hand positions to avoid direct confrontation with an opponent's force. It teaches passiveness, rather than fighting force head-on. Kicks are introduced in this form in conjunction with footwork.

Bil Gee
(shooting fingers)

This is the final empty hand form comprised of mostly attacking techniques. Attack and defense techniques are simultaneous and instantaneous. Bil Gee is extremely dangerous, as its aim is to attack vital points of the body. Due to the inherent danger of this form, a student who has completed this training will rarely use it in sparing. It is mainly reserved for emergencies, as it could severely injure or kill.

Muk Yan Jong Fa
(wooden man dummy techniques)
See wooden dummy for more information.

Som Bune Jong
(Tri-podial dummy)
See kicks for more information.

Luk Dim Boon Kwan
(six and a half point pole/ long pole)
see weapons for more information.

Bot Jaam Do
(eight slashing knives/ twin butterfly sabers)
see weapons   for more information.