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Ian Protheroe just released a new DVD on the Wing Chun Saam Sing Jong, (aka Three Star Dummy, Tripodial, etc). The DVD is an edited version of a seminar he gave in Brisbane, Australia. He says:
“This DVD covers both circular and linear footwork, plum flower, or triangular footwork around the jong and circular stepping through the jong. Combination kicking, foot blocks, jams and sweeps complete the martial aspects of this valuable training tool. Correct stance width while stepping ensures dynamic balance is maintained throughout the footwork sequences, a must for martial practice.
Sifu Taner and Sifu Graziano of the IMAA (International martial Arts Alliance) have released 2 new DVDs at Everything Wing Chun and Everything Wing Chun Instant Access: Chi Sao Sections 1 and 2. These are really good DVDs with clear explanations, audio and video.
Sifu Sam Chan has released a new 3 poster set covering the 3 Wing Chun empty hand forms: Sil Lim Tau, Chum Kiu, and Biu Gee. This is the first quality set of posters showing the forms from the Ip Chin lineage – a great addition to your school or home gym.
This 3 poster set details the first 3 empty-hand forms in Wing Chun Training. Siu Lim Tau, Chum Kiu, and Biu Gee are performed by Wing Chun Master Sam Chan.
We are starting to compile a list of companies ripping Wing Chun people off. They will be on our blacklist – and we would like all of you to contribute to the list as well. Been ripped off – tell us! Maybe we can put some of these thieves out of business and warn others before they get ripped off as well. I’ve seen too many Sifus (and customers!) ripped off to not try and make this list for all.
Topping the list right now is Warmonger – a Pakistani manufacturer.
Although still unfinished, this article is being posted because we felt is still contains very useful information. This article is still considered a draft, but hopefully you can get some good info from it until we have time to boil it down and finish. – EWC
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The short “to do” for maintaining a solid-body dummy: First, we recommend adding 3-4 layers of polyurethane to the new dummy (inside and out). This makes it harder for moisture to get in and out. (wax, oil, and grease, are all okay alternatives). Second, buy a hygrometer and keep the humidity levels over 45% in the room that the dummy is in and do NOT let the humidity level in that room change much. Keep the dummy out of drafts (esp from windows or heating vents) or direct sunlight and away from heaters or air conditioners (blowing air dries the wood out fast). It is ideal to keep the dummy in 50-60% humidity (i.e. normal humidity), but know that is not always possible. If you start seeing checking in your dummy you need to try to stop the moisture from leaving the dummy so quickly 1) reduce temperature if possible 2) seal the dummy and cracks the grease or oils, 2-part epoxy glue 3) raise the humidity in the room ASAP 4) get the dummy out of a draft (cover it). If left unattended the dummy will end up cracking.
[11 May 2016] – Quick note: Here is a report a customer sent us by Dian-Qing Yang and Danny Normand on the best-practices-to-avoid-hardwood-checking-part-I. It might be worth a read if you find this interesting – it covers a lot of the same info we have below from a more scientific background.
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Now for more details:
I ran a few tests on some D2 swords I had. I wanted to see how they held up. These are very amateur tests – and done quickly. I just wanted to test them out one day while we were moving and had only about 15 mins to do so. I was holing my iphone and filming while trying to hit things with the sword – so if you think I am hitting things an an off angle you are probably right. Do NOT try this at home. Blades can break and injure you.