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Review – Randy Williams – Look Deem Boon Gwun – Vol 1

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Instruction on the long pole is presented in a two volume set. Volume 1 covers details related to the poles dimensions, how long it should be and how the pole is held, etc. And how one should use the long pole, as a method in strength training and skill development. Pole footwork is demonstrated from different stance positions, (Ma Bow and Cat Stance) and how one should move the long pole, while changing direction from side to side. A number of basic drills are presented for further preparation and development, followed up with a breakdown of the pole sequential movements. Then a complete demonstration of the Look Deem Boon Gwun Long Pole form is given. The last section of this video presents, a brief description of the 6 ½ striking method of attack and defense followed with a detailed, step by step description of techniques, as they are applied in a pole vs pole combat situation

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Review – Randy Williams – Look Deem Boon Gwun – Vol 2

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The second volume of this series demonstrates auxiliary training methods with the Long Pole, for strength development and the execution of technique. The wooden dummy is introduced with extension poles from the upper two arms of the Mook Jong, so the practitioner may properly execute pole’s basic techniques. Two man drills are employed as partner practice simulating situations where techniques can be implemented. Practicing two man drills is essential for honing movement and application against an actual person. These drills are demonstrated in moving the pole from high to low positions, executed from different stances. An overview of the Look Deem Boon form is presented, in an outside setting with performances of Randy Williams and his assistant Mario Lopez. The video concludes demonstrating basic applications of the pole versus the Butterfly Knives.

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Review – Samuel Kwok – Six and a Half Point Pole

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Grandmaster Kwok, begins his training video with brief comments about the original of the Long Pole and basic information about the poles dimensions. Instruction starts with showing how the Ma Bow posture with basic punches (empty hand) contributes to effective pole techniques (Bil Ma- thrusting action). The proper way to measure and placing one’s handson the pole and how to move in a forward direction while executing the Bil Ma technique. This twisting action of the pole, is akin to how a bullet turns, as it moves down the barrel of a gun. The Lok Dem Boon Quan form is shown from front and side views. Basic techniques are demonstrated in solo form and with a partner showing the proper movement from two basic stance positions while changing one’s position from side to side. Fundamental training exercises are given to assiststudents in their preparation for the long pole sequence. Using the pole properly in basic training will students’ ability to punch with power. Grandmaster Kwok, also demonstrates empty hand techniques showing how to defend against a person’s punching attacks and when someone is attempting to attack with a stick or club. Various, Chin Na or joint lock techniques are also demonstrated showing how to disable an aggressors attacks. Empty hand and kicking techniques are combined showing their application in combat situations.

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Review – Samuel Kwok – Mastering Wing Chun – Wooden Dummy

Sifu Sam Kwok working on a dummy with arms set to shoulder level.

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This is a straight-forward presentation of the basics in the Wooden Dummy Wing Chun form. The Dummy is a training apparatus used to sharpen one’s skills in Wing Chun technique and applications. Study begins with a basic introduction of the Wooden Dummy’s construction, the specific dimensions of the Muk Yan Jong’s, leg and arm placements. Differences are mentioned about the Muk Yan Jong training post of Fushan in mainland China and that of Hong Kong. The form is shown from different camera angles and views offering a closer look at applications while they’re being applied. The Dummy form is presented in 8 sections, showing specific applications associated with Wing Chun hand and kicking techniques. Grandmaster Kwok, Sifu Tony Massengill and student assistant demonstrate the wooden dummy form and techniques. This training video shows how the Wooden Dummy techniques, can be done incorrectly, consequently leading to undesirable results in actual application or practice.

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New! Wayne Belonoha’s 9 Volume Ving Tsun Blu-Ray Series

Sifu Wayne Belonoha has just released a really awesome 9 Blu-Ray disk set on Ving Tsun Kung Fu. This set is the highest-quality production of any Wing Chun instructional video we’ve even seen (and we’ve seen over 700 to date!). Sifu Wayne is an excellent instructor and his Wing Chun University course is the best-selling Wing Chun video series of all time. So naturally we were very excited about his latest project. But since Sifu Wayne has 55 video lessons and 3 books already, we were also a bit curious about what this new DVD series would cover. So we sat down with Sifu Belonoha and picked his brain. This is what we learned:

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Review – Sifus Taner and Graziano – Tripole Form

This video presents instruction for strengthening legs for kicking, joint disabling and throwing techniques. It shows the tripod dummy form, advanced footwork, how to kick with the right angle, applications, and more.

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The production set up for this video, is the same as the others in the Tanner and Graziano Wing Tjun instructional Series. All appear professionally done… there are no fancy closer up shots, which could have been useful. However, that always raises production cost (equipment and staff) and could make editing more costly. Their presentation style, can be categorized as “straightforward.” Setting a camera-up and shooting a scene from a frame within a known depth of field, makes production far easier.

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New! Buick Yip Bookmarks – Free For Owners of His Dummies

Buick Yip has decided to make a limited series of hand-written, custom made bookmarks for customers that own his dummies. If you want one all you have to do is email Everything Wing Chun (email address is on their site) with your address and proof of ownership. These are NOT available for sale, they are only offered to owners of his dummies.

Just like with his scrolls, Buick does the deep breathing calligraphy when making each bookmark. Each one is hand-made and unique, written by Buick himself. You can get any one of the following 12 bookmarks:

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