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WING CHUN
INTERNATIONAL
Theory of the month
Dim Dim Ching
“Every point clear” (Dim Dim Ching). This
means that when executing a form, every
movement is clearly recognisable and
that there is a pause or a stop between
two movements. The form should be
trained with the same rhythm from start
to finish. You should be like a robot
Motto of the month
Make the first move to have control.
Attack according to timing. Timing is
achieved through practice.
Events
25th of February
Regional Grading Day
27th of February to 3rd of
March - Grading week
18th and 19th of March
Wing Chun International
Seminar by Master Andrew
Cameron
Wing Chun International Newsletter February 2017
Welcome to our New Students:
Arun Chutia (Oxford)
Emily Austin (Oxford)
Mustafa Qurashi (Oxford)
Felix Von Papp (Oxford)
David Berry (Didcot)
February 2017
This Year Chinese New Year was celebrated on Saturday the 28th of January .
The new year, also known as the Spring Festival, is marked by the lunisolar
Chinese calendar, so the date changes from year to
year. The festivities usually start the day before the
New Year and continue until the Lantern Festival, the
15th day of the new year. Each Chinese New Year is
characterised by one of 12 animals which appear in
the Chinese zodiac. This year it's the Year of the
Rooster. Roosters are said to be the most motivated
animal in the Chinese zodiac and always put their
careers first .
WCI Worldwide is wishing you a happiness and prosperity in the Year of
the Rooster!
Special Offer
Following up the Chinese New Year we have a special offer for those who wish
to join us in February 2017. WCI Oxford, WCI Didcot and WCI Abingdon schools
this month are giving you a gift - WCI branded T-shirt .
Join us in February by booking your class HERE
Referral Prize
To all existing students, don’t forget your referral cards, as they have to be
signed for your rewards when your friend or family member joins our school.
Siu Nim Tao
The Siu Nim Tao is the first of the hand forms of Wing Chun Kung Fu. It teaches the student the basics of the
martial art. The form has been adapted and changed over the last few hundred years, but it is thought that the form
was inspired by movements from both crane style kung fu and snake style kung fu. The form has evolved differently
as styles of Wing Chun diverged. The snake element can be seen more in Yuen Kay San Wing Chun in Foshan,
China, than it can in Ip Man's Wing Chun which was reordered by Ip Man and his predecessors in Foshan and later
in Hong Kong.
The other two hand forms in the system are Chum Kiu (Seeking Bridge) and Biu Tze (Thrusting Fingers). Siu Nim
Tao is a basic, foundation form for people starting their journey in Wing Chun. Grandmaster Ip Man described the
practice of the Siu Nim Tao form in the following way:
Siu Nim Tao (Little Idea), the ideas of daily matters, such as money, work, hate, love, etc.... de-
crease to as little as possible, or even none, so that the practitioner may concentrate only upon prac-
ticing.- Ip Man
Siu Nim Tao is the foundation of Wing Chun Kung Fu. That is why almost every Wing Chun Sifu, when teaching his
students, always wants the students to practice this form. The form is divided into three sections, with a total of one
hundred and eight movements. Each small section has its own aim in practice, and various meanings in application.
The Goals / Benefits of Siu Nim Tao
There are a number of key benefits for training Siu Nim Tao. The most obvious benefits are as follows:
Strengthening the legs through the stance;
Teaching the student the key techniques of Wing Chun;
Teaching the student how t turn energy on and off.;
Helping the student understand key principles like economy of motion and the centreline.
Home Work
Here is the Siu Nim Tao Form by Sifu Scott Rowlindon.
Uniform
It is important to us as an
organisation that our students
are wearing appropriate
uniform:
Grades 1 - 4 should wear
White WCI T-shirt Black
WCI trousers;
Grades 5 - 8 should wear
Grey WCI T-shirt and
Black WCI trousers;
Grades 9 - 12 should wear
Black WCI T-shirt. and
Black WCI trousers.
Also; Mitts, Shin-Pads and
gum-shields should be used
during your Lat Sau, Sparring
and application training.
All uniform and equipment can
be purchased from your
instructor.
Attendance
For you to progress at a
steady pace, we would like to
see you in your classes a
minimum of twice a week. If
that is not possible, please
allocate a time when you can
practice your form, shapes and
foot work at home or book a
valuable private lesson with
your instructor.
Our schools provide their
students with attendance cards
to help you and instructor track
your progression. Please
make sure, you arrive 15
minutes before the class and
take your time to fill in your
card.
If you are not able to make the
session on time, let your
instructor know as early as
possible.
Adults Grading
Phase 1
Phase One students (grades zero to three) will be tested on:
Siu Nim Tao skeleton - your first form
8 Basic Steps
Matrix - 9 hand shapes
Dan Chi Sao
Lat Sao 10 points
Haymaker defence and round kicks
Theories - Nose to Nose, Mirroring, Magnetic Zone, Inside/ Outside Gate.
Phase 2
Phase Two students (grades four to seven) will be tested on:
Siu Nim Tao positions and Chum Kiu skeleton.
Boxing Drill
“123 drill”
Advanced Steps
Chi Sao First Section
Anti Throwing programme
Theories - Mirroring, Body moves, arms stays still and Mirroring.
Phase 3
Phase Three students (grades eight to 11) will be tested on:
Development of Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu positions
Advanced Steps
Sparring Drills
Chi Sao First Section
Anti Weapons
Theories/Concepts - don’t go for a disarm, inside/ outside gate, range, hand
positions.
TG Pretesting
Once student has achieved Grade 12, student starts to prepare for TG testing. TG
stands for Technical Grade and is focused on developing understanding of technical
abilities in student. TG students are perfecting their Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu, hand
shapes and foot work, analysing them and working of correct positions. At this level
students will learn Biu Tze and Muk Jan Chong. Also advanced Chi Sau sections are
taught.
Pretesting day is the day, when Sifu Scott Rowlinson is testing TG students on what they
have learned within past couple of month. Before achieving TG grade, student must
attend minimum of 6 Pretesting days.
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Little Dragon Belts
Junior Warrior Belts
Rewards
Attending 16 classes
per rotation
For helping the friend
or family member to
For brining WCI
homework on time or
helping at events
For academic
excellence, please bring
your child’s
achievements results to
the school
Have you got 10 reward
clips? If so, bring them
back to the class and
you will receive the
Grandmaster Badge
Children Curriculum
Junior Warrior Phase 2 and Phase 3
1. Siu Nim Tau
2. Lat Sau Game 1 - 4
3. Defence against Back-fist using Bong Sao and Tarn Sao
4. Flanking Step
5. Centre line punches
6. The four power principles.
7. Partner training module
8. Student Creed
White Belts
Kick Boxing Form
1. Jab
2. Cross
3. Bob and Weave
4. Cross
5. Hook
6. Uppercut
7. Side Kick
8. Round Kick
9. Spin
10. Back Kick
Basics
Partner Training
1. Left head cover
2. Right head cover
3. Left pick
4. Right pick
5. Left body cover
6. Right body cover
7. Bong gerk
8. Yap gerk
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Uniform
It is important to us as an
organisation that our students
are wearing appropriate
uniform:
Little Dragon Uniform -
Green WCI T-shirt, Black
WCI Kung Fu suit and
Sash, representing Grade;
Junior Warrior uniform -
Blue WCI T-shirt, Black WCI
Kung Fu suit and Sash,
representing Grade.
It is important that students
wear comfortable trainers.
Heavy footwear might hurt their
feet during exercise and could
cause injuries to training
partners. Kung Fu suits are
needed as students’ reward
badges go on them.
Phase 2 and Phase 3 students
should ware shin-pads and mitts
for protecting their partner from
injuries.
You can buy uniform and
equipment from your child’s
instructor.
Weapons
Weapon training is designed for
those children who want to
achieve their Black Belt. As we
now have many schools around
the UK our focus on this part of
children’s training will develop.
Firstly as a parent please check
with your child’s instructor if your
child is on the Black Belt course.
This means, your child should
attend classes twice a week so
the instructor can allocate 15
minutes in each lesson for their
weapon training. This rotation
students will learn how to use
Nunchaku
Please order Nunchaku in
advance from your instructor.
Black Belt of the month
Junior Warrior Ralphy Plowman
Focus
Focus is to be able
to concentrate on something
and pay particular attention to it.
Do you know how to use word
“Focus” at:
School
Home
Wing Chun
Do you know
what is:
Positive manners
Mental growth
Physical health
Self-discipline
Common sense
Self-defence
Abusive
Offensive
Contact Us
Give us a call for more
information about trial
lessons, seminars,
grading or merchandise.
WCI Oxford
South Oxford Community
Centre,
Lake Street
Oxford,
OX1 4RP
Barton Neighbourhood Centre Underhill Circus Headington Oxford OX3 9LS
WCI Didcot
Didcot Civic Hall
Britwell Road
Didcot
OX11 7JN
WCI Abingdon
North East Abingdon
Community Association
Lindsay Drive
Abingdon
OX14 2RT
Contact Sifu Dace
07846 371 611
Face Book
Website
Beginner Children Wing Chun Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Monday 5:30pm - 6:00pm
South Oxford Community Centre
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Black Belt - Weapons Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Monday 6:00pm - 6:15pm
South Oxford Community Centre
Tuesday 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Junior Warriors (7-12)Wing Chun Advanced training Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Monday 6:15pm - 6:30pm
South Oxford Community Centre
Tuesday 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Adults age 13+
North East Abingdon Association
Monday 8:30pm - 9:30pm
South Oxford Community Centre
Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Beginners
Tuesday 7:30pm - 8:30pm Advanced
Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Beginners
Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm Advanced
Didcot Civic Hall
Wednesday 7pm - 8pm Beginners
See you all in training!
Happy Birthday!
Gerrard Daly
Timetable
