WING CHUN

The interest in this famous short hand style is huge and ever-growing. We have selected from among the many Wing Chun books those texts which we feel have special interest. In this case Randy Williams is a teacher with over 27 years of training. His mentors have included George Yau, Augustine Fong and Ho Kam Ming.

KC037 Close Range Combat Wing Chun
Volume #1 Blocking, Striking, Kicking and Footwork Fundamentals

This series is another formidable contribution to the corpus of Kung Fu. What makes Randy Williams Sifu unique is his exhaustive elucidation of Wing Chun. He writes so fully and completely that you get the feeling you are learning all he has to say on a given subject. Of course this isn't true but it's certainly refreshing to find an instructor who wants to be clear, thorough and understood. His dedication seems tremendous and each book is chock full of photos, notes, key points and detailed observations. A serious effort.

Volume 1: The first volume discusses the entire curriculum of the system. This is followed by a long section on terms; rules of combat; principle concepts; the basic stance; the three families of blocks; chain and other forms of punching; the 8 palms; 8 elbows; 8 additional strikes; the immoveable elbow; 8 types of footwork; 8 kicks; kicking and leg blocking; long bridge blocks; complex motions; trapping; combat drills; the rattan ring and a final glossary.

Note: Just as in his first series, these books are printed with a glossy black covers. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there some scuffs and dings might be unavoidable.

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KC038 Close Range Combat Wing Chun
Volume #2 Explosive Self-Defense Techniques

This series is another formidable contribution to the corpus of Kung Fu. What makes Randy Williams Sifu unique is his exhaustive elucidation of Wing Chun. He writes so fully and completely that you get the feeling you are learning all he has to say on a given subject. Of course this isn't true but it's certainly refreshing to find an instructor who wants to be clear, thorough and understood. His dedication seems tremendous and each book is chock full of photos, notes, key points and detailed observations. A serious effort.

Volume 2: The second volume starts with training proverbs, then goes to: facing theory, centerline, the horizontal motherline, the cutting angle, the reference concept; WC leg defense; applied timing; the eight kicking principles; combat sticky hands; chee sau concepts; close range techniques; ground fighting; sticky feet; Wing Chun power training.

Note: Just as in his first series, these books are printed with a glossy black covers. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there some scuffs and dings might be unavoidable.

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KC039 Close Range Combat Wing Chun
Volume #3 Mook Yan Joang Wooden Dummy Form

This series is another formidable contribution to the corpus of Kung Fu. What makes Randy Williams Sifu unique is his exhaustive elucidation of Wing Chun. He writes so fully and completely that you get the feeling you are learning all he has to say on a given subject. Of course this isn't true but it's certainly refreshing to find an instructor who wants to be clear, thorough and understood. His dedication seems tremendous and each book is chock full of photos, notes, key points and detailed observations. A serious effort.

Volume 3: The third volume is dedicated to the Wooden Dummy form. It contains: proverbs relating to the Dummy Form; a discussion of the dummy's structure; building and installing; preliminaries; the 8 kicks and the dummy; the form part one; the form part two; main training points; practical applications; dummy drills; iron palm training.

Note: Just as in his first series, these books are printed with a glossy black covers. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there some scuffs and dings might be unavoidable.

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KW012 Wing Chun Gung Fu
The Explosive Art of Close Range Combat
Volume #1 Siu Leem Tau and Basic Theory
by Randy Williams

This entire series of books is a labor of love. Shiny black and white wrap around covers bordered in gold, many detailed notes, hundreds of pictures, an OVERSIZED format (8 1/4 X 11 3/4 inches) with beautiful printing (done in Singapore) and some color photos show the interest and intent of the series. Many pictures are posed in from of Temple architecture. There are numerous shots form unusual camera angles to show details. There are many sequences of combinations for applications and technical points. Rand Williams was aiming at completeness of presentation and indeed has probably come closer to that than anyone else. There are times when a book is better than even a video. This may be one of those times.

Volume One contents (partial): History, about shihfus George Yau, Augustine Fong and Ho Kam Ming, terminology, maxims, the Siu Lum Form, main points, three families blocking, elbow positions, long bridges, applications, centerline theory, eight elements of internal and external, Wing Chu spirit, glossary and much more. Note: To be realistic, we have to say that these books are printed with a glossy black cover, shipped from overseas and then come to us. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there may be some scuffs and dings.

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KW013 Wing Chun Gung Fu (Currently out of print)
The Explosive Art of Close Range Combat
Volume #2 Chum Kiu and Footwork
by Randy Williams

This entire series of books is a labor of love. Shiny black and white wrap around covers bordered in gold, many detailed notes, hundreds of pictures, an OVERSIZED format (8 1/4 X 11 3/4 inches) with beautiful printing (done in Singapore) and some color photos show the interest and intent of the series. Many pictures are posed in from of Temple architecture. There are numerous shots form unusual camera angles to show details. There are many sequences of combinations for applications and technical points. Rand Williams was aiming at completeness of presentation and indeed has probably come closer to that than anyone else. There are times when a book is better than even a video. This may be one of those times.

Volume Two contents (partial): The WC System, WC terminology, Rules of Conduct, the 17 "Musts", Chum Kiu, Chum Kiu Development, Chum Kiu 108 breakdown, Main points, San Sau Practical Applications, Body Unity, Chum Kiu kicking and leg blocking, the Horizontal Centerline, Wing Chun Trapping. Note: To be realistic, we have to say that these books are printed with a glossy black cover, shipped from overseas and then come to us. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there may be some scuffs and dings.

KW014 Wing Chun Gung Fu (Currently out of print)
The Explosive Art of Close Range Combat
Volume #3 Mook Yan Joang and Mui Fah Joang
by Randy Williams

This entire series of books is a labor of love. Shiny black and white wrap around covers bordered in gold, many detailed notes, hundreds of pictures, an OVERSIZED format (8 1/4 X 11 3/4 inches) with beautiful printing (done in Singapore) and some color photos show the interest and intent of the series. Many pictures are posed in from of Temple architecture. There are numerous shots form unusual camera angles to show details. There are many sequences of combinations for applications and technical points. Rand Williams was aiming at completeness of presentation and indeed has probably come closer to that than anyone else. There are times when a book is better than even a video. This may be one of those times.

Volume Three contents (partial): The "Eight Kicks" Dummy Exercise, Dummy Structure, Building and Installing a Dummy, Prelim aries, Benefits of Dummy Training, the "108", "Eight Kicks" and the Wooden Dummy, Mook Yan Joang Form, Mook Yan Joang Breakdown, Main Points, San Sau - Practical Applications, Benefits of Mui Fa Joang (Plum Flower Posts) Training, Main Points, Mui Joang Plans, WC Weight Training, Mook Yan Joang Plans. Note: To be realistic, we have to say that these books are printed with a glossy black cover, shipped from overseas and then come to us. We can't guarantee they will be in the original, pristine condition which they might have started. We won't say "buyer beware" because we always try to do our best but there may be some scuffs and dings.