Ving tsun is a devastating fast fighting art of great practical value. Midlands wing chun kuen hong kong wing chun in the uk. An overview in the form of essays is a book that all practitioners of ving tsun, regardless of lineage or experience, should have in their reference. Ron heimberger, in my own lineage, once produced a small volume titled ving tsun jo fen. Wsl ving tsun kuen hok is the legacy of the late sifu wong sh. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung and wsl ving tsun kuen.
An overview in the form of essays, dvds, and many published articles on the wing chun ving tsun system. The world famous ving tsun punch is the one technique that characterizes and represents the ving tsun system. Mi nombre es lilia lemoine, soy actriz, conductora, modelo y cosplayer. A whopping 336 pages, fully illustrated with rare and neverbeforepublished photos, in both colour and blackandwhite. I have read already several books about ving tsun, but david peterson confirms to be the best.
Hear about thi sifu petersons thought about wing chun in this interview. At portland kung fu we practice ving tsun pronounced wing chun kung fu, a popular chinese martial art made famous by yip man ip man and his student bruce lee. Break it down with david peterson ving tsun combat science. The system of wing chun is based on 2 theories and 3 principles that highlight the simplicity of this traditional form of chinese kungfu. Federation wing tsun system the unique, strategybased. This is the best single book on wing tsun or wing chun and ving tsun for that matter for the beginner and continues as a resource for the more advanced student. David petersons book has become a classic in a short period of time. His style or brand of wing chun is very well known in the north east of the united states. What mostly makes this a great book is the complete coverage of the techniques and the extensive, wellresearched and. Wing chun ving tsun kung fu school located in christiansburg blacksburg teaching selfdefense, core strength, discipline, etc. He became a student of the late sifu wong shun leung after. Wing chun ving tsun, wingtsun school directory ewingchun.
David peterson dvds and books from the wong shun leung lineage of wing chun kung fu. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung by david peterson isbn. Austin ving tsun academy serving austin since 1996. In november 1999, peterson was a guest presenter at the 1st world ving tsun conference in hong kong, presenting his views on the future of the wing chun system. The federation wing tsun system is a unique, strategybased approach to wing chun kungfu.
Portland kung fu martial arts for selfdefense ving tsun. Sifu alan mynett is a student of grandmaster ip ching. Leung ting has 16 books on goodreads with 601 ratings. He is a first generation student of the late sifu wong shun leung, and the principal instructor of wsl ving tsun combat science malaysia which he established in 2011. The ving tsun clinic teaches ving tsun also spelled wing chun, yong chun, and other ways kung fu.
He became a student of sifu wong shun leung after travelling to hong kong in 1983. I have read already several books about ving tsun, but david peterson confirms to be the. The art has been passed down from the shaolin kung fu era through generations of masters that. Ip ching lineage ving tsun kung fu pronounced wing chun, now being taught in sheffield. Sifu david peterson is a student of the wong shun leung lineage. It deals primarily with wsls combat philosophy and is applicable to all lineages.
Wing chun books quick list ving tsun, wing tsun these lists are ed. We provide wing chun classes in the melbourne cbd based on the wong shun leung method. Ving tsun wing chun kung fu training in christiansburg. Tried and tested wing chun that is simple, direct and efficient. The online home of moy yat kung fu academy in austin, houston, georgetown, and round rock, texas. It is one of the most sought afterwing chun books on the market today.
Sifu david peterson wing chun interview obsessed with. Ving tsun combat science wing chun classes in melbourne. Darrell jordans questions concentrate on the ving tsun system, training, chi sao, and fighting concepts. Wing chun books dg the wing chun archive ving tsun. An overview in the form of essays hardback, color click to view. As monji so eloquently pointed out, wing chun, ving tsun etc etc, all follow similar principles, ideals and basic energies but the application and interpretation of those principles differ from lineage to lineage, simply because, from the founders of those lineages down to the students who learn under them, interpret and apply those principles. Grand master sunny tang is a 2nd generation disciple of yip man bruce lees. The art has been passed down from the shaolin kung fu era through generations of masters that have preserved and refined ving tsun for modern day use. Mui fa publishing proudly present worldrenowned wsl ving tsun kuen hok teacher and author sifu david petersons new musthave book. In this inspiring, comprehensive and knowledgepacked new book, sifu peterson offers a unique and detailed insight into the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method, exploring the forms, concepts, techniques, and drills as taught by the. The austin ving tsun academy is happy to announce we have fully moved into and renovated our new facility at 740 research blvd. Peterson is the founder and principal instructor of the.
Expectations and guidance from the ving tsun tradition ving tsun ip ching athletic foundation, 2006. For research purposes, the vtm recognizes six stages of wing chuns development from the systems origin. The sound of ving tsun is a compilation of interviews with four grandmasters and five masters of the ving tsun kung fu system. Wing chun the most practical selfdefense system for adults. A fantastic book by david peterson who was a long time student of sifu wong shun leung. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fully illustrated, in both colour and blackandwhite, with neverbeforepublished photos, along with an extensive appendix containing extra references for the reader, wsl ving tsun kuen hok. Wing chun martial arts norwich, norfolk, lowestoft and. The sound of ving tsun the grandmasters and masters. Wing chuns evolution cincinnatis premier martial arts school. Promoting the art and culture of yip man moy yat ving tsun wing chun kung fu.
This book would be of interest to any ving tsun enthusiast. May 23, 2016 in this volume, sifu david peterson, author and student of the late wong shun leung, presents a detailed overview of the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method in the form of individual essays that explore the forms, concepts, techniques and drills that comprise the legacy of his teacher, as well as an exclusive look at the life of sifu wong and. Portland kung fu martial arts for selfdefense ving. He is a teacher of the chinese language and principal instructor of the melbourne chinese martial arts club where he instructs in the wong shun leung.
Its roots are centuries old and its techniques have been passed down through the ages by dedicated disciples. May 17, 20 in the west we tend to read these suggestions through our own cultural lens. Wing chuns evolution cincinnatis premier martial arts. In this volume, author and student of the late wong shun. In this comprehensive and knowledge packed new book, sifu peterson offers a unique and detailed insight into the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method, exploring the forms, concepts, techniques, and drills as taught by the. Ving tsun wing chun is a martial arts form of kung fu that can be used for many purposes including self defense. He is an indemand seminar presenter all around the world and he is the principal instructor of. In october 1978, just after turning 17, michael street packed two suitcases and with 100 pound in his pocket he left home to seek his fortune, destiny and a sifu to indulge his passion for ving tsun k read more.
The world ving tsun athletic association is dedicated to the promotion and propagation of the ving tsun system. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung and wsl ving tsun kuen hok. Classes are taught by sifu aaron moy 10 tung vyvial 11g vt under the direction of sigung moy tung 10g vt. Aug 23, 2014 ving tsun hand techniques yat ji chung choi sun character center punch. An overview in the form of essays mui fa publishing proudly present worldrenowned wsl ving tsun kuen hok teacher and author sifu david petersons new musthave book. David peterson, has been training in the chinese martial arts since 1973. Ving tsun is based on comprehensible, at all times explainable, scientific knowledge. Wing chun books dg ving tsun, wing tsun these lists are ed. Ip man ving tsun genealogy by vtaa 2005 published in 2005 by the committee of the ving tsun athletic association to coincide with the 2nd world wing chun conference in hong kong, this is the most accurate and comprehensive ip man family tree and genealogy book to date. Painting, recarpeting, refinishing the hardwood training floor, and the installation of plenty of training equipment and mirrors highlighted just a few of the changes. Wing chun ving tsun lessons held in the melbourne cbd based on the wong shun leung wsl method. Wing chun books index the wing chun archive ving tsun. He knows what hes speaking about, he has a deep knowledge of the system and the principles and the exposition is always clear and to the point. Shaolin, secret society, opera, canton, hong kong and international.
An overview in the form of essays by david peterson isbn. Combat philosophy of wong shun leung david peterson on. Its correct name, for our purposes, is actually ving tsun kuen and i usually abbreviate to vtk. What i tried to do was write a book what i referred to as a how to think book. Ving tsun combat science is a continuation of the melbourne chinese martial arts club mcmac now that mcmac principal instructor david peterson has moved to malaysia. Ving tsunwing chun is a martial arts form of kung fu that can be used for many purposes including self defense. Hear about thi sifu peterson s thought about wing chun in this interview. The ving tsun clinic filling in the depth of vtk knowledge.
David petersons mook yan jong myj is a truly phenomenal dvd that takes the neophyte, student, or seasoned wing chung practitioner through the mook yan jong form of wing chun as practiced by the king of talking with the hands wong shun leung. Sifu david petersons latest book offers a detailed overview of the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method. Items marked with the red ball are available at we do not profit from or endorse the companiesindividuals on the links from this page, it is just a resource for you. David peterson has been an exponent of the wong shun leung method of ving tsun for more than 35 years, and a practising martial artist for more than 45 years. Leung tings most popular book is 116 wing tsun dummy techniques as demonstrated by grandmaster yi. David is one of only two qualified instructors of wong shun leungs system in australia authorized by sifu wong personally, and is a fullyendorsed member of the worldwide wong shun leung ving tsun wing chun martial arts association and the hong kongbased ving tsun athletic association.
Myths and truths of the chinese fighting arts styles of kung fu. Yes, i am a student of the author but have read the other books. No matter your lineage you come from you will find david peterson wsl ving tsun enlightening, detail oriented, filled with knowledge and friends from every walk of life. David petersons new book on wong shun leung martialtalk. Just keep in mind, although we use the word brand the styles are different. The combat philosophy of wong shun leung by david peterson expanded 2nd edition available. It uses an elbow pointing down vertical fist, using only the bottom 3 or 2 knuckles to strike. Ving tsun wing chun kung fu training in christiansburg, va. In this volume, sifu david peterson, author and student of the late wong shun leung, presents a detailed overview of the entire wsl ving tsun kuen hok method in the form of individual essays that explore the forms, concepts, techniques and drills that comprise the legacy of his teacher, as well as an exclusive look at the life of sifu wong and. I have always felt that ving tsun kuen is easy to learn and difficult to master and the use of writing and language to teach it, more often than not, makes it even more difficult to understand. We are not sure who coined the term ving tsun kung fu, but for some reason its often associated with grandmasters ip mans student, moy yat. The wing tsun kuen by grandmaster leung ting is without a doubt the bible of wing tsun and set the standard for martial arts books since its publication in 1978. On that day, wing chun kungfu master, sifu wong shun leung, 61, teacher and friend of the late martial arts superstar, lost his fight for life following a massive stroke and ensuing coma that had befallen him some 16. Over the years a great deal of self proclaimed grandmasters have exploited the art and people by offering the secrets to ip mans ving tsun that there arent any and always for a hefty price tag.
David is a direct student of the late sifu wong shun leung, and is well known for his books look beyond the pointing finger. David peterson, age 43, has been training in the chinese martial arts since 1973. The style of ving tsun, which is also known as wing chun and wing tsun under different lineages, is known for its efficient use of force and its concentration on the centreline. If you are interested to learn this unique and fascinating martial art from scratch, you are welcome to do so. Jun 03, 20 david peterson wsl ving tsun june 3, 20 in news by sifu justin och david peterson wsl ving tsun. This is the online teaching arm of the ving tsun centre, which is the name of my physical school. Principal instructor at wsl ving tsun combat science malaysia. Wsl ving tsun kuen hok by dr david peterson, 9788799852635, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.