2nd Set – Chum Kiu (尋橋) by David Davila
Chum Kiu is the second of three open-hand forms of Wing Chun Kuen. In our line the "Chum" / 尋 translates to "seeking the bridge." In some lineages the character 沉 may be used. It is pronounced similarly in Cantonese (xun/chen in mandarin) and means "to sink".
In order to begin the second set, the legs and knees must be trained via the first set to be able to put the body weight on one leg. In some ways, this is the most difficult of the 3 sets to master. The challenge of the set is to find, maintain and utilize the 5 structural points learned in the Siu Nim Tao - while in motion.
Lok Yiu (2nd student of Yip Man) was said to be "King of the Chum Kiu and Pole". This set is closely linked with the 6 and a half point pole.
This form teaches and reenforces:
*This article can also be found at www.leungsheung.com
Chum Kiu is the second of three open-hand forms of Wing Chun Kuen. In our line the "Chum" / 尋 translates to "seeking the bridge." In some lineages the character 沉 may be used. It is pronounced similarly in Cantonese (xun/chen in mandarin) and means "to sink".
In order to begin the second set, the legs and knees must be trained via the first set to be able to put the body weight on one leg. In some ways, this is the most difficult of the 3 sets to master. The challenge of the set is to find, maintain and utilize the 5 structural points learned in the Siu Nim Tao - while in motion.
Lok Yiu (2nd student of Yip Man) was said to be "King of the Chum Kiu and Pole". This set is closely linked with the 6 and a half point pole.
This form teaches and reenforces:
- Independent movement between the hands
- Keeping the front leg empty
- Rotating on the central axis
- Turning, Wrapping, Facing
- Stepping and Kicking
*This article can also be found at www.leungsheung.com
