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Wing Chun Kuen Kuit are “Words of Wisdom” which capture in poetic terms the finer attributes of
Wing Chun Kung Fu. “Kuen Kuit” is Cantonese for “Martial sayings” , “Fist poetry” or “Fighting songs.”
Chinese martial arts employ Kuen Kuit as concise, rhythmic verses which present a method or
philosophy of a style. Even among competing Wing Chun traditions, many sayings are recognized and
shared. One significant proverb cites, “Loy Lau Hoi Sung, Lut Sau Jik Chung.” This means: “Retain
what’s coming in; Send off what’s retreating; Rush in upon loss of hand contact.” Regardless of the
Wing Chun tradition, this advice bridges many differences and defines one of the most important
strategies of the art.
The original Wing Chun Kuen Kuit are believed to descended from an ancient, oral tradition, and
reportedly were connected to southern Chinese secret societies of the nineteenth century. Moy Yat
wrote, “It was during the ching dynasty that many of the proverbs were part of secret codes and
rituals developed by the rebels dedicated to overthrowing the Manchus.” Over the passing years,
unrelated or inapplicable sayings were eventually discarded, the remaining few are described as being
“truly intrinsic” to Wing Chun Kung Fu.
“Wing Chun Chuen Jing Tung” is an important proverb usually displayed in the traditional Wing Chun
school. This refers to the genuineness of the martial art and reads, “Wing Chun authentically passing
down.” This means passing on the true system of Wing Chun “unchanged by your own ideas.” Other
well known proverbs cite: Kuen Yau Sum Faat (The punch starts from the heart); Ying Da Juck Da, But
Ying Da, But Ho Da … (Strike when you should, Do not strike when you should not …); Chew Ying Joi
Ying (Face toward and chase the opponent); Chum Jong Sau Jone (Sink the elbow, protect the
center)4; Guan Mo Leung Heung (The staff doesn’t make two sounds), etc.
Wing Chun’s Traditional Rules of Conduct and the popular sayings above may be easily recognized.
Others have been preserved based upon the discretion of Augustine Fong, and these originally
appears in Randy William 6 book set. There are maxims, training proverbs and sayings for all Wing
Chun forms. The majority of these are genuine, artistic commentaries on Wing Chun boxing. It may be
noticed some verses are similar to training proverbs presented in the Chinese Internal Arts. Thus,
“People do not know the extent of my skills, but I know their abilities,” has been attributed to Yang
Lew-Shan: “The theory of Tai-Chi is that nobody knows you, only you know them.” This is a popular
saying, as are those which mention invisible techniques such as the famed Mo Ying Gerk (No Shadow
kick).
While masters of self-defense declare that real experience is the best teacher, Wing Chun proverbs do
excel as wonderful reminders and clues to the mastery of the martial art. These poetic stanzas
preserve a secret Kung Fu tradition, a legacy which can be rendered in beautiful Chinese calligraphy.
Wing Chun Kuen Kuit are treasures waiting to be discovered; they remain an outstanding contribution
to the world of Chinese martial arts.
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1. Retain what comes in, send off what retreats. Rush in on loss of hand contact.
2. Do not be lax when your opponent is not advancing.
3. Once your opponent moves, his center of gravity changes.
4. Make the first move to have control. Attack according to timing.
5. Timing is achieved through practice.
6. A strong attitude and posture gives an advantage over your opponent.
7. Being alert and adapting to the situation allows maximum results for minimum effort.
8. The body follows the movement of the hands. The waist and the stance move together.
9. Complement the hands with posture to make good use of the centerline.
10. The eyes and the mind travel together, paying attention to leading edge of attack.
11. Charge into the opponent. Execute three moves together.
12. Strike any presented posture if it is there. Otherwise strike where you see motion. Beware of
sneak attacks, leakage attacks and invisible centerline attacks.
13. Soft and relaxed strength will put your opponent in jeopardy.
14. Coordinate the hands and feet. Movement is together.
15. Do not take risks and you will always connect to the target.
16. Have confidence and your calmness will dominate the situation.
17. Occupy the inner gate to strike deep into the defense.
18. To win in an instant is a superior achievement.
19. The Yin Yang principle should be thoroughly understood.
20. The theory of Wing Chun has no limit in it applications.
21. Be humble to request your teacher for guidance.
22. Understand the principles for your training.
23. Upon achieving the highest level of proficiency, the application of techniques will vary
according to the opponent.
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1. There are not many sets of training exercises in Wing Chun. They are easy to learn but to
master them requires determination.
2. Learning the usual ways will allow later variations.
3. Short arm bridges and fast steps requires practicing the stance first.
4. Siu Lim Tau mainly trains internal power.
5. Lon Sau in Chum Kiu is a forceful technique.
6. Bui Jee contains life saving emergency techniques.
7. The Wooden Man develops use of power.
8. Fancy techniques should not be used in sticky hand practice.
9. Sticky leg practice is inseparable from the single leg stance.
10. The steps follow turning of the body like a cat.
11. The posture complements the hands to eject the opponent.
12. The Six and a Half Point Staff does not make more than one sound.
13. The Eight Cut Sword techniques have no match.
14. The thrusting and fast attacks are well suited for closing in.
15. Eyes beaming with courage can neutralize the situation.
16. Unknown techniques are not suitable for training practice.
17. Those who completely master the system are among the very few.
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1. Dap (Da) derives from ‘the hand joined like many mouths in agreement’ and means ‘to join to
bridges’
2. Jeet (Jie) derives from ‘a lance hitting a sparrow’ and means ‘to intercept, cut off, or sever’
3. Chum (Chen) derives from ‘a stool submerged beneath the water’ and means ‘to sink’
4. Biu (Biao) derives from ‘metal pointed like flame’ and means ‘to dart’.
5. Chi (Chi) derives from ‘glutinous millet ground by a horned animal (yak)’ and means ‘to stick’
6. Mo (Mo) derives from ‘hand like the sun dispearing behind the foliage’ and means ‘to touch or
feel’
7. Tong (Yun) derives from ‘a hand using a hot iron’, and means ‘to press or iron clothes’
8. Dong (Dang) derives from ‘soup swaying in the saucer’ and means ‘to swing or sway’
9. Tun (Tun) derives from ‘mouth enlarged as heaven’ and means ‘to swallow’
10. Chit (Qie) derives from ‘to cross with a knife’, and means ‘to cut or slice into’.
11. Tao (Tou) derives from ‘a person assembling a boat (to cross a river)’ and means ‘to steal’
12. Lao (Lou) derives from ‘rain water leaking through the roof and into the house’ and means ‘to
leak.’
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1. Biu - Thrust
2. Tau - Sneak in
3. Tong - Rubbing
4. Ja - Grasping
5. Chum - Sinking
6. Lau - Leak or Sliding-in
7. Dong - Swinging
8. Nar - Throwing force off
9. Chih - Cuttting
10. Chi - Sticking
11. Kam - Grappling
12. Wah - Clawing
13. Jeet - Intercept
14. Mo - Touch or Clinging
15. Na - Seizing
16. Da - Hitting or Striking
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1. Tao - spit
2. Tun - swallow
3. Fao - raise
4. Chum - sink
5. Mo - touch
6. Dong - swing
7. Na - adhere
8. Kum - grasp
9. Lao - leak
10. Tong - press
11. Biu - thrust
12. Zhan - vibrate,
13. Huai - spiral
14. Juan - roll
15. Shuai - throw
16. Zhi - straight
17. Darp - join
18. Jui - follow.
1. Pull in the chest, push out the upper back, and bring in the tail bone.
2. Fill the Tan Tien with chi and distribute the strength to all parts of the body.
3. Point the knees and toes inward.
4. Form a pyramid with the center of gravity in the center.
5. Fists are placed by the side of the ribs but not touching the body.
6. Sink the elbows, the shoulders, and the waist.
7. Hold the head and neck straight and keep the spirit alert.
8. Eyes are level, looking straight ahead, and watching all directions.
9. The mind is free of distractions and the mood is bright.
10. There is no fear when facing the opponent.
11. Yee Jee Kim Yeung Ma is the main stance.
12. Develop a good foundation for advanced techniques.
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Chum Kiu
1. Chum Kiu trains the stance and the waist; the arm bridge is short and the step is narrow.
2. Eyes are trained to be alert; the chi flows in a perpetual motion.
3. Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion; loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
4. Turning the stance with a circular movement, will allow superior generation of power.
5. When the opponent’s arm bridge enters my arm bridge, use the escaping hand to turn around
the situation.
6. Pass by the opponent’s incoming arm bridge from above, without stopping when the
countering move has started.
7. Lon Sau and Jip Sau put an opponent in danger.
8. Do not collide with a strong opponent; with a weak opponent use a direct frontal assault.
9. A quick fight should be ended quickly; no delay can be allowed.
10. Use the three joints of the arm to prevent entry by the opponent’s bridge; jam the opponent’s
bridge to restrict his movement.
11. Create a bridge if the opponent’s bridge is not present; nullify the bridge according to how it is
presented.
12. The arm bridge tracks the movement of the opponent’s body; when the hands cannot prevail,
use body position to save the situation.
13. Using short range power to jam the opponent’s bridge, the three joints are nicely controlled.
14. Where is the opponent’s bridge to be found? Chum Kiu guides the way.
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Biu Jee
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1. There are 108 movements for the Wooden Man; repeated practice brings proper use of power.
2. Steps vary and always maintain close contact with the Wooden Man.
3. Power starts from the heart and shoots towards the centerline of the Mok Yan Jong.
4. Up, down, back and forth, the movements are continuous.
5. Power improvement cannot be predicted.
6. The arm bridge sticks to the hands of the Wooden Man while moving; adhesion power when
achieved will be a threatening force.
7. Power can be released in the intended manner; use of the line and position will be proper and
hard to defeat.
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General Sayings
1. There is no difference in who started to study first; the one who achieves accomplishment is
first.
2. Students from the same teacher will differ in their skills.
3. Touching the opponent’s arm bridge makes the situation more favorable.
4. When facing multiple opponents, it is easy to manage the situation.
5. When chasing the opponent’s arm bridge, beware of being led.
6. When pushing the opponent’s elbow, beware of being pulled.
7. Learning the techniques without developing the skills will never bring any accomplishment.
8. The ideal in Martial Arts is humanitarianism. Accomplishment uses diligence as a goal.
9. When the opponent passes your arm bridge, avert the danger by turning the stance and facing
with the appropriate posture.
10. Strike when you should. Do not strike when you should not.
11. Do not be too eager to strike. Do not be afraid to strike. One who is afraid of getting hit will
finally be hit.
12. Persistent attacks will surely gain you entry. Staying on the defensive too long will surely get
you into trouble.
13. The punch starts from the heart. The staff does not make two sounds. A kick does not miss.
14. Power is generated from the joints. Strength originates from the heels.
15. Store mental energy with the mind. Move chi with mental energy. Exert strength with chi.
Generate power with strength.
16. No harm will come if chi is nurtured naturally. Power can be stored but with enough to spare.
17. chi comes out of the Tan Tien, and travels along the waist, the thighs, and the back.
18. Know yourself and your opponent, and you will always win.
19. People do not know the extent of my skills, but I know their abilities.
20. Go along with your opponent’s failing posture in order to take advantage of it.
21. Glass-like head, cotton-like belly, and iron-like arm bridge.
22. You can strike anywhere when your arm bridge has passed beyond your opponent’s three
joints.
23. Pass by the opponent’s incoming arm bridge from above. Jam the opponent’s bridge to restrict
his movement.
24. Create a bridge if the opponent’s bridge is not present. Nullify the bridge according to how it is
presented.
25. Know the difference between Yin and Yang, real and feigned. Take advantage of any available
opportunity.
26. Sticking to the opponent while shifting hand position shows good control of the situation.
27. Being stuck to by the opponent while attempting to shift your own hand position cannot
produce the intended result.
28. Bong Sau must not remain. Faan Sau should be closely paced.
29. Know your own limit in the use of power. Releasing all out is 90% of the way to defeat.
30. The knees lead the stance. The waist links the body. Where the mind goes, the eyes go, and
the hands and feet follow.
31. Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion. Loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
32. The three terrors of Wing Chun are Taun Sau, Bong Sau, and Fok Sau.
33. Feet and hands work together, and the threat comes to an end.
34. Beware of brute strength when facing someone from the same style. Beware of the situation
in a confrontation.
35. In uniting the waist with the stance, power can be generated.
36. In a match do not expect any compassion.
37. Grasping the throat is a ruthless technique. Once commenced, it cannot be stopped.
38. Storing energy resembles pulling a bow. Releasing power is like shooting an arrow.
39. Circular and straight accompany each other. Bent and straight complement one another.
40. Extreme softness enables one to be hard. Being extremely natural enables one to be agile.
41. Direct the mind to store spirit, not chi, in the body. Otherwise it leads to sluggishness. No
power is obtained when occupied with chi.
42. Use alterations in stepping forward and backward. Hands and feet should be closely
coordinated.
43. Invisible posture. Invisible kick.
44. As long as you are sticking to your opponent, you are unlikely to lose. A well trained waist can
prevent loss of balance.
45. Hand techniques must follow the Yin Yang principle. Strength must be applied with inner
power. There is a counteraction to every attack.
46. Rapid moves are hard to guard against. Go in when the opponent slows down.
47. Kicks lose nine times out of ten.
48. The feet are like wheels, and the hands like arrows.
49. A hand used for attack serves also to parry.
50. Do not collide with a strong arm bridge. Get out of the way and take initiative to attack.
51. During sticky hand practice, the hand which has entered beyond the elbow will win nine times
out of ten.
52. Do not follow, force, or butt against the opponent’s hands.
53. Destroying the opponent’s center line will control his bridge.
54. In Bong Sau the forearm inclines, the wrist is on the center line, and the fingers droop. A
raised elbow weakens the force.
55. The elbow must be strong. Then you can take on any attack.
56. If the opponent grasps your arm bridge, do not oppose him with brute force. Go with the
opponent’s force and change into rolling hands. Turn around the situation to control him.
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“Collect the Yee - Union with the Shen - Equal shoulder stance
Both hands, while rising forward, break into duality (Yin Yang)
(or alternate translation)双手前起半(分)陰阳\\ Both hands raise upward seperate into the Yin and Yang
phases.\\ Left leg trip out consists of pros and cons
Right heel, coiling ging, reversed stores
Fuse the pre/post breath within the Dantien,
Du medirian, descending…..
Eyes track hand, Hand syncronized with heart Hand (punch) is issued from heart…
Every contraction and expandsion, Within Kang there is Rou Within Rou there is Kang.
紅船班中正旦易金小練頭拳訣微嘗 (Exerp from the Siu Lien Tau Kuen kuit according to Yik Kam - Cheng
Tan “Red boat” opera performer - passed down by Cho Hong Choi)
1. 拳礼 (salutation)
2. 練法 (Training guide)
眼對手 手對心 手從心發 一絲不苟…..
訣云:斯為上乘法,通関開竅有奇功.
口口口口單朝阳 吞吐如虹口口口….
Commentary:
詠春以單昭陽,昭陽應六变固若金蕩.
吞吐浮沉君須記 揎蓋挑疊常要用
吞吐浮沉…揎蓋挑疊…升降開合….. 形,勢,气脉…
昭陽 (Facing Sun)
<白鶴仙師祖傳真法> 中的 <方七娘白鶴拳十五勢>,就載有 :
[跌 、砍拳…招陽、……]十五個勢法,並注明如何動作及攻防意義之所在。…….這十五個勢應為當時最早見之於拳譜
中的勢法,當是當時所傳教的。
…..
……..雙手沉肩、墜肘、坐腕成昭陽手,分成三節,肩至肘為內節,肘關節為中節,腕關節為尾節,要做到內節如鐵一
般堅實,與肩身成一整體;………
圈手入側門,坐節沉肘,肩墮;成昭陽手,手入即身入;不用僵力。
三)
兩手昭陽、吞吐節力:雙手沉肩、墜肘、坐腕成「昭陽手」,分成三節,肩至肘為內節(根節),肘關節為中節,腕關節
為尾節,要做到內節如鐵一般堅實,與肩身成一整體;中節吞墜,尾節如膠如漆,靈活多變。雙手來去出力發勁,出手
時吐氣(吐),收手時吸氣(吞),一吞一吐互相配合無間,堅持「中門不讓,子午不離」。練習時與肩、頭、背、胯、膝
要貫串一氣,互相呼應,如有橡筋互相牽引、拉扯,吞肩坐節(墜肘),發胛力,勁達指尖。出手時節中隨身與胯同向,
不可縮入開出,手節對膝,承接全身各處之力。
訣曰 (kuit said)
劍指膀肘逞英雄 半点子午定太平
Comentary:
反清復明之礼,劍指膀肘之收式出自紅船之時.
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1. Lui Lao Hui Soong - (Recieve what comes, accompany what leaves)
2. Fung Lut Jik Jong - (Charge straight when free)
3. Yee Yao Jai Gong - (Use soft to overcome hard)
4. Gong Yao Ping Yung - (Hard and soft combine in use)
5. Yee Ching Jai Dong - (Use stillness to overcome Movement)
6. Yee Yat Toi Lo - (Use rest to overcome fatigue)
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The Yiu Dim include the Sup Yee Fatt More Info
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1. As force comes, it should be recieved and kept. It is never resisted or knocked away, but
accepted and adhered to.
2. As force goes, its acommpanied and added to.
3. When loss of contact occurs, or the body is crossed, charge straight down the meridian line.
4. If the root is stable, the fight will be stable.
5. When turning, the hands and body act together.
6. When an opponent moves, they have already lost their center of balance and may be
disrupted with ease.
7. When faced with an overly active opponent, you must remain calm and centered, physicaly
and mentaly.
8. Energy is conserved while the opponent hops around like a tiger, wasting their energy, until
the moment of engagement.
9. Do not plan ahead of time and stubbornly enact plans regardless to circumstance.
10. Attack according to current conditions, being alive and always changing.
11. Every offence is a defence, and each defene is an offence.
12. When changes are done skillfully, one can achieve twice the results with only half the effort.
13. The eyes are directed where the intent and mind are directed, the gaze is attentive.
14. When reacting to peripheal motion, if something is encountered it should be recieved and
kept.
15. If nothing is encountered, the motion may have been a deception and one should cleave the
center to intercept any true attackes.
16. Wing Chun Boxers must learn to apply their power in the most advantageous way, moving
with the wind, rather than against it.
17. Power is soft, calm, and quiet.
18. One must have faith in the Wing Chun Kuen system and themselves to use it.
19. Soft is employed to overcome hard.
20. Hard and soft combine in use.
21. Enemies are fought fiercely and attacks may be initiated in order to gain control.
22. Once an initial attack is made, it is followed in succession until the target is no more.
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These ae general Wing Chun Kuen Kuit some times associated with Kulo Village.
1. Power in the middle - attack the sides, Weak middle - attack the center
2. Yin and Yang are the feelings of WCK
3. Lien Siu Dai Da - (Linked small and large / atack and defence)
4. Do not kick above the waist
5. Gerk Mo Hui Faat - (A kick never misses)
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Chow Tze Chuen - (Exerps from Willow in the wind: by Donald Mak)
1. Softness is the mind of a Willow which turns the force of the wind against itself
2. Yuk Yau But Yuk Keung - (Yield rather than resist the opponent with muscular force)
3. Yuk Shun But Yuk Yik - (Move in harmony with the opponents flow of force)
4. Yuk Ding But Yuk Luen - (Maintain a steady position, avoid eratic movement, as steady best
preserves the centerline)
5. Yuk Jui But Yuk San - (Use your body mass by converging rather than spreading out body
resources inefficiently)
6. Man Faat Gwai Chung - (10,000 methods originate from center)
7. Siu Da Tong Bo - (Simultaneous defence and attack)
8. Lin Siu Dai Da - (Simultaneous defence and attack)
9. Sheung Kiu Bing Hang - (Simultaneous defence and attack)
10. Ying Siu Bo Fa, Ying Fu Sung Yung - (Structure neutralizes, footwork dissolves, the opponents
can be handled with less effort spent)
Robert Chu - (Exerps from Complete Wing Chun: Ritchie, Chu and Wu)
1. Yao ying da ying; Mo ying da yieng - (When you see form, strike form; When there is no form,
strike shadow)
2. Lui lao hui soong; Lut sau jik Chung - (As my opponnet comes, I recieve him; As they leave, I
escort them; Upon loss of contact, I charge straight forward)
3. Lien siu dai da - (Linking defence to bring in offence)
4. Kuen yao sum faat - (Fist comes from the heart)
5. Sau lao jung sien - (Hand remains on the center line)
6. Da sau jik siu sau - (Striking hand also defends at the same time)
7. Mo keung da - (Dont force your striking)
8. Mo luen da - (Dont force your striking)
9. Bo lay tao, dao fu san, tiet kiu sau - (Glass head, bean-curd body, iron bridges)
10. Sau gerk seung siu, mo jit jiu - (Hands and feet defend accordingly, there are no secret
unstoppable maneuvers)
11. Gerk mo hui faat - (Kicks do not miss)
12. Chi sau mo lien fa sik - (There are no flowery hands found in sticking hands practise)
13. Dao mo seung faat - (Knives movements are never repeated)
14. Gwun mo leung heung - (The pole doesnt make 2 sounds)
15. Biu jee but chut mun - (Thrusting fingers do not go out the door)
Augustine Fong
Note: Both Moy Yat and Augustine Fong first brought a large amount of Kuen Kuit, to the
general public. There work has been reused and rehashed more times than anyone would care
to count. Many of the general Kuen Kuit and sayings posted here, no doubt came from one of
or both of these masters. In the future, the WCpedia staff, hopes to collect the specific Kuen
Kuit that Fong Sifu and Moy Sigung, put into print, so the source of the water, may be
remembered. - WCpedia Staff
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