Beginning Wing Chun: Why Wing Chun Works

by Alan Gibson

Setting a new benchmark in martial arts literature, this completely revised edition has been updated to reflect the evolution of training methods, both of the author and of the martial arts world in general. Once again this essential manual is clearly illustrated with photography and diagrams, but in addition, it now contains a complete set of training drills, with key footwork and concept linking methods. Fighting practice, fence work, and strength and conditioning are also included in this comprehensive reworking of a classic book. Learn how Wing Chun works, why it is so effective in practice and why its methods differ so radically from other martial arts.

Genres: Martial Arts, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2006

Reviews

[Serge Pierro · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good introduction for beginners interested in studying the art of Wing Chun. Clearly written and illustrated with relevant photographs, it covers the essentials in an accessible manner. You will not learn Wing Chun by the instruction contained within, but it will help you in your journey.

[Ahdom · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a decent rundown of the art and came with pictures to illustrate many drills. I find drills hard to take from the page, especially if you are not familiar with Wing Chun, but I think this serves as a pretty good reference book.

[Deepak Singh Bisth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good enough but not the best.

[WIZE FOoL · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book for beginners. It gives for a great overview of the art form. Some small misunderstanding of other arts but that may just be because the author has not practised them.
This does not take away from the information provided in this book about Wing Chun.
Great book to set solid foundations to build your Wing Chun from!

[Alan Sham · Rating 3 out of 5]

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