Chum Kiu is a middle rank routine of Wing Chun. It has the routes and directions in rhombuses, combined with the attacking and defending hand skills, step skills, leg skills of Wing Chun. The attacking skills include three pushing palms, and three Arm Hands of up, middle and down, and needle steps, bounding waist, kicks to the front, to the side and from the side. It's a necessary phase of Wing Chun to a higher level.
Seeking the Bridge – Advancing to Dynamic Combat, Mobility, and Multi-Directional Offense.
Chum Kiu (Seeking the Bridge) is the intermediate routine of Wing Chun that bridges the gap between static foundation and fluid fighting. While Siu Nim Tao focuses on the individual, Chum Kiu focuses on the interaction with an opponent. Led by Lecturer Mai Tenglong, this 66-minute masterclass (DW201-02) introduces sophisticated footwork, lateral movement, and the integration of leg strikes into the Wing Chun system.
Key Technical Pillars of the Chum Kiu Routine:
- Rhombus Directional Mastery: Learn to move and strike along diamond-shaped (rhombus) pathways. This enables the practitioner to flank opponents and find gaps in their defense while maintaining a strong centerline.
- Dynamic Hand & Step Coordination: Master the combination of advanced hand skills with Needle Steps and Bounding Waist (转腰) power. This synchronicity is what gives Wing Chun its signature "short-bridge" explosive power during movement.
- The "Three Pushing Palms" & Arm Hands: Deep dive into the specialized attacking skills of Chum Kiu, including the devastating Three Pushing Palms and the defensive/offensive Arm Hands covering upper, middle, and lower gates.
- Integrated Leg Skills: Unlike the first form, Chum Kiu introduces Wing Chun's lethal kicking arsenal—including Front Kicks, Side Kicks, and Slanting Kicks—all executed while maintaining perfect upper-body structure.
- The Bridge to Mastery: Chum Kiu is the "necessary phase" for any practitioner aiming for the higher levels of Biu Jee or the Wooden Dummy. It teaches you how to bridge the distance and "stick" to your opponent.
Product Specifications:
- Lecturer: Mai Tenglong
- Series: Wing Chun Actual Combat Fighting Series
- Duration: 66 Minutes 00 Seconds
- Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)
- Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
- Subtitles: Professionally subtitled in English.
1. FAQ (Customer Insights)
- Q: What is the main difference between Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu?
- A: Siu Nim Tao is stationary and builds the "engine." Chum Kiu (DW201-02) teaches you how to "drive" that engine—adding footwork, pivoting (转马), and the ability to find and close the distance with an opponent.
- Q: Does this DVD cover the kicking techniques of Wing Chun?
- A: Yes. Chum Kiu is the routine where Wing Chun kicks are first introduced. Master Mai Tenglong demonstrates how to kick without losing balance or exposing your centerline.
- Q: Why is "转腰" (Bounding Waist) so important in this form?
- A: In Wing Chun, power doesn't come from the shoulders; it comes from the ground through the waist. Chum Kiu trains the "Bounding Waist" to generate massive torque in short-range strikes.