Already alluded to in the first post of this blog, Siu Nim Tao is the first empty hand form in the ving tsun curriculum.  It means “Little Idea.”  Some say that 90% of the ving tsun system is contained within its first section.  Siu Nim Tao teaches relaxation, centerline, horse stance, power, and energy.  Serving as a reference for numerous techniques in ving tsun, Siu Nim Tao has many things to reveal to those who practice it regularly and diligently.

Chum Kiu

Chum Kiu is the second empty hand form taught to students.  It means “Seeking the Bridge.”  Building on the foundation learned in Siu Nim Tao, one learns footwork, shifting, balance, and coordination of arms and legs.

Biu Je

The third form in the system teaches emergency techniques.  These techniques can help a ving tsun practitioner recover from a bad position.  One should have highly refined Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu before learning the third empty hand form.  Biu Je means “Standard Compass,” or “Darting Fingers.”

Muk Yan Jong

After completing the three empty hand forms of ving tsun, more advanced training commences with the wooden dummy or Muk Yan Jong.

Luk Dim Poon Kwan

After mastering the Muk Yan Jong, training continues with the 6 1/2 point pole form and techniques.

Bot Chom Doa

The highest form of ving tsun is the double knife set or Eight Way Chopping Knives.

Train hard and relax hard.