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Essential Intricacies of the First Structive Form

(SIU NIM TAO)

The First Structive Form is the Small Contemplation (Sil Nim Tao) Form. It is THE form in articulating the fundamental range and movement grid of the upper limbs while cultivating the unique G-Force. Grandmaster Tsui Seung-Tin, whose power is legendary in the Wing-Chun circle is an adept on this form. Anecdotal evidence suggested that the late Bruce Lee was so enamoured with this form that according to his friend Peter Tai, the late superstar would practise it more than three hundred times a day! That may also explain his incredible dexterity, velocity, placement, spontaneity and intelligence in hand technique executions. Below we cover briefly, some of the vital intricacies we believe are critical to harvesting the very best from the clever practice of this form.

Key Reference: (Wing-Chun Botin) by Tsui Seung-Tin. Incredibly valuable both as a reference and a working textbook. The English translation is still not published. Some sources close to Tsui, claim that Tsui is pound for pound one of the most powerful man on earth. Tsui, on a seminar tour in Holland in 1995, clearly demonstrated his immense power he could muster against exceptionally strong fighters. This is consistent with the principles of Wing-Chun Gungfu.

Inner Motive Force (Nei-gong Jing-fa) - the G-Force

1. The basic constituents of the G-Force (not necessarily in any order) -

1. Contra-polarisation Energetic - Yin-Yang Paradox;
2. Mass Integration with Great Nature;
3. Unification with the Tao;
4. Transformation of Spirit into Emptiness (marrow);
5. Transformation of Chi into Spirit (sinew);
6. Transformation of Essence into Chi (bone);
7. Practical Astral, Auric & Etheric Aspects;
8. Mindwill Projection;
9. Bodymind Integration &Alignment; and
10. Bone, skin, pore and hair programming.

2. The basic Constructs of the G-Force -

1. the Cone;
2. the Sphere;
3. the Cube; and
4. the Tetrahedron

3. The basic mobility and application of the G-Force -

1. the straight thrust; and
2. the Spin.

4. The Mindpower of the G-Force is the Mindwill.

Body Characteristics and Movements of the Small Contemplation

1. The First Structive Form is composed of 8 sections -

1. The Beginning Cross Hands.
2. The Punch.
3. The Taan Sau Sequence.
4. The Palm Prints.
5. The Shield Hands.
6. The Arm Arcs.
7. The Flank Arms.
8. The Washing Arms Close.

The Mobile Structive Form - Keys & Mechanics

(CHUM KIU)

The Mobile Structive Form (aka. Scanning Structure Form & Jum-Q) is a logically biomechanical progression from the first two forms. It emphasises the mobility and integration of the body in advancing, retreating and pivoting. It also introduces the kicking aspects to the practitioner, involving the use of the centre of the body learnt in the First Form.

Inner Mobile Motive Force

The Inner Mobile Motive Force includes the following elements -

1. Multiple Synchronous Rotational Torque.
2. Gravitational Marriage.
3. Tangential Vector Force.
4. Footwork Power.


Key Characteristics of Mobility

The characteristics to apply in the Mobile Structive Form consists, among others, the following important ones -

1. Using the Lower Abdominal Region (LAR) as the mobile centre.
2. Joint locking.
1. Bracing the 5 Bow-strings.
2. Neck to Body.
3. Shoulders to Elbows.
4. Elbows to Wrists.
5. Hips to Knees.
6. Knees to Feet.
3. Eye Focus using the 3 Sharp Method.
4. Movement arcs.
5. Technique Ambience.

 

Advance Units (Chum kiu)

Advance Units are really meant for more serious and trusted practitioners. These units cover more sophisticated aspects of the system, to satisfy the learner's quest for excellence. Apart from those partially listed above, the following also detail the structure and content of these units of learning. Generally, the advanced learning will classify into the physical, mental & spiritual aspects in developing power and executing the techniques correctly. Special private arrangements are available for the transmission of these units.

The physical aspects are divided into characteristics of the body in movement; the detailed technical aspects of the movements; and the Gridmapping Mindset involved.

Level 1 consists of covering the more internal aspects of the syllabus. These include

  • the internal power structure of the First Structive Form - the Small Contemplation
  • the secret of the symmetrical phasic adduction stance;
    • the lower back & the head push;
    • the hip-hand alignment; and
    • the subtle weight shifting.
  • the relative power quadrants of the upper & lower limbs.
  • the power levers of the arms.
  • the multiple impact punch.
  • the detailed coverage of
    • the 3 Extensions;
    • the 3 Rounds;
    • the 3 Clamps
    • the 3 Determinations;
    • the 3 Embraces;
    • the 3 Hangings;
    • the 3 Bents; and
    • the 3 Thrusts.
  • the wheel (lever) concept in projecting power.
  • the fixed shield concept in the First Structive Form.

Level 2 includes

  • the secret zig-zag footwork.
  • the slanting axis.
  • the power range extension.
  • the 6 alignments.
  • the Joint to Joint (Back to Back) Mobilisation Concept.
  • the application of Yin-Yang in Extension.
  • the multiple geometrical projections.
  • the free-fall force integration.
  • the Open-Close field Concept.

Level 3 includes

  • the whirlpool power.
  • the body's power vortex.
  • the Open-Close Paradox Concept.
  • the Octa Hexagram 8-Word Code articulations -
    • Rounded Roll;
    • Drill;
    • Centrifugence;
    • Centripetence;
    • Pressure;
    • Pneumatic Rebound;
    • Density; &
    • Vertical Tensile..
  •         the Hip-Footwork.
















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