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What is Sao Lim Wing Chun?

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INTRODUCTION: Sao Lim Wing Chun is a synergy of Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun  The foundation training will be from the Shaolin kung Fu philosophy, concentrating on building strength, endurance, stamina and self discipline. This part of the training is from my late Sifu, the famous Shaolin Master “Iron Fist” Chong Beng Joo. He was one of the most prominent disciple of Reverend Sek Koh Sum, the legendary 49th generation of the Chinese Buddhist lineage; the first being the  revered Bodhidharma (Damo). Wing Chun Kuen’s concept and principles will form the basis of the training method for techniques and applications. Wing Chun Kuen trains the awareness and sensitivity of one’s own body movements derived from the soft, relaxed tendon and joints power. It emphasizes on the center line theory, using opponent’s strength than using own brute strength, structural integrity, economy of energy, timing and space.   Weapons training will be part of the curriculum, using different
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Philosophy of Sao Lim Wing Chun

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Philosophy Sao Lim Wing Chun is not intended to be just a martial art style or a self defense system, or a tactical effective fighting method. It is also a well thought philosophical approach for cultivating a holistic well-being to help the modern society to de-stress and have a balanced life style.  By synergizing various Kung Fu systems, it aims to effectively finished any encounters as fast as possible by subduing the opponent instead of causing maximum harm. In order to do so, Qinna is heavily emphasized in the system. Qinna is also very appropriate and effective for self- defense, especially so for ladies. in order to do that, the "soft", "internal", "joint power" and "core body muscles" must be developed through various breathing methods, body alignment, "sticky energy", "sinking energy", mass, momentum and force flow etc. "Rolling hands", called Dap Sao Flow, in our our system, is a method to develo
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My Wing Chun Journey

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My Wing Chun Journey I have been "meddling" with Wing Chun for about twenty years, researching into the origin and different types of Wing Chun. Up till now no neutral, impartial researchers can come up with a conclusive findings. Whenever I met somebody who ask me about my lineage, I actually "frown" inside me, can't help wondering how much the questioner understand about Wing Chun. But it is natural that if anybody is affiliated  with a certain lineage, they will be automatically "loyal" to that lineage, protecting, defending and promoting their vested self-interest. Sometimes people failed to realize the Truth..... and may not want to acknowledge it. There are many unscrupulous martial artists getting affiliated with so called "Grand masters" just to exploit the popularity of Wing Chun. Equally unscrupulous are the so called "Grand masters", appointing their representatives with just a few seminars. These are the dish
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Wing Chun in the 2000s of today world

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Wing Chun is one of the most popular Kung Fu style in the world today..... Wing Chun's origin was from Southern China, believed to be from the Shaolin temple. Its true origin is still yet to be proven or verified. There are a few versions of its origin, which seem to be probable but still some facts just don't match or tally. The most talked about is the Buddhist nun, Ng Mui witnessing the battle of the Crane and the Snake....... teaching the Art to Yim Wing Chun ......  Through time, Wing Chun has evolved in many ways, but the "visual" core characteristics are still recognizable. Some are very hard and external, some are soft and "internal" and some are mixed with other Kung Fu styles. Under the influences and backgrounds of different masters, diverse styles of Wing Chun were evolved. Not surprisingly more new variations will materialize as time goes by. Today one can see many fractions of Wing Chun, like Yip Man Wing Chun (which is one of the post p
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Kung Fu is an Art.

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Kung Fu can be a "fighting art", as a means to fight to save lives, to protect weaklings, to deter bullies etc, but most important it must be look upon as an Art that builds resilience, integrity, righteousness and morality. Kung Fu is not "Fighting", Kung Fu is "Art", is martial art ....the Art of Justice, Humility and Righteousness. In the modern era, many people train with the wrong concept. Why? Being deluded by the commercial promotion of showbiz organisers in martial arts tournaments and equally deluded by the so called "grandmasters" in the martial arts world. Many train and fight like what you see in tournaments. To them, that is fighting. Growing up in a rough neighborhood at a young age, fighting is second nature to a street boy. I grew up during the time where the street is our playground, where there are seasonal activities, like kite fighting, marbles competitions, fighting spiders craze, cards collection and many &qu
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Subconscious Mind and Kung Fu

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Subconsciousness Mind and Kung Fu It is a known and acceptable fact that we use just a very small capacity of our brain power. In fact, the Subconscious Mind accoun ts for a big percentage of our brain capacity that we seldom use. As most of us are mostly using our so-called “brain”, meaning consciously using to analysis, think, assume, infer, conclude etc, these are Conscious Mind’s domain. That is why only a small percentage of our brain capacity is used. In most Martial Arts training, we are using this part of the brain. If one is to train with the Subconscious Mind, there will be a world of difference.  According to recent psychological neuroscience studies, the “brain” is not only confined within the skull, but is spread throughout the body. Your “Mind” can directly or indirectly control the “involuntary function” including heartbeat, blood pressure and body temperature. In Sao Lim Wing Chun, our “Dap Sao” drills are designed for that purpose. We use our intentions to co
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SCIENCE OF KUNG FU MASTERY

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Science of Mastering Kung Fu Following up from the last Post of "Intention to Manifestation", let's look further into the "Science of Kung Fu mastery". It will make you realize how you can improve, learn effectively and understand the philosophy of it. First, we must understand how we learn. We must understand how our thought affect our actions, our movements, our emotion, our perception even our apprehension etc. Sound a big deal to understand? Yes! What make a person different from another person, is how these make us different. We have different backgrounds, influences, physical and mental capabilities and capacities, and therefore we will learn, assimilate and express differently. But first let us understand our brain which the Mind uses to process, analyse and conclude, from our five sensory consciousnesses. Let's see a scenario ( an example of a typical straightforward punch again):- "A" gives a direct straight punch to the face
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