Chum Kiu by Ng Wah Sum

Leung Sheung student Ng Wah Sum demonstrates Wing Chun's Chum Kiu



Chum Kiu is the second of three open-hand forms of Wing Chun. In order to begin the second set, the legs and knees must be trained via the first set to be able to put the body weight on one leg. Once the proper body structure from Siu Nim Tao is trained, the student can then learn how to move that structure by turning and stepping.

The "Chum" in "Chum Kiu" can be represented by two different characters in Cantonese. When 沉 is used the form translates to "sinking the bridge." If the character 尋 is used then it translates to "seeking the bridge." The bridge refers to contact with the opponent's limb.

Fundamental rules of footwork and body unity while moving are introduced and developed in Chum Kiu. The set introduces turning, the small step, and kicking.

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Leung Sheung student Ng Wah Sum demonstrates Wing Chun's Chum Kiu Chum Kiu is the second of three open-hand forms of Wing Chun. In order to begin the second set, the legs and knees must be trained via the first set to be able to put the body weight on one leg. Once the proper body structure from Siu Nim Tao is trained, the student can then learn how to move that structure by turning and stepping. The "Chum" in "Chum Kiu" can be represented by two different characters in Cantonese. When 沉 is used the form translates to "sinking the bridge." If the character 尋 is used then it translates to "seeking the bridge." The bridge refers to contact with the opponent's limb. Fundamental rules of footwork and body unity while moving are introduced and developed in Chum Kiu. The set introduces turning, the small step, and kicking. © The Dragon Institute | Orange County | Wing Chun Kung Fu | 34241 Pacific Coast Highway | Dana Point, CA 92673 | ocwingchun.com