“Wing Chun Illustrated is one of the best martial arts publications I’ve had the pleasure of reading. The articles are interesting, informative and very well written with great full-colour photos to accompany them.”
—Sifu Jef Sutherland
Founded by Mui Fa Publishing in 2011, Wing Chun Illustrated is the world’s premier publication devoted to Wing Chun, regardless of lineage. NO LINEAGE POLITICS! Published bi-monthly, each 60-page edition comes packed with feature stories by and about the greatest exponents of Wing Chun.
The October 2017 edition of Wing Chun Illustrated features Sifu Michael Wong—or as he’s better known in the martial arts world, Master Wong. Many probably consider him one of the most controversial figures in the Wing Chun world today, and while many traditionalists criticise him for not openly revealing the sources of his martial knowledge, he clearly gives the public something they hunger for—how else has his YouTube channel been able to reach 1.3 million subscribers?
Master Wong originally came to the UK at the age of ten as a refugee from Vietnam and first took up martial arts as a result of being bullied at school. Over the years, he has grown from a schoolyard victim into a respected martial artist, recognised for his passionate, no-nonsense approach to martial arts and life, which has garnered him fame and recognition in a world where traditional martial arts struggle to adapt to modernity.
This edition features other goodies as well.
Justin Och
Crossing Lineage Lines
By Elizabeth Harm Och
Sifu Och has travelled to 14 countries to bridge lineages and broaden his knowledge of Ip Man Wing Chun.
Striking Ability
How to Land a Respectable Fist
By Wayne Belonoha
Looking like you hit with power differs greatly from actually hitting with power. Don’t confuse the menu for the food.
Lok Dim Boon Gwan
The Origins of the Mysterious Long Pole
By Kleber Battaglia
While other Southern Chinese martial arts have more understandable connections in usage and movement with the Long Pole, it is not clear how this weapon became a fundamental part of Wing Chun.
Just Basics?
By Alex Richter
Why be upset if someone “only” improves your basics? Sifu Richter discusses the bizarre sense of entitlement many Wing Chun practitioners feel regarding learning advanced techniques over improving fundamentals.
Where Wing Chun Excels
By Mark Hobbs
Sifu Hobbs lays bare how he integrates Wing Chun with the other fighting styles needed to compete in elite-level MMA.
Close-Range Fighting
The Need for Distancing Skills
By Donald Mak & Martin Murphy
Wing Chun’s strength is in its close-range fighting. Without it, it is not Wing Chun. Strategic distancing, footwork, and angling are keys to getting in close and destroying your opponent’s structure.
And much, much more.
“Wing Chun Illustrated does a fine job in presenting the different lineages of Wing Chun in an unbiased way. It also sets an example that is admirable—one that other Kung Fu styles should follow.”
—Pedro Cepero Yee
“Always excellently done, always thought-provoking, always interesting content, very well balanced, and always presented with grace and respect for all. I wish that all our Wing Chun brothers and sisters were as mindful in their day-to-day interactions with each other.”
—Larry Butler
From the Publisher
Since 2011, Wing Chun Illustrated has provided unbiased and often controversial knowledge about Wing Chun, regardless of lineage or style. Some of today’s most respected Wing Chun teachers have been featured in Wing Chun Illustrated, such as:
David Peterson, Master Wong, Wan Kam Leung, Sunny Tang, Emin Boztepe, John Wong Hong Chung, Ben Der, Sergio Iadarola, Kleber Battaglia, Gwok Wai Jaam, Roland Tong, Evangelos Vasilakis, Alan Orr, Philipp Bayer, William Moy, Victor Kan Wah Chit, Chan Chee Man, Stephen Chan, Dennis Lee, Pui Yee, Thommy Luke Boehlig, Kim Squiers, John Smith, Mak Po Shing, Carina Cirrincione, Elmond Leung, Alan Lamb, Philip Ng, Taner Erdogan, Augustine Fong, Nicole Daniels, Mark Hobbs, Donald Mak, Pete Pajil, Jef Sutherland, Marwan Ebeid, Freddy Wong, Alex Richter, Ron Van Clief, Clark Tang, Louisa Simpson, Della O’Sullivan, Nino Bernardo, Kong Chi Keung, Lee Moy Shan, Austin Goh, Wong Nim Yi, Veka Rounevaara, Samuel Kwok, Thomas Schrön, Gary Lam, Nima King, Jason Korol, Leung Jan Seng, Mark Phillips, Kati Rounevaara, Eric Oram, Chan Kim Man, Henry Araneda, Mauro Gibin, Martin Brogaard, Leo Imamura, Robert Chu, Morten Ibsen, Nancy McDonald, Harinder Singh, Wayne Belonoha, Sam Lau, Lo Man Kam, Asiatic J. Delos Reyes, Carson Lau, Leo Au Yeung, Andrew Cheung, Keith R. Kernspecht, Jack Leung, Phillip Redmond, William Kwok, Mark Stas, Jack Ling, Ip Chun, Markus Schinhammer, James Sinclair, Cliff Au Yeung, AND MANY MORE!
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Sifu Eric Lilleør is the owner and founder of Mui Fa Publishing. In 2016, he acted as the editor of Sifu David Peterson’s book, WSL Ving Tsun Kuen Hok: An Overview in the Form of Essays, also published by Mui Fa Publishing. The same year, the World Ving Tsun Association inducted Eric into the Hall of Fame as “Sifu of the Year”. On November 30, 2021, he published his book Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute – Direct Students on Sifu Wong Shun Leung.
Editor: Eric Lilleør Designer: Chris Patmore Published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October, and DecemberSome of the many topics we have covered are:
Wing Chun’s Devastating Kicks, The Four Momentum Zones, Wing Chun Takedowns, How to Use Chi Sau in a Fight, Five Tools to Ignite the Warrior Spirit, The Circle of Learning, Vietnamese Wing Chun, Leung Sheung’s Five Core Elements, Using Wing Chun on the Street, Wing Chun Boxing vs Western Boxing, Foshan Snake Style Wing Chun, The Grandmaster Problem, Cho Ga Wing Chun, Tracing the Roots of Wing Chun, Bruce Lee and MMA, The Arrow Punch, AND MUCH MORE!
Whether a beginner or advanced, improve your Wing Chun knowledge and skills with PRACTICAL INSIGHTS and FUNCTIONAL TIPS to make your Wing Chun more EFFECTIVE. Get an UNBIASED PERSPECTIVE on the art and have access to some of today’s most respected Wing Chun teachers. DISCOVER a world of Wing Chun beyond the Ip Man lineage—Wing Chun is more than Hong Kong Wing Chun! Get an IN-DEPTH look at the HISTORY and PHILOSOPHY behind a wide range of Wing Chun lineages. Are you a Bruce Lee fan? Learn more about the Kung Fu system Lee learned from Grandmaster Ip Man in Hong Kong, which became the core of his Jeet Kune Do. COVER FEATURE The December 2022 issue features Sifu Martin Brogaard. The October 2022 issue features Sifu Mohammed Ince. The August 2022 issue features Sifu Michael Mehle. The June 2020 issue features Sifu Harinder Singh. The October 2019 issue features Sifu Andrew Cheung. The October 2017 issue features Master Wong. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Derek G. Chan: Wing Chun by Design, Kam Na: Lock and Control, How to Generate Hip Power in Chum Kiu, Reflections on Functional Development, Locating a Legend of Pin Sun Wing Chun, JKD’s Secret to Fighting Success, and much more. Solitary Refinement: The Art of Training Alone, Leung Dai Chi: A Talk on Yuen Kai San Wing Chun, JKD’s Ace in the Hole, The Internal Approach: Achieve Your True Potential, Maria Grothe: Tradition Meets Modern Times, and much more. Dissecting the WSLVT Knives Form, Anne Pang: Australia’s First Lady of Wing Chun, Chi Sau: A Gateway or Barrier to Application?, Biu Gee’s Power, Breaking Centre, Balance: The Heart and Soul of JKD, The USA Gulao Family, and much more. Augustine Fong: The Wise Fighter, The Tao of Teaching, Jeet Kune Do and Tyson, The Engine of Wing Chun, Why Secondary Teachers are Vital, Fists of Fury: Wing Chun’s Punching Arsenal, The Rare Art of Sum Jee Wing Chun, and much more. Wong Shun Leung: Remembering the Legend, Alton Miller: A Lifetime in Wing Chun, Yip Siu Baak: Martial Arts of the Cantonese Opera, Wing Chun as Self-defence, Shadow Boxing: The Forgotten Gem, Applying the Wooden Dummy’s Footwork, and much more. Close-Range Fighting, Justin Och: Crossing Lineage Lines, The Origins of the Mysterious Long Pole, Ralph Hänel: Gung Fu behind the Iron Curtain to Canada, Striking Ability, The True Birth of the Dragon, Wing Chun Principles, and much more.ASIN : B0BK65SGD9
Publisher : Independently published (October 24, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 60 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8848992007
Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.15 x 10.75 inches
