“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 April 2019 edition of Wing Chun Illustrated features Sifu Phillip Redmond who is one of two closed-door students of Grandmaster William Cheung in the United States. Sifu Redmond began his Wing Chun training in 1970 and has had eight different Wing Chun Sifus—four of them were direct students of Grandmaster Ip Man. Two of his Sifus were from Wing Chun lineages outside of Ip Man’s. In 1983, he became a student of Grandmaster William Cheung and became a Sifu of his Traditional Wing Chun system in 1991 and became a Master in 2004.
In this honest and insightful interview, Sifu Redmond pulls no punches commenting on the current state of Wing Chun in the world. Even after spending nearly 50 years training Wing Chun, his passion for the art hasn’t waned, and he is still learning at age 72!
This edition features other goodies as well.
Lessons from a True Legend
The Keys to Mastering Wing Chun
By David Peterson
Wong Shun Leung believed that there were certain specific key elements that are essential to not only learning the system but also to being able to effectively use Wing Chun under real pressure. Could you find better advice?
Does Wing Chun Have Ground Fighting?
By Shaun Rawcliffe
Despite the prevalence of social media channels and related websites, you will see little practical ground self-defence being taught or demonstrated. However, Wing Chun has, and needs, that element in order to make it practical.
Modern or Traditional Wing Chun Training
By Shaun Rawcliffe
As a Wing Chun teacher, should you stick to traditional methods or teach more modern combat methodologies?
Grandmaster Chu Shong Ting
Training with a Kung Fu Legend
By Nima King
Sifu King shares his story about meeting and training under Ip Man’s third student in Hong Kong, the late Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin.
Marcus Evans
Kung Fu Isn’t just for Fighting
By Erik Larson
Wing Chun works for self-defence, but more fundamentally, it develops great health and fitness. You can be healthy and strong for life, and it could save your life in a fight.
Ku Choi Wah
Insights on Cho Ga Wing Chun
By Zhang Tianyu
Cho Ga Wing Chun has always been kept very private and consequently, a lot of the information about it is limited and at times incorrect. Luckily, we were able to persuade Master Ku Choi Wah to share some information about this rare style.
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 : B0BK3219ZF
Publisher : Independently published (October 19, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 60 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8848928730
Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.15 x 10.75 inches
