The Academy of Wing Chun Kung Fu was set up by Sifu Kamarul
Hisham, who has arrived at 7th Level Philosophy of Wei in the practice of Wing Chun Kung Fu. He is one of the most senior disciples of
Grandmaster Brandon Chan, the Head of the Malaysia International
of Ving Chun Kung Fu Federation. In the History of Wing Chun Kung Fu, legend has it that a young
lady called Yim Wing Chun was taught by a B
uddhist nun named Ng
Mui, who was one of the Shaolin Sect survivors during the period after the destruction by the Qing government of the Southern Shaolin and its associated temples. Wing Chun Kung Fu was passed down for many generations including to the infamous kung fu Great Grandmaster Yip Man. Great Grandmaster Yip Man was a Chinese martial artist from
Foshan, China. He left behind a legacy of global practice of Wing Chun Kung Fu. His notable students include Bruce Lee. The life and the Wing Chun Kung Fu practised by Yip Man were made into movies, titled Ip Man.The Wing Chun Kung Fu practised by Sifu Kamarul is of direct lineage from Yip Man. Wing Chun Kung Fu is a close range martial art. Wing Chun
practices firm but flexible stance and movements. A correct Wing
Chun stance is like a piece of bamboo - rooted but yielding. Within the stance, arms are positioned across the vitals of the “centerline”. The “centerline” of a person is considered to be the vertical axis from
the top of a human's head to the groin. The human body's primestriking targets are considered to be on or near this line, including
eyes, nose, throat, solar plexus, stomach, pelvis and groin. Wing Chun
techniques are generally "closed", with the limbs drawn in to protect
the “centerline”. Wing Chun punches are launched from centerline to transmit force
more effectively, since it targets the "core center". The punches may be
thrown in quick succession, known as "chain punching". Wing Chun practices also includes “chi sao” (sticking hands) that
trains the practitioner’s sensitivity to feel the slightest movement of
the opponent’s hands and quick response to the movement.
“Wooden Man” or “wooden dummy” is almost synonym with Wing
Chun practice. Wooden dummy practice aims to refine a practitioner's
form of the various styles of “hand” as well as understanding of
angles, positions and footwork. There are three patterns that a practitioner needs to master, “Siu Nim
Tao” (little idea), “Chum Kiu” (seeking bridge) and “Biu Ji” (darting
fingers), each is a combination of different techniques. Advanced students are also taught the use of weapons, namely “Six
and Half Point Pole” and “Butterfly Knives”. Whilst it is commonly known that the practice of kung fu can improve
one’s physical strength, the practice of kung fu in itself is a journey to a practitioner. The Philosophy of kung fu includes compassion, discipline, seeking
perfection and most of all, self-mastery.
