This course introduces beginners to the Siu Nim Tao aspect of Wing Chun. Wing Chun is a kung fu style that originated in South China, popularized by Bruce Lee. Wing Chun style fighting emphasizes a soft wholesome force, where the student fights assisted by the aspects of yin and yang- yielding yet forcefully able to apply pressure at the right angle. This course focuses on the sections, proper structure, and energy of Siu Nim Tao.

Siu Nim Tao, the first form in Wing Chun is where fighters learn the fundamental rules of the art. It is the perfect way to start learning Wing Chun for both self defense novices and those with prior Kung Fu experience.

Grand Master David Gallagher and his assistant instructors demonstrate some of the fundamental forms, blocking, and movements of Siu Nim Tao. The demonstrations include solo and partnered work to enhance your understanding of Sui Nim Tao techniques. Grand Master Gallagher teaches beginners who are interested in learning the fundamentals and breaks apart the movements so that students can follow along and learn proper form. This course goes over the fundamental philosophy of Wing Chun, teaching students how to embody the core pillars of Wing Chun including a lecture on the role energy plays.

Wing Chun can enrich your life in ways beyond self defense, and we hope you gain as much out of this course as the Gung Fu Institute did from creating it.