The Wooden Man

Martialworks Muk Yan Jong is in place… this one was custom made by local Colorado woodworker Jake Eichorn of Wooden Tattoo. The placement of Wooden Man training in Wing Chun Kung Fu comes after the student has learned the first – Siu Nim Tau “the little idea” and second – Chum Kiu “searching for the bridge” forms of Wing Chun; at this point in training the student is taught to capitalize on the mistakes in combat, based on the fact that combat is full of mistakes ~ training delivers the ability to make small corrections in the heat of battle, whilst maintaining the principles or energetic truthes that are encompassed within the skills already attained. Think of this as the game of Chess, everyone wants to play on their own – the leap in bridging skill is great! Just check the recently released Ip Man films and you’ll see the importance of this stage in the Mastery of critical thinking ability.