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Included herein are chapters on the world famous Yip Man Wing Chun, Sum Nungs Yuen Kay-San Wing Chun, Leung Jans Gu Lao Wing Chun, Cao De-Ans Nanyang Wing Chun, the Wing Chun of Pan Nam, the Pao Fa Lien style of Chu Chong, the Hung Suen Wing Chun of Garrett Gee and the Jee Shim Wing Chun of Wei Yan. Information is also presented on Malaysian, Pien San, Vietnamese, Yiu Kai, and other variations. In addition, Complete Wing Chun includes a linked family tree, rare photographs, and a terminology listing in Cantonese, PinYin, Chinese Characters, and English translations.
It is hoped that this volume will serve as a helpful resource for the interested newcomer and as a valuable reference for the long-time enthusiast.
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I disagree quite fundamentally with a number of points and assertions in the book, but it does not make it a poor reference work. I disagree with a lot of what the 'Economist' says each week, but it does not make it a poor journal.
I did get the feel that the points of reference came overwhelmingly from the authurs own studies and training and, at times, it may have given the impressions that their lines are more 'authentic'. A number of the 'negative' reviews concur on this point. Whether it is the case or not, it should not be the basis of some the review comments. We all have to start our points of reference from what we know best. The authurs have taken on a clearly thankless task in providing a comprehensive history and some analysis on this often hotly argued subject. It would be more interesting if greater analysis were given to the merits of the various traditions, but considering the passions that this is likely to generate, the authurs had wisely steered clear of it. Pity. Perhaps they do not think that they have sufficient expertise in the many branches to comment with insight. Then that would be fair.
Many of the 'negative' reviews seemed to have the same angles, that the authurs had messed up or 'lowered' in some way the reviewers lineages, or it is clearly fiction because the reviewers had never heard of some of the assertions. The book had made a bit of a muddle of our lineage and I heard that the authurs did make a considerable effort in finding out more. So much of the subject are myths, legends and hear-say, it really is petty of some people to get so upset.
I do find the book confusing at times and it did take more than one quick read to get there. The 5 stars rating is given for effort rather than content. I would have given the content a 4 stars rating and only a 2 stars to layout and structure. If you feel that your lineage did not get the merit it deserves, then write to the authurs constructively and if they are good researchers, the next editions may contain 'more accurate' materials. I intend to do so.
As a long-time practitioner of wing chun kuen from the Yip Man lineage, I found this book enlightening. The chapter on Yip Man's lineage is perhaps the best overall representation of that system that I've yet seen in print. And, by presenting it next to many of the other branches of wing chun, the authors have considerably expanded my personal view of the art. In my opinion, this book should be required reading for any student of wing chun.
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