Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu

Advanced Techniques and Skills

Shaun Rawcliffe

• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9780719846540
• Year: 2026

Building on the success of his acclaimed Wing Chun series, Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe presents his most comprehensive and advanced guide yet. Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu is written for practitioners who already have a foundation in the art and want to refine, deepen and expand their skills with expert-level coaching and real-world insights. DRAWING ON MORE than 45 years of experience as both instructor and practitioner, Shaun moves beyond technical descriptions to deliver practical lessons that come alive through demonstration, explanation and application. With over 100 photographs and illustrations, detailed form analysis and training drills, this book equips martial artists with the tools to assess their own practice, sharpen their techniques and share knowledge with others. Inside, discover: The three classical empty-hand forms revisited with expanded explanations, applications and training methods, Core principles such as centreline theory, triangulation and elbow energy, explained with clarity and practicality, Drills, Chi Sau training and realistic approaches to kicking and striking, Advanced insights into using Wing Chun beyond the classroom, including awareness, reaction management and peripheral vision, Exclusive new material on ground fighting, plus introductory chapters on wooden dummy and weapons training as tasters for Shaun's specialist works. If you're looking for a deeper understanding, Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu provides the principles, coaching tips and training strategies to elevate your practice.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title
• Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction
• 1: TEACHING AND TRAINING CONCEPTS
• 2: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE
• 3: WING CHUN LEGS
• 4: WING CHUN HANDS
• 5: WING CHUN FORMS
• 6: WING CHUN DRILLS
• 7: CHI SAU
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Acknowledgements
• Index
• Copyright