Muk Yan Chong

Introduction

Roughly translated it means "Wooden Dummy or Wooden Man"

It teaches the student advanced positions, energies and techniques. It also shows the student how to move and make contact/bridge with an opponent using your arms or legs. It gives greater insight to the student how the Wing Chun hand and foot positions interact with an opponent’s arms or legs.

The Wooden Dummy Form is split in to eight different sections for clarity this is because each section is based upon a different concept or theory.

The Muk Yan Chong Form is different to all other forms in the Wing Chun system because it is the only form that is practiced with a static opponent.

The static opponent or Dummy is good for a student’s development as they can use their imagination with the movements they are performing in conjunction with the Dummies arms and legs.

The advantage with training on the Dummy is that you can get a very good idea of using the Wing Chun movements against someone. The Arms of the dummy are actually modelled on the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow. So in reality the arms would almost be twice as long. However this shows the student the correct positioning of their technique on the dummy and or an opponent. The arms are positioned in such a way so that you can either be working on the inner or outer gate of the opponent.

The leg that comes down from the dummy to the floor is to help train your footwork, using your own legs to jam down the legs of your opponent and also helps to train your kicks.

This is so you can manoeuvre around the dummy with ease and not get tangled up in the arms. Although the Dummy is only a training aid and not a true representation of an opponent the main concept of the Dummy is to maintain contact as you would in Chi Sau but you are using you arms as well as your legs to maintain contact. If you were training with a training partner they would be able to tell you if and when you got things incorrect, the Dummy will obviously not do this, I like to think that the Dummy whispers these faults to a student’s technique or positions but the student has to look at themselves to see these fault.

Muk Yan Chong – The Wooden Dummy Form – Understanding First & Second Section Both consisting of 10 movements each.

Section One and Two are the more or less the same but reversed Section one starts with the left and while Section two starts with the right hand and the finish slightly differently too.

Both these sections have more emphasis on Footwork, maintaining contact with the dummy and getting used to moving around an opponent.

Section one opens with a Fut Sau to the upper left arm of the Dummy and then you apply the neck pulling arm (Man Geng Sau) to the back of the neck. The Fut Sau is showing to move forward to intercept an incoming Strike. The neck pulling arm demonstrates how to apply from behind the neck as a controlling technique from either a half clinch (one hand) or full clinch (both hands).

The section then moves into Bong Sau and Tan Sau and shows how each of these blocks works; Firstly the Bong Sau is demonstrated on the inner gate, moving into an outer gate Tan Sau and Palm Strike. This ties in with the last sections of Sui Lim Tao and Chum Kui but is used with the training aid of the dummy.

Double Guan Sau is then used to manoeuvre back into the dummy and shows how you use Kwan Sau to rotate your arms to free up position both moving from outer to inner gate to the other. The Bong Sau and Tan Sau section is then performed on the other side.

From the last Double Guan Sau in this section the arms move into a Fook Sau, Tok Sau position followed by a palm Strike and Fook Sau. This part of the section shows ho to use the Fook Sau and Tok Sau together. The First and Second Sections finish with a double Tok Sau.

Third Section Consisting of 10 Movements

Section 3 has an emphasis again of moving round the body an executing the Pak Sau. This shows how to use Pak Sau both on the inner and outer gate. Section 3 also shows how to execute a Side Kick either offensively or to gain distance such as in Chum Kiu.

Section 3 opens with three Pak Sau’s and this shows how to use Pak Sau as a parry and or move in on your opponent, whilst suppressing their offensive arm at the same time. From This position you are able to strike the throat with a Fak Sau strike and then apply a Jut Sau to the opponents arm and strike Low. This is performed on both sides.

The next part of this section opens with a low Bong Sau and then a step round the dummy with a Pak Sau, Fak Sau strike to the trunk of the dummy. This Section is showing a block and then an offensive movement although round the dummy this should be more in a straight line when practicing a technique with an opponent. The Kick in the last part of this section shows how to use a Kick either to gain distance offensively or to attack.

Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau.

Fourth Section Consists of 9 Movements

This section is shows how to change the gates of your arm or arms with an opponent who may have you in a half or full clinch position.

This section starts of with a double Jum Sau applied straight on to outside of the upper arms on the dummy. This then moves into a double Huen Sau to a double low palm strike then both hand move up to a double inside gate Tan Sau and then to a double high palm strike.

This shows how to use Jum Sau (on the outer gate) and by then applying Huen Sau you can move into the inside of the attack and apply a low Palm strike and moving the hands up through the centre you can apply a double palm strike to the head.

Although this seems pretty simple an opponent will want to get in close to try and grapple you in to a full clinch position, from this position you are vulnerable in going to the floor so you can use these techniques to aid with the prevention of going to the floor, the low palm strike is toward the opponents hips and is designed to disengage them, thus removing the strength in your opponents structure which allows you to regain the advantage.

From the double high palm strike in this section both hand moves down onto the top of the upper arms of the dummy. Then Kwan Sau is used which is a rolling movement with both hands that roll around the arms of the dummy. From this part of the section you can see how to use a rolling motion to free up your position, and change the gate of you r arms when in the half or full clinch position. From this position the hand that is in a Fook Sau can execute a Strike cutting thought the opponents defence.

The Bong Sau in this section again uses the same principle as in the first and Section Sections of the Dummy. As the Bong Sau is applied on the inner gate you move around the Dummy, and the Bong Sau moves into an outside Tan Sau, the other hand strikes the trunk of the dummy.

This is applied with a Stamp Kick to the knee of the Dummy which is. This is performed on both sides. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau.

Fifth Section Consists of 21 Movements

This section starts with three horizontal Jut Sau movements; this is to show how the Jut Sau works by using it as a deflection against an incoming strike.

You then move into a high Guan Sau and strike low, this again emphasises how to use Guan Sau High and also how to use it to move from one gate to another.

Both arms then move into a Double Guan Sau from this position move in Po Pai (double handed push) applied to the centre of the Dummy. From a right high Bong Sau position you move around to the left of the Dummy and apply a Po Pai. You then move back into the centre of the dummy with Double Guan Sau and apply another Po Pai this time with your opposite arm on top. Your left hand moves into a high Bong Sau position you move around to the right of the Dummy and apply a Po Pai. You then come back into the centre of the dummy with Double Guan Sau and finish off this section.

This whole section shows how to open up the guard and apply the Po Pai pushing technique to the centre or the sides of an opponent. This also shows that you have to change your hand positions depending on what side of the body you are to an opponent, depends on what hands in the high and low positions, i.e. if you do it wrong you could end up crossing your arms which is disadvantageous. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau.

Sixth Section Consists of 15 Movements

This section opens with a turning Double Guan Sau and Kwan Sau, this part of the form shows how to use Double Guan Sau followed by Kwan Sau effectively as this covers a large area covering the practitioner from both high and low strikes simultaneously.

A Bong Sau is then quickly fed through the arms of the dummy, followed by a Lap Sau and Palm Stike, this is repeated on the opposite side.

Using Bong Sau again you move around the dummy into a Tan Sau, low palm strike and a Stamp Kick to the trunk of the Dummy, the kick is used with the opposite leg which can be applied to control the opponents hips. A Bong Sau is again applied to move to the centre of the dummy and then this is then repeated on the other side. This section shows how to move around an opponent with quick and precise footwork whilst maintaining contact.

Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau.

Seventh Section Consists of 15 Movements

This section starts with a slight step backwards and applying an extended Tan Sau with a straight kick to the trunk of the Dummy, you then turn into a Bong Sau/Wu Sau position applied in the air while kicking the knee of the dummy. This part of the form shows how to use the Wing Chun kicks applied to an opponent’s mid section or leading leg while covering you upper body at the same time.

The next part of the form shows how to defend yourself using a low Gum Sau, you then move in and sweep the dummy leg using a Pak Sau cover and palm strike to the mid section.

This is performed on both sides of the dummy, with emphasis on getting in close to your opponent and maintaining contact with the leg of the dummy.

Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau.

Eighth Section Consists of 26 Movements

This section opens with three Dai Bong Sau’s applied to the lower arm of the dummy, finishing on the right. This right arm moves up into a Tan Sau and into a palm strike to the head of the dummy. This part of the section is then repeated on the opposite side. Again using Bong Sau, you move around the dummy applying an outer gate Pak Sau and kick the leading leg whilst not being committed. This is again repeated on the other side.

Bong Sau is then used again to move around a dummy and double Lap Sau and stamp kick to the knee of the dummy. Again this is repeated on the opposite side.

This part of the form shows how to use Lap Sau using your hands above and below the opponents arm and also using a stamp kick to kick the opponents leading leg.

Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau.

This is the end of the form

Muk Yan Chong builds on Sil Lim Tau, Chum Kiu and Biu Gee

The Fifth form is Luk Dim Boon Kwun - 6.5 Point Pole, amongst other things builds shoirt range power in the arms and wrists, and how to control a weapon with structure.


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The Wooden Dummy Form is split in to eight different sections for clarity this is because each section is based upon a different concept or theory. The Muk Yan Chong Form is different to all other forms in the Wing Chun system because it is the only form that is practiced with a static opponent. The static opponent or Dummy is good for a student’s development as they can use their imagination with the movements they are performing in conjunction with the Dummies arms and legs. The advantage with training on the Dummy is that you can get a very good idea of using the Wing Chun movements against someone. The Arms of the dummy are actually modelled on the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow. So in reality the arms would almost be twice as long. However this shows the student the correct positioning of their technique on the dummy and or an opponent. The arms are positioned in such a way so that you can either be working on the inner or outer gate of the opponent. The leg that comes down from the dummy to the floor is to help train your footwork, using your own legs to jam down the legs of your opponent and also helps to train your kicks. This is so you can manoeuvre around the dummy with ease and not get tangled up in the arms. Although the Dummy is only a training aid and not a true representation of an opponent the main concept of the Dummy is to maintain contact as you would in Chi Sau but you are using you arms as well as your legs to maintain contact. If you were training with a training partner they would be able to tell you if and when you got things incorrect, the Dummy will obviously not do this, I like to think that the Dummy whispers these faults to a student’s technique or positions but the student has to look at themselves to see these fault. Muk Yan Chong – The Wooden Dummy Form – Understanding First & Second Section Both consisting of 10 movements each. Section One and Two are the more or less the same but reversed Section one starts with the left and while Section two starts with the right hand and the finish slightly differently too. Both these sections have more emphasis on Footwork, maintaining contact with the dummy and getting used to moving around an opponent. Section one opens with a Fut Sau to the upper left arm of the Dummy and then you apply the neck pulling arm (Man Geng Sau) to the back of the neck. The Fut Sau is showing to move forward to intercept an incoming Strike. The neck pulling arm demonstrates how to apply from behind the neck as a controlling technique from either a half clinch (one hand) or full clinch (both hands). The section then moves into Bong Sau and Tan Sau and shows how each of these blocks works; Firstly the Bong Sau is demonstrated on the inner gate, moving into an outer gate Tan Sau and Palm Strike. This ties in with the last sections of Sui Lim Tao and Chum Kui but is used with the training aid of the dummy. Double Guan Sau is then used to manoeuvre back into the dummy and shows how you use Kwan Sau to rotate your arms to free up position both moving from outer to inner gate to the other. The Bong Sau and Tan Sau section is then performed on the other side. From the last Double Guan Sau in this section the arms move into a Fook Sau, Tok Sau position followed by a palm Strike and Fook Sau. This part of the section shows ho to use the Fook Sau and Tok Sau together. The First and Second Sections finish with a double Tok Sau. Third Section Consisting of 10 Movements Section 3 has an emphasis again of moving round the body an executing the Pak Sau. This shows how to use Pak Sau both on the inner and outer gate. Section 3 also shows how to execute a Side Kick either offensively or to gain distance such as in Chum Kiu. Section 3 opens with three Pak Sau’s and this shows how to use Pak Sau as a parry and or move in on your opponent, whilst suppressing their offensive arm at the same time. From This position you are able to strike the throat with a Fak Sau strike and then apply a Jut Sau to the opponents arm and strike Low. This is performed on both sides. The next part of this section opens with a low Bong Sau and then a step round the dummy with a Pak Sau, Fak Sau strike to the trunk of the dummy. This Section is showing a block and then an offensive movement although round the dummy this should be more in a straight line when practicing a technique with an opponent. The Kick in the last part of this section shows how to use a Kick either to gain distance offensively or to attack. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau. Fourth Section Consists of 9 Movements This section is shows how to change the gates of your arm or arms with an opponent who may have you in a half or full clinch position. This section starts of with a double Jum Sau applied straight on to outside of the upper arms on the dummy. This then moves into a double Huen Sau to a double low palm strike then both hand move up to a double inside gate Tan Sau and then to a double high palm strike. This shows how to use Jum Sau (on the outer gate) and by then applying Huen Sau you can move into the inside of the attack and apply a low Palm strike and moving the hands up through the centre you can apply a double palm strike to the head. Although this seems pretty simple an opponent will want to get in close to try and grapple you in to a full clinch position, from this position you are vulnerable in going to the floor so you can use these techniques to aid with the prevention of going to the floor, the low palm strike is toward the opponents hips and is designed to disengage them, thus removing the strength in your opponents structure which allows you to regain the advantage. From the double high palm strike in this section both hand moves down onto the top of the upper arms of the dummy. Then Kwan Sau is used which is a rolling movement with both hands that roll around the arms of the dummy. From this part of the section you can see how to use a rolling motion to free up your position, and change the gate of you r arms when in the half or full clinch position. From this position the hand that is in a Fook Sau can execute a Strike cutting thought the opponents defence. The Bong Sau in this section again uses the same principle as in the first and Section Sections of the Dummy. As the Bong Sau is applied on the inner gate you move around the Dummy, and the Bong Sau moves into an outside Tan Sau, the other hand strikes the trunk of the dummy. This is applied with a Stamp Kick to the knee of the Dummy which is. This is performed on both sides. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau. Fifth Section Consists of 21 Movements This section starts with three horizontal Jut Sau movements; this is to show how the Jut Sau works by using it as a deflection against an incoming strike. You then move into a high Guan Sau and strike low, this again emphasises how to use Guan Sau High and also how to use it to move from one gate to another. Both arms then move into a Double Guan Sau from this position move in Po Pai (double handed push) applied to the centre of the Dummy. From a right high Bong Sau position you move around to the left of the Dummy and apply a Po Pai. You then move back into the centre of the dummy with Double Guan Sau and apply another Po Pai this time with your opposite arm on top. Your left hand moves into a high Bong Sau position you move around to the right of the Dummy and apply a Po Pai. You then come back into the centre of the dummy with Double Guan Sau and finish off this section. This whole section shows how to open up the guard and apply the Po Pai pushing technique to the centre or the sides of an opponent. This also shows that you have to change your hand positions depending on what side of the body you are to an opponent, depends on what hands in the high and low positions, i.e. if you do it wrong you could end up crossing your arms which is disadvantageous. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau. Sixth Section Consists of 15 Movements This section opens with a turning Double Guan Sau and Kwan Sau, this part of the form shows how to use Double Guan Sau followed by Kwan Sau effectively as this covers a large area covering the practitioner from both high and low strikes simultaneously. A Bong Sau is then quickly fed through the arms of the dummy, followed by a Lap Sau and Palm Stike, this is repeated on the opposite side. Using Bong Sau again you move around the dummy into a Tan Sau, low palm strike and a Stamp Kick to the trunk of the Dummy, the kick is used with the opposite leg which can be applied to control the opponents hips. A Bong Sau is again applied to move to the centre of the dummy and then this is then repeated on the other side. This section shows how to move around an opponent with quick and precise footwork whilst maintaining contact. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau. Seventh Section Consists of 15 Movements This section starts with a slight step backwards and applying an extended Tan Sau with a straight kick to the trunk of the Dummy, you then turn into a Bong Sau/Wu Sau position applied in the air while kicking the knee of the dummy. This part of the form shows how to use the Wing Chun kicks applied to an opponent’s mid section or leading leg while covering you upper body at the same time. The next part of the form shows how to defend yourself using a low Gum Sau, you then move in and sweep the dummy leg using a Pak Sau cover and palm strike to the mid section. This is performed on both sides of the dummy, with emphasis on getting in close to your opponent and maintaining contact with the leg of the dummy. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau. Eighth Section Consists of 26 Movements This section opens with three Dai Bong Sau’s applied to the lower arm of the dummy, finishing on the right. This right arm moves up into a Tan Sau and into a palm strike to the head of the dummy. This part of the section is then repeated on the opposite side. Again using Bong Sau, you move around the dummy applying an outer gate Pak Sau and kick the leading leg whilst not being committed. This is again repeated on the other side. Bong Sau is then used again to move around a dummy and double Lap Sau and stamp kick to the knee of the dummy. Again this is repeated on the opposite side. This part of the form shows how to use Lap Sau using your hands above and below the opponents arm and also using a stamp kick to kick the opponents leading leg. Again Double Guan Sau is used to move back into the centre of the dummy, which has the same application as in the first section. The Section finishes with a double Tok Sau. This is the end of the form Muk Yan Chong builds on Sil Lim Tau, Chum Kiu and Biu Gee The Fifth form is Luk Dim Boon Kwun - 6.5 Point Pole, amongst other things builds shoirt range power in the arms and wrists, and how to control a weapon with structure.
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