Guard the Center
Face the Point of Contact
Economy of Movement
Touch Reflexes: Chi Sao
Watch the Leading Elbow
Use Linear Striking Action
Avoid Fighting Force Against Force
Train to Use Two Arms at the Same Time
Uses Pressure Points to Make Striking Techniques More Effective
Uses the Same Meridian Pressure Points as Treatment of Sports Injuries
Traditional Kung Fu Philosophy
*Avoid before check
*Check before hurt
*Hurt before maim
*Maim before kill
*But avoid at all costs
Five Stages Of Combat:
1. Preparation or Before Contact
Side neutral stance Tai jung & tai sut
2. Contact
With arms or legs, but not to torso Protecting center line Touch reflexes, i.e. Chi sao
3. Exchange
Contact to head & body is possible Touch reflexes & tai jung/tai sut
4. Pursuit
Entry technique
5. Reorganize or Regroup
Backward stepping with fut sao Entry technique
| MANDARIN | CANTONESE | ENGLISH |
| Shaolin | Siu Lum | Small forest |
| Chi, Qi | Hei | Air, breath, intrinsic energy |
| Wu Mei | Ng Mui | Five Plums |
| Kung Fu | Gung Fu | Acquired skill |
| Wu Shu | Mo Sut | War Art, Martial Art |
| Yung Chun | Wing Chun | Speak of spring forever |
| Chuan | Kuen | Fist |
The following tables are the Cantonese translations
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