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Wing Chun: the Science of In-Fighting, July 14, 2000
Reviewer: David Peterson from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
There are quite a number of videos now available on the Wing Chun combat system, some of which run into several volumes and have running times of over two or more hours. This tape, however, while one of, if not the earliest of those available, and with a running time well under an hour, is far and away the best of the bunch and offers so much more than products running three times as long. Featuring the late Sifu Wong Shun-Leung, teacher and classmate of the legendary Bruce Lee, the tape offers an overview of the fighting system made famous in Hong Kong in the '50s and '60s through the real life exploits of Sifu Wong in so-called "contests" against various other combat systems, where he emerged the victor on each and every occasion. The tape is basically broken down into the following sections: 1) Wing Chun History, 2) Basic Concepts (including footwork and "Centreline Theory"), 3) 'Siu Nim Tau' form and form breakdown/applications, 4) 'Chi Sau' concepts and applications, and 5) a brief discussion of further forms and weapons. While no where near as in-depth as more recent tapes may have tried to be, this particular tape illustrates perfectly the Wing Chun concepts of SIMPLICITY, DIRECTNESS and EFFICIENCY by offering so much to the viewer by way of it's non-complicated approach. A fine introduction to Wing Chun for the uninitiated, and a valuable reference and tribute to a real life legend in the system for the serious devotee. This video is a definite MUST HAVE for martial arts fans. If there is anything negative to be said about it, it is that, sadly, the sequel tape mentioned at the end of the program, was never produced, ...more's the pity since the death of Sifu Wong in 1997. Buy this tape, ...you wont regret it!

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One of the best I've seen., March 30, 2001
Reviewer: A viewer from Los Angeles, CA United States
This is one of the best documentaries on martial arts, I've seen. And it's not SHORT. Most videos run 60 minutes or less, this is 100 minutes. It shows many of the styles, and history. Gives a good overview for anyone who is interested in taking up a style. Buy this video.

buy it, love it, November 5, 1999
Reviewer: A viewer from north carolina
Watch closely, Reverend Kensho Furuya indeed uses ki in his throws and takedowns, albeit in a more subtle manner than when master Zhou Ting-Jue demonstrates his qi on the legs of stunned Americans. Michael Tse is also worth seeing. The qi (ki) demonstrations alone are worth the price of the video. Forget everything else you see. The qi stuff is where it is at.

what do you want out of a video?, August 23, 1999
Reviewer: nohara shinnosuke from saitama, japan
i have thought about this many times, and i still don't know how anyone can expect to learn any type of martial art from a video. this video is very helpful for those who has started learning aikido, and just need a little extra help from a different angle. if you are learning aikido, i think this video is worth a look. if you haven't done aikido before, this video can give you a taste of what it is about, but don't expect to be an expert from just watching a video (of any kind!)

Tomiki style, glad I bought it., August 10, 1999
Reviewer: A viewer from Kansas City, Missouri
This video is a great tool for students of Tomiki style Aikido. I bought it hoping to get a supplement to my personal training, and it was exactly what I expected. The kata is not presented in a way that a pure novice could execute the techniques simply by watching the video, but it gives a good example of each. It is also helpful for the student who wants to learn the Japanese terms for dojo decorum. I think that it would be nearly impossible to learn any martial art from watching a video, but if that is what you are wishing to accomplish this video is not likely the best choice for you. The techniques are shown briefly, and the little steps to achieve the technique are not shown in detail. This video is however an excellent tool for the Aikido student who wishes to use it as a study guide for Tomiki style Aikido, or the student of another style to get a better idea of what Tomiki Aikido is. I gave it 5 stars because it met and even exceeded what I was wanting from the video.

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Richard Bustillo has the answers your looking for!, January 17, 2001
Reviewer: Alan Ground from Costa Mesa, California
Richard Bustillo is one of the great Jeet Kune Do instructors available for instruction today. I have trained in martial arts for over 21 years. Whenever I have questions that need to be answered it's nice to know Mr. Bustillo will have the answers. I went to him about 3 months ago and he was quick to help out. It's only a 1 hour drive from where I live to visit him in Torrence, California. If you are not that close then I suggest you purchase his video. It's a small price to pay for a lifetime of knowledge.

p.s. I rank his gym as one of the best in California for equipment, size, space, freedom, instruction and the ability to practice any art.

 

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