The Siu Lim Tao form is the first form taught in Ving Tsun. It is a basic form that teaches the fundamental principles of the Ving Tsun system. The form consists of 108 movements and is designed to teach the practitioner the basic stances, footwork, hand techniques, and body mechanics of Ving Tsun. The form is also used to develop the practitioner's balance, coordination, and power. The form is traditionally practiced slowly and with precision.
The Chum Kiu form is the second form of Ving Tsun Kung Fu. It also teaches the practitioner how to move, twist, and face an opponent in order to gain an advantage. It is the second form of the Ving Tsun system and is used to develop the skills of footwork, balance, and coordination. The form is composed of a series of movements that are designed to teach the practitioner how to move in a defensive and offensive manner. The form also teaches the practitioner how to use their waist in combination with arms and legs to generate power and to defend against an moving opponent.
Before starting training on the Ving Tsun wooden dummy, it is important to first learn the first form (Siu Lim Tao) second form (Chum Kiu) and develop a solid understanding of the basics Ving Tsun drills. This includes learning the proper stance, hand techniques, footwork, and body mechanics. The dummy requires a high level of precision and control, and having a solid foundation in the basics will ensure that you can effectively use the dummy for training.
The Dummy helps to develop, coordination, balance, timing, distancing, body positioning, flowing movement and much more.
Some schools introduce students to the dummy early on in their training, we wait until students have developed a certain level of proficiency in their basic skills, drills and forms.