Wing Chun Sil Lum Tao Form
Sil Lum Tao – Wing Chun First Form
Sil lum Tao Form is first Wing Chun Form in the Shaolin Jee Shin Wing Chun System.
SLT develops all major principles and concepts in the Wing Chun Kung Fu System.
Wing Chun Kung Fu Concepts trained and developed in Wing Chun Form Sil Lum Tao are;
Central line theory.
Centre line theory.
Forward intention.
Independent movement of the limbs.
Sil Lum Tao also aids in developing other aspects of the art, which include:
Posture and internal Chi flow.
Proper breathing and balance.
Coordination of the mind and the body.
Focus and Concentration.
Flexibility of the wrists and the training of each individual hand technique and the neutral stance.
Foremost in our training of Sil Lum Tao form is mastering the posture.
Mastering the posture will assist in earthing to create strong and stable base for emanating power.
The posture is a Qi-gong posture.
Toes should grip the floor, anus slightly contracted and tongue on the upper palate.
When mastered, this posture will maximize energy flow for Chi development.
Traditional Wing Chun’s second form is introduced after level 3.
Advanced Sil Lum Tao, followed by Chum Kiu and Bil Gee form.
Faq’s
Sil Lum Tao is the first form in the Wing Chun System.
Sil Lum Tao teaches the concepts and principles of Wing Chun.
Four empty hand forms, two weapons forms and wooden dummy form.
Biu Jee is our last Form teaching Dim Mak, Pursuit and Retreat.