Wing Chun Seminar (12 San Sik) by Sifu Johnny Song

The 12 San Sik (Twelve Techniques Form) were organized by Grandmaster Sum Nung based on the san sik taught to him by both his Sifus - Cheung Bo and Yuen Kay San. Students of Singapore Wing Chun Academy are taught this in the Beginner module. Compact in structure, yet containing many of the elements essential to good Wing Chun development, the 12 San Sik are ideal for early training. They can be loosely grouped into three broad categories. The first four focus on building body structure through basic punching, standing, turning, and stepping drills. The next four work fundamental arm cycles and changes, firmly ingraining the cardinal tools for interception and adaptation. The last four include sensitivity training and combination techniques. Although perhaps not as detailed as the techniques of in the three classical Wing Chun forms, these same attributes make them quite valuable as a sort of crash-course in Wing Chun self-defense. For those who require simple skill, yet do not have the time or