1700's internal Wing Chun

The Evolution of Wing Chun: A Look at the 1700s vs. 1850s

There is a significant difference between the 1700s internal Wing Chun system and the Wing Chun from the 1850s, which is when the term "Wing Chun" was officially coined after the burning of the King Fa Wui Koon.

The 1700s Wing Chun system is centered around the ancient Single Long Set Siu Lin Tau—translated as "training of the little details set." This system is rooted in the Snake Body and Crane Limbs concept. Over time, this single set was split into the now-familiar Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu, and Biu Tze sets.

For those interested in exploring the history in greater depth, all the details can be found in Sifu Sergio Pascal Iadarola’sbestselling book, "The History of Wing Chun & The Six Core Elements."

The Internal Wing Chun of the 1700s

As its name implies, the 1700s Internal Wing Chun system focuses heavily on the internal aspects of martial arts. It emphasizes the overarching principle of Detachment, which involves mastering San, I, and Hei (or Shen, Yi, and Qi in Mandarin). Additionally, it cultivates key qualities such as:

• Neutralizing
• Seizing (Na)
• Snake Engine Energy Release Skills (Fat Ging)

This focus on internal energy, mindfulness, and precise movements distinguishes the 1700s system as a unique and integral foundation for what would later become the modern Wing Chun we know today.