The techniques and skills of Wing Chun are separated by 6 forms. Each has a distinct purpose.

SIU LIM TAO 小念頭

This is the first form. It's name translates to "Small Idea/Intention" and it is the foundation of the Wing Chun system.

This form familiarizes the practicioner with the system and is a stationary, isometric exercise that builds the correct muscles and tension for fighting application. If a martial art is compared to a language, Siu Lim Tao would be the alphabet.

CHUM KIU 尋橋

Chum Kiu translates to "Seek Bridge". This form teaches how to turn and step to generate power, how to kick, knee and elbow, and how to make contact with an opponent during a fight.

If Siu Lim Tao teaches you about yourself, then Chum Kiu can be said to teach you about yourself in relation to another person.

BIU GEE 鏢指

Biu Gee translates to "Darting Fingers". Siu Lim Tao and Chum Kiu by themselves are a complete system of martial arts. Biu Gee is an entire form filled with skills, techniques, and additional ways to generate power.

If Chum Kiu is considered to be Wing Chun's Crane form, then Biu Gee is its' Snake. Techniques are for recovery, sneaky entries and reversing force. Biu Gee also expands on the application of ying yang and other principles. Previously Biu Gee was taught after the Dummy Form, if at all.

MUK JAN YONG 木人樁

The Muk Jan Yong is commonly called the Wooden Dummy, it translates to "Wood Person Post". The wooden dummy contains 116 movements spread across 7 sections.

The wooden dummy form is focused on fighting application and is an important tool in teaching the practicioner power generation, positioning to the opponent, body awareness, proper timing and execution of techniques. It also contains additional kicks and hand movements.

LUK DIM BOON KWUN 六點半棍

The Luk Dim Boon Kwun is commonly called the Dragon Pole, it translates to "6 and 1/2 Point Pole". This is because it contains only 6 and 1/2 movements. Though deceptively simple the variations and combinations that can be created from these 6 movements are near endless.

The Wing Chun Pole is approximately 9' or 108" long. It builds wrist and leg strength and stability; and teaches how to project force. The form and skills easily transfer to shorter staff/pole and spear weapons.

BAAT CHAM DOU 八斬刀

Baat Cham Dou are commonly called Butterfly Swords, it translates to "Eight Slash Sword". This form is traditionally taught when a student is ready to open a school. Ip Man only taught this form to 5 people.