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Books
Wing Chun Kung Fu Weapons Training by Sifu Shaun
Rawcliffe
Publication date September 2012. 
Following on from the
success of Simply… Wing Chun Kung Fu and Wing Chun Kung Fu–The Wooden
Dummy, Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe presents a thorough and valuable guide to the
weapons forms in Wing Chun Kung Fu. The Knives and Long Pole forms provide
advanced classroom training for the Wing Chun student and instructor. Weapons
training focuses on core elements of power usage and precision, improving
stance, structure and strength. Mastering control of the weapons focuses on the
need for total body control and absolute accuracy of movement. The book covers
the principles of the forms for Baat Cham Dao (the eight slashing or chopping
knives form) and Luk Dim Boon Kwun (six and a half point pole) It gives clear,
concise explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the weapons
forms, and applications where appropriate. The book illustrates each section of
the forms in detail with step-by- step photographs and provides an essential
training checklist to each key technique within the forms. The book also
examines the benefits of training in the weapons forms.
Wing Chun Kung Fu The Wooden Dummy by Sifu Shaun
Rawcliffe
Published in June 2007.
"One of the advanced
training tools of the Wing Chun system is the Muk Yan Jong, more commonly known
as the Wooden Dummy. Shaun Rawcliffe provides a comprehensive consideration of
the Wooden Dummy techniques and uses practical applications as examples of how
they may be used. · Covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as
taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the
author· Provides detailed explanations of the shape, structure and
movements of the Dummy form, plus an example of each of the
applications· Presents in-depth explanations of the principles and
concepts behind the Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills·
Examines the scientific and anatomical explanations of the basic principles
underlying Wooden Dummy training"
Simply ... Wing Chun Kung Fu by Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe
Released in October 2003, second edition released
September 2005 (to be published in French in 2009).
This book is a technical,
illustrative and diagrammatical analysis of the core theories and principles of
Wing Chun. It aims to exemplify and define the musculoskeletal structure that
every Wing Chun student and instructor utilises in the practice and deployment
of their Wing Chun. Rather than containing glamorous photographs of the author,
the book contains computer generated illustrations by the author based upon the
hand drawn illustrations that he uses in his daily teaching and those included
in a published article within the 'Grandmaster Yip Man Centenary Birth Book'
(1993).
"In
order to progress and develop in Wing Chun, it is vital to understand what you
are doing, how you should do it and the reason and theory behind each technique
and position. Therefore, throughout this book each technique and position is
illustrated with its triangulated structure and support shown to reinforce the
idea that the correct skeletal structure, combined with minimal and efficient
muscular energy can create a shape that can withstand and redirect a much
greater force. In addition, by utilising correct, efficient body mechanics, a
small movement can be fast, effective and extremely powerful without undue
stress or risk to the muscles, tendons or bones."
Ip Man Ving Tsun Genealogy by VTAA (2005)
Published in 2005 by the
committee of the Ving Tsun Athletic Association to coincide with the 2nd World
Wing Chun conference in Hong Kong, this is the most accurate and comprehensive
Ip Man family tree and genealogy book to date.
Wing Chun 50th Anniversary by VTAA (2005)
Published in 2005 by the
committee of the Ving Tsun Athletic Association to coincide with the 2nd World
Wing Chun conference in Hong Kong, this book celebrates the 50th anniversary of
Yip Man beginning to teach in Hong Kong. The book contains articles and photos
from Wing Chun practitioners around the world.
Ip Chun 80th birthday publication by Ip
Chun Academy (2004)
Published in 2004 by the
committee of the Ip Chun Academy, this book contains the family tree of Mater
Ip Chun and all his students. The book contains photos and articles from Master
Ip Chun's senior students and schools around the
world.
Wing Chun Skill and Philosophy by Master Ip Chun
This book contains
photographs of Master Ip Chun partnered by Sifu Rawcliffe illustrating the
basic principles of Wing Chun. The detailed text covers all the basic
principles and concepts of the Wing Chun system. There is an excellent
philosophical section at the end, 'the doctrine of the mean', which in itself
is worth close scrutiny.
Grandmaster Yip Man
Centenary Book by The Ving Tsun Athletic Association (1993)
This limited edition book
was published by the Ving Tsun Athletic Association in Hong Kong to commemorate
what would have been the late Grandmaster Yip Man's 100th birthday. The book
contains some excellent articles written by Wing Chun Sifu's from all over the
world.
Chinese WuShu Association Centenary
book by The Chinese WuShu Association
Published by the Chinese
Wu Shu Association in Foshan, China this book contains articles and features on
all the main Martial Arts systems taught in and originating from China. There
is a section on Wing Chun, Grandmaster Yip Man and Wing Chun's growth, through
Yip Man's teachings in Hong Kong, around the world. Several Wing Chun groups
were invited to be included in the book including Jim Fung's International Wing
Chun Academy and Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe's Midlands Wing Chun Kuen, the Hawaii
Wing Chun Kung Fu Association and the Samuel Kwok Martial Arts Association.
Magazines
Sifu
Rawcliffe has appeared in articles and feature stories in many Martial Arts
magazines over the last twenty years including: COMBAT, FIGHTERS, KARATE and
ORIENTAL ARTS, SAMURI (Italy) and QI MAGAZINE.
The
September 1997 issue of COMBAT magazine Sifu
Rawcliffe featured on the front cover and on the enclosed poster. Inside was an
interview as detailed on the link page.
He is
a regular contributer to COMBAT magazine and has written many articles on Wing
Chun and has interviewed many well known Wing Chun Masters and several Famous
Martial Arts film stars.
Videos/DVDs
Ip Chun Wooden Dummy
Techniques by Legend Productions (1986)
This
video/DVD includes Sifu Rawcliffe partnering Master Ip Chun to demonstrate Wing
Chun Wooden Dummy applications.
Chinese Masters of Kung Fu by
Video Martial Arts International
This
video/DVD includes footage of Grandmaster Ip Chun giving a seminar at one of
Sifu Rawcliffe's schools in Cheltenham. There is a short, but informative
interview with Grandmaster Ip Chun, followed by an excellent demonstration of
Wing Chun's Chi Sao by Grandmaster Ip Chun and Sifu Rawcliffe.
Sifu
Rawcliffe also features on several other videos including: 
A World martial Arts
Extravaganza by Stuart Promotions
The
World Martial Arts Extravaganza was a gathering of martial art experts from
around the world, demonstrating their skills in front of a nine thousand strong
audience. Many styles of martial arts were featured including, Karate, Thai
Boxing, Tae Kwon Do and several Kung Fu styles including Wing Chun. There were
several special guests including Joe Lewis, Don Wilson and Leon Spinks. Guest
of honour was film star and martial arts expert, Miss Cynthia Rothrock. Those
who watch the video closely will be able to see Sifu Rawcliffe working in the
background as Miss Cynthia Rothrocks personal bodyguard. 
World superstars of the Martial
Arts by Video Martial Arts International
The
World Superstars of the Martial Arts was the showcase for martial artists from
all over the world. It was held at the National Exhibition Centre Arena in the
UK in front of a capacity audience of over eleven thousand and broadcast on
satelite television. Special guest performers Bill 'superfoot' Wallace, Jean
Franette and Guest star Miss Cynthia Rothrock. Sifu Rawcliffe and a few of his
senior students gives an entertaining and unique insight into the explosive and
devastating art of Wing Chun to the musical theme of 'The good, the bad and the
ugly'. Sifu Rawcliffe can be seen working as Miss Cynthia Rothrocks personal
bodyguard and also acting as peace maker come referee, in a 'fight' between
Cynthia Rothrock and Bill Wallace.
Television
Sifu
Rawcliffe has appeared on Hong Kong and Chinese Television demonstrating with
Master Ip Chun and representing the Ving Tsun Athletic Association, both in
Hong Kong and at the Ching Wu Association in Foshan, China.
Sifu
Rawcliffe has appeared on several television programs in the UK; giving
interviews and demonstrations promoting Master Ip Chun's seminars. As her
personal bodyguard, he has partnered Miss Cynthia Rothrock on demonstrations
during several television interviews including Saturday Morning childrens
shows, What's up Doc; the Word etc. |
