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Published Books and DVDs Wing Chun Theory and Composition by Sifu Ian Protheroe
Wing Chun Theory and Composition is an excellent reference textbook on the Wing Chun system. It offers a thorough analysis of fundamental theories rather than being just another “technique book”. In the 384 pages of information, theories are laid out concisely using combinations of diagrams, photos and editorial. Presentation of the book is of the highest quality, sporting a hard cover and printed on gloss paper. The book begins with the history of the Wing Chun system and the evolution of Protheroe’s research. The next 100 pages are devoted to the ABCs of Wing Chun, covering all the principle theories, stances, footwork, and arm positions. The three open hand forms are presented using detailed line drawings showing the movements, supplemented with descriptions and diagrams that highlight subtle details. The book continues on to Chi Sao and Chi Gerk which, apart from the author’s informative approach, provides some very valuable drills for the serious practitioner. Traditional training methods, such as the use of the rattan ring are explained and will provide insights to those not currently using traditional training apparatus. The treatment given to the Muk Yan Jong (wooden dummy) is unprecedented in the detail provided. The author presents an analysis of the Yin/Yang values of the Muk Yan Jong sets, explains the importance of the angles and layout of the Jong, as well as supplementing all descriptions with line drawings. Sifu Protheroe’s textbook on Wing Chun is a summary of over 15 years of research, and should be considered a must for all serious Wing Chun practitioners. Wing Chun Technique and Philosophy by Sifu Ian Protheroe It explores Buddhism and Taoism and their impact on Wing Chun. Traditional training methods such as paper and flame punching, chopstick twisting and sandbag conditioning drilling methods are also included in detail. Protheroe goes on to examine the fighting mindset of Wing Chun before devoting the following 30 pages to Wing Chun fighting techniques; they include, single opponent, armed attackers and multiple opponent scenarios. Trapping and chi sao techniques follow with a series of training forms designed to expand the striking repertoire of the Wing Chun practitioner. The Hong Kong form of the Muk Yan Jong is included in detailed line drawings along with footwork and kicking sequences for the Saam Sing Jong (three star dummy) and the Chi Gerk Jong (sticky leg dummy). The book concludes with a section on philosophy directly relevant to martial arts students. The book has a gold embossed, hard cover and is approximately 200 pages. Wing Chun Weapons: Butterfly Swords and Dragon Pole by Sifu Ian Protheroe
It is the most complete book on this topic ever published and covers a host of training methods, forms and technical details of the weapons. Protheroe outlines his personal development with the pole and swords and how his fencing methods have developed over 2 decades. The book basically covers a complete syllabus for learning both weapons; it includes training drills with predetermined attacks and defenses, short training sets to familiarize the practitioner with the weapons and much more. His approach is systematic and leaves no areas untouched. Conditioning methods for both weapons are included as are specific Jongs for both weapons. The pole section includes drills for Chi Kwun (sticky poles), basics and footwork, power techniques and the Look Dim Book Kwun form. The presentation of the book is, as usual first class, sporting a gold embossed, hard cover and quality paper. It is a “must” for all serious students of Wing Chun weaponry. The Wing Chun Fighting System of Sifu Ian Protheroe
Originally filmed in 1992, it was re-mastered and re-edited to coincide with the release of Protheroe's book: WING CHUN - THEORY AND COMPOSITION This
DVD is a "must" for
all serious Wing Chun practitioners.
The Complete Works of Sifu Ian Protheroe (as of 2008)
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Technique and Philosophy
is Sifu Protheroe’s
second book and follows on from “Theory
and Composition”. 
Wing Chun Weapons
is Sifu Protheroe’s
third major work and covers in detail the
traditional weapons of the Wing Chun system. 
This DVD clearly demonstrates
the no-nonsense approach to combat that has
allowed the art to survive for over three centuries. 