Maxims of Wing Chun

- Retain what comes in, send off what retreats. Rush in on loss of hand contact.

- Do not be lax when your opponent is not advancing.

- Once your opponent moves, his center of gravity changes.

- Make the first move to have control. Attack according to timing.

- Timing is achieved through practice.

- A strong attitude and posture gives an advantage over your opponent.

- Being alert and adapting to the situation allows maximum results for minimum effort.

- The body follows the movement of the hands. The waist and the stance move together.

- Complement the hands with posture to make good use of the centerline.

- The eyes and the mind travel together, paying attention to leading edge of attack.

- Charge into the opponent. Execute three moves together.

- Strike any presented posture if it is there. Otherwise strike where you see motion. Beware of sneak attacks, leakage attacks and invisible centerline attacks.

- Soft and relaxed strength will put your opponent in jeopardy.

- Coordinate the hands and feet. Movement is together.

- Do not take risks and you will always connect to the target.

- Have confidence and your calmness will dominate the situation.

- Occupy the inner gate to strike deep into the defense.

- To win in an instant is a superior achievement.

- The Yin Yang principle should be thoroughly understood.

- The theory of Wing Chun has no limit in it applications.

- Be humble to request your teacher for guidance.

- Understand the principles for your training.

- Upon achieving the highest level of proficiency, the application of techniques will vary according to the opponent.