Siu Nim Tao
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| Siu Nim Tao | |||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 小念頭 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 小念头 | ||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | little thought/idea | ||||||||||||
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Siu Nim Tao or Siu Lim Tao is the first open-hand form, or taolu, of Wing Chun kung fu. The name is a loose translation of the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese characters "小念頭" (Pinyin: xiăo niàn tóu/Jyutping: siu2 nim6 tau4). Several other translations are used by different organisations. The second form is called Chum Kiu.
Other aspects
Siu Nim Tao can be used as a form of moving and breathing meditation. In addition, it increases student concentration and focus. The form is also used extensively to develop forward energy in Wing Chun practitioners.[citation needed]
Demonstrations of the form
Although many of the movements are similar, Siu Nim Tao varies significantly between schools and branches.
External links
References
- Siu Nim Tao - Sequence details Siu Nim Tau in photographs, shown courtesy of Marcelo Navarro, School Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kuen Europe.