up yee sik (shi er shi, twelve forms), sometimes referred to as the sup yee san sao (shi er san shou, twelve separate hands) or sup yee san sik (shi er san shi, twelve separate forms), descend from the san sik teaching of Cheung Bo and Yuen Kay-San and were integrated and formalized into the system by grandmaster Sum Nung. Compact in structure, yet containing many of the elements essential to a good wing chun foundation, the sup yee sik are ideal for early training. They can be loosely grouped into three broad categories. The first four focus on building body structure through basic punching, stance and step drills. The next four work fundamental arm cycles, firmly ingraining the cardinal tools for interception. The last four include sensitivity training and combination techniques that help bring the art to life.

Although perhaps not as detailed as the classical boxing sets proper, these same attributes make them quite valuable as a sort of crash-course in wing chun self-defense. For those who require simple skill, yet do not have the time or desire to delve more deeply into the art of wing chun, the sup yee sik can serve as great starting point. The sup yee sik vary in order and terminology among the students of grandmaster Sum Nung but usually include the meridian punch/three star punch, side punch, single dragon punch, arrow punch, triangle palms, yin & yang palms, inside join/disperse/grasp, outside join/disperse/graps, wing arm, detaining joining arm, flapping wing palms, single sticking bridge, circling arms, and white crane seizes the fox, etc.

With Georgia distracted, Antony attempts to steal a strike. Georgia quickly closes her center with an inside joining arm and follows up with a grasping arm thrusting punch..

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• Twelve Forms of Sum Nung