Korčula, Croatia | 2nd Form | Chum Kiu | Cham Kiu | Second Form Wing Chun Kung Fu | Chum Kil

Korčula, Croatia | Wing Chun Second Form | Chum Kiu – Seeking the Bridge Also known as: Cham Kiu / Chum Kil Performed by Sifu Och – Wing Chun Kung Fu Chum Kiu, translated as “Seeking the Bridge,” is the second open-hand form in the Wing Chun system. Building upon the stillness and structure developed in Siu Nim Tao, Chum Kiu teaches the practitioner how to maintain alignment and control while in motion. This form introduces turning, lateral movement, stepping, and coordinated body rotation, training the practitioner to move as a single unit. Power is generated through structure, stance, and waist rotation rather than isolated arm strength. A central focus of Chum Kiu is creating and controlling the bridge—closing distance, borrowing force, and using disciplined elbow positioning to find and dominate the centerline. The form also develops the ability to recover structure when balance or positioning is challenged, reinforcing adaptability under pressure. Chum Kiu is the practitioner’s first formal introduction to Wing Chun kicking, emphasizing balance, timing, and seamless integration with upper-body technique. Each movement reinforces the principle that offense and defense occur simultaneously. Like all Wing Chun forms, Chum Kiu removes external resistance so the practitioner can refine movement, positioning, and structural integrity, revealing weaknesses while strengthening control and confidence in motion. Chum Kiu teaches how to carry Wing Chun forward. To understand the depth of the second form and its real applications, train with us. Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu 📞 863.800.0171 Regional Director – Southeastern USA World Ving Tsun Association 3x Certified Sifu Level Trained and traveled in 19+ countries 📍 116 East Pine Street, Lakeland, Florida 33801 #WingChun #ChumKiu #SeekingTheBridge #TraditionalKungFu #KorculaCroatia