Sil lim tao
only involves hand movements
and it should remain in the goat stand throughout
your shoulders should remain still
and the centre line must be given full tension
when first practising this form
the movements should be slow and relaxed
and it should concentrate on technique and positioning
rather than power and speed
as with most things
a good foundation is essential in order for the goal to be successful
the more time and effort you put into sil lim tao
the more effective and capable your wing chun will be
after watching form through
we will break it down into 4 sections
then we will look at the applications of each movement
with your left hand open
while forming hooks with your hands
once your hands are level with your chest
thrust both hands forward
still in hook position
by straightening your arms
this should be aimed at an imaginary opponent's head
to close this section
simultaneously form a tan sau with both hands
rotate the fists
and withdraw them to your sides
keeping your elbows tucked in
jump to your toes bring your feet together
slowly lower your hands to your sides
with your palms down and your fingers forward
while sinking onto the flats of your feet
this is the end of the first part of sil lim tao