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"Biu Jee", the third and last form of the Ving Tsun Kung system, represents a graduation to the rank of Sifu. Biu Jee has been translated as "Flying Fingers," which is a misnomer. The actual meaning of Biu Jee is "Standard Compass." Since Biu Jee is the least publicized form in Ving Tsun, there are a lot of questions which remain about the purpose of its movements. After all, Siu Nim Tao shows how to occupy the centerline; Chum Kiu shows how to balance and coordinate. What else is there then? To begin with, Biu Jee was designed to train the hands to return quickly to the centerline from different areas and angles; and related to this, to recover the body safely to a balanced position from an awkward one. |
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To the left is a short movie clip of Si Hing Rick Mitchell performing a portion of the Biu Jee form. To view the movie, you must have Apple's QuickTime software installed on your computer. You can download QuickTime (for Windows or Mac) by clicking the "Get QuickTime" button below. |
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Just as the compass needle always point to the North after movement, the hands and the body must instinctively react to the need to protect itself by returning to the centerline. The principle of recovery, which is the ability to quickly return to a balanced, safe position, is just as important as any defensive or offensive technique. Recovery links the transitions between defense and offense. In short, Biu Jee combines the essential elements of Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu, while adapting fighting movements to the framework of a form. The foundation and principles of Ving Tsun now find pratical application. Whole sequences of action from the first two forms are condensed into a few simple movements while maintaining the vital concepts. Biu Jee, however, not only takes from the past, but also prepares for the future. Some of its techniques are established for use in the advanced Wooden Man and weapons training. The "Standard Compass" constitutes consolidation of the Ving Tsun system; the guiding light to a simple, yet truly remarkable style. |






