"Little Idea"

Sil Lim Tao is the first form of Ving Tsun. It teaches the practitioner the basic hand movements as well as the mastery of building and expelling energy pivotal to the system. The third important aspect to Sil Lim Tao is that it teaches the understanding of the center line. The center line is an imaginary line which runs the center of the body. Other than a straight line being the shortest distance between two points, attacking via the center line forces your opponent to absorb the full force of your attack while at the same time affording protection to your vital areas. For example, striking the shoulder allows an opponent to turn and deflect the attack. Hitting in the center of the chest means that the full weight of the blow must be absorbed by the body.