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25 Exclusive Interviews with Direct Students of Sifu Wong Shun Leung
For the first time in one volume, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute offers first-hand accounts and anecdotes from 25 direct students of the “King of Talking Hands”. This stunning 360-page tribute is available in full-colour softcover and premium hardcover editions.
“Beautifully illustrated, painstakingly researched, and immaculately presented, this is a book that will enlighten you, motivate you, and move you. I can’t recommend it highly enough!”
Sifu David Peterson
WSL Ving Tsun Combat Science – Malaysia
Get a Unique Insight Into the Life and Legacy of a Martial Arts Legend
Over the last decade, the public has become more aware of Sifu Wong Shun Leung’s contribution to Wing Chun, and his vital connection to Bruce Lee. Although well known for his fighting skills, earning him the title of Gong Sau Wong (“King of Talking Hands”), Sifu Wong was a down-to-earth, approachable, warm person passionate about life and Wing Chun.
“Anyone who loves Sifu Wong Shun Leung and Wing Chun will treasure Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute. A masterpiece indeed! Thank you, Eric, for your hard work.”
Sifu Chan Kim Man
Shun Mo Scientific Ving Tsun
“Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a fantastic, inspirational masterpiece by my good friend Eric Lilleor. I’m full of admiration for Eric who brought this massive and important project to life. Congratulations on your achievement, my friend, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a spectacular book!”
Sifu Morten Ibsen
Danish Ving Tsun Federation
Who Better Than His Direct Students to Pay Tribute to Sifu Wong Shun Leung?
Filled with anecdotes, reflections, and personal stories, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute offers you a unique opportunity to gain insight into the life and legacy of Sifu Wong Shun Leung, whose influence still resonates in the Wing Chun community today.
Philipp Bayer
John Wong Hong Chung
Rolf Clausnitzer
Tom Conba
Ernest Hoefler
Victor Koo
Gary Lam
Johnny Tam Yuk Lam
Ron Lee
Wan Kam Leung
Lewis Luk
Chan Kim Man
Wu Chun Nam
Philip Ng
Rusper Patel
David Peterson
Clive Potter
Attilio Reale
John Smith
Jack Tsoi
Enzo Verratti
Ivan Wong
Mark Wong
Cliff Au Yeung
Jerry Yeung
“Eric Lilleor has done the world of martial arts a tremendous service with the publication of his book Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute. Within the world of knowledgeable Ving Tsun practitioners, Sifu Wong Shun Leung has long been considered a legend. But now, thanks to Eric‘s brilliant book, Wong assumes his rightful place in the pantheon of the greatest martial artists of the 20th century – perhaps of all time. Eric has painstakingly sought out those who knew Wong personally and trained with him to gleam never-before-published insights into the man’s character, motivation, and brilliance as a martial artist. Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a book that deserves a very prominent spot on the bookshelf of every serious martial artist worldwide!”
John Little
Author, Filmmaker and Bruce Lee Historian
Sound Bites
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John Wong Hong Chung
“Dad had been fond of martial arts ever since he was a child, and he always liked to watch other people’s challenge fights.”
Wan Kam Leung
“Sometimes training with Sifu was a wake-up call to get back to training and improve considerably, but it was also a source of inspiration for everyone.”
Philipp Bayer
“To my surprise, my Sifu sat next to Ip Man! I then realised who this humble man, carrying the common family name Wong, really was. He’d change my life forever!”
David Peterson
“I think Wong Sifu‘s greatest and most important contribution to Wing Chun was to remove the bullshit and to keep things both honest and real.”
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Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a must-have for any Ving Tsun practitioner! The book is of the highest quality, both in content and design and is a true treasure for anyone interested in Ving Tsun or the life of the extraordinary Sifu Wong Shun Leung. The many never-before-seen photos of Sigung in training and social settings add special value. For those who knew him, these images bring back fond memories of shared moments. The personal stories of his students further enrich the experience, making the book even more captivating. Sifu Eric Lilleør has crafted a wonderful tribute, not only showcasing Wong’s exceptional skills as a fighter and teacher but also highlighting his human side – always humble, humorous, and a father figure to his students. It’s especially fantastic that this work is now available in German, making it even more accessible! Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute belongs in every collection. Thank you so much, Eric!
Sifu Michael Mehle
It is with great pleasure that I extend my gratitude to Eric Lilleor, whose devotion made Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute possible. I was deeply impressed by the red cover and the photo of Sifu Wong Shun Leung posing with the Baat Jaam Do – very eye-catching! Upon reading the book, one quickly realises that Eric spent a great deal of time and effort creating this masterpiece. The book covers Wong Sifu‘s teaching period from the late 1950s until the late 1990s. Many Sihingdais share insights into Wong Sifu‘s teachings, and the happy moments they shared together. Those conversations, and the many photos, touched my heart and made me recall many unforgettable moments. Anyone who loves Sifu Wong Shun Leung and Wing Chun will treasure Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute. A masterpiece indeed! Thank you, Eric, for your hard work.
Sifu Chan Kim Man
Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a fantastic, inspirational masterpiece by my good friend Eric Lilleor. Those who never had the opportunity to meet or learn from Sifu Wong Shun Leung, but are interested in learning more about the patriarch of our unique WSLVT system, should pick up a copy! The anecdotes, reflections and personal stories shared by 25 first-generation students are genuinely motivational. They provide a rare insight into the life of an extraordinary man who impacted so many lives and whose influence can still be felt in the Wing Chun community today. I’m full of admiration for Eric who brought this massive and important project to life. Congratulations on your achievement, my friend, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a spectacular book!
Sifu Morten Ibsen
Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is one of the best Wing Chun books ever published! The love, care and respect put into this book and that come from the testimonies of Sifu Wong Shun Leung’s students can be felt on every page. This is a must-have book for any serious Wing Chun practitioner who wants to further enrich their art by understanding its roots. No matter what lineage you hail from, this book is full of history and great insights that can benefit everyone with its valuable perspectives – perhaps even perspectives about your own particular lineage. Sifu Wong Shun Leung unites all Wing Chun practitioners because his name commands respect amongst those all familiar with him. As a window into the history of a golden age of Wing Chun in the 20th century, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute will be referenced for generations to come.
Sifu Ki Innis
I love Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute! I’m so glad I purchased it. At 360 pages, it’s a monster of a book, and it’s worthy of every one of them. I’m sure Sifu Wong Shun Leung would be in awe at such a spectacular volume – a fitting tribute to a Wing Chun legend. Highly recommended!
Mark Brereton
Eric Lilleor has done a superb job in creating this masterpiece! Through the experiences of Sifu Wong Shun Leung’s students, you get a deeper perspective of Wong as a fighter, a teacher and, most of all, what a down-to-earth person he was. Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is inspiring, humorous and fascinating! I will be re-reading this treasure many times. Thank you, Eric, for all your hard work!
James Bourdette
For those who learn the Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun Kuen Hok (Ving Tsun Combat Science) system, I recommend Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute as a rare and precious book. The author interviewed 25 direct disciples of Wong Shun Leung, and by reading from their conversations, we can understand Sifu Wong Shun Leung from many different perspectives. To gain a deeper understanding of the Ving Tsun Kuen Hok system, it is essential to know more about the founder’s ideas and philosophy. Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is perfect for that endeavour! While practising with my teacher, Sifu David Peterson, we often heard him explaining Wong Shun Leung’s thinking method. Now, through reading the memoirs of the 24 other direct disciples in this book, I now have a far better understanding of Sigung‘s philosophy. I can sincerely say that this is the most comprehensive WSLVT book by far, and the photos and printing are first class in every respect.
Sifu Jon Dep
As a self-confessed Kung Fu geek, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute fires on all cylinders for me! I don’t think anyone doubts the tremendous contribution of the late Sifu Wong Shun Leung, the “King of Talking Hands”, to the art of Wing Chun (of any spelling). It is an absolute treat to read the accounts of 25 of his direct students as they give context and depth to one of the modern greats of this style. Eric knocks it out of the park with the quality and care he uses in all his works! Absolutely recommended!
Sifu Alex Richter aka “The Kung Fu Genius”
Eric Lilleor’s new book Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute totally engrossed me from the very first page! The book is filled with fascinating interviews with 25 first-generation students of Sifu Wong Shun Leung, along with tons of photos that transport you back in time. Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute basically gives you a front-row seat into the essence of who Wong Shun Leung was as a human being and as the “King of Talking Hands”!
William Scheel
This amazing book has been a long time in the making. I greatly admire Sifu Eric Lilleor’s perseverance in keeping up with this project and turning it into a reality. For many of you who never knew Sifu Wong Shun Leung, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute offers great insights from many of his known AND unknown students, ranging from the late 1950s to the late 1990s. Readers are immediately transported back in time, observing all early students of Wong Sifu in training. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle – every interview question elicits an answer that represents the teachings of that period. The transformation, the evolution and the mindset are all part of the whole picture. When the puzzle pieces are placed together, that is WSLVT. I highly recommend everyone practising Wing Chun to get Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute – a true masterpiece of a book!
Sifu Mark Wong
Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is amazing! With its impressive lineup of first-generation students and the sheer number of rare photos, this book is a valuable addition to your martial arts library. For those of us who never had the pleasure of learning from the legendary Sifu Wong Shun Leung, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute gives you a deeper insight into Sigung‘s character and his approach to WSLVT. Thanks to all the Sifus and Eric for making this magnificent tribute possible. A definite five-star rating!
Sifu Juan Manuel Sanz
Wow! That was the first word that came to mind when I first picked up Sifu Eric Lilleor’s new book, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute. First of all, it’s a whopping 360 pages! As an author, I understand the work that goes into the writing process, and Eric has done a monumental job with this tome. First, I looked through all the photos, which took almost an hour! The book is filled with great historical pictures, both in colour and black and white. I have read everything I could on Master Wong over the last thirty years, but many of these photos were ones I have never seen. It was great to see early training photos of Master Wong and his students. The interviews with his students are great as well. Eric, by some weird magic, broke the curse of interview books. That curse is that they are usually very redundant and uninteresting after about the first three interviews you read. Not so with Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute! The interview list reads like a who’s who of the WSLVT family! And somehow, through what I am sure was painstaking research, Eric guided Wong’s students, through great leading questions, like an experienced detective, to a vast amount of details. This book not only gives the reader a much deeper look into Sifu Wong Shun Leung, the man, but through Eric’s masterful questions and the willingness of Wong’s students to share their personal experiences, a very clear view of this great man’s approach to his Ving Tsun Kuen Hok.
Sifu Tony Massengill
Sifu Eric Lilleor’s new book Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a treasure! Through conversations with 25 direct students of Sifu Wong Shun Leung, the book gives you a deeper insight into the “King of Talking Hands” and his combat philosophy. It contains hundreds of photographs, some rare, some iconic and some from private collections, never published before. Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is a must-have book for any Wing Chun practitioner, but especially for those belonging to the WSLVT lineage.
Sifu Ivan Heretynski
Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute is one of the most inspiring Wing Chun books I’ve read in ages. If you have been practising Wing Chun for a long time or are just starting out (or even thinking about starting), this book will give you a glimpse of what it is like to train with a skilled and dedicated master of the art. This book will not only give you a glimpse into Wing Chun but will go deeply into the character and demonstrate the humbleness of the late Sifu Wong Shun Leung. I highly recommend Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute to anyone interested in Wing Chun and especially Wing Chun history.
Sifu Brian William Jewell
In Case You Wondered… the Specs
Two Editions
The book is available as a Premium Hardcover (with a tactile, matte finish) and a glossy Softcover edition.
Trade Book
The book has a trade book size of 20×25 cm. The Premium Hardcover edition weighs 1.2 kilograms.
Deep Colours
The interior pages are printed on white, uncoated paper, resulting in rich, black ink and deep colours.
25
Interviews
360
Pages
102K
Written Words
200+
High-Res Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I find every direct student of Sifu Wong Shun Leung in this book?
Unfortunately, no. Despite the author’s best efforts, some declined to participate for various reasons.
Is Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute: Direct Students on Sifu Wong Shun Leung available for purchase globally?
Yes, the book is available globally on Amazon with FREE shipping. You can find it on various Amazon regional websites, including but not limited to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.co.jp, and many more.
What are the dimensions of the book?
The book is available in Trade Book format: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inches).
Is the book available in softcover?
Yes, the softcover edition is available globally on Amazon with FREE shipping.
Yes, a premium hardcover edition is exclusively available through the author’s printing partner, Blurb. Simply click the green button on this page to find links to the hardcover edition.
Has the book been translated into German?
Yes, a German edition was published in November 2023. It is exclusively available through the author’s printing partner, Blurb. Simply click the green button on this page to find links to the hardcover edition.
Can the book be replaced if it arrives damaged or with a manufacturing defect?
If you purchased the book through Amazon, please contact them directly to arrange a replacement.
If you ordered the book through the author’s printing partner, Blurb, and it arrives damaged or with a manufacturing defect, Blurb will replace it free of charge. Please notify them within 14 days of receiving the book and include photos of the damage or defect for quicker resolution.
How do I claim my bonus gifts?
The book contains instructions on how to claim your gifts.
Is there a digital version of the book?
No, the book will never be available in digital format.
Is the book available as an audiobook?
No.
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About the Author
Attention, all you cool cats and kittens! Meet Danish-born Eric Lilleør, a Viking publishing guru with a personality bigger than a T-Rex. When he’s not throwing down Wing Chun moves, he’s running Mui Fa Publishing, which publishes the world’s longest-running Wing Chun magazine, Wing Chun Illustrated.
Eric has been in the biz for a quarter-century, and let’s just say he’s pretty darn good at what he does. From publishing ScreenTalk, a renowned magazine for film and TV scriptwriters, to creating movieScope, a London-based publication that covered all aspects of filmmaking, Eric has consistently demonstrated his editorial prowess.
In 1978, Eric was a scrawny kid with a bowl cut and a passion for watching Kung Fu movies. But after getting attacked by a pack of rabid wolves (yes, you read that right), he decided he needed to up his game.
So he begged his mum to let him enrol in martial arts classes. Eric eventually found his calling: Wing Chun. Why? Because Bruce Lee was his hero, that’s why! Eric was ready to unleash his inner Little Dragon on anyone who dared cross him. And let’s just say, those wolves didn’t stand a chance if they ever came back for round two.
Since 2011, he has been a proud and devoted WSLVT practitioner under the guidance of Sifu David Peterson and Sifu Morten Ibsen. He is a certified Sifu under Ibsen’s Danish Ving Tsun Federation, and let’s not forget his induction into the World Ving Tsun Association Hall of Fame as “Sifu of the Year” in 2016. When he heard the news, he was so stoked that he couldn’t help but bust out a flying kick. The only problem was his landing wasn’t exactly graceful, and he sent chairs and tables hurtling across the room, taking out the shadow of the Grim Reaper! But hey, that’s just how Eric rolls.
Eric may not have a superhero cape (they’re a hazard anyway!), but he’s still got superpowers and ready to use them! Since moving to Finland in 2015, Eric has continued his Viking conquest (minus the raping and pillaging).
In 2016, he was the editor of Sifu David Peterson’s book, WSL Ving Tsun Kuen Hok: An Overview in the Form of Essays, also published by Mui Fa Publishing. And if that wasn’t enough, in 2022 he added bestselling author to his impressive resumé with his book, Gong Sau Wong: A Tribute: Direct Students on Sifu Wong Shun Leung.
Yep, Eric is a total badass, a little bit quirky, a lot eccentric, and totally awesome (or so he tells us). So what are you waiting for? Dive into his books and magazines and join the fan club!