Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma – Character Two, Clamping Stance

Overview
Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma is the foundation of Wing Chun structure. The stance teaches alignment, relaxation, and rooting, the ability to stay stable without stiffness. Its purpose is not to look wide or strong, but to build a calm and centred body that can absorb force and generate power efficiently.

Purpose of the Stance
This stance aligns the spine, hips, and knees into one connected unit. It teaches the practitioner how to anchor their structure while keeping the body soft and responsive. Every hand technique in Wing Chun rests on the stability and alignment learned in Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma.

Structure & Positioning
The toes point slightly inward, the heels open to create the “character two” shape, and the knees gently clamp forward without tension. The pelvis is neutral, the spine upright, and the shoulders relaxed. The elbows rest naturally in front of the body, maintaining the centreline.

Developing Rooting
Rooting comes from alignment, not weight. Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma trains the practitioner to sink naturally into the stance, with pressure moving into the floor rather than into the legs. This helps absorb force during Chi Sau, stepping, and striking.

How It Connects to the System
The stance appears throughout Siu Nim Tao and forms the structural base for all hand techniques. Even when stepping or pivoting later in the system, the principles of Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma remain unchanged, centreline, grounding, relaxation, and connection.

Common Lessons in Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma

• Stay centred without leaning

• Keep the knees gently clamped inward

• Relax the hips and spine

• Allow force to travel into the floor

• Maintain a quiet, upright posture

• Build stability without losing mobility