Chum Kiu is the second of three forms in the Ving Tsun Kung Fu System. This intermediate form is also broken into three parts, and introduces leg work (kicks, shifting, stepping and leg blocking drills).

Chum Kiu translated into English means "Searching for A Bridge". What this means is that the Chum Kiu form and exercises, teach you will develop and an idea on how create a bridge or an entry point when engaging an opponent.

The Chum Kiu form is to be played at a medium speed with medium power. During the time you learned Siunimtao, you learned how to store your "Chi or energy". Once you reach this form, and you will begin to learn how to release your "Chi or energy".

The Chi Sao (Sticking Hands Exercise) is also introduced at this level. Chi Sao will help you to develop a foundation for keeping your Ving Tsun techniques in the centerline. The Chi Sao exercise has many levels and can also be played stationary and by moving your "Ma" or horse stance. This section will take anywhere from 6 months to 1 year to complete.

Once you have completed the second and third sections of this form, and the techniques you will have the opportunity to learn the third Ving Tsun form "Biu Jee".

Only after being accepted by your "Sifu or Instructor",  can you learn this Biu Jee form.

• Chum Kiu trains the stance and the waist; the arm bridge is short and the step is narrow.
• Eyes are trained to be alert; the Ch'i flows in a perpetual motion.
• Strive to remain calm in the midst of motion; loosen up the muscles and relax the mind.
• Turning the stance with a circular movement, will allow superior generation of power.
• When the opponent's arm bridge enters my arm bridge, use the escaping hand to turn around the situation.
• Pass by the opponent's incoming arm bridge from above, without stopping when the countering move has started.
• Lon Sau and Jip Sau put an opponent in danger.
• Do not collide with a strong opponent; with a weak opponent use a direct frontal assault.
• A quick fight should be ended quickly; no delay can be allowed.
• Use the three joints of the arm to prevent entry by the opponent's bridge; jam the opponent's bridge to restrict his movement.
• Create a bridge if the opponent's bridge is not present; nullify the bridge according to how it is presented.
• The arm bridge tracks the movement of the opponent's body; when the hands cannot prevail, use body position to save the situation.
• Using short range power to jam the opponent's bridge, the three joints are nicely controlled.
• Where is the opponent's bridge to be found? Chum Kiu guides the way.