An introduction to Wing Chun

Wing Chun

 According to legend, Wing Chun was created by the Buddhist nun Ng Mui, who was a master of Shaolin Kung Fu. Using her martial training and personal experience, she synthesized a compact form of Kung Fu to exploit weaknesses inherent in the other combat styles of her time and give an advantage to smaller fighters like herself. This new system was well-guarded and passed on to only a few, very dedicated students. Her style became known as Wing Chun, after Ng Mui's first student, a woman named Yim Wing Chun.
 Having rebuffed the local warlord's marriage offer, Yim Wing-Chun said she'd reconsider the proposal if he could beat her in a fight. She soon crossed paths with a Buddhist nun named Ng Mui, who was one of the Shaolin Sect survivors, and asked the nun to teach her to fight. According to legend, Ng Mui taught Yim Wing-Chun a new system of martial art that had been inspired by the nun's observations of a confrontation between a Snake and a Crane. This then-still nameless style enabled Yim Wing-Chun to beat the warlord in a one-on-one fight. Yim Wing-Chun thereafter married Leung Bok-Chau and taught him the style, which was later named after her.

      Characteristics of Wing Chun:
  • The structure,stance,position are the most essential requirements of this martial art.It emphasize fighting on the outside of the opponent rather than facing them head on.A correct Wing Chun stance is like a piece of bamboo, firm but flexible, rooted but yielding.
  • Performing techniques in a relaxed(softness) manner.
  • Attack within central area of the body to transmit force more effectively.
  • Simultaneous attack and defense.
  • Straight line punch and rapid punch with body alignment. 
  • Every kick is both an attack and defense, with legs being used to check incoming kicks or to take the initiative in striking through before a more circular kick can land.
  • Elbow strikes are used to control and restrict the opponent's range of movement by exerting forward elbow pressure on his elbows and forearms.
     Reasons why is Wing Chun better than others: 
  • It is primarily an empty-hands system, allowing someone to defend themselves even when unarmed. It is based on reflexive movements, training you to respond instantly and instinctively to a surprise attack as opposed to a consensual fight or sport combat match.
  • Can work in confined area.
  • It is simple and concise and can be learnt easily.
  • Can be practiced by all ages as it focuses on structure and timing rather than strength and speed.

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