Wing Chun Kung Fu

Original Name: 

 

詠春, Yǒng chūn, aka Ving Tsun, Wing Tsun

 

Founded By: 

 

Ng Mui

 

Country of Origin: 

 

China

 

Introduction: 

 

The Martial Arts style on Wing Chun Kung Fu is Chinese Martial Art that is mostly based on short distance, close range combat techniques and has a few common rules that apply to all of them. The most significant which can be seen in Wing Chun are economization of motion, time and energy and the balance of competing demands.

 

Due to these principles, Wing Chun is widely considered to be one of the most 'efficient' styles of Kung Fu. Many of the techniques require little amount of energy or movement compared to other styles. For this reason it is a popular style for students with less physical strength. That is not to say that Wing Chun does not require strength, but the moves involved are designed in such a way that strength can be economized.

 

Wing Chun is pronounced in many ways around the world, which has given rise to its variety of names such as Ving Tsun, however most commonly and in line with Chinese language 'Wing Chun' is the most common classification of this style of Kung Fu.

 

More information about style: 

 

The popularity that this Martial Art enjoys today is mainly attributed to Bruce Lee. Many of his principles and theories such as "no limits as limits" are at the root of Wing Chun teachings, for example, not being bound by conventional processes and thoughts but rather find a method which is more economical. This is also why it is popular for Wing Chun instructors or high grade students have studied more than one style of Martial Arts.

 

Although finding a more economical method of carrying out a technique is encouraged in this style, it must be kept within the theories and philosophies (see link at top of page) of the style. Despite this, much of the curriculum is based around three hand forms (tan, bong, fook), one wooden dummy form, one long pole form and one butterfly knives form.