Introduction to Wing Chun 

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The Wing chun is a Chinese martial art that originates from southern China and is one of the most practical martial art system that someone can study. Wing Chun is also a scientific and unique kung fu system, which is well-known as Wing-Tsun (US Trademark of Leung Ting) and even Ving-Tsun (Cantonese) and Yong Chun(Mandarin). It is one of the most famous martial arts around the world. The most famous sifu in Wing Chun is Yip Man. and some others.There are also some other sifu who are known worldwide as Austin Goh, Master Carlos Lee etc. Yip Man taught wing chun to Bruce Lee, when Bruce Lee was seven years old. The martial art Wing Chun was invented in 1700 roughly, 300 years ago by a Buddhist nun named Ng Mui. Ng Mui had a student, whose name was Yim Wing Chun (the movie) and she was a lady. The name Wing Chun literally means “Hope for future”. Wing Chun has only three unarmed forms within the kung fu system and can be characterized as an offensive (simultaneously counterattack, the opponent’s attack) system of self defense. The martial art Wing Chun, of Shaolin Kung Fu, includes short, direct movements, which were devised in order to eliminate wasted energy, which becomes faster in the immediate counterattacks. This martial art includes various techniques.  When practitioners learn wing chun, they have to be relaxed. In this martial art, also, practitioners learn how to use less energy in order to be faster and stronger. There is no need to be tense because this slows you down, allowing your opponents to use this against you. This chinese martial art is based on centre line attacks and relies on biomechanics and no in brute force. Practitioners use their blocks in order to alter the direction of the opponent’s attack either with legs or hands, so they can counterattack with the blocking hand or with the other hand. Also, wing chun is based on the principles and concepts of simplicity, economy of energy and economy of movement. It also includes the chi sao or otherwise “Sticky hands“, the wooden dummy form, where students practice their techniques on it and also are used some weapons, such as the Butterfly knives and the Long pole. The most vulnerable part of your body is the centre line and all people must protect their centre line with hands and legs. Everything in this kung fu system revolves around the centre line, but practitioners who practice the first form Siu lim tao can protect their centre line successfully. This kung fu style uses chain punches, kicks, palm strikes, sweeps, control and trapping techniques and the “mystical” one inch punch. Wing chun does not use force against force as it happens in other martial arts such as Tae kwon do, karate e.t.c but students learn to absorb the force of the enemy and use it against him. Generally, this martial art’s specialty is in close contact combat. There are many martial schools and gyms, where wing chun is taught. This martial art is so effective, practical and economical (in terms of time) and easy to be taught. It requires patience and absolute discipline. The Wing chun is one of the most effective systems of Chinese Kung fu.
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Human Weapon Kung Fu – Wing Chun Punch

洪金宝讲咏春拳