 Wing
Chun was created in China during
the seventeenth century, and it was the last Kung Fu art ever developed
in China. It was the only Kung Fu art ever created by a woman.
Wing Chun is an in-close combative system based on not
fighting "Force against Force," using the principles of Yin/Yang.
The system's movements are based on looking at and implementing the movements
of certain animals. Those animals are the white crane, snake, tiger and
fox. However, its effectiveness and uniqueness is its ability to utilize
"chi", one's internal energy.
The Wing Chun approach results in a no-nonsense
defense system characterized by simplicity, directness, speed and techniques
rather than physical strength to respond to the attack. Thus, Wing Chun
becomes especially useful when applied to a larger, stronger, faster,
more aggressive adversary.
In
addition, Wing Chun was designed to capitalize on each individual's body
mechanics. Therefore, people with varying abilities can quickly become
adept in defending themselves and at the same time developing self-confidence.
It is well known that Yip Man taught many of his main students differently,
unique to their association with him. Rather than separate these extremes,
we integrate them in order to teach Wing Chun from its total perspective.
The aim of Wing Chun Kung Fu is to develop physical,
mental and spiritual awareness. These elements transcend you to a higher
level of life. Self awareness, self respect and a duty to serve should
be the goal of life in every martial artist. Meditate on these principles
and make peace on your study of Kung Fu a way of life. |
