About 300
years ago a Shaolin Nun named Ng Mui watched a fight between
a Crane and a Snake. She incorporated the direct striking
of the Snake and the simultaneous block and strike of
the Crane’s beak into a new fighting style. The
new style included avoidance rather than using strength
against strength, placing the emphasis on technique rather
than muscle power.
Ng Mui taught
her new system to a young girl called Yim Wing Chun. Wing
Chun became famous for her Martial art skills. After marrying
she passed on her Kung-Fu knowledge onto her husband.
In honor of his wife, Leung Bok Chau named the system
after her - “Wing Chun” which means Beautiful
Springtime.
Wing Chun
Kung-Fu was always kept a secret fighting knowledge
until the late Great Grandmaster Yip Man (1873-1972)
openly taught in Hong Kong in 1957.
Great Grandmaster
Yip Man
Amongst his
students was the famous Bruce Lee who was the first to
take Wing Chun Kung-Fu out into the Western world. His
displays of Wing Chun speed and efficiency gave such an
impression to those who saw him at work, that he started
a whole new legacy in the world of Martial arts and is
largely responsible for the growth of Wing Chun Worldwide..
Bruce Lee
Dynamics
Dynamics are unique exercises which help to increase natural
energy. In Dynamics muscle and joints gain in strength
giving a person more confidence when against someone of
a larger physique.
Dynamics give
body awareness which is vital for martial arts. You will
gain more control and power and be able to focus your
strength using no more or less than is required. Using
Dynamics with Wing Chun techniques gives more confidence
when not being able to use traditional stepping or deflection,
such as in crowded places (nightclubs etc) Also works
in grappling situations. Most of the Dynamics are based
on Wing Chun Techniques.
