Introduction
Even though Wing Chun Kuen is categorized as a southern style martial art, but compared to the commonly seen southern styles there are some differences.
Wing Chun Kuen originates from a Fukien Siu Lum (Fujian Shaolin) nun called Ng Mui whose first disciple Yim Wing Chun founded the art. Because they were both female, therefore Wing Chun Kuen’s stature and footwork are both mainly tall and narrow. The hand techniques are, soft to overcome hard, sticking to the bridge with short attacks, motions are simple and direct, specializing in attack with capable defenses, whole body co-ordination, front and end can be used accordingly with one another. Special attention is given to sinking the elbows, letting go of the shoulders for inch power generation.
A unique and distinctive technique, Wing Chun Kuen can be described as a unique category within Southern Martial art styles. According to legend, Ng Mu while creating Wing Chun Kuen, deep within her heart she could still remember clearly her hatred for the burning of the Fukian Siu Lum (Fujian Shaolin) Temple, therefore the Wing Chun teachings all stem from one word - “Hatred”. As long as we fight we go all out “in a fight there is no father and son, attacks must be unforgiving”.
Wing Chun Kuen is a realistic fighting art, no fancy flowery moves; all techniques are direct and practical. Wing Chun Kuen firstly enters with the hands then express with the mind, specializing in close range, attention to facing and chasing the enemy’s form, make use of the shortest centerline in the space between both sides, to achieve control of the opponent, in a hostile situation or when forced to fight, furthermore will use the fastest time to force into the opponents center to attack. Wing Chun Kuen pays special attention to human body mechanics, body meridian returning to center, hand techniques are varied with many changes, 3 points of alignment, outside circling inside, loose form concentrated mind, footwork is light and agile, steady and firm with a clear steady turning horse and interlocking coherent moves, dissolve joined with an attack, simultaneous attack and defense.
Wing Chun Kuen originates from a Fukien Siu Lum (Fujian Shaolin) nun called Ng Mui whose first disciple Yim Wing Chun founded the art. Because they were both female, therefore Wing Chun Kuen’s stature and footwork are both mainly tall and narrow. The hand techniques are, soft to overcome hard, sticking to the bridge with short attacks, motions are simple and direct, specializing in attack with capable defenses, whole body co-ordination, front and end can be used accordingly with one another. Special attention is given to sinking the elbows, letting go of the shoulders for inch power generation.
A unique and distinctive technique, Wing Chun Kuen can be described as a unique category within Southern Martial art styles. According to legend, Ng Mu while creating Wing Chun Kuen, deep within her heart she could still remember clearly her hatred for the burning of the Fukian Siu Lum (Fujian Shaolin) Temple, therefore the Wing Chun teachings all stem from one word - “Hatred”. As long as we fight we go all out “in a fight there is no father and son, attacks must be unforgiving”.
Wing Chun Kuen is a realistic fighting art, no fancy flowery moves; all techniques are direct and practical. Wing Chun Kuen firstly enters with the hands then express with the mind, specializing in close range, attention to facing and chasing the enemy’s form, make use of the shortest centerline in the space between both sides, to achieve control of the opponent, in a hostile situation or when forced to fight, furthermore will use the fastest time to force into the opponents center to attack. Wing Chun Kuen pays special attention to human body mechanics, body meridian returning to center, hand techniques are varied with many changes, 3 points of alignment, outside circling inside, loose form concentrated mind, footwork is light and agile, steady and firm with a clear steady turning horse and interlocking coherent moves, dissolve joined with an attack, simultaneous attack and defense.