What Is Wing Chun?

Unfortunately, many other styles of the art miss this point and are stuck in the external mechanical movements rather than the “state of mind” created through the intention behind each movement. For this reason we feel very privileged to have been exposed to the essence of Wing Chun by Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin. We would like to share this gem with as many people in Hong Kong as possible!

Wing Chun in History

The story goes that a woman named Ng Mui devised this art in China over 300 years ago. She invented the system through the refinement of her Kung Fu knowledge, in which all unnecessary and energy-consuming movement is eliminated, making it a very practical and efficient form of self-defence. The more we delve into this art, the more we realise its perfection in terms of applying the natural laws of physics. This deepens our awe and respect for the founder of the system, who was able to not only understand these laws over 300 years ago, but also to systematise a method that could be passed down from generation to generation.

This martial art was named after the student of a lady who was a student of the founder, Yim Wing Chun. The term “Wing Chun” is often translated into English as “Everlasting Springtime”. This is a very appropriate name for this art because its philosophy and health benefits have immeasurable depth and are never-ending.

This beautiful art is characterized by its focus on close-range combat and its use of simultaneous defense and attack. It is a highly efficient martial art that emphasizes economy of motion and the use of the most direct and effective techniques. Wing Chun practitioners use a variety of strikes, kicks, and grappling techniques, as well as specialized trapping and sensitivity drills to develop their skills.