Beach Master Sifu Gorden Lu By Kent Kelley Anyone familiar with martial arts will no doubt be familiar with the name Bruce Lee. Bruce is the most famous martial artist in recent history. His speed and technique are legendary. His movies are unsurpassed in action and fighting. True icons of “karate flicks” as they are colloquially known throughout the western world. Bruce’s extreme martial arts ability can be traced back to one man. Yip Man. Bruce’s teacher. Yip Man is the Grand Master of Wing Chun Kung Fu. A southern style of Chinese kung fu that is considered to be “the science of fighting.” Wing Chun incorporates the elements of physics and geometry to dominate and incapacitate the opponent regardless of size or strength. Economy of motion, explosive power and simultaneous cover/attack are the hallmarks of Wing Chun.    more »

Wing Chun Kung Fu from My Perspective - Nina Angeles

 

Unlike most twelve year olds, instead of being interested in video games, I was interested in Martial Arts. Before I started going to Wing Chun Kung Fu class I went to another type of Martial Arts. So far I’ve been going to Wing Chun for a little over a year, and I love it. Two other people in my family also take classes with me; this is how I was introduced to Wing Chun. The two people are my father and my uncle.  My uncle and father would work out every Sunday, during those times I had nothing really to do, so I watched them. Every time I watched them I became more and more eager to practice with them.

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