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"Wing Chun is the only
truly practical street self-defence system that can be trained equally by
everyone!!"
Wing Chun is logical,
scientific, yet simple Chinese martial art system which was developed for
practical and effective self-defence, alongside fitness for people of all ages.
It is a result oriented martial art known for its efficiency and economy of
movement which was developed for survival, self-defence and damage limitation,
rather than purely for attack. Wing Chun's simple and direct short range
simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, its use of only low kicks and
its simple but evasive footwork, combined with its logical and scientific
methodology, are the reason it is fast becoming one of the most popular Chinese
martial arts around the world. It emphasises and utilises natural and efficient
body mechanics, eliminating the necessity to use and rely on size and strength
and is therefore suitable for anybody, regardless of age, gender or
physique.
Historically it is said to
have been developed in Southern China by a Buddhist nun, Ng Mui, refined and
later made famous in Hong Kong by a fifty year old slightly built gentleman,
Yip Man, and then finally brought to the world's attention by a young Chinese
Film star, Bruce Lee. Often referred to as 'Hong Kong street fighting', Wing
Chun is often classed as a 'soft style' because of the minimal effort or
physical force required to overcome larger, stronger opponents.
"Training for street self-defence is something you may one day
need, especially in our ever increasingly violent society, however it should
not be the only reason and benefit of your training. Wing Chun practice should
also develop and maintain good health and a better quality of life which is
something you can benefit from everyday. As your ability and skills increase
you will gain in confidence, learning martial arts develops confidence not
arrogance, a balanced martial artist has no need to 'prove' themselves, only
the weak and insecure feel the need to do so."
Sifu Shaun
Rawcliffe
"The best fighters never fight"
Master
Hung Yi Hsiang |
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