Wing Chun History
Wing Chun is a unique close quarter fighting system from Southern China. Its roots are from the Siu Lam Monastery and was used as its own secretive internel security. The fighting methods were only taught to the most trusted disciples from each generation and was never revealed to outsiders.
The art is an offensive style which focuses on the philosophy of 'strike to defend', utilizing explosive short-range power attacks and the ability to control the opponant by mastering the centre line theory. The three main principles used are; economy of motion, simplicity and effectivness. Unlike most other styles Wing Chun attacks consists of straight line punching, low kicks, trapping, sensitvity and the freedom to express oneself.
'soft and supple but unyielding; forcful and firm but not rigid or inflexible'
