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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
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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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