What is Wing Chun kung fu?
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Wing Chun - a practical martial
art
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a fantastic martial art
that can be trained by everyone. Developed in southern China as a close range fighting system, Wing
Chun has retained its practicality by being refined and tested in the streets and rooftops of Hong
Kong making it ideal for self defence. Due to its practicality and its use of technique rather than
strength to overcome bigger and stronger opponents, Wing Chun has a deserved reputation for being a
devastatingly effective form of self defence but it also has much more to offer
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Wing Chun kung fu is a traditional
Chinese martial art and like other arts is steeped in history and culture. Unlike other martial
arts however Wing Chun kung fu combines western scientific thinking with traditional eastern
approaches. At first glance Wing Chun kung fu appears to be a relatively simple martial art,
but once a student begins training the depth and subtlety of the Wing Chun system quickly becomes
apparent. Whilst it is possible to obtain a level of proficiency in Wing Chun quickly, to truly
master this unique and amazing martial art takes a lifetime of study. Each training session brings
new challenges and different perspectives and there is always something new to learn.
At the heart of Wing Chun kung fu is the ability to
control one's own body and as a result Wing Chun students find that co-ordination and awareness of
their body increases over time. Regular training also builds a student's self confidence that they take
with them into everyday life.
Like many other Chinese martial arts Wing Chun kung fu
also provides a focus on internal health meaning that the art can be trained well into old age. A
focus on relaxation encouraged during training helps to provide welcome relief from the stresses
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Why Worcestershire Wing Chun Kuen?
As Wing Chun kung fu has grown in
popularity so has the number of people offering to teach this fascinating art. At Worcestershire
Wing Chun Kuen we teach the whole Wing Chun system openly from start to finish, there are no
secrets and no hidden techniques. It is important with any martial art to know the source of the
knowledge. We are proud to be part of the Midlands Wing Chun Kuen family and as a result can trace
our lineage back in a direct line to Ip Man through the teachings of his eldest son Ip Chun.
Students are always welcome to accompany us on our annual trips to Hong Kong to take in the
fascinating atmosphere and learn Wing Chun kung fu in its historical
surroundings.
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Chun kung fu attracts students from all walks of life and all social and cultural backgrounds,
there is no expensive equipment required to train and once started it is easy to train alone at
home in between classes requiring little in the way of space. We are proud to accept students from
all backgrounds regardless of race, sex, age or religious or political beliefs and maintain a
relaxed and friendly club environment where everyone can develop to their full
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