Weng Chun

Weng Chun
Grand Master Andreas Hoffmann and Master Haydar Yilmaz demonstrating Chi Sao in action
Also known asChi Sim Wing Chun, Siu Lam Wing Chun[1]
FocusSelf-defense
CreatorAllegedly Chi Sim, conceived at Southern Shaolin Temple.[2][3]
ParenthoodMing-era Nanquan

Weng Chun Kung Fu (Chinese: 永春; lit. 'eternal spring') is a Southern-style Chinese Martial Art.[4]

Weng Chun is considered a "soft" style martial art in that it utilizes the energy of the opponent to break structure rather than trying to match their energy. The main focus is on combining physical fitness with the health of both the body and mind. This is achieved through a combination of hard physical training and a deep underlying philosophy of understanding one's body movements and how and why they are employed. The ultimate goal in Weng Chun is complete mastery of both the body and the mind.[5]

  1. ^ Robert Chu, Rene Ritchi, Y. Wu: Complete Wing Chun: The Definitive Guide to Wing Chun's History and Traditions. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 9781462917532, pg.90
  2. ^ Leung, Ting (2000). Roots and Branches of Wing Tsun, Second edition (January 1, 2000). Leung Ting Co ,Hong Kong. ISBN 9627284238, pg. 53, 90-99
  3. ^ Chu, Robert; Ritchie, Rene; Wu, Y. (2015). The Definitive Guide to Wing Chun's History and Tradition. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 9781462917532, pg.90-99
  4. ^ Werner Lind: Das Lexikon der Kampfkünste. Sportverlag Berlin, 2001, ISBN 3-328-00898-5, page. 530
  5. ^ admin (2014-02-08). "Are "Wing Chun" and "Weng Chun" closely related sister arts?". Sifu Sergio. Retrieved 2020-04-06.