Wing Chun (Yongchun Quan) is a kind of Nan Quan (Southern Boxing). It originated in Yongchun County, Fujian Province, which is named by placename. It´s said that it was created by Yan Sanniang. Wing Chun is the most popular martial art school, and develops well in Europen countries.
The features of Wing Chun is steady stances, generation of forces, three tricks with six forces, fists playing close to one´s own body, usage of explosive power, stressing on real combat, focusing on completion of movements, combination of offence and defense by forcing up or crushing down the fists or feet from the opposing side. It emphasizes speed of play, keeping fists and feet close to one´s body for better protection, as well as to prepare for attacks and fighting the opponent at close range. When fighting, Yongchun boxers contain their chest, arch the back, close their elbows and knees, draw in their ribs, keep their thighs closed to protect the groin. When they use their feet for attack, they must also use their hands in cooperation. When they kick they do not expose their groin and when they deliver fist down, their hands do not leave the front of their body.
The famous Kung Fu star Bruce Lee had learned Wing Chun from Yip Man master. His Wing Chun has intimate connection with JKD (Jeet Kune Do). Now Wing Chun is popular around the world.
