Shaolin Monks take Wing Chun to a new Level

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Not everybody knows that Wing Chun is very popular among Shaolin Monks too. We often refer to Wing Chun as if it was teached only by Kung Fu Schools, initially in China and than all over the world.
Actually, when observing the way these monks use Wing Chun, it really feels like going back to the roots of Kung Fu.

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Wing Chun at Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Monks training what might look like Wing Chun

The real origins of Wing Chun are still unsure till nowadays, mostly because of the fact that it was handed down verbally. In fact, not many scriptures are known till today and the most ancient ones date back only to the 19th century.
Many legends surround the Wing Chun's misterious origins and the most famous one sees a woman as the main master, Ng Mui. she is believed to have taught Wing Chun to a young girl in need of help, Yim Wing Chun. The legend has it that Yim was given in marriage to the local warlord against her will. In order to escape her fate, she learned wing chun from Ng Mui and challenged her tormentor in a fight which she won.

So, according to this legend and many others, Wing Chun might really have originated in a Shaolin Temple. It is sbelieved that Ng Mui was on of the Five Elders or Generals, famous chinese folklore tradition characters that survived one of the destructions of Shaolin Temple by the Qing Dynasty.

In conclusion

However, going back to the origins is always very foggy and different people and groups tend to interpret history as it best suits to their believes. In this way, it becomes really difficult to remain objective unless, of course, new evidences pop out.
What is reasonable to discuss is how Wing Chun is used today and if it is effective.
Please, feel free to let us know your opinion about it, your comments are always very constructive.
See you next time

Have a great Kung Fu

Comments


Liam Thompson
2023-07-27 20:00:00
Wow, those Shaolin Monks are kickin’ Wing Chun up a knotch and amaze u with their skills! It's like Kung Fu Panda went to grad school!! 🐼🥋😲
Molly Davidson
2023-07-27 20:00:00
Wow! I never thought monks can level up on Wing Chun like that! It's like they turned Shaolin Temple into martial arts Hogwarts! LOL!
Molly Anderson
2023-07-27 20:00:00
Holy smokes! Those Shaolin dudes are taking Wing Chun to giddy heights! Their kung fu skills are as spicy as my grandma's stir fry. Brace yoruselves folks, this is next level!
Billy Thompson
2023-07-27 20:00:00
Whoa, these monks are flippin' awesome! A joy to see them elevating Wing Chun art. They're redefining 'Shaolin Showtime' indeed. A few more typos, they could even launch a 'Type-Chi' course! 😉
Molly Harrison
2023-07-27 20:00:00
Wow! Shaolin Monks sure know how to escalate things! Now Wing Chun isn't just a fighting style, it's an extreme sport! True monks, steadying the fist with bantaer (banter). LOL!

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