Wing Chun is a style of Shaolin Kung Fu, emphasising efficiency of movement using rapid, short-range hand techniques and low kicks. It is classified as Southern Shaolin, because of this emphasis on hand techniques and because it was first popularised in the south (Hong Kong), but was in fact developed in the Northern Shaolin temple. It is a very popular style, first brought out of China by Bruce Lee and James Lee. The style has its roots in the Shaolin temple in the late 18th century, where a new form of Kung Fu was being developed which could be learned in 10 years rather than 20. Before this art could be passed on, the temple was conquered and destroyed. A nun called Ng Mui who was a master of this form escaped and passed on her knowledge to an orphan who changed her name to Wing Chun (translated "Beautiful Springtime"). It is a efficient style containing only a small set of moves in it's three Kuen (forms), Sil Nim Tao, Chum Kil and Bil Jee. It takes the best moves from a number of styles, most noteably Snake, White Crane, Dragon and Tiger.

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