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najoha75
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Posted - 04/11/2006 : 11:14:28
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WING CHUN KUEN HISTORY
The following notes summarize the history of Wing Chun Kuen. Please consider, the early history has been transmitted orally through many generations and should not be considered absolute. The first historically recorded figure is that of the opera performer Cheung Ng (Zhang Wu), who organized the red junk opera company, "Precious Jade Flower Union", in the 1730's. Wing Chun Kuen appeared in the third generation of the Precious Jade Flower Union (mid 1800's).
WING CHUN KUEN LINEAGE
Ng Mui (one of the Five Elders of the Shaolin temple) >> [Miu Hin (one of the Five Elders of the Shaolin temple), Miu Tsui Fa (Miu Hin's daughter; Fung Do Dak's wife; Fong Sai Yuk's mother; introduced double knives into the system) >> Yim Yee (Yim Wing Chun's father; Shaolin disciple, Shaolin temple, Fujian Province)] >> Yim Wing Chun; Yim Wing Chun >> Leung Bok Cho (Yim Wing Chun's husband), Wong Wah Bo (Leung Bok Cho's nephew; Red Junk Opera Company), Leung Yee Tai (Red Junk Opera Company); Jee Sin (one of the Five Elders of the Shaolin temple; taught Shaolin martial arts including the Luk Dim Boon Kwun) >> Wong Wah Bo, Leung Yee Tai; Leung Bok Cho >> Leung Lan Kwai (Leung Bok Cho’s uncle; herbalist by profession; introduced Iron Palm training into the system), Wong Wah Bo (agreed to study under Leung Bok Cho after a friendly match, Leung Bok Cho's butterfly swords versus Wong Wah Bo's six-and-a-half-point pole), Leung Yee Tai; Leung Lan Kwai >> Wong Wah Bo, Leung Yee Tai; Wong Wah Bo >> Leung Yee Tai, Leung Jan (herbalist by profession); Leung Yee Tai >> Leung Jan; Leung Jan >> Chan Wah Shun (Leung Jan’s neighbor), Leung Bik (Leung Jan's eldest son); Chan Wah Shun >> Ng Chung So, Yip Man (1905); Ng Chung So >> Yip Man (1908); Leung Bik >> Yip Man (19??); Yip Man >> Leung Sheung (Yip Man's first student; 1949), Ho Kam Ming (1952); Ho Kam Ming >> Fong Chi Wing (Augustine Fong; 1960), Ng Tak Cheung (Rene Ng; 1972); Ng Tak Cheung (Rene Ng) >> Richard Wise (1991), Pete Roberts (1992), and others
NOTES
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912
Details contained within brackets [Miu Hin, Miu Tsui Fa >> Yim Yee] is associated with the Sum Nung and Cho family Wing Chun Kuen, and not traditionally associated with Yip Man family Wing Chun
Miu Tsui Fa (Pinyin: Miao2 Jia2hua1; Yale Cantonese: Miu4 Chaak5 Fa1): both Miu Hin and Miu Tsui Fa were disciples of Ng Mui
Fong Sai Yuk (Pinyin: Fang1Shi4yu4; Yale Cantonese: Fong1 Sai3 Yuk6): Chinese folk legend, trained in the martial arts by his mother Miu Tsui-Fa
"Wing Chun Kuen Lineage" source: http://en.wikipedia.org/, http://www.fongswingchun.com/, http://www.wcarchive.com/, http://www.wingchun.com/, http://www.wingchunkuen.com/
THE FIVE ELDERS OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE
Basic accounts of the Five Elders (Pinyin: wu3 zu3; Yale Cantonese: ng5 jou2), the only survivors of the Shaolin temple (Pinyin: Shao4lin2si4; English: Young Forest Temple), Henan or Fujian Province, destroyed by Manchurian military during the reign of the Qing emperor, Kangxi (1661-1722):
Ng Mui (Pinyin: Wu3 Mei2 Da4 Shi1; Yale Cantonese: Ng5 Mui4 Daai6 Si1), birth name, Lui Sei Leung (Lu Si Niang), took the Buddhist name, Ng Mui; Taoist, trained in Taoist internal and martial arts; resident of the Shaolin temple of Henan or Fujian Province; took refuge in the White Crane temple of Dailiang Mountain, Yunnan Province, after the destruction of the Shaolin temple; allegedly the daughter of a Ming general; allegedly assassinated the Qing emperor, Yongzhen, in the year 1735
Jee Sin (Pinyin: Zhi4 Shan4 Chan2 Shi1; Yale Cantonese: Ji3 Sin6 Sim3 Si1; English: Jee Sin, Chan Teacher); Chan/Zen Buddhist monk, Shaolin temple of Henan or Fujian Province
Fung Do Dak (Pinyin: Feng2 Dao4de2; Yale Cantonese: Fung4 Dou6 Dak1); Taoist; resident of the Shaolin temple of Henan or Fujian Province
Bak Mei (Pinyin: Bai2 Mei2 Dao4 Ren2; Yale Cantonese: Baak6 Mei4 Dou6 Yan4; English: White Eyebrow Taoist); Taoist; resident of the Shaolin temple of Henan or Fujian Province
Miu Hin (Pinyin: Miao2 Xian3; Yale Cantonese: Miu4 Hin2); Shaolin Disciple, Shaolin temple of Henan or Fujian Province
"Five Elders of the Shaolin Temple" source: http://en.wikipedia.org/
RED JUNK OPERA COMAPANY
Cheung Ng (Zhang Wu), a.k.a. "Tan Sao Ng", the "Great Teacher" of modern Cantonese Opera, trained in Beijing Opera (allegedly trained Shaolin martial arts under the guidance of Shaolin disciple, Yat Chum), organized the red junk opera performers (operatic professionals were known as "Disciples of the Pearl Garden") into the association known as the "Precious Jade Flower Union" or "Red Flower Union" (1730’s). Cheung Ng taught the traditional Eighteen Plays of River & Lake and opera-oriented martial arts. A-Hua, succeeded Cheung Ng as the second leader of the Precious Jade Flower Union (the first few decades of the 19th century), followed by, Li Wenmao of Heshan. It was during the time of Li Wenmao that Wing Chun Kuen (Yongchunquan) was introduced into the Precious Jade Flower Union. The Precious Jade Flower Union prospered until 1855, when Governor-General (of Guangdong and Guangxi; Liangguang), Yip Ming-Chan (Ye Mingchen) branded the Precious Jade Flower Union members extortionists and threats to public morality. Their actors were killed, their hall and theaters were burned down, and performances of Cantonese Opera were outlawed.
The Precious Jade Flower Union opera performers under the leadership of Li Wenmao:
Wong Wah-Bo (Huang Huabao): said to have been a native of Gulao (Koolo), Heshan (Hoksan); considered the senior of the troupe, he played the male martial lead, and was particularly skilled in the roles of General Kwan and the Monkey King, and in the use of the kwun (pole).
Leung Yee-Tai (Liang Erdi): played the 'female' martial lead.
Dai Fa Min Kam (Dahuamian Jin; Painted Face Kam), also known as San Kam (Xin Jin; New Kam), and sometimes said to have properly been Lok Kam (Luo Jin) of Kamjuk (Jinju), Saamshui (Sanshui): played the martial painted face.
Yik Kam (Yijin; Wing Gold): played the proper 'female', a virtuous leading role.
Lai Fook-Shun (Li Fushun), also known as Siu Fook (Xiao Fu; Young Fook): played the young male, the beardless scholar-lover.
Cho Shun (Cao Shun), known as Dai Ngan Shun (Dayan Shun; Cross-eyed Shun), a native of Panyu (Poon Yee): played the little martial, and was a disciple of Yik Kam (Yijin; Wing Gold).
Others, including Leung Lan-Kwai (Liang Langui), Go Lo Chung (Gaolao Zheng; Tall Chung), Fa Jee Ming (Huazi Ming; Flower Mark Ming), Fa Min Biu (Huamian Biao; Flower Face Biu), etc.
"Red Junk Opera Company" source: http://en.wikipedia.org/, http://www.vietnamwingchun.com/, http://www.wingchunkuen.com/
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Edited by - najoha75 on 07/02/2006 05:32:59 |
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najoha75
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 Posted - 04/19/2006 : 10:42:41
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If anyone is aware of alternate theories of Wing Chun history or any mistakes I made in my summary, please let me know.
Thank you,
Nathan |
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Dave McKinnon
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Posted - 06/27/2006 : 15:01:48
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Nathan,
Saw you in the park yesterday!
This is good but most is not verifiable.
We know Red Boat opera existed and Tan Sao Ng was real, he started the Opera but probably didn't do Wing Chun.
Several generations later we can find Wong Wa Bo and Lueng Yii Tai in written records, everything else is speculation.
Many of the stories written about match many of the Kung Fu legends from earlier times and different regions.
Complete Wing Chun is good; Follow up with Rene Ritchie and Hedrick Santo for alternate views.
I am looking at a White Crane - Eimi Mountain Snake hybrid as a model for our system based off of various conversations with those who do realistic historical research.
Dave
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najoha75
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Posted - 06/29/2006 : 13:11:01
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Thank you, Dave!
These notes are so bare! Originally, I had no intention of sharing them. My research was only to give myself a feeling for the various perspectives on Wing Chun history. I collected the information from a variety of sources and I believe Rene Ritchie was among them (www.wingchunkuen.com). I also looked into the stories and martial arts systems associated with Ng Mui (White Crane, Wu Mei Pai, etc). I realize the majority of the content is only folk legend, but I enjoy that because it let's my imagination fill in the gaps... like reading a fiction novel.
By the way, we're usually in that park Mondays and Fridays... you and anyone from your group are welcome to join us! =) |
Edited by - najoha75 on 06/29/2006 13:18:02 |
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Dave McKinnon
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Posted - 07/03/2006 : 13:46:42
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Cool,
What times?
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najoha75
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Posted - 07/04/2006 : 02:42:07
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| Usually around 6:00pm, but our schedules make it difficult for us to have consistent meeting times... Monday at 6pm is probably the most consistent. ...but I usually call everyone or send email or text message to confirm other are interested in training. If you or your students wanted to be there I would certainly be there! |
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