Girls in Kung fu?

[Kaju_influenced]

First off most rankings in Gung Fu are determined by sashes however level are also a factor. In my school women come...... but they dont last however there has been some very talented women martial artist and i give them my blessings and best wishes in their quest to fullfillment in the arts

 

Its always good to see strong women not like the ones growing up these days!

 

KEEP TRAINING AND ALWAYS WORK HARD AT IT!

[wcnavstar]

While it is true that Wing Chun Gung Fu was said to have been developed by a female nun from Shaolin by the name of Ngu Mui. There is a book out there for anyone who is interested called "Complete Wing Chun". It is basicly an account of all the different branches of Wing Chun around the world. And each one has their own account of Wing Chuns origins.

 

Some lineages include, Yip Man Wing Chun, Yuen Kay San Wing Chun, and Jee Shim Wing Chun, as well as many others. The most common heard story comes from Yip Man Wing Chun who is famous for being the teacher of Lee Sui Long (Bruce Lee). Which brought credit to that paticular style of Wing Chun. Back to the history as taght by the Yip Man Sect.

 

Around 400 years ago the Chinese government was not too happy with the Shaolin Temple. While the monks had provided many services to the government of the day. They were also suspected of being the organizers of a rebellion. Thus the monks new that they would someday come under attack by the very government that they once sought to help.

 

In response the five elders met over several years to develop a new art by combining the most simple yet effective techniques from their respective styles. At that time the shaolin arts were considered to be among the best around. Regaurdless it took nearly 20 years to turn out an effective fighter. Thus the idea for this new styles was to turn out a fighter good enough to help in the defense of the temple against Imperial soldiers.

 

Two of the people involved were A nun Ngu Mui of the Plum Blossom style and Jee Shim from the Snake and Crane arts. Sadly the style was never fully completed and the Temple was destroyed and the survivors went into hiding as criminals of the Empire.

 

Ngu Mui ended up in a small villiage were she met and befriended a local girl By the name of Yim Wing Chun. She was known as Ms. Beancurd (tofu) And was one of the most beautiful girls in town. Hearing of this a local ruffian tried to force Yim's hand in marriage. At which point Ngu Mui stepped in and declared that the only man fit to marry Yim would be the one to beat her in combat.

 

She then asked for time to train the young girl. She mentored Yim in the yet unknown and unamed art of the temple, filling in the gaps with her own Plum Blossom style. Around a year later Yim and the nun returned. And to make a long story short. Yim beat the ruffian.

 

Later, Yim returned to training with Ngu Mui. Many years later she met and married Lueng Bok Chau. During which time Yim realized that the techniques taught to her by the nun required too much use of muscle power. So with the help of her husband, an acomplished martial artist himself. He later Named the style after his wife, Beautiful Springtime... " Wing Chun "

 

Now I do not totally endorse this account of events, I am merly trying to convey one point of view passed down through the years of Wing Chun's origins.

 

The point being is that throughout martial art history, women have had a great impact in many ways. Wing Chun, Kali, White Crane...

 

Some famous female martial artists to look for fo inspiration: Kathy Long, Cynthia Rothrock, Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui, Mimi Chan, Graciella Callsias, Sophia Crawford, Cheng Pei Pei and many others. Look for the Tape Top Fighter 2: Deadly China Dolls for more inspiration.

 

Just look any of this info up on the net.

 

Very Respectfully wcnavstar