✦ Guardian of the Art
Yip Man
also known as Ip Man
Most influential Wing Chun master; taught Bruce Lee; globally popularized art
📍 China/HK⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Oct 1, 1893 – Dec 2, 1972
Wing Chun
Affiliated ·Ip Man Tongvarious WC associations
Born Foshan. Began teaching HK 1950. Subject of blockbuster films.
✦ Founded
Modernized Wing Chun (not creator)
Notable Achievements
Grandmaster of Wing Chun; Most influential Wing Chun master in modern history; Taught Bruce Lee; Subject of global film franchise
Documented Students
Bruce Lee, Wong Shun Leung, Leung Ting, William Cheung