Yip Man Memorial Hall

Besides the Wong Fei Hung memorial hall, the Ancestral Temple in Foshan has one more memorial hall dedicated to another legendary Kungfu master, which is none other than Wing Chun grandmaster Yip Man (1893-1972). As we all know one of his disciples, Bruce Lee, went on to become one of the greatest martial artist and action star of the 20th century. Above is the entrance to the Hall of Yip Man.

Having also learned a little Wing Chun before, I posed a WC fighting stance beside the bust of Master Yip in tribute to him.

This panel lists the important events in Master Yip's life.

Photos of Master Yip in various WC training exercises.

The late Master Wong Shun Leung and Leung Sheung, who were among the most senior disciples of Master Yip.

Photos of the young Bruce Lee training with Master Yip in Hong Kong.

The weapons of WC - the long staff and butterfly sabers, as well as the most important training equipment - the Wooden Man. Thanks to the efforts of his disciples, the art of WC has spread all over the world, producing many great exponents. If there is a Kungfu style that commands real respect for its simplicity and practicality in the martial arts world, WC must be it. Master Yip would surely be a happy man even in the nether world.

*The latest Wing Chun movie "Ip Man" by Donnie Yen absolutely rocks! The best Wing Chun technique performed in the movies so far. Bruce Lee would have been proud of him.*