Ip Man 葉問, 葉繼問 (1893-1972) was a Wing Chun 詠春拳 master who preserved and transmitted this style of Kung Fu during periods of Chinese history.
Born in Foshan 佛山, Guangdong Province, he learned Wing Chun directly from Chan Wah-shun (師承陳華順, 梁璧).
Ip Man was known for having the refined and economical technique of Movements, direct and efficient, he was a man who lived on modesty. lived simply, even though he was respected in the martial community
Bruce Lee started training with Ip Man in Hong Kong around 1953, when he was just 13 years old. His journey was unique because he didn’t just copy, he questioned, adapted and evolved.
Bruce Lee deeply regretted not being able to attend Ip Man’s funeral in 1972 due to engagements in Hollywood.
Date picture taken
1950s
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