Newcastle Wing Chun
Established in 1985 the academy has a long history of dedication to authentic Wing Chun training.
We are proud members of the Australian Wing Chun Federation and CST Alumni (in Hong Kong), both organisations committed to preserving the authenticity of Wing Chun and ensuring its knowledge is passed down and shared for future generations.
The Newcastle Wing Chun Academy aims to improve people's life through the learning of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
What is Wing Chun?
Wing Chun Kung Fu is an effective martial art that emphasizes economic and efficient use of the body rather than relying on size or brute muscular effort or strength. It teaches practitioners how to use optimal body mechanics to generate power, absorb and redirect incoming force, and move with speed and precision.
Beyond self-defence and combat, Wing Chun offers many non-martial benefits, including improved posture, balance, confidence, fitness, and a greater sense of relaxation. It is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, body shape, or size.
Origin Of Wing Chun
Wing Chun is a Southern Chinese martial art. It's origins are commonly traced back to the late Ming–early Qing Dynasty period (17th century), a time of political upheaval and social unrest in China. According to tradition, Wing Chun was developed from Shaolin martial knowledge and refined to be direct, efficient, and adaptable, qualities essential for survival during this era.
Legend credits the Buddhist nun Ng Mui with distilling complex Shaolin systems into a streamlined method, which she passed on to a young woman named Yim Wing Chun. The art was named in her honour, reflecting its emphasis on intelligence, structure, and strategy over size and strength. As the system evolved, it was transmitted discreetly through family lines, opera performers, and private instructors, avoiding public exposure during periods of persecution.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Wing Chun became more openly taught, particularly in Foshan, Guangdong. It was here that Grandmaster Ip Man began teaching publicly in Hong Kong, helping bring Wing Chun to the wider world. Through Ip Man and subsequent generations of practitioners, Wing Chun spread internationally, preserving its core principles while adapting to modern contexts.
