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Wing Chun is the name of a Chinese martial art which was developed by a woman over 250 years ago, and made popular in modern times by the late Kung-Fu Film star Bruce Lee.

The Theory for Wing Chun was developed by five Grandmasters of the Shil Lim (Shaolin) Temple in order to develop a system which could be learned in one-third the normal time, yet best the older systems. However, before the system was implemented, the Temple was raided and burned to the ground by the Manchu's. The Nun Ng Mui escaped with the information on the system and developed the movements herself.

Traditional Wing Chun is a form of Wing Chun which was passed down only from Grandmaster to Grandmaster until 1974 when the current Grandmaster, William Cheung, decided to go public with the art.

Grandmaster Cheung was a live in student of the late Grandmaster, Yip Man in the 1950's. In 1954 Cheung introduced his long time friend, Bruce Lee, to Wing Chun training and helped him develop his skills and philosophy. Bruce Lee later described Cheung as the "Deadliest fighter on Earth".

The aim of Wing Chun Kung-Fu is to develop Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Awareness. Self awareness, self respect and a duty to serve should be the goal of every participant.

Bob Shores' Chinese Boxing academy is currently the only school in the state of Oregon authorized to teach the Traditional Wing Chun system by Grandmaster William Cheung. Si Fu Shores is a direct disciple of Grandmaster Cheung and has trained in the Traditional Wing Chun system since 1983.