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How does Wing Chun work?

Wing Chun is unlike anything you'll ever do. Its principles are so simple and logical that often we look past them in search for answers. Both a self-defense system and a life philosophy, Wing Chun students defend themselves by using the simplest actions possible as well as leverage and angles to turn attackers' strengths against them. Wing Chun is effective for everyone, regardless of size, strength or gender. It teaches smaller, weaker people to be able to overcome stronger, larger people.

Wing Chun's philosophy is found in many of Lao Tzu's quotes...

"Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy." 

"Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment."

"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present."

"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures."

"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want."

"If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve."

"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."

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