Cumberland Martial Arts Academy, Orleans, ON

Wing Chun Kuen is simply a system of martial arts education. It is composed of exercises and drills that heighten physical conditioning and responses. The system was developed in 17th century China by Ng Mui a Shaolin abbess and other knowledgeable martial art master minds of the time, in order to help a rebellion over throw a hostile government. It was created to allow an individual to overcome a single or multiple individuals who were often more experienced and hardened.
Wing Chun Kuen is an authentic training method of Kung Fu known for its efficiency, Wing Chun is one of the last authentic Kung Fu training systems in the world today. The study of Wing Chun revolves around the centreline theory and the straight line theory, emphasizing the principles of efficiency.
At the Cumberland Martial Arts Academy a student is encouraged to reach his or her true potential by unlocking insights in the science of combat. A beginner is thought to improve power and understand leverage through proper structure, by studying and practicing the first form, Siu Lim Tao, (Power comes from the floor is transferred through the legs, multiplied by torqueing of hips and waist, and delivered by the hands and feet).