Yip Man

Teacher

Birthday October 1, 1893

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Foshan, China

DEATH DATE Dec 2, 1972 (79)

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About

Wing Chun grandmaster whose notable students included Bruce Lee and Lok Yiu. He is also known as Yip Kai-man.

Before Fame

He became a policeman at age twenty-four.

Trivia

He established the Ving Tsun Athletic Association.

Family Life

He was one of four children born to Yip Oi-dor and Ng Shui. He was married to Cheung Wing-sing and had two sons named Ip Chun and Ip Ching.

Associated With

He mentored William Cheung, Moy Yat, and Bruce Lee.