Leung Sheung: Ip Man's First Student in Hong Kong

Leung Sheung

In the movie Ip Man 2, the story centers on Ip's move to Hong Kong as he begins to make a living teaching Wing Chun. There is a character who plays Ip Man's first student in Hong Kong who is nothing like Ip Man's real first Hong Kong student.

Ip Man's real-life first student in Hong Kong was the legendary Leung Sheung. Here are some points about Leung Sheung to help you to know more about him.

• Leung Sheung was Ip Man's senior-most student. This includes all of Ip Man's students including Bruce Lee.
• Despite Leung Sheung's decided expertise, he chose to be a humble advocate of Wing Chun. Always advocating Ip Man's abilities instead of his own.
• Leung Sheung firmly maintained that only practical application can verify theory.
• Leung Sheung is responsible for recommending Ip Man for his first Wing Chun teaching job at a time when Ip Man was alone and destitute.
• If it were not for Leung Sheung, Ip Man may not be credited today with being the first person to teach Wing Chun to a wider public.
• Leung Sheung was widely recognized by his peers for his achievement and superior skill in Wing Chun.
• Leung Sheung was particular known for his exceptional abilities in chi sao (sticky hands). It was often said that one learning from Leung Sheung was certain to develop genuine skill in chi sau.
• Leung Sheung was the first student of Ip Man to teach in Hong Kong (1957)
• Leung Sheung's long-term students are known to be some of the best in the world today. Kenneth Chung is of particular note.

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Leung Sheung In the movie Ip Man 2, the story centers on Ip's move to Hong Kong as he begins to make a living teaching Wing Chun. There is a character who plays Ip Man's first student in Hong Kong who is nothing like Ip Man's real first Hong Kong student. Ip Man's real-life first student in Hong Kong was the legendary Leung Sheung. Here are some points about Leung Sheung to help you to know more about him. Leung Sheung was Ip Man's senior-most student. This includes all of Ip Man's students including Bruce Lee. Despite Leung Sheung's decided expertise, he chose to be a humble advocate of Wing Chun. Always advocating Ip Man's abilities instead of his own. Leung Sheung firmly maintained that only practical application can verify theory. Leung Sheung is responsible for recommending Ip Man for his first Wing Chun teaching job at a time when Ip Man was alone and destitute. If it were not for Leung Sheung, Ip Man may not be credited today with being the first person to teach Wing Chun to a wider public. Leung Sheung was widely recognized by his peers for his achievement and superior skill in Wing Chun. Leung Sheung was particular known for his exceptional abilities in chi sao (sticky hands). It was often said that one learning from Leung Sheung was certain to develop genuine skill in chi sau. Leung Sheung was the first student of Ip Man to teach in Hong Kong (1957) Leung Sheung's long-term students are known to be some of the best in the world today. Kenneth Chung is of particular note.