History

Generations of Ving Tsun

Ving Tsun is a popular Chinese martial art designed for self-defense, made famous by Yip Man (Ip Man) and his student Bruce Lee. Developed in the Shaolin Temples, this art has been passed down from through generations of masters that have preserved and refined Ving Tsun for modern day use.

Taught publicly in Hong Kong by the iconic Grandmaster Yip Man, the style was preserved in its most powerful form by his devoted student Moy Yat who brought it to the United States in the early 70s. Our practice is kept intense and authentic by regular seminars taught by Grandmaster Moy Tung, a life long professional instructor of the Ving Tsun system.

The core concepts of the system are designed for smaller person to defend themselves against a larger, more aggressive opponent. This is achieved through rigorous study of the open hand forms, partner drills, and intense conditioning workouts. Anyone can learn Ving Tsun, sign up today to start your journey.

YIP MAN

Yip Man (Ip Man) is the iconic Grandmaster of the Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu system responsible for bringing this martial art to the public. Before Yip Man, Ving Tsun was essentially a secret style passed down from master to student for generations.

In his life, Yip Man taught thousands of students in China and produced some of the most renowned masters including Moy Yat, Wong Shun Leung, Chu Shong Tin, Mak Po, Moy Bing Wah, William Cheung, Leung Sheung, Ip Chin, Ip Chun, and Bruce Lee.

MOY YAT

Moy Yat became a fully sanctioned Sifu under Ip Man at 24 years old. After becoming a Sifu, Moy Yat continued his training under Yip Man, studying his instruction method for the next 10 years, gaining an unprecedented insight into the Ving Tsun Kung Fu system. A master of masters, Moy Yat achieved a profound understanding of the Ving Tsun system and how to pass it on.

He moved to New York in 1973 and started teaching Ving Tsun in America. An accomplished artist and acupuncturist alongside of being a Kung Fu Master, Moy Yat cultivated his daily life based on Kung Fu principles.

He created the SSA—Special Student Association. Members of this organization are the Masters and Grandmasters that currently live and teach Ving Tsun Kung Fu all over the world.

MOY TUNG: The Current grandmaster

Grandmaster Moy Tung began his Ving Tsun training 1980 under Moy Yat. A dedicated student, he frequently commuted from Philadelphia to New York City. After being accepted into Moy Yat’s Special Student Association in 1984, he trained as a live-in disciple in his pursuit of mastery.

In 1986, Moy Tung became a sanctioned Sifu under Moy Yat and opened his school in Richmond, VA. Moy Tung's authentic presentation of the fighting art has always been a professional focus and he has continued making Ving Tsun his career to this day.

At the recent 30 year anniversary of the headquarters school of the Moy Tung Kung Fu Family, over 200 participants, many of them masters and Sifus, gathered from around the world to celebrate.

MOY YAT TUNG

Moy Yat Tung is the senior student of Moy Tung. While completing his medical doctorate, he opened a school in Iowa City that went on to produce some of the most powerful Kung Fu Sifus currently teaching around the country. His attention to detail and scientific break down of Kung Fu training yields great clarity in his teaching.

Moy Yat Tung embraces Kung Fu principles in all of his endeavors. He is a successful surgeon and father to three active children, a great grand teacher to over a dozen schools, and has made the time to record albums and play shows as a lead guitarist in his blues band.

Moy Yat Tung currently resides in Virginia Beach teaching the Ving Tsun Kung Fu system there and to his many students around the country.

LUNG YAT TUNG

Lung Yat Tung started his training in Iowa City under Moy Yat Tung. He moved to Detroit in 2000 where he continued his Kung Fu practice leading a private workgroup.

As this group grew, he became sanctioned as a Sifu in the lineage in 2002 and began taking students publicly in 2006 as the Detroit Kung Fu Academy opened its doors in Eastern Market. He has succeeded as a professional Sifu ever since. 

As a Sifu, he continued training aggressively with his Sifu, Moy Yat Tung, and Grandmaster of the lineage, Moy Tung, gaining great insight into the Ving Tsun System that he works to pass onto his students. 

Lung Yat Tung has hosted Grandmaster Moy Tung on trips to Hong Kong and mainland China, connecting the American Martial Arts Masters to Southern Chinese history.

sifu cyrus slobin

Sifu Cyrus began his training in Detroit with his Sifu, Lung Yat Tung in 2009. The following year he joined Lung Yat Tung’s inner circle and in 2011 he joined his Sitaigung, Grandmaster Moy Tung’s MY5 inner circle. In 2013, he committed to live in training with his Sifu and shortly after began working as an instructor at the Detroit Kung Fu Academy.

In 2018, with the approval of Lung Yat Tung, he relocated to Chicago to form a new branch of the family. He continues to make trips to Detroit, Richmond, and other branch locations across the country to further his training. Sifu Cyrus is committed to passing down the Ving Tsun system in the same authentic and effective way that it was shared with him.

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