Brooklyn Kung Fu
Lineage
Yip Man is the iconic Grand Master of the Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu system responsible for bringing this martial art to the public. Before Yip Man, Ving Tsun was passed down from master to student for generations in general secrecy.
The Chinese Civil War found him separated from his family, fleeing to Hong Kong, where he became famous teaching Restaurant workers, and eventually Bruce Lee.
Yip Man taught thousands of students in China and produced some of the most renown masters including Moy Yat, Wong Shun Leung, Chu Shong Tin, Mak Po, Moy Bing Wah, William Cheung, Leung Sheung, Yip Ching, Yip Chun, and Bruce Lee.
Yip Man passed in 1972.
Moy Yat was a fully sanctioned Sifu under Yip Man at 24 years old.
After becoming a Sifu, Moy Yat continued his studies under Yip Man.
He studied his instruction method for the next 10 years, until Master Yip Man's passing.
He moved to New York in 1974 and started teaching Ving Tsun in America. An accomplished artist, author, and acupuncturist, he is known for the Kuen Kuit and for helping map the ear for acupuncture.
He created the Special Student Association, and members of this organization are the Masters and Grand Masters that currently teach Ving Tsun Kung Fu all over the world.
Moy Yat passed in 2001.
Current Grand Master Moy Tung started training under Moy Yat in 1980.
Even though he resided in Philadelphia at the time, he would make the long commute to NYC multiple times a week.
In 1986 Moy Tung became a sanctioned Sifu under Moy Yat and opened his school in Richmond, VA.
He is an accomplished Martial Artist, having studied and taught different arts before becoming dedicated to Ving Tsun.
Moy Yat Tung is the senior student of Moy Tung, a noted surgeon, and teacher, having trained several Masters who have long-standing schools.
Moy Yat Tung currently resides in Virginia Beach and teaches his students, grand students, and great grand students.
Lung Yat Tung started his training in Iowa City under Moy Yat Tung. He became sanctioned as a Sifu in 2002 and began taking students publicly in 2006 as the Detroit Kung Fu Academy opened its doors.
The Detroit Kung Fu Academy has expanded and Lung Yat Tung's students are now teaching the Ving Tsun Kung Fu system in several schools across the country and internationally.
Brooklyn Kung Fu is one of these latest branches to open their doors.
