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Although the art of Wing Chun Kung-fu is perhaps one of the most popular martial arts in the world; it was kept very much private until the 1950s. Hailing from Mainland China; the Yuan Kay-San system of Wing Chun; one of the most rare and elusive branches of the art; is finally introduced to the Western world. For the first time in book form; Rene Ritchie; one of the art's leading scholars; shares the fundamentals of the Yuen Kay-San system of Wing Chun. Included are the history; concepts; and foundation of the art; the sup yee sik and siu lien tao forms; and their practical applications. For beginners; it serves as a great introduction to Wing Chun; for the seasoned practitioner; it offers a new and unique perspective into the art.