Whats the difference between the various styles of kung fu?
A3: Wow, that’s a big question. Let’s break this down into a couple of generalities. First there are Northern and Southern styles. Northern styles are traditionally noted for their kicking, while Southern styles are known for their focus on hand techniques. Also there are different styles that mimic various animals ( tiger, snake, crane, monkey). Wing Chun does not mimic animals, as people are humans, not snakes or birds. There are also different ‘family’ styles within a particular style. For example, in Tai Chi (taiji), there is the Yang family style, the Wu family style, Sun family style and Chen family style. Wing Chun is also a good example of this. If you look at the different Wing Chun teachers that were taught by Yip Man, you will notice very different interpretations of Wing Chun. Hope that answers your question.
