The True History of Wing Chun, First Edition — Cheung Yung

The True History of Wing Chun offers readers and martial arts enthusiasts a captivating journey through Foshan's martial arts community during the late Qing Dynasty, early Republican era, and wartime period. Through vivid narratives and remarkable stories, this book illuminates the extraordinary lives of Wing Chun grandmasters—their supreme combat skills and legendary dedication to preserving this treasured Chinese martial art.

All historical accounts were orally transmitted to author Zhang Yong by his master, Cen Neng. A diligent and highly perceptive practitioner, Cen Neng earned the admiration of Ruan Qishan, a close friend of Zhang Bao. Upon Zhang Bao's strong recommendation, Cen Neng became Ruan's disciple, and Ruan passed down his complete martial knowledge to him.