Aside from the Wing Chun legend, which I understand has been debunked, I can't say I know of any offhand. Does anyone know of any that exist? I know of many female leaders in the martial arts world, but I'm not sure of any arts created by women (then again, I've only barely nosed around ^_^). Input?

Debunked? What's this?

Theres several theories on the origins of Wing Chun... I don't recall where I read about the different origins though...

Yeah, I've heard of a bunch of different theories on Wing Chun, but I'm not knowledgable enough in any of them to make a call on my own.

If I am not mistaken there are several Chinese styles developed by women..........I think I read somewhere White Crane was or one of the vartions of Crane.

I know of one, called Tae Su Jutsu, the founder's screen name is Tae, and she has a group on MSN through which you could contact her for more information. Here's the link:

http://groups.msn.com/martialartsforeveryone/

I could invite her in to post about it if anyone was interested.

That's interesting! Thanks for the link, I'll have to snoop around.

This is a quote from a friend of mine... I'm merely repeating it here for your amusement...

"No martial arts were founded by women, because if women were running things, we wouldn't NEED martial arts."

well I don't know if it was the point nightingale was making but, why does it matter?

my point was that women tend to resort to conversation and verbal arguments rather than fistfights... however, with regards to "does it matter?" the answer would be no, it doesn't. Its just an interesting factoid.

Obviously, you are not from Chicago. LOL In this part of the country, women throw punches like men throw away empty beer cans.

BTW, legend has it that one Chiness MA (sorry I forgot if it was actually Shaolin or not) was founded by a woman. Could be just a myth repeated often enough and it becomes taken as fact.

LOL.

Originally posted by KennethKu

BTW, legend has it that one Chiness MA (sorry I forgot if it was actually Shaolin or not) was founded by a woman. Could be just a myth repeated often enough and it becomes taken as fact.

This story is often told about Wing Chun and I believe that it is indeed a myth.

You may find what you are looking for on women founders at
http://winstonstableford.com/women.html
Sincerely, In Humility;
Chiduce!

ah, thanks for the link! My curiosity is sated ^_^

White Crane system was created by a woman named Fang Chee-Niang. link (http://www.taijiquan.co.nz/whitecrane.htm)


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What about Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu? I believe it was created by a woman as well.

There are also legend of the Gyokko ryu Kosshijutsu. The concepts being developed in China by a woman, then brought to Japan. Of course...there's a lot of other versions as well ;)