OK, I admit it. I stole the idea for this thread from some comments posted by Si-Je and Zepeda-WC. They were talking about the ideal build for a 'chunner. Tradition suggests that a typical 'chunner is small and lean like the late Grandmaster Yip or Bruce Lee. This stereotype has been reinforced by the fact that southern (Han) Chinese, especially the older generation, tend to be comparatively smaller than many Europeans and Americans. However, within the context of their own culture, many of the famed masters of Wing Chun/Tsun were large, strong individuals. Yip man's first teacher, the champion fighter Chan Wah Shun comes to mind.
Similarly, in our own time, some large and strong Europeans and Americans have developed very high levels of skill in this art. So, as WC/WT becomes an art practiced worldwide by many races and body types, can you really say that there is an ideal WC/WT build?
Similarly, in our own time, some large and strong Europeans and Americans have developed very high levels of skill in this art. So, as WC/WT becomes an art practiced worldwide by many races and body types, can you really say that there is an ideal WC/WT build?