According to legend, Wing Chun was a style of Chinese
martial arts technique designed by the Shalin
?/
Shaolin monks for the smaller stature of women fighters.
Martial arts historian please confirm.
The fighting style is now adopted by fighters with small stature regardless of gender.
The technique emphasizes in close-body combat which deliberately "stick" to the bigger opponent in such a way that opponent's long reach of arms, legs or weapons becomes a liability instead of an advantage over a smaller person.