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Since the art was intended only for those loyal to the Ming throne, it was taught in secrecy and to just a few carefully selected students. Ng Mui eventually took on a female disciple, Yim Wing-Chun and taught her this unnamed system. Yim was known for her beauty and cunning and was desired by a local ruffian who tried to force her into marriage. Using the art taught to her by Ng Mui, Wing-Chun challenged and defeated her unwelcome suitor, driving him from the area and firmly establishing her reputation as a fighter.

Yim Wing-Chun later married her betrothed; a salt merchant named Leung Bok-Chao. Yim passed the martial art of Ng Mui on to her husband, who named it Wing Chun kuen (Wing-Chuns Boxing) in her honor. From Leung Bok-Chao the style passed on to Hung Suen (Red Boat) Opera member, Leung Lan-Kwai (although some legends state that Leung was a wealthy scholar or Chinese herbalist). Leung Lan-Kwai passed the art to Wong Wah-Bo and Leung Yee-Tai, also of the Red Boat Opera.

A picture of Grandmaster Yip Man seen in many of the schools descending from his teachings.