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Legends hold that Leung Yee-Tai was a poler for the Chinese Opera troop, whose job it was to steer the boat away from rocks or shallow water by pushing off with a long pole. On the boat, Leung befriended a cook who was really Jee Shim, the former abbot of the Siu Lam Temple in hiding. Jee Shim decided to teach Leung the famous six-and-a-half point pole set and its applications. Leung soon mastered the techniques and later he met another martial artist named Wong Wah-Bo, a master of Wing Chun kuen. They became close friends and discussed the principles of their martial arts. The two decided to trade and share their knowledge. After much refinement, the six-and-a-half point pole was incorporated into the Wing Chun curriculum.

The Vlng Tsun Athletic Association, the nexus for Yip Man’s art in Hong Kong.

Both Wong Wah-Bo and Leung Yee-Tai taught the notable Dr. Leung Jan of Foshan who brought fame to Wing Chun through his exploits, many of which have since been romanticized into stories and movies.