Ng Mui (Abbess Wu Mei)
Shaolin Abbess / Legendary Founder
Legendary Shaolin abbess, one of the Five Elders, revered founder of Wing Chun and Dragon style.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death17. století
Era17th century (Qing Dynasty)
Country of Origin
China
ChinaRank / TitleLegendary Founder of Wing Chun & White Crane
Active Yearsca 1650–1700
Biography
Ng Mui is revered in Southern Chinese lore as a master of Fujian Shaolin Temple. After observing a fight between a crane and a snake, she formulated an empty-hand system that she passed to Yim Wing-Chun.