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Victor Kan

b. 1941

Hong Kong wing chun practitioner

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About Victor Kan

Born 1941. Victor Kan is a Chinese.

Victor Kan (簡華捷, Kan Wah-chit; born 1941) is a student of the late Ip Man and began his Wing Chun instruction at the age of 13 years in Hong Kong. He was with Yip Man for 7 years and in that time during which he became known as the 'King of Chi Sao' or 'The Untouchable'. By the late 1950s he assisted Yip Man and has been doing so since 1975. He also has branches in Italy, Australia and Hong Kong.

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Born
1941
Birth century
Also known as
Victor Kan Wah-chit, Kan Wah-chit

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Victor Kan?

Hong Kong wing chun practitioner

When was Victor Kan born?

Victor Kan was born in 1941.

What nationality is Victor Kan?

Victor Kan is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victor Kan

· Wikidata: Q7926055

· DBpedia: Victor Kan

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