Born on this day: Ip Man, also known as Ye Wen, (October 1, 1893 - December 2, 1972) was a Chinese martial arts teacher famous for his mastery in the Wing Chun fighting style and is often credited with popularizing this style on a global scale. He was immortalized in a series of fictionalized movies bearing his name, and had several students who also became famous martial artists, most notably Bruce Lee. #ip #man #historical #chinese #martial #artist #teacher #wingchun #kungfu #bornonthisday