Ip Man, the martial arts master and Wing Chun grandmaster, was born in Foshan, Guangdong, China.
Ip Man moved to Hong Kong and opened a Wing Chun martial arts school, promoting and teaching the style to a new generation of students.
Bruce Lee, who later became a legendary martial artist and actor, started his Wing Chun training with his master Ip Man during this period.
Ip Man's school faces a boxing challenge initiated by Western fighters, reflecting historic confrontations between different martial arts styles in Hong Kong during the 1950s.
Ip Man passed away in Hong Kong after years of teaching and spreading Wing Chun globally.
Ip Man moves to Hong Kong with his family, seeking to establish a Wing Chun school.
Ip Man opens his Wing Chun martial arts school but struggles to attract students due to lack of fame in Hong Kong.
Local martial arts master Chan Wah-shun sets up a competing martial arts school in Hong Kong.
Ip Man challenges and confronts the Eastern Martial Arts Association, which imposes martial arts control and intimidation in Hong Kong.
Chinese martial artists are challenged by the British boxing champion, which escalates tensions between the martial arts community and colonial presence.
Ip Man fights and defeats the British boxing champion, affirming Chinese martial arts' strength and gaining respect.
Following the tournament victory, Ip Man reestablishes peace among martial arts schools and earns recognition in the Hong Kong martial arts community.
