Ip Man Timeline ( Real )

martial_arts_training_start
Circa 1906

Ip Man begins Wing Chun training

Ip Man started learning Wing Chun under Chan Wah-shun, marking the beginning of his martial arts journey.

relocation
1949

Ip Man moves to Hong Kong

Ip Man relocated to Hong Kong, where he later taught Wing Chun and influenced many students.

teaching
1950s

Ip Man teaches Bruce Lee

Ip Man became the Wing Chun teacher of Bruce Lee, who later popularized martial arts globally.

Ip Man Timeline ( Fictional )

background
Pre-1937

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan

Ip Man lives a comfortable life as a Wing Chun master in Foshan, teaching martial arts and living with his family.

historical_event
1937

Japanese invasion of Foshan

Japanese forces invade Foshan during the Second Sino-Japanese War, disrupting daily life and imposing strict control over the city.

conflict
Late 1937

Ip Man confronts Japanese soldiers

Ip Man fights and defeats several Japanese soldiers who are terrorizing local citizens, establishing his reputation among the community.

plot_development
1938

Ip Man joins underground resistance

Ip Man secretly supports local resistance efforts against Japanese occupation while avoiding direct conflict initially.

background
1938

Ip Man's family suffers hardship

Japanese occupation causes economic and social hardship; Ip Man's family faces difficulties and poverty.

plot_event
1939

Japanese martial arts tournament announced

Japanese forces organize a martial arts tournament to assure dominance and intimidate resistance fighters.

climax
1939

Ip Man battles Japanese champion

Ip Man accepts the challenge and defeats the Japanese champion in a public fight, inspiring hope among the oppressed.

resolution
Late 1939

Ip Man helps liberate Foshan

Encouraged by Ip Man's victory, resistance fighters rally and help drive Japanese forces out of Foshan, restoring peace.