Message from the Editor

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD ONCE WROTE, “You don’t write because you want to say something; you write because you’ve got something to say.” Reflecting on those words, I am proud to present to you Wing Chun Illustrated—the world’s only magazine dedicated to Wing Chun, regardless of lineage or style.

I’m aware that others before me have tried to publish a Wing Chun magazine and failed. I clearly applaud their good intentions, but unlike people before me, magazine publishing has been my bread and butter for 12 years. I hope this experience will shine through on the pages of Wing Chun Illustrated.

Some readers might wonder why their particular lineage isn’t immediately covered in Wing Chun Illustrated. Do keep in mind there’s only so much space in each issue. For me, a magazine is a living, breathing thing that is constantly evolving, and clearly you’ll see changes and additions to WCI as we find our “voice”.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every writer for their contributions, and, most especially, thank them for their confidence in an unseen magazine from an unknown entity. I would also like to thank my Art Director Chris Patmore, my Assistant Editor Adam Thursby, and Kjartan Kragh Ohmsen for creating a kick-ass logo.

Last, but not least, special thanks and gratitude needs to go to my girlfriend Payoogtong who supports my passion for our art and who is always in my corner. There are other people to thank, but before this turns into an Academy Award® acceptance speech, let me just say that your help is greatly appreciated and the fruits of your labour can be seen on every page of Wing Chun Illustrated. I, for one, think we’ve done a pretty good job creating something you can cherish, something you can respect.

In closing, it’s my hope that no matter what lineage we each belong to, we can all unite around Wing Chun Illustrated—after all, we all share the same love and passion for the art.

One Voice. All Lineages!

Eric Lilleør
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief