Some sources state the system passed on to wing Chun was only a part of the knowledge Ng Mui had in her complete Plum Blossom Fist System. This makes sense with Wing Chuns limited weapons sets. Whilst empty hand boxing is important the weapon skills were even more important in the history of chinese martial arts. This similar to the importance of knife and empty hand fighting in relation to firearms knowledge for todays soldier.

My question is why has the Plum Blossom Fist System not become popular and almost faded into obscurity if is is that good. I remeber a Black belt article about Ng Mui complete system being taugh many years ago. This is a similar question as to why of the five major southern family system of Hung, Lau, Li, Mok & Choy- Hung Gar is the only one relatively popular.