One dream that Yip Man had and was not able to realize during his lifetime was that of a place where Wing Chun players and students could call home. This was to be a place for fellowship, a place to learn from, and a place to show respect for those who had come before. This idea was initially conceived in 1968 when Yip Man expressed his desire to establish a Wing Chun Tong (wihng cheùn tòhng). However, due to the staggering cost of real estate in Hong Kong and the taxation levied, there was simply no way at that time of dedicating a place for the Wing Chun Temple. So, instead of the temple, the Ving Tsun Athletic Association was born and still functions today in Hong Kong.

 

However, Grand Master Moy Yat kept Yip Man's dream alive for over 30 years and during a trip to Dayton, Ohio in October, 1993, he began discussions with his Disciple, Benny Meng (maahng hing fùng), about the creation of the museum. After many meetings with Master Meng, his disciples, Yip Man's sons, and the Ving Tsun Athletic Association, Dayton was accepted as the for Yip Man's dream  to become reality.

 

In 1994, the Ving Tsun Museum Planning Committee was formed and began the planning of the Museum. The Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on July 26, 1995.  In November of 1995 construction of the Museum began and was completed by June of 1996.

 

Since then the VTM has made many accomplishments in the Wing Chun world, expanding Ving Tsun practitioners' comprehension and use of the system through examination and distribution of knowledge.