Originating from the Shaolin Temple, Lok Dim Boon Gwan was added to Wing Chun by Wong Wa Bo and Leung Ye Tay, who took the Shaolin Pole techniques and applied Wing Chun principles, such as centerline theory, economy of motion, and chew ying (facing). This pole form uses a heavy nine foot pole (and sometimes longer) that tapers down to an inch at one end.It is unique in Wing Chun as it uses two Shaolin stances not found elsewhere in the system, Horse stance and Cat stance. The pole form itself consists of six and a half individual strikes. The techniques are very fast and powerful, striking directly toward your opponent with no wasted motion. Lok Dim Boon Gwan training can also greatly increase the stability of stances, body movements, thrusting power, and strengthens the fingers, wrists, arms, shoulders, and upper body.