Who Inspires You?
Before you start on your martial arts journey, we are going to discuss the importance of inspiration. True inspiration must come from within, but you can have a great deal of helpRead More…
Why the fear of judgement can stop women from beginning a Martial Art
A survey was taken by sports England that showed that 60% of female respondents visited a fitness or leisure centre at least once a month in the past three years, but thatRead More…
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Wing Chun Practitioners Focus on
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Wing Chun Practitioners Focus on That Prevent Results in Their Training Wing Chun is excellent martial art. The simplicity of its structure And its use of anglesRead More…
3 Reasons Martial Artists Sleep Better than most. With a Shocking Added Benefit
If anyone asks you how many hours of sleep you got last night if you are an adult, you may well answer 6 or more. However, did you know that the recommendedRead More…
Trying the Wim Hof method
Have you heard of the Iceman? Wikipedia says the following of Wim Hof Wim Hof, also known as The Iceman, is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand freezingRead More…
15May/20
Gum Sau, low Bong Sau Tan Da – Wing Chun
Wing Chun techniques to practice at home Whilst we have been on lockdown in the UK the club has had to put together some simple drill for students to train along to.Read More…
21Mar/20
Gum sau vs round house kick
Below is an example of the Gum Sau vs roundhouse kick at demonstration speed. Looking at one application of the Gum Sau technique in Wing Chun. The pinning hand, gum sau, isRead More…
21Feb/20
5 Chi Sau entry examples
Chi Sau Below is are some Wing Chun Chi Sau entry examples at demonstration speed and then with a slowed-down version to help you understand then flow and build-up of the technique.Read More…
20Oct/19
Fook sau subduing mid range punch
Below is an example of the Fook sau subduing a mid-range punch at demonstration speed. A quick demonstration looking at one us of the Fook Sau in the Wing Chun system. BeingRead More…
21Jun/19
Basic Stance. Yee gee Kim Yeung Ma
Front view of the opening of the basic stance in Wing Chun, the Yee Gee Kim Yeung ma.
20May/19
The Art of Gentle Encouragement
Dad, I don’t what to go to, [insert activity here], today, all my friends are, [insert excuse here], can we leave it this week? I double promise that I will go toRead More…
End of year – how was it for you?
Now that we are coming to the end of another year it is good to take a step back and see how far you have come on your Wing Chun journey. IRead More…
27Nov/18
Focus On Effort, Not Outcome
If you are “in to” martial arts or words of wisdom, then you probably have come across the phrase: “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but IRead More…
12Oct/18
The benefits of Martial Arts for Women
If you are a woman and considering taking up a martial art, but keep putting it off or thinking it might not be for you, here are a few of the benefitsRead More…
03Oct/18
Why you should encourage your children to learn a Martial Art like Wing Chun
And encourage them to continue, even when they want to stop The main/obvious reason children need to practice martial arts in this day and age is to stay active. It seems likeRead More…
28Sep/18
Empty your cup
A proverb about a teacup Once upon a time, there was a wise Zen master. People traveled from far away to seek his help. In return, he would teach them and showRead More…