New class to be added to the timetable?
We are thinking of adding a new class to the timetable, a pay as you train session for new and existing members, Wednesday evening or Saturday afternoons, which your you prefer? WeRead More…
We are thinking of adding a new class to the timetable, a pay as you train session for new and existing members, Wednesday evening or Saturday afternoons, which your you prefer? WeRead More…
So the other day just before a chi-sao session I bowed to another student and said “all good Bro?”, and I was asked why did I call everyone in class Brother orRead More…
There are many videos on the internet of Ip, he was a martial arts master best known for teaching Wing Chun Kung. A very famous icon, Bruce Lee, was also one ofRead More…
Wing Chun / training resolutions for 2015 As the New Year is almost upon us, do you have any New Year’s resolutions for your Wing Chun training this coming year? Before you answer thisRead More…
We had a lot of work to do in order to get the new home for the Halesowen Wing Chun school ready, the images below are only a small portion to showRead More…
Recently I was send an email regarding Wing Chun training and it asked the question had it been adapted to the modern age? A snippet of the question was as follows: “It’s justRead More…
The four stages of learning In psychology, the four stages of competence, or the “conscious competence” learning model, relates to the psychological states involved in the process of progressing from incompetence toRead More…
Tonight the focus was on drilling, the process of going over a few chosen techniques, looking at the footwork first of all then moving up to the knees, hips, shoulders, elbow andRead More…
Can learning a Martial Art keep you fit? Any Fitness instructor or “Guru” will tell you that in order to get fit and stay fit, you need to develop a routine. ThisRead More…
Controlling the Fight or Flight Response Before Combat If you are in a situation where you need to defend yourself from an attacker, you will definitely experience what is known as combatRead More…
Kicking in the Wing Chun Kung Fu system When you think of Martial Arts fighting or you are reading an article about Martial Arts and the subject of kicking comes up doRead More…
What is adrenaline anyway? Adrenaline is a hormone that is produced by the two adrenal glands which are located on top of the kidneys (ad – renal, on – kidney). When peopleRead More…
Why build a solid foundation? Noun: A body or ground on which other parts rest or are overlaid. Taking the above definition, applying it to, and understanding the importance of laying a solidRead More…
Why learn a Martial Art? There are a hundreds reasons to learn martial arts, and it is up to you decide which best fit you, what is your aim or reason forRead More…
Using Tan Sau Tan Sau is one of the main basic positions in Wing Chun, the basic translation mean ‘receiving hand. You will see the use of Tan Sau predominantly in SiuRead More…
What is Bong Sau / Wing arm? Bong Sau translates as Wing arm because of its shape when applied, think of a Crane (bird) using its wing to protect the chest areaRead More…