12Sep/14

Eagle trading estate – a new home for Wing Chun in Halesowen

September 12, 2014martial arts, wing chunSifu Alan Bagley

We had a lot of work to do in order to get the new home for the Halesowen Wing ChunRead More…

07Apr/14

Has Wing Chun been adapted to the modern age?

April 7, 2014martial artsIp Man, Should I learn Wing Chun, Wing Chun history, Wing Chun Lineage, Yiu Kai Wing ChunSifu Alan Bagley

Recently I was send an email regarding Wing Chun training and it asked the question had it been adapted to theRead More…

18Dec/13

The stages of learning Wing Chun Kung Fu

December 18, 2013martial arts, wing chun, wing chun basics, Wing Chun hand techniques, Wing Chun leg techniquesSifu Alan Bagley

The four stages of learning In psychology, the four stages of competence, or the “conscious competence” learning model, relates toRead More…

10Dec/13

Drill, drill, drill

December 10, 2013martial artsSifu Alan Bagley

Tonight the focus was on drilling, the process of going over a few chosen techniques, looking at the footwork firstRead More…

02Dec/13

Can learning a Martial Art keep you fit?

December 2, 2013martial artskeep fit, physical activity, wing chunSifu Alan Bagley

Can learning a Martial Art keep you fit? Any Fitness instructor or “Guru” will tell you that in order toRead More…

02Dec/13

Controlling the Fight or Flight Response Before Combat

December 2, 2013martial artscombat, Controlling fight or flight, fight or flight, relaxation of the body and mindSifu Alan Bagley

Controlling the Fight or Flight Response Before Combat If you are in a situation where you need to defend yourselfRead More…

02Dec/13

Kicking in the Wing Chun Kung Fu system

December 2, 2013martial artskicking, wing chun kicksSifu Alan Bagley

Kicking in the Wing Chun Kung Fu system When you think of Martial Arts fighting or you are reading anRead More…

02Dec/13

What is adrenaline anyway?

December 2, 2013martial artsadrenaline, dump, fight or flightSifu Alan Bagley

What is adrenaline anyway? Adrenaline is a hormone that is produced by the two adrenal glands which are located onRead More…

02Dec/13

Why build a solid foundation?

December 2, 2013martial artsbasic stance, foundationSifu Alan Bagley

Why build a solid foundation? Noun: A body or ground on which other parts rest or are overlaid. Taking the aboveRead More…

02Dec/13

Why learn a Martial Art?

December 2, 2013martial artslearning martial artsSifu Alan Bagley

Why learn a Martial Art? There are a hundreds reasons to learn martial arts, and it is up to youRead More…

02Dec/13

Using Tan Sau

December 2, 2013martial artsstopping point, Tan sau, Wing Chun systemSifu Alan Bagley

Using Tan Sau Tan Sau is one of the main basic positions in Wing Chun, the basic translation mean ‘receivingRead More…

02Dec/13

What is Bong Sau / Wing arm?

December 2, 2013martial artsBong Sau, lexible and bend like bamboo, wing armSifu Alan Bagley

What is Bong Sau / Wing arm? Bong Sau translates as Wing arm because of its shape when applied, thinkRead More…