Starting something new always comes with a few practical questions. What do I wear? Do I need gloves, shoes or a uniform? Where do I park, and can the kids stay in everyday clothes? If you are booking your first Wing Chun class in Halesowen — for yourself or for your child — this guide walks you through what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect when you arrive.
We keep the first visit simple on purpose. You do not need special kit for a free trial class. Come comfortable, meet the instructors, and get a feel for the training floor.
What to wear for your first class
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt or hoodie work well for adults and children alike. Avoid jeans, tight skirts, or anything that restricts your hips and shoulders — Wing Chun uses rooted stances, turns and partner work, so free movement helps.
Train barefoot or in clean indoor trainers if you prefer (we will guide you on the day). Leave jewellery at home if you can; rings and long necklaces get in the way during partner drills. Tie long hair back. Soft-soled shoes that have not been worn on the street are fine if you need them for medical reasons — just ask when you arrive.
You do not need a club uniform for the trial. Members later wear our club T-shirt as everyday training kit; for the first session, everyday sportswear is exactly right.
What to bring (and what you can leave at home)
For your free trial class, bring:
- Yourself (or your child) in comfortable clothes
- A bottle of water
- A small towel if you like
- Any personal notes about health or SEN needs you want us to know about
Leave gloves, pads and other martial arts gear at home for now. We do not ask first-timers to buy equipment, and we never rent or provide protective kit for hire. Once you join as a member, we will talk through grading, uniform and anything else in good time. Insurance is included in membership when you continue with us.
Where we train in Halesowen
We train at our full-time centre: Unit 1C, Eagle Trading Estate, Stourbridge Road, Halesowen B63 3UA. It is a proper training space — about 130 sq m — with traditional equipment such as a wooden dummy and wall bags, parking on the estate, and a parents’ viewing area so you can watch the children’s class if you wish.
That matters more than it sounds. You are not walking into a hired church hall for one night a week. The centre has been our home since the club was founded in 2013, and it is set up for Wing Chun. For a closer look at the facility, see our post on our full-time training centre in Halesowen.
Class times (Monday to Friday)
Children aged 5 to 11 train Monday to Friday, 6:00–6:55 pm. Adults train Monday to Thursday, 7:15–8:15 pm, and on Friday, 7:05–8:05 pm. There are no weekend or morning drop-in sessions — just clear weekday evenings that fit around school and work.
Adults of all ages start from scratch here. Some of our students began in their 50s as complete beginners, so there is no “right” age to walk through the door.
What happens in the first class
Expect a warm welcome, a short introduction to how we train, and simple fundamentals. Adults usually meet basic stances and footwork, an introduction to Siu Nim Tao (our first form), and light partner drills for coordination. Questions are encouraged. Nobody expects you to arrive knowing Wing Chun vocabulary.
Children’s classes are age-appropriate, structured and supervised. Kids work on focus, listening and practical skills; where it suits their age and ability, controlled, supervised sparring is part of how they learn. Adult partner work is framed as applications — applying techniques with a partner — rather than sparring.
If you want a head start on the stance we use from day one, our beginner’s guide to Yee Gee Kim Yeung Ma is a useful read. And when you are ready for the next layer of detail, common beginner mistakes in Wing Chun shows how we help new students avoid the usual traps.
Grading, sashes and progressing at your pace
Children progress through a structured sash grading system. Adults follow clear graded goals too, built around the forms and partner skills. There is no pressure to grade before you are ready — the first month is about fundamentals, a friendly routine, and guidance on what to practise between classes.
Sifu Alan Bagley founded the Halesowen club in 2013 and has trained in martial arts since 1989. The teaching team includes experienced assistants and a junior coaching group, with safeguarding leads in place so families know who to speak to.
How to book your free trial
The simplest step is to book online. Use our booking page to reserve a free trial class, or browse Wing Chun classes in Halesowen for more on the programmes. Prefer to talk it through first? Phone, text or WhatsApp Sifu Alan on 07821 126 685, or email si**@******************co.uk.
Wear something comfortable, bring a bottle of water, and leave the rest to us. We will look after the introductions — you just need to show up ready to learn.
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