Time: Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm -
9.00pm. Sunday Advanced by Invitation 6.00pm - 7.15pm
What is Wing Chun?
Wing Chun is a South Chinese system of
Kung Fu (the word can mean application of technique). It is
characterised by its fast hand work, simultaneous block and attacks,
practical low kicking, and sensitivity in redirecting the attacker's
force. The oral tradition of Wing Chun is that the woman
responsible for its earliest development gave her name to the system -
"Beautiful Springtime". The name could also be a
reference to springtime returning, ( the Han people's revolutionary
fighters' yearned for the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty) and used the
Wing Chun system in their fight.
What Happens in a Wing Chun Class?
Classes consist of partners' work on
sensitivity (chi sau), forms practice (similar to Karate katas),
reaction drills such as lap sau, and self- defense applications. Power
development is practiced, such as inch punch and pad, bag and wooden
dummy work. Semi contact sparring and the distinctive chi sau
sparring is also practiced when students are confident and
controlled. Eventually the weapons of the system are employed
(butterfly short swords and pole). Classes cost £4.50
Are there alternatives to Class?
Yes, Personal (one-one) training £20.00
per hour. You might also consider Chinese Combat Fitness£9.99
for 30 mins and Womens Self Defence
What Do We Expect of Students?
Contact us first by phone or email so we
can discuss your requirements. Come to sessions with an open mind
and loose, comfortable exercise clothing including trainers. After
2-3 weeks, if you like our approach, we expect you license with our
Association and the governing body.
(£21.00) We then expect you to purchase
uniform. (£22.00)
E-mail today to check on private
lesson availability/organize attendance at your first class.
The famous 16mm footage of Yip Man weeks before his death,
in this case working the dummy form:
Lun Kai one of Yip Man`s original 6 students, with the
son of his elder kung fu brother, Gwok Fu with some Argentinian
students. Larry has trained with Master Lun twice in Foshan:
Footage of Kwok Gai of the Po Fa Lein system, which
Larry has studied:
Chu
Shong Tin, one of the few inheritors of Yip Man's method.
SOME OF THE GUEST INSTRUCTORS AT WING CHUN DAY
SEMINARS LEICESTER 2007/10
Larry and some of his students attended these
sessions:
Footage of Andreas Hoffman at play on
another occasion!
