Q: What is Wing Chun?
A: Wing Chun is a southern fist Chinese boxing martial art developed by a Buddhist nun and made popular by Bruce Lee. Wing Chun uses scientifically tested and proven drills and techniques based on human movement. It is one of the most sought after and popularly practiced self defence systems to emerge from China in the 21st Century.
Q: Will training in Wing Chun help me to lose weight?
A: Yes, Wing Chun training is a whole body and conditioning exercise program utilising ancient Eastern training methodologies with Western sports science. It is a low to moderately intense program and with regular participation can assist in improving and maintaining weight loss as well as improving your aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
Q: Is Wing Chun a Religion?
A: No, Wing Chun is a martial art based on logic and human movement. Its members come from all denominations and ethnic backgrounds to learn the devastating techniques of this highly effective self-defence system.
Q: Is Wing Chun training suitable for all ages?
A: Yes, our current curriculum is tailor made to address teaching students from the age of 6 through to 86 years of age. Students practice and progress at their own pace.
Q: Do I need to be fit and flexible before undertaking the Wing Chun training program?
A: No, our training program and curriculum is tailor made for each new member to progress at a comfortable pace and to enjoy the benefits uniquely associated with our Wing Chun syllabus.
Q: Will I get hurt training in Wing Chun?
A: No, our classes are professionally supervised by qualified martial arts sports coaches in the area of health and fitness. While some of our activities require partner training, all activities are controlled and conducted in a supervised and safe environment. However, it is ‘martial art’ training and not ‘ballet’. Students can choose to train as hard of as soft as they like with a complying training partner.
Q: What’s the difference between Wing Chun and other martial arts?
A: Firstly, Wing Chun is the only martial art system to be developed by a Buddhist Nun. It is one of the only systems to use scientific principles such as: simultaneous intercept / deflect and strike, offline and blindside positioning, Chi Sao / Sticky hands clinching and grappling drills, acupressure striking to vulnerable areas, iron palm hand, forearm and shin conditioning, not fighting force with force … to name a few strategies. These principles have all been tested on the mat and on the street, and have stood the test of time for over 500 years.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Firstly, we would like you to visit our training center where you can view our facilities and meet our instructors. From here, we will explain and answer any questions or concerns that you may have and design a training routine that best suits your lifestyle. You will book yourself into 2 free introductory lessons, no obligation, and from here we will discuss and decide which tuition package best suits your schedule. Once you have become a member to our worldwide organization, you will be able to attend any training sessions, without a booking, that best suits you.