Before entering or leaving the class a traditional sign of respect must be shown to ones Sifu (right hand fist, left hand open). Do NOT bow.
Always respect and obey ones Sifu (Teacher).
Help keep your place of training clean and tidy.
Refrain from using profanities. Do not use loud or loose talk.
Never criticise students of other arts, styles or schools.
Your training and expertise in Wing Chun is only to be used in SELF-DEFENSE.
No techniques are to be shown or discussed with non-members of the ‘Association’.
Tuition fee are due on the FIRST lesson of every month. If you have trouble and cannot pay the fees on time please discuss with your Sifu.
Your annual membership and licence must be kept up to date. Please renew on or before expiry.
You must wear full uniform during all classes, seminars and gradings.
You must bring your membership/record book to all events.
Do not smoke, chew gum or wear jewellery in class.
When leaving the kwoon please be respectful of others by leaving quietly.
Be a positive role model and lead by example (especially to the younger members of the club).
Maintain your self respect and that of the Cambridgeshire Wing Chun Schools by conducting yourself with honour to everyone inside and outside of the the school.
The Sifu is present to teach and answer questions. However, do not bother them with trivia. If you have doubts ask an assistant instructor or senior student first.
In our recent online #wingchun classes we discussed the wallbag. Here is under a minute of simple basics but essential techniques.Visit www.ukwingchun.com/shop to purchase a great wllbag or even get one of our seconds that is great value. We also have a near 2 hour tutorial dvd on all aspects of wallbag and hand conditioning. ...
Saddened to hear of the passing of Wing Chun Sifu, Anton Van Thomas. Another Wing Chun light extinguished far too soon. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and students. May his enthusiasm for #wingchun and life be among the memories that one day bring a smile beyond this most difficult time.R.I.P ...
In 2012, James Sinclair visited the Midlands Hq of Master Abid Mahmood. James conducted a #wingchun Chi Sau seminar. Although not planned a good part was filmed by Master Mahmood. The footage contained so much useful information that it ended up becoming an hour long DVD on the subject.The DVD has become a popular 'deep dive' into how to #ChiSau and expands on students' understanding of the Art.Here is a short clip. ...
Wishing everybody a Happy New Lunar Year. May the year of the Ox bring streadfast health, happiness and prosperity in every way.From everyone at the UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Assoc. #ukwckfa #wingchun ...
In Jan 1989 James Sinclair was in Foshan with GM Ip Chun. Among the many people James met was this older gentleman who stated he was a close friend of GM Ip Man. They were at school together. This gentleman stated that he had met GM Leung Jan in his youth, as had GM Ip Man. They were both young but he insisted, and appeared genuine. Leung Jan passed in 1901, and if this gentleman was born in the same year as Ip Man then it is possible they met the Great Grandmaster Leung Jan before they were 8 years of age. This man would have to have been about 96 years of age when this photo was taken. The old gentleman wrote books and generously gave James some autographed copies. Interesting times and tales.GM Ip Chun stated it was just the fantasies of an old man! ...
