Systems: Wing Chun

Wing Chun Kuen (Always Springtime Fist) is a relatively young kungfu system (compared to the other traditional kungfu systems) and was popularised by Yip Man and his students.

Yip Man started teaching in Foshan before moving over to Hong Kong. The differences in teaching in these two areas have lead to the categorisation of Yip Man Foshan Wing Chun and Yip Man Hong Kong Wing Chun. At ITSWASA we teach Yip Man Foshan Wing Chun through the lineage of Yip Man's only surviving Foshan student, Lun Kai.

Yip Man's Wing Chun only has three hand forms ("Siu Nim Tao", "Chum Kiu" and "Biu Jee"), two weapon forms ("Butterfly Swords" and the "Six-and-a-half Point Pole") and the "Muk Yan Jong" form, otherwise known as the wooden dummy form. Sensitivity and relaxation is trained through the excercise called Chi sao (sticky hands).

Wing Chun doesn't have wild, jumping or vigorous movements but instead focusses on Economy of Movement, Practicality and Efficiency.

It is ideal for people that want to learn self defence - you don't have to be physically strong or big if you want to be good at Wing Chun.

Our Lineage: Yip Man (Foshan) -> Lun Kai -> Derek Frearson (Head of ITSWA) -> Leslie Reed -> Brett Vallis (Head of ITSWA - South African branch)