Our Wing Chun Teaching System |
Class Structure
The International Wing Chun Academy conducts its classes in a friendly yet highly productive atmosphere and the classes are enjoyable as well as mentally and physically stimulating.
The effectiveness of the teaching system is derived from the fact that students are taught in relatively small groups each with an Instructor, rather than as a large class with only one Instructor. This results in a more personal level of teaching and a better understanding on the part of the student and students are encourage to ask intelligent, analytical questions.
The Importance of Learning from a Genuine School
Wing Chun is an art which is easy to learn yet extremely difficult to master. Grandmaster Jim Fung is one of the few qualified masters in the world with the knowledge to train students up to master level. With persistence and determination, all students have the potential to reach that level. Wing Chun should not be looked upon as a rigid system to be blindly followed. It is flexible and adaptable to individual requirements.
There is no overnight success formula but with time and effort, Wing Chun will provide students with all they can ever want from a martial art.
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Syllabus Outline |
GRADE 1
Basic theory and logic of Wing Chun; the first form - Sil Lim Tao form; Wing Chun stance and its importance; pivoting, development of punching and kicking; counter to basic arm and leg attacks; counter to basic rear and side attacks.
GRADE 2
Developing the Sil Lim Tao form; counter more advanced arm and leg attacks; combination and extension of grade 1 techniques (emphasising fluidity of movement and a greater degree of speed and reflex); four corner deflection techniques; single sticking hands and basic applications; further develop stance; forward force; limited sparring; increasing punching and kicking power.
GRADE 3
Further development and basic application of the Sil Lim Tao; introduction to double sticking hands and basic applications; eight corner deflection techniques; free sparring (emphasis placed on quick response to random attacks); introduction to advanced counter attack techniques; defence against multiple attackers; defence against basic weapon attacks.
SI-HING and SI-JIE: Senior student, elder brother / sister
Once a student reaches Grade 3, they are able to become a Si-Hing (male) or Si-Jie (female). This entails completing a course to become a trainee instructor. It is through teaching that students gain deeper understanding as they are constantly revising the basics and are challenged to analyse the system through questions asked by students under their instruction. |
GRADE 4
Further development and applications of the Sil Lum Tao Form; defence against weapons; further applications of sticking hands; introduction to Lap Sau; random attack - ability to respond by reflex to any type of attack; further use of legs to defend against kicking attacks; advanced Wing Chun theory.
PRE-LEVEL 1
Revision for the Level 1 grading. This period is used to hone the skills learnt to date and adapt them in an efficient manner to any situation.
LEVEL 1
Learn the movements and basic theory of the second form Chum Kiu; advanced applications of the Sil Lum Tao form; introduction to advanced power generation through development of thought force; advanced Chi Sau and Lap Sau; generation of mental focus and forward force; more advanced kicking applications: introduction to the correct use of body mass during movement.
LEVEL 2
Learn the movements and basic theory of the third form Bil Gee; advanced applications of the Chum Kiu form; development of multi-vectors of force, further development of thought force; more advanced Chi Sau and Lap Sau; further generation of mental focus and forward force.
LEVEL 3
Learn the movements and basic theory of the fourth form Mook Jong (wooden dummy); advanced applications of the Bil Gee form; development of the redirection of external forces to the centre of the vortex; further development of thought force; more advanced Chi Sau; further generation of mental focus and forward force.
LEVEL 4
Learn the movements and basic theory of the fifth form Bart Jarm Do (eight chopping knives - butterfly knives); advanced applications of the Mook Jong form bringing the essential elements of the three forms together; learning how to teach to senior levels; further development of thought force; more advanced Chi Sau and Lap Sau; further generation of mental focus and forward force.
LEVEL 5
Learn the movements and basic theory of the sixth form Lok Dim Boon (six and a half point pole or long pole); advanced applications of the Bart Jarm Do form; further development of thought force; more advanced Chi Sau and Lap Sau; further generation of mental focus and forward force.
LEVEL 6
Learn to analyse and assess validity of techniques; advanced applications of the Lok Dim Boon form; further development of thought force; more advanced Chi Sau and Lap Sau; further generation of mental focus and forward force.
JUNIOR MASTER / MASTER
Si-fu.
GRANDMASTER
Si-Gung.
Note: From Level 1 onwards students are able to train directly under Grandmaster Fung during the Instructor's classes.
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