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The Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Benefits of Wing Chun Kung Fu Training

Ask ten different people at the Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy why they train Wing Chun and you’ll get ten different answers. “Some people train here for self-defense, others for fitness, stress-relief, improved confidence, coordination, focus, discipline, to socialize, or just for fun,” explains the instructor Master Joe Sayah. People can walk into the studio stressed, angry, and frustrated and after the class walk out relaxed, calm, and positive.

"Most people think martial arts is just kicking and punching but there's a spiritual aspect to martial arts training," says Master Joe Sayah. "Through discipline you create good habits in your life and a humble spirit. The hard work of martial arts training generates self-discipline, character, fortitude, and strengthens the will to persist through difficulties and pursue perfection in oneself." The training to become a powerful martial arts fighter transcends the physical aspect carrying over to make one a powerful individual spiritually and mentally as well. The mind, body, and spirit are all connected and having a positive impact in one area affects all three. Practicing wing chun helps people empower themselves and attain greater wholeness. 

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2012 Thailand Training Camp

Train and have a holiday! Back by popular demand, we're going back to Thailand to enjoy the art of Wing Chun under tropical island sun!
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2012 Glen Waverley Academy Now Open

We are pleased to welcome new students to our recently opened Wing Chun academy in Glen Waverley. This academy has been established to service people in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne who find it difficult to attend our other academies in Oakleigh , Dandenong, Mornington and Rosebud. Si-fu Robert Lay will guide student to ensure they learn the ways of Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu.

 

2012 Calendar

BELT - GRADING

DANDENONG at 11am

  1. Saturday Feb 18th
  2. Saturday May 12th
  3. Saturday July 21st
  4. Saturday Sept 15th
  5. Saturday Nov 24th

MORNINGTON at 6pm

  1. Friday Feb 17th
  2. Friday May 11th
  3. Friday July 20th
  4. Friday Sept 14th
  5. Friday Dec 7th

Oakleigh &  Glen Waverley

         1. Monday  Feb 13th
         2. Monday  May  7th
         3. Monday July  16th
         4. Monday  Sept 10th 
         5. Monday  Dec  3rd 
       
    

ACADEMY CLOSING DATES

  1. Australia Day Jan 26th
  2. Easter close April 5th to 9th come back on 10th of April
  3. Christmas closed 21st of Dec, reopen on Jan 5th 2013
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Wing Chun World Tour

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Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more Details on the tour. Below are some of the seminar dates (more to come).


Toronto Seminar (Markham, Ontario)

When: 19th - 21th  of May
Host: Sifu Dominique Emond

For More Info Call (416) 316-2020



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Dragon Championships Tournament

The 2012 light contact Dragons Wing Chun tournament  wil be held on Saturday 3pm June 16th (Kids Point Sparring) and  Sunday 4pm June 17th (Adult Tournament) at the Rosebud Wing Chun Academy. All styles are welcomed.

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Wing Chun Street Fighting Seminar

On Saturday, April 21st from 2PM -5PM at the Dandenong Wing Chun Academy we will be holding a Wing Chun Street Fighting Seminar. The seminar will consist of:

  • Street Fighting Techniques
  • Effective Striking Combinations
  • Combat Stress Techniques 
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Rosebud Academy

New Wing Chun School Open in Rosebud!

Location

Unit 2 , 8 Colchester Road, Rosebud 3939

Phone: (03) 5975 - 9219

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Contact Information

Dandenong

Level 2, 9 Langhorne Street, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175

Ph: (03) 9792- 5275

Mornington

13 Latham St, Mornington, Victoria, 3175

Ph: (03) 5975 - 9219

Rosebud

Unit 2 , 8 Colchester Road, Rosebud 3939

Ph: (03) 5975 - 9219

Oakleigh 

Unit 3/1 Eskay Road, Oakleigh South, VIC 3167

Ph: 0411 177 269

 

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most frequently asked questions.

  • Will Wing Chun help me to lose weight?
  • The simple answer is yes. Since Wing Chun provides the practitioner with a low intensity total body workout, calories will be burnt therefore aiding in weight loss. There are also classes that provide a higher intensity workout (more effective for overall fat-loss) that are run at the school, i.e. Cardio Kung-Fu.

  • If I have a bad back or knee, can I learn Wing Chun?
  • Yes. The Wing Chun exercise regime stresses a complete balance between the strengthening and flexibility of muscle groups combined with proper posture during movement. Due to this format there have been many testimonials of back and knee improvement to concur the effectiveness of the Wing Chun methods of training.

  • Am I too old to practice Wing Chun?
  • No. Strength, speed and stamina, and the qualities of youth are not necessary to achieve skill and effectiveness in the art of Wing Chun. Therefore Wing Chun provides people of all ages and abilities an art in which they can participate fully and enjoy all the benefits from.

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History of Wing Chun

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The origin of Wing Chun Kung Fu can be found in the turbulent, repressive Ching dynasty of over 250 years ago. It was a time when 90% of the Chinese race were known as the Hons and were ruled by the minority, who were the other 10% and were known as the Manchus. The Manchus placed a great amount of unjust law on the Hons. For instance, all the female Hon infants were made to bind their feet so that when they grew up they would be dependent upon their parents or husband. The work opportunity of the Hons was also very restricted. They were unable to hold office in Government higher than a certain level. Heavy tax burdens were placed on the country so that the Manchus could have economic control of the Hons. Kung Fu training was also banned for the Hons. Nevertheless, the Manchu Government eventually began adopting the Hon culture and they respected the Shil Lim Temple as a Buddhist sanctuary.

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