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. 

We are looking forward to an awesome weekend of training and fun at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort Friday, November 5th to Sunday, November 7th, 2010. This is an  intensive weekend training camp including 6 hours of Wing Chun training in total. The Phillip Island Adventure Resort is a huge resort set on 30+ acres and has kayaking, archery, giant flying fox, a large swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, table tennis, movie room, 5 minute drive to Smith's swim/surf beach, and is located just outside the heart of Cowes (main city in Phillip Island with shopping, pubs, restaurants, etc.). Last year Master Joe gave a magnificent seminar overwhelming his students with the variety of different types of techniques and QUANTITY including bil jee and phoenix pressure point strikes, locks, form applications, and chi sao! We were, myself included, completely mind-blown! Now Master Joe is set to do it again!


This year we are upgrading the lunch time catering to have a hot lunch instead of cold cut lunches, breakfast offers cereal, toast, and fruit.  We don't know what all the meals will be but last year Saturday night was a delicious roast dinner.  If you have any special dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) please email it to us asap so we can email in a special dietary form to the camp for them to accommodate your needs.

There will be a light contact tournament held on November 27th (Kids Point Sparring) and November 28th (Adult Tournament) at the Mornington Wing Chun Academy. All styles are welcomed.

On July 24th the Mornington Wing Chun Academy hosted a Bart Chum Dao (Butterfly Swords) seminar. There will be a sequel seminar to be held on September 11th this year, from 2pm to 5pm. Please enquire within for further details on how you can attend the seminar by calling one of the schools.

See some photos taken from the Seminar: Image Gallery - Bart Chum Dao (Butterfly Swords) 2010 Seminar

Results for the IKF Tournament are 3 wins and 1 loss - all the fighters fought very well.

Women’s champ: Sifu Mandy Sayah.
Lightweight champ: Robert Lay
Super heavyweight champ: Cem Aktag by TKO

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

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.

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.