• Wing Chun is a Southern Chinese style of kung fu characterized by aggressive, close-quarters fighting. Wing chun eschews the large, flashy techniques of other kung fu styles in favour of direct, efficient movements. By disrupting our opponent’s structure and cutting off their attacks, we systematically improve our position. Ideally, we reach a safe position where we can attack but the opponent cannot. Unfortunately, they will do everything they can to stop us!

    Our style of wing chun also integrates techniques from other martial arts. For example, we use kicks from Northern Shaolin and Taekwondo to remain effective at long ranges. These innovations strengthen our foundation and broaden our options in combat.

    Despite its seeming simplicity, wing chun contains incredible depth. Between the pursuit of perfect technique, combat skills, and beautiful forms, a practitioner always has more to learn.

  • Students can also compete in wushu, meaning competitive kung fu. These competitions include many disciplines:

    • Forms. Wing Chun includes six forms. These forms teach the style’s foundational techniques. As students master them, they can compete with other clubs.

    • Chi Sau and Ma San Jong. Two competitive fighting rulesets designed specifically to test students’ wing chun skills.

    • Sanda. Also known as “Chinese Kickboxing,” this is a combat sport that includes both striking and grappling. An athlete begins at light contact and gradually increases intensity with experience. To prevent concussions, we forbid youth from striking to the head.

    Wushu is one of the fastest growing sports in Canada and internationally. Students interested in competing are getting in at the ground floor of a new sporting movement.

    We look forwards to bringing some medals up north!

  • According to legend, the style was created by two women: A nun named Ng Mui and her student Wing Chun. When a local warlord tried to force Wing Chun to marry him, she challenged him to a duel to win her hand. Confident that his strength could easily overcome her, he accepted his challenge. Using her superior technique, she overcame his strength and won her freedom. Later, she married a man she loved and taught him the style, living happily ever after.

    Of course, we have no way to verify this legend. But, like any good story, its power is to teach us. The legend shows that

    • Kung fu is for everyone, especially the marginalized;

    • Skill multiplies our strength, allowing us overcome differences in strength;

    • We should share our skills for justice.