About Sifu Paul Wang

US National Instructor, International Academy of WingChun

The Momentum of WingChun

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mo·men·tum

noun | mō-ˈmen-təm
1. the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.

You study WingChun, not physics, so why care about momentum? One goal in WingChun is maximizing the projection of our physical power. That increases your destructive effect, which is valuable for you to rapidly end a self-defense encounter. As the study of matter, energy and their interaction, physics is relevant to this objective. Remember, physics is not abstract but emerges from the observation of reality. Momentum is the aspect of physics that describes the quantity of motion an object has.

Of course, you have to repeat WingChun movements many thousands of times towards proficiency. But knowledge of momentum will help you do so with better results sooner. It is theory that will benefit your practice by understanding what variables to adjust, whereas WingChun shows you how. You might even say WingChun is physics in action. Continue reading

Way of WingChun Video

Way of WingChun Video

A dynamic scene from “Way of WingChun” by My-Linh Le.

Just published! Be one of the first to enjoy the latest film by My-Linh Le “Way of WingChun”. It is a mini-documentary featuring the story of Sifu Klaus Brand – WingChun Grandmaster – as well as the birth, evolution and transmission of our style via the International Academy of WingChun. Also see appearances by Sifu Paul Wang along with Instructors and Students of the International Academy of WingChun – US.

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Is IAW WingChun Traditional?

Is IAW WingChun Traditional?

Why and How WingChun Evolves

 

Being “traditional” in wing chun can be hard to define and is often subject to debate.

Must you allege a particular origin of wing chun?

Some invoke a 17th-century nun, Ng Mui, who developed a new style inspired by a crane and snake in battle. This art became a namesake of her first student, Yim Wing Chun.

Must you acknowledge a certain lineage of wing chun?

Many consider Yip Man (also spelled Ip Man) to be a traditional grandmaster of wing chun. Thus, wing chun taught by his disciples is more traditional than others less directly connected. Continue reading

Fall Event Series 2014

Sifu Klaus Brand, WingChun Grandmaster

Sifu Klaus Brand, WingChun Grandmaster

The United States Headquarters of the International Academy of WingChun (IAW) and Sifu Paul Wang presents:

2014 Fall Event Series

October 17-26 with IAW Founder & WingChun Grandmaster, Sifu Klaus Brand in Berkeley, California.

 

The fun of training is primarily in change, to meet your personal limits and exceed them.

— Sifu Klaus Brand

Who Should Attend? Join us if you:

  • Want to learn real self-defense skills
  • Want to feel physically empowered
  • Want to develop greater confidence
  • Are interested in functional martial arts
  • Are a curious student of any wing chun style
  • Are a current or former IAW Member
  • Would like meet a WingChun Grandmaster
  • Would like to interact with positive people
  • Would like more motivation to upgrade yourself

An accessible teacher and a consummate artist, Sifu Klaus Brand is the innovator of a dynamic and powerfully effective WingChun paradigm. Since 1998, his insight built upon tradition is infusing the advanced weapon techniques into all unarmed movements, this upgrading the entire system.

Technical skills, or proper control of our own bodies, supported by power and speed and altogether adapted to the particular situation, is the art of WingChun.

— Sifu Klaus Brand

With over four decades of research and practice in the field, Sifu Brand imparts a deeply informed and diverse experience in martial arts, self-defense, weapons and combat. As founding Grandmaster of the International Academy of WingChun in 2003, he personally represents and impeccably embodies the highest expression of WingChun quality available today.

To train you do not need an ideal weight or a special fitness. All you need is the will.

— Sifu Klaus Brand

Don’t miss this valuable occasion and rare chance to boost your abilities and inspire your progress by seeing, hearing and feeling the best in world-class, professional WingChun. Act now to claim a limited spot by contacting Sifu Paul Wang, US Chief Instructor of the IAW. There are a series of events available, but if you want to choose one:

WingChun Seminar with Grandmaster
Sunday, October 26, 1-5 pm, $80

  • Build a solid foundation of WingChun techniques
  • Gain a direct approach to effective self-defense
  • Learn the art, logic and flow of IAW WingChun
  • Train in a fun and diverse community of students
  • Access live teachings from a WingChun Grandmaster
  • No prior WingChun or martial arts experience required

Download full 2014 Fall Event Series Flyer.

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The History of IAW WingChun

Grandmaster of the International Academy of WingChun, Sifu Klaus Brand, shares the story of why and how he innovated a new system of WingChun.

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How It All Began

45 years ago I started with martial arts and over 25 years ago with one of the styles of ‘wing-chun’. During all this time I could not avert the confrontation between myths and facts. The gap between wishful thinking and reality was quite vast in this area towards the end of the 80s. You were more able to defend yourself by not training it, because you simply remained realistic. That was why I eventually suggested a new way to finally make this art functional and interesting again. It was clear that this former ‘wing-chun’ could never be what the film world of the 80s and their followers made of it. Continue reading