Video: WingChun Chi Sao (Adhering Arms) Applications

During a recent Primary Workshop at the United States Headquarters of the International Academy of WingChun (IAW) in Berkeley, California, I had participants drill three application excerpts within the IAW partner sequences. These are known (and demonstrated in the video) as Lat Sao (Casting Arms), Chi Sao (Adhering Arms) and Guo Sao (Passing Arms), respectively. The goal is synergizing technique, power and speed.

Below is a brief technical analysis of the three combination options against a right punch preparation: Continue reading

Video: WingChun Wu Sao (Protecting Arm) Applications

Recently, I taught an Advanced Class at the United States Headquarters of the International Academy of WingChun (IAW) in Berkeley, California. My theme was combination applications of the IAW WingChun Wu Sao (Protecting Arm). I had students practice 3 concepts demonstrated here in less than 5 seconds with Sihing Brandon Solano.

Below is a brief technical analysis of the three Wu Sao (Protecting Arm) combination options against a right straight punch:

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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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Women of WingChun Video

DSC05651The International Academy of WingChun and its instructors offer students of all genders a safe, effective and fun method of Self-Defense training.

In the following 3.5-minute video, we highlight four IAW Members who are women practitioners. Click below to find out: Continue reading

WingChun System

A diverse demonstration of the unique WingChun system by International Academy of WingChun® (IAW) students and instructors:

MD: Master Degree
TG: Technician Grade
PPL: Pre-Primary Level
SL: Student Level
Sihing: Male Teacher
Sije: Female Teacher
Sifu: Master

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