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What is
Wing Chun?
Wing Chun or Ving Tsun are just different spellings of
the same martial art. It was devised in China as a means
to protect oneself against stronger aggressors. It can
not therefore rely on strength or athleticism to achieve
this aim. Its effectiveness is derived from selecting
the shortest distance to the target, developing
sensitivity to the aggressor's movement and providing a
simultaneous defense and attack response. Refer to
Photographs tab.
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What
are the classes like?
A new student is instructed on basic warm-up and
stretching exercises before the class begins and they
are expected to do this themselves pre-class each time
they attend. The teaching style is classical so the
instructor will move through the class teaching students
on an individual (one to one) basis. Students progress
at their own rate and only when they have reached an
appropriate level of familararity with one technique
will they be taught another. Rate of progress depends
upon the dedication of each individual student.
Similarly gradings occur whenever a student is ready and
are for the individual not a group thing.
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Can
anyone do it?
Yes, any person of general well being can learn Wing
Chun. You do not have to be young, fit, strong and male
to learn Wing Chun as it is not reliant upon strength or
athleticism. It is practiced by young and old alike.
Your enquiry is welcome.
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What is
the minimum age to start training?
There is no minimum age as such. All applications are
treated individually based upon the particular
circumstances but as a general guide someone in their
teenage years.
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What is
the oldest age to start training?
All applications are
treated individually based upon the particular
circumstances but as a general guide someone in their
fifties or sixties of general good health.
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Is
there full contact sparring?
Where students have reached a level of maturity and
technical ability to control their movements supervised
controlled sparring is an option but this decision is
left up to the individual student to take up should they
wish. There is no pressure whatsoever to do so.
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Will I
have to enter competitions?
No. Classical Wing Chun, VKVT, would need to be adapted
or techniques curtailed / omitted to enter competitions
so there is no focus upon this.
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Will I
get injured?
The chances of being injured are minimal. All training
is properly supervised by a VKVT qualified instructor
and the class sizes are purposely kept small and the
atmosphere is positive and supportive with the aim of
maximizing the individual's capabilities in classical
Ving Tsun, VKVT.
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Do I
need to be fit and strong to train?
No. The training does not involve running, 100s of
press-ups or weights. It focuses upon classical Ving
Tsun, VKVT - emphasis is placed upon sensitivity to a
potential attack, technique and timing.
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Is
training very aggressive? Will I get hit?
Training is conducted in a controlled, purposeful and
supportive environment by a VKVT qualified instructor.
No one need be intimidated in attending training. Would
be students are only allowed to attend training if they
exhibit good character. These are some of the measures
in place to ensure your training provides you with a
positive progressive learning experience.
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Will I
need to be able to do the splits or kick high in the
air?
No. Classical Ving Tsun selects the shortest distance to
a target so kicks are kept low.
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Will I
need to lift weights or do lots of press-ups?
No. The training does not involve running, 100s of
press-ups or weights. It focuses upon classical Ving
Tsun, VKVT - emphasis is placed upon sensitivity to a
would be attack, technique and timing.
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Is it
OK for females to train - what's the atmosphere or
environment like during training?
Yes. Ving Tsun was developed by a female monk of Shaolin
so emphasis is placed upon sensitivity to a potential
attack, technique and timing. The atmosphere is
positive, purposeful and highly supportive.
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What
are the training times?
Please refer to the front page.
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Where
do you train?
Please refer to the front page.
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Map
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How
long have you been doing it for?
Please refer to the biography section.
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How
many people are there training?
Numbers vary and classes are kept small due to the
individual one to one nature of the training.
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How do
the gradings work?
There are 10 grades. All gradings are conducted by Grand Master Victor Kan
with each individual student.
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Are
there any social functions?
It's very informal. Social things occur at any time and
can be simply staying behind after training for a chat
or coming along to a Christmas barbeque - attendance is
totally up to the individual - no pressure or
expectation.
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Am I
able to leave early if necessary?
Yes no problem
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Does
training involve body conditioning?
This is optional for each individual to undertake or
not. The training facility contains the appropriate
equipment for arm, leg and other general body
conditioning and instruction will be provided if this
option is selected.
