MasterClass training with James Sinclair

Sparring Master Class

James Sinclair, Wing Chun Kung Fu teacher
1st April 2015
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Wing Chun Sparring

On Sunday 20th September 2015 Master Sinclair will be teaching the drills, skills, thrills and sparring methodolgy that helped him use Wing Chun very effectively over the last 4 decades, and helped him develop some of the most talented Wing Chun students today.

As a system for self defence Wing Chun is world class. Made famous in gang fights on the rooftops of Hong Kong it is also a dynamic fighting system. What people find hard is translating the theories, training methodologies such as empty hand forms, wooden dummy and sticky hands into Western Sport based ‘Sparring Practice’.

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a style with an idiosyncratic approach. The problem with such a unique style is that some even some of the most recognised martial artists in the world, such as Dan Inosanto senior student, Guru Rick Young, state that even after many years experience in Wing Chun that they love the training but simply don’t ‘get it’ when it comes to sparring.

Some Wing Chun schools simply do not spar and feel that it is unhelpful to real self defence. The UK Wing Chun Assoc. teachers and students could not disagree more. If you have any questions relating the the efficacy of modern training and the approach of James Sinclair, then this Sparring Seminar will place you in no doubt about how you should approach your training.

Quite some time past a former student of the UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Assoc, Kamon’s Founder and Chief Instructor Kevin Chan, made the perfect statement that encapsulates James Sinclair’s thoughts too. He stated that Wing Chun is the only art he has trained where you can strike a person and still be told you were wrong! May we add for clarity his thoughts were based in his experiences after he had left the UKWCKFA….

In Hong kong in 2005 the greatest compliment given to James Sinclair by many of the Masters gathered for the 2d World Conference was that they felt James was the only person they had seen to be able to ‘Bridge The Gap’ and make the link between Forms and Fighting.

To enable Wing Chun Sparring it important to realise that you will need to develop an ability to work with the longer guard at times and it should look very, very skilful and beautiful when two practitioners of the same school meet. However, there should be considerable ability to deal with all other Arts and, therefore, a focus on developing the ‘Attributes’ and core skills that ALL martial artists should have.

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I thought I would impose my thoughts and write a personal note. Over the years of teaching I have seen many students come and go. Many have left a lasting impression, and most have made the journey as a teacher that bit brighter. I have seen some students struggle with the Art and others,sadly, struggle with life and some tragically lose that struggle. Please read with kindness tenderness and compassion. It is not an ‘I know better’ it is a reflection, a prayer if you like….Another year! Wow we made it! We passed ¼ of a century. Time humbles everything in the universe. Look back at the moments that have shaped you. Appreciate the growth and lessons learnt, despite pain that inevitably pops its head up for attention…Try to let go and move on from the sadness of loss, hurt, worry, and feelings of being stuck in a loop you struggle to get out of. If you feel stuck, allow others pull you out! We all need support from time to time, it is not weak to ask for help. Today we have an ‘arbitrary’ new year that we can use to draw a line in the sand. We can use the opportunity to embrace change, challenges, and the people who remain in our lives. I know some of you have had an horrendous 2024, and have faced awful challenges. I hope you continue to find the strength to fight on and humble us with your amazing spirit. Be present for others, even when you yourself feel worthless. Sometimes we can’t see how much we are valued, needed and loved. You are as important and as special as any person on this planet, because you are the only you, quirks and all…. Let’s use the idea of Wing Chun’s Siu Nim Tao to make simple small steps to grow, not just in the Art but also how we share time with others and how we look within ourselves. Look after yourself. It is not selfish. You will be better able to look after those who need you if you remain well. I wish all of you a better 2025 and look forward to the challenge of helping you grow in the Art. It may not be obvious… I do enjoy sharing the Art, that small part of your life called Wing Chun Kuen. Thank you for letting me do this WITH YOU, and for making my personal journey more enjoyable. Happy New Year Take careJames Sinclair ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is a more recent video from our live Zoom discussion on basic strikes.As you may have noticed we have stopped presenting as many videos. So… two in a day is out of the ordinary, (or bang 'out of order mate' as our Essex based naysayers may bray) but it is really just a Holiday Special.....! It remains a thankless and time hungry activity to produce these snippets from our live Saturday morning Zoom sessions. The viewing numbers, and likes of our Facebook videos, are hugely in opposite directions. Are you really not enjoying them? Are you not entertained….! If you do enjoy this type of passive Wing Chun material, please take the time to move your cursor/finger a short distance and 'hit the like button'. You are also welcome to comment or request topics you would like to see. No promises, although we will consider it.As this is just a short extract from a far longer discussion, it is open to misinterpretation. You may well take the topic and comments out of context. For this reason we will not engage in any discussion. It is probable that it was discussed in the full video. We could go back and forth ad infinitum.We accept that James' presentational teaching style will not suit everyone. However. it is hoped that you will glean something of interest, and don't deign to consider it a complete waste of time. Here's to the love and humiity found in Martial Arts!!!Happy Holidays one and all. May this be a time when we accept we all wish to be happy in the presece of those we love, and try to be gracious and kind to all. Happy St Nicholas DayHappi Bodhi DayMerry Christmas, Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of GuadalupeHappy HunukkahHappy YuleHappy KwanzaaHappy Zarothosht DisoHappy FatemiyehHappy Dongzhi FestivalHappy New Year Take care of yourself and others UKWCKFA#wingchun #ukwckfa #jamessinclair #wingchunleicester #wingchunrayleigh #wingchunbedford #wingchunstneots #vingtsun #kungfu #China #chinese #martialarts ... See MoreSee Less
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