Siu Nim Tao Grading
The UKWCKFA has only two compulsory gradings. These were instigated to separate beginners, intermediates and advanced level classes. After that all gradings are voluntary and you will complete the rest of the formal ‘Art’ in time regardless of whether or not you wish to test yourself. The UKWCKFA has only two compulsory gradings to move through classes. The Siu Nim Tao grading allows students to move to the advanced classes.
Big ‘Congratulations’ to all of the students who took part in the 2nd Level grading known as the Siu Nim Tao grading. There was a great class camaraderie. The students who came to watch were inspired to push forward and enjoyed it immensely.
Rayleigh
Well done to Steve Hunt who proved that age is not the great barrier that many fear. At 60 yrs of age and with only a couple of years in training he succeeded in passing the test, and with a smile. He also was responsible for pulling his classmates together by using the National HQ, when it was free, to meet up for extra practice. http://www.rayleighwingchun.co.uk
Maidstone
Another ‘Well done’ to Darren Sumpton of the Maidstone Wing Chun School as he succeeded in gaining a ‘Distinction Pass’ of 82.5% well earned and a testament to his teacher Mark Blackbourne.
Sidcup
John Cossentine Sifu who runs the Sidcup Wing Chun school managed to successfully get his two candidates through this demanding grading. Well done to Owen Bradnock and Patrick Cotton. Go to http://www.kentwingchun.net for more info
Finally the students from the Bedford Wing Chun School travelled all the way to Essex and faced the challenge with a good pass being earn. Well done to Antonio and Enzo. http://www.bedfordwingchun.co.uk
Special thanks go out Advanced Level students Kyriakos Charalambous and Chris Kelly who went in and trained with the guys last night to push them and help them reach their potential.
The guys all deserve a mention:
Back Row: Left to to Right
Antonio Borsellino
Patrick Cotton
Owen Bradnock
Andy Hewitt
Tim Hart
Jordan McKenna
Front Row left to Right
Enzo Vecchia
Darren Sumpton
Steve Hunt
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Subjects range from the empty hand forms, the wooden Dummy to Chi Sau and Sparring.![]()
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Just a short extract from a recent online zoom presentation. ![]()
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As always this is just an extract from a far longer presentaton. As such it is possible to take this content out of context. The discussion preceeding, and following, not included. For this reason we cannot interact and get into discussions as it was most likely covered in the full presentation.![]()
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In this UKWCKFA zoom session James Sinclair discussed the use of elbow strikes at various ranges through Chi Sau to Sparring.![]()
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Our Zoom session in 2025 are currently discussing the Siu Nim Tao in great details. We expect to be on this topic for a couple of months. ![]()
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We recently spent 4 months going through the wooden dummy as we demonstrated the form, the many variations and application permutations that are possible.![]()
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